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The Official Esports Show with gootecks, Zorine, and Slasher

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Esports veterans gootecks, Zorine, and Slasher dissect the esports news of the week.

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  • 20 episodes
  • Updated May 5, 2020
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  • May 5, 2020 · 38 min

    Esports Biz Summit: Spotlight - Fighting Game Community with Bassem 'Bear' Dahdouh, Alan Bunney, Karim Farghaly and Ryan 'Gootecks' Gutierrez

    From the Capcom Cup to EVO, the Fighting Game Community continues to be amongst the most engaged throughout esports. As the spotlight continues to shine on FGC events, we’ll learn about how to navigate the community, the growth opportunities ahead, missed opportunities along the way, and where companies can partner in this genre. Moderated By: Bassem 'Bear' Dahdouh, Esports Tournament Director, Player & Streamer, Smash.gg Speakers: Alan Bunney, CEO, Panda Global Karim Farghaly, Director, Business Development, Bandai Namco Entertainment America Ryan 'Gootecks' Gutierrez, Managing Partner, Cross Counter TV

  • May 5, 2020 · 1 hr 17 min

    Esports Biz Summit: Final Keynote - Congress of Team CEO’s with Chris Park, Ari Segal, Nicole LaPointe Jameson, Jason Lake, Alan Bunney, Andy Dinh and Bonnie Bernstein

    From Esports Business Summit 2019 Do not miss this special, extended session featuring the names who are at the heart of it all, the teams! After a game-changing year that saw the rise and fall of historic teams, the impact of franchising, talent wars, the emergence of teams as content studios, new partnerships and new games, our candid discussion will look at the state of running team business today, how they are expanding their visibility and revenue options, hat ways they are working with sponsors, dealing with investors, and what challenges and opportunities lie ahead. Speakers: Chris Park, CEO, Gen.G esports Ari Segal, CEO, Immortals Gaming Club Nicole LaPointe Jameson, Chief Executive Officer, Evil Geniuses Jason Lake, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Complexity Gaming Alan Bunney, CEO, Panda Global Andy Dinh, Founder and CEO, TSM Moderated By: Bonnie Bernstein, Founder, Walk Swiftly Productions, Executive Producer/Good Game: UC Irvine For more Esports Business Summit: Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram

  • May 5, 2020 · 15 min

    #EVO2020 IS CANCELLED WITH @GOOTECKS & @JAKYOMANOR | Pilot Episode

    #EVO #EVO2020 announces their live tournament in Las Vegas will continue BUT it will now be an online tournament! Speculations: -IRL Evo Top 8 invitational with IRL streaming drones -More than one winner? Winner for each online region? -The hot take on the FGC in response to EVO looking to online as a valid method to run tournaments -How bad the FG Netcodes are and how inadequate they are to consider online tournaments as legitimate ***Support Cross Counter*** - Subscribe to our Twitch channel to get access to our stream archives! https://twitch.tv/crosscountertv - Subscribe to Cross Counter to download and stream full sets of our videos ahead of time! http://crosscounter.tv- Cross Counter Training: Step up your game with some coaching from guys like gootecks, Justin Wong, Brolylegs, AutoMattock, & more! Go to http://crosscountertraining.com and book a session today! -Get Anti E.S.P.O.R.T.S. Esports Club gear here: https://antiesportsesports.club/ - Official Cross Counter TV merch store (shirts, sweaters, mugs & more): https://teespring.com/stores/excellen... - Über: Tap a button, get picked up in minutes. Everyone's personal driver! http://bit.ly/uber-crosscounter For more Cross Counter: http://twitter.com/crosscountertv http://instagram.com/crosscountertv http://facebook.com/crosscounter http://twitch.tv/crosscountertv

  • May 5, 2020 · 34 min

    Message from Gootecks: "I wanted to share these videos about how to get better at fighting games as an online warrior"

    Go check out: http://bit.ly/onlinewarrior Are you a fan of the Official Esports Show? More to come... ***Support Cross Counter*** - Subscribe to our Twitch channel to get access to our stream archives! https://twitch.tv/crosscountertv - Subscribe to Cross Counter to download and stream full sets of our videos ahead of time! http://crosscounter.tv- Cross Counter Training: Step up your game with some coaching from guys like gootecks, Justin Wong, Brolylegs, AutoMattock, & more! Go to http://crosscountertraining.com and book a session today! -Get Anti E.S.P.O.R.T.S. Esports Club gear here: https://antiesportsesports.club/ - Official Cross Counter TV merch store (shirts, sweaters, mugs & more): https://teespring.com/stores/excellen... - Über: Tap a button, get picked up in minutes. Everyone's personal driver! http://bit.ly/uber-crosscounter For more Cross Counter: http://twitter.com/crosscountertv http://instagram.com/crosscountertv http://facebook.com/crosscounter http://twitch.tv/crosscountertv

