All Things Video

Graham Ashton is a business journalist for The Esports Observer and host of The Esports Observer Podcast. Prior to TEO, Graham worked as a Content Editor for Pixsy and Partnership Coordinator for ICO3. In this episode, Graham and I delve into recent esports news, from GenG and aXiomatic’s latest funding rounds to Rick Fox’s departure from Echo Fox after an internal incident involving racist hate speech. We discuss how politicians are embracing esports as a way to create jobs and promote tourism, as exemplified by Katowice’s rise as a global esports hub. Graham also shares his take on the battle royale phenomenon and the different approaches PUBG, Fortnite, and Apex Legends have taken to competitive play. Finally, Graham offers his definition of what constitutes a true esports title, and we consider opportunities for local advertising around esports events. Host: James Creech ABOUT THE SHOW All Things Video is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the past and charting the future of the online video ecosyste