Summary

  • Esports tournament organiser Blast has announced plans to open a New York office as it expands into the US esports space, having previously worked on events in the area.
  • It plans to add several US events to its schedule, including the FNCS Pro-Am Los Angeles and the Blast.tv Austin Major.
  • The company, which has worked with the likes of Nike, TikTok and NASCAR, already has partnerships with Ubisoft, Epic Games, Valve and Riot.
  • It also plans to open an office in Mumbai by the end of the year as part of its global expansion efforts.
  • Leo Matlock, Blast’s chief business officer, will lead the expansion from the New York office, building a local team and looking to foster closer relationships with US game developers.

By Rachel Kaser

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