  • Sep 13, 2019 · 25 min

    Esports Biz Summit: The Ground Game - Opportunities in Amateur Esports with John Fazio, Neil Duffy, Andy Babb, Roderick Alemania and Miguel Gil

    The path from player to pro is a dual-edged sword, a muddied path for gamers looking to rise in the ranks, but filled with opportunities for true engagement at the grassroots level. We’ll chat with executives will break down their unique insights and voices within the local communities, and learn about how the path up the ladder is becoming clearer and ripe for partnerships. Moderated By: Miguel Gil, Founder, United States Esports Association (USEA) Speakers: John Fazio, CEO, N3rd Street Gamers Neil Duffy, Chief Commercial Officer, WorldGaming and Collegiate Starleague Andy Babb, Executive Vice President and Head of Games, Super League Gaming Roderick Alemania, CEO, ReadyUp

  • Sep 13, 2019 · 43 min

    Esports Biz Summit: Audience + Data = Power with Anthony Theoharis, Nathan Lindberg and Nicole Pike

    Nielsen’s Nicole Pike leads a conversation between Twitch’s Bill Young (Global Head of Strategic Partnerships & Sponsorships, Esports) and The Overwatch League's Anthony Theoharis around how activations leveraging both media and sponsorship can unlock incremental returns for brands looking to invest in and maximize their effectiveness among the valuable OWL audience. Then, hear how a unique relationship between Twitch, OWL, and Nielsen provides access to unparalleled fan insights and effectiveness research to drive the story of audience value and brand impact across the OWL fan base. Speakers: Anthony Theoharis, Director of Global Partnerships & Sales, Activision Blizzard Nathan Lindberg, Sr. Director, Global Sponsorship Sales, Twitch Moderated By: Nicole Pike, Managing Director, Esports, Nielsen

  • Sep 13, 2019 · 39 min

    Esports Biz Summit: Ruling the trenches through Experiential Activation with Tatiana Tacca, Stuart Lipson and Rob Gonzales

    70% of esports fans believe sponsorships are good for the gaming industry; however, that same percentage is unsatisfied with the quality of sponsorships at live events. There is a significant whitespace around experiential activation in esports, despite the fact that each event features a significant amount of passionate, highly engaged fans. With major trends that are now shaping the experiential story in esports – from Overwatch League Homestands to carnival experiences at the Fortnite World Cup – there are even greater brand opportunities that exist will exist in 2020. In this panel, we will explore the experiential opportunities in esports and how brands can succeed while reaching scalability during tentpole events. Speakers: Tatiana Tacca, Director of Esports, Momentum Worldwide Stuart Lipson, Executive Director, Esports Ad Bureau Joe Barnes, Director, Experiential Marketing, Anheuser-Busch InBev Moderated By: Rob Gonzales, Esports Host/Commentator

  • Sep 13, 2019 · 39 min

    Esports Biz Summit: 10 Ways to Activate your Esports Sponsorship with Neil Duffy, Jordan Sherman and Johnny Ward

    From at-home streaming to on-site engagement to player endorsements to league sponsorships, there are many ways to bring an esports sponsorship to life. Go behind the scenes of real-world case studies that will illustrate who’s doing it best—and why. Get a comprehensive look at where the smartest activation opportunities lie, and where you can think creatively to carve out new ones. Learn when it makes sense to create your own esports event. Walk away inspired and educated on the kinds of activations that are making connections and moving the needle for endemic and non-endemic brands alike Speakers: Neil Duffy, Chief Commercial Officer, WorldGaming and Collegiate Starleague Jordan Sherman, Head of Revenue Operations & Sponsorships, Gen.G esports Moderated By: Johnny Ward, Co-Founder / CEO, Damage: The Esports Agency

  • Sep 13, 2019 · 37 min

    Esports Biz Summit: Intellectual Property Tips - How to develop and enforce your Esports Brand with Christopher Crook and Calvin Nelson

