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Four Years After Microsoft Acquisition, Esports Site Start.gg Goes Independent With Some Changes


Published on 2025-01-31 14:25:17 - GameSpot
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  • Despite some downward trends in the gaming industry, esports remain popular. Last year's Evo 2024 was officially the largest esports competition ever. Evo 2025 will look to maintain that momentum when it returns to Las Vegas between August 1-3.

The article from GameSpot discusses the transition of Start.gg, an esports platform, to independence four years after its acquisition by Microsoft. Originally acquired to bolster Microsoft's esports ambitions, Start.gg has now been spun off into a new company named Start.gg LLC, with its founders regaining control. This move comes as part of Microsoft's broader strategy to refocus its gaming division, particularly after the closure of Mixer and other esports-related ventures. The platform will continue to operate similarly, but with some changes including the introduction of a new subscription model for organizers, which offers features like custom branding and priority support. The founders expressed optimism about the future, emphasizing their commitment to enhancing the platform's capabilities and community engagement without the direct oversight of Microsoft.

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