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Damage Media Group Reveals Soft Launch Date for EsportsHeadlines.com

Damage Media Group Reveals Soft Launch Date for EsportsHeadlines.com

On May 2, 2022, Damage Media Group announced its acquisition of EsportsHeadlines.com. The esports news website will be joining its portfolio of “Headlines” sites, and will be the fourth major addition to this group since 2021. Past acquisitions include PrinterHeadlines.com, CasinoHeadlines.com, and GamerHeadlines.com.

According to the press release published on Associated Press, the website will officially join the Estonia-based company’s international network of online publications with a full launch date set for August 1, 2022. EsportsHeadlines.com’s team of tech and gaming writers from all over the world will be covering multiplayer online battle arena games, shooters, and battle royale-style games. Content produced will include gaming guides, news updates, troubleshooting articles, and reviews. Featured topics will include some of the most popular games of the moment, such as CS:GO, Fortnite, Rocket League, Hearthstone, Starcraft 2, Overwatch, and Rainbow Six Siege.

The Esports Headlines writing team will include senior writers and columnists April M. Reid, Jackson Haime and Jermaine Delos Santos, and several contributing writers.

The full press release can be found below:

TALLINN, ESTONIA, May 2nd, 2022 – Damage Media Group (DMG) today announced the acquisition of EsportsHeadlines.com, a digital magazine known for its coverage of competitive gaming topics through news articles, guides, tutorials, and reviews. From today onwards, the domain and all its associated social media and content assets will join their Headlines group of sites and continue operating under its current name. 

Initially launched in August 2016, the site anchored its focus onto titles popular back in that era, including Titanfall, Runescape, Arma, Unreal Tournament, and similar games that opened up the esports landscape. As new releases vied for the limelight, the team behind the site remodelled their esports news category and now focuses on the most popular titles, including CS: GO, Fortnite, LoL, Overwatch, Apex Legends, DotA 2 and others. 

The site operates on the latest version of WordPress, an open-source CMS known for its rich eco-system of plugins. Meanwhile, its clean, modern look is attributed to the modified Soledad Magazine theme, a premium digital magazine layout optimized across all devices. Site migration to A2 Hosting will foster better site speed and viewing experiences, even with high-volume traffic. 

In 2021, the global esports market acquired a value of over 1.08 billion USD, up almost 50% from the previous year. The industry’s colossal growth isn’t dampening anytime soon, especially since the market’s revenue is forecasted to reach 1.62 billion USD in 2024. In the same year, the global esports audience size has expanded to 474 million people. Based on this proven success and potential of the esports sector, EsportsHeadlines.com is strategically angled for exponential growth and upscaling in the coming years. 

EsportsHeadlines.com marks the fourth acquisition of Damage Media Group. Back in April 2021, the company acquired PrinterHeadlines.com, a technology website catering to home office workers and printing enthusiasts, covering topics such as Inkjet, Laserjet, and 3D printers, as well as buying guides and machine troubleshooting. In November 2021, CasinoHeadlines.com joined the Headlines group – the iGaming, B2C news publication boasts a broad array of articles involving the expansive casino industry, including relevant news, reviews, and strategies. The third, and most recent addition to the group, was GamerHeadlines.com. Acquired in March 2022, the site has a track record of covering the console gaming market for almost a decade.

With the well-thought acquisition of EsportsHeadlines.com, DMG edges closer to a complete vertical coverage of tech and gaming websites. 

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