    Unlike traditional sports, esports is an industry built almost entirely upon intellectual property. In this session we’ll get you up to speed on the wide variety of intellectual property issues impacting the industry. You’ll learn ways to create a multifaceted strategy that protects your most important asset—your brand. We will discuss both proactive protection and enforcement strategies to identify, develop, and protect your intellectual property rights and increase your bottom line. Walk away with tips and best practices on how to successfully leverage your intellectual property to maximize and monetize your brand. Speakers: Christopher Crook, Counsel, Venable LLP Calvin Nelson, Counsel, Venable, LLP

  • Sep 12, 2019 · 46 min

    Esports Biz Summit: The Esports Bubble - Myth or Threat with Johannes Waldstein, Founder & CEO, FanAI and Travis Mynard, Esports Agent, United Talent Agency

    An open dialogue panel between esports performance sponsorship platform FanAI and executives who will delve into the different aspects of the much-discussed “esports bubble” touching on what business models are working, where there is room for improvement, and how and when to make smart investments in the esports space. FanAI will show how its data can be leveraged as actionable points of conversation around organizations, influencers, MCNs, and sponsorship technology. Speakers: Johannes Waldstein, Founder & CEO, FanAI Travis Mynard, Esports Agent, United Talent Agency

  • Sep 12, 2019 · 38 min

    Esports Biz Summit: Technology Forecast: How Innovation will drive the Esports movement forward with Jessica Heasley, Emily Ketchen and Judy Johnson

    Technology and Esports have one of the most symbiotic—and exciting—relationships in the sports realm. Listen in as one of the industry’s most prolific tech brands offers its insights on where esports technology is going and how it is shaping the way gamers play, how fans engage and how the business community will evolve in the months and years to come. Get the latest buzz on the technologies just hitting, or coming to, the market, plus insider information on which tech tools and features will matter most. Up your tech IQ and walk away armed with what to watch for—and look forward to—in esports tech. Speakers: Emily Ketchen, Head of Americas Marketing, HP Inc. Judy Johnson, Director of Gaming and eSports, OMEN, HP Inc. Moderated By: Jessica Heasley, Content Director, Event Marketer magazine

  • Sep 12, 2019 · 41 min

    Esports Biz Summit: Creating Smarter Esports Partnerships - Tips for Brand Marketers with Jordan Udko and Maik Kaehler

    Influencer partnerships are evolving quickly from didactic “paid placement” campaigns that simply display the influencer and the product together to in-depth programs that tell inspiring and aspirational stories. In this session, we’ll show you how—and why—some of the leading sponsors in esports are leading with storytelling in their campaigns. We’ll show real-world examples of winning campaigns and we’ll unpack what worked and how you can apply current best practices. Speakers: Jordan Udko, EVP Commercial Partnerships, Cloud9 Esports, Inc. Maik Kaehler, Chief Creative Officer & Founder, MOON TO MARS

  • Sep 12, 2019 · 43 min

    Esports Biz Summit - Festivals and tournaments: Building your kingdom with Arda Ocal, Jake Williams, Scott London, Elaine Chase and Christian Bishop

    From international championship series to regional conventions, this session will lay out the keys to success in a live event, from activating with sponsors to keeping the crowds entertained. Hear from the minds that are succeeding in the live event space and learn how to produce a gaming affair that will keep fans, partners and players alike entertained and wanting more. Speakers: Jake Williams, Founder, Salt Lake Gaming Con Scott London, Founder, Metarama Gaming + Music Festival Elaine Chase, VP of Esports, Wizards of the Coast Christian Bishop, World Showdown of Esports Commissioner, Estars Studios Moderated By: Arda Ocal, Broadcaster, ESPN

  • Sep 12, 2019 · 41 min

    Esports Biz Summit: Career Respawn - Buffing your esports staff with Greg Skasko, Dan Rossetti, Pete Powell, Eryn McVerry and Scott Campbell

    Prodigy Sports Principal Consultant Dan Rossetti welcomes a lineup of executives who will break down their company’s staffing needs, issues and openings and where they are finding talent. We’ll discuss the importance of diversity, transitioning from other industries and the skills that esports organizations are coveting. Speakers: Greg Skasko, CEO, Abacus3 Dan Rossetti, Principal Consultant, Prodigy Sports Pete Powell, Human Resources Director, N3rd Street Gamers Eryn McVerry, VP, Marketing, Vision Venture Partners Scott Campbell, Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition, Blizzard Entertainment

  • Sep 12, 2019 · 2 min

    Authenticity in esports

    Gootecks and zorine talk about authenticity in esports after esports business summit

  • Sep 11, 2019 · 31 min

    Esports Biz Summit: National Perspectives- Implementing Esports Programs with Michael Sherman, Neil Duffy and Mark “Garvey” Candella

    gootecks went to the Esports Business Summit 2019 and came back with lots of recordings of panels. Of the top 15 highest monetizing PC & console titles through in-game purchases, 7 of those games are also top esports games in terms of prizing. Publishers see this correlation between high performing games and esports investment, but can the marketing cause and effect really be demonstrated? YES. For the first time ever we reveal actual data on exactly how viewing an esports title affects consumer behavior within that game title including play rate, game skills, and purchasing Speakers: Michael Sherman, Head of College, Riot Scholastic Association of America, Riot Games Neil Duffy, Chief Commercial Officer, WorldGaming and Collegiate Starleague Michael "Garvey" Sherman, Head of College, Riot Scholastic Association of America, Riot Games

  • Sep 11, 2019 · 23 min

    Esports Biz Summit: The Future of Governance in Collegiate Esports with Kurt Melcher Executive Director of Esports at Intersport

    With the NCAA out of the collegiate esports picture, this annual gathering is poised to become the most important ever, as the leading faces discuss the future of collegiate esports, discussing and debating its growth and governance as the industry moves forward. In addition, we will hear from university officials in the trenches in a high-level discussion about the value of esports and gaming on campus, from communities to curriculums. Attendees will walk away with insider knowledge into the structures, new research into the sport, opportunities within the university system and guidance into the future of collegiate esports. Speaker: Kurt Melcher, Executive Director, Esports, Intersport Moderated By: John Pierce, Partner, Managing Director, Player 2

  • Sep 11, 2019 · 9 min

    Esports Biz Summit: MGM Keynote with Neil Johnson Global Sales Director of MGM Resorts

    Neil Johnson is Director of Global Sales—Sports and SMERF at MGM Resorts International. As a 2018 Connect Sports Game Changer, he discusses his passion for Esports tourism. What I Do: I bring conventions, meetings and events to our 13 properties in Las Vegas and six other properties throughout the country. I’m assigned the sports (in particular emerging sports and esports) market, as well as the SMERF market. How I Got Here: I originally started in the sports industry with positions at ESPN Regional at UNLV, Anaheim Sports Inc. (Anaheim Angels and the Might Ducks) and the Las Vegas Bowl. I left the industry and went more corporate meetings and incentives and recently came back to sports after a conversation with MGM Senior Vice President and Chief Sales Officer Michael Dominguez at the HPN Global Annual Partner Conference, where he asked if I would be interested in a global sales position at MGM Resorts that focused on sports and diversity. The rest, as they say is history! Why I Am a Game Changer: I think we can all acknowledge the impact esports is having on the sports scene, as well as Fortune 500 companies—as seen with the NBA 2K—and leagues, teams and athletes owning individual esports franchises. I’m a key member of our internal esports team positioning MGM Resorts as an industry leader in this space. Greatest Career Accomplishment: I was a member for the 2007 Leadership Las Vegas Class (a Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce program for 44 business executives); this was a leadership program that consisted of VP-level participants. Additionally, I was the 2017 Chapter President for the Southwest & Pacific Chapter of PCMA. Impressive Stats: I’m part of an overall team that has secured several high-profile esports events including the Evo Championship Series at Mandalay Bay, Major League Gaming Las Vegas Open at Mandalay Bay, DreamHack Masters Las Vegas at MGM Grand and Rocket League Championship Season 4 World Championship at MGM Grand National Harbor in Washington, D.C. In all, these esports events have totaled more than 15,000 room nights.

  • Sep 11, 2019 · 44 min

    Esports Biz Summit: Building emerging markets in Esports with Lisa Hanson, Arnold Hur and Zsuzsa James

    Spotlighting the new esports ecosystem and its connections with local communities, this session will explore the pioneering efforts being conducted worldwide to establish long-term roots within cities through infrastructure. We’ll scope out opportunities in emerging markets, learn about the economic impact of esports within communities, hear from the architects behind the newest esports venues and discover how esports can lift brick-and-mortar outlets with its audiences Speakers: Lisa Hanson, Founder and Managing Partner, Niko Partners Arnold Hur, COO, Gen.G esports Zsuzsa James, Trade Commissioner for Games & Esports, Consulate General of Finland LA Moderated By: Stan Press, Industry Consultant/Advisor