NEW YORK, July 17, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ESRevolution's ESR channel will be the first 24/7 eSports channel on XUMO, the most widely adopted free, ad-supported streaming domestic TV service, offering 160+ channels available in over 35 million U.S. households via a premium multi-screen distribution network of smart TVs, mobile, web, and streaming devices. The new ESR channel features live and on-demand programming across the entire range of eSports.
eSports has become a global phenomenon, exciting hundreds of millions of gamers and fans worldwide. This is especially true for young people, who are often disconnected or disengaged from traditional broadcast TV. eSports reaches 380 million viewers worldwide, with double-digit growth every year. CEO Wendy Wang commented, "We are thrilled to share the excitement of eSports and gaming entertainment with current and future fans across XUMO's broad audience of millions of viewers."
ESR programming includes the entire range of eSports entertainment, including tournaments, live events, match highlights, reality shows, docuseries and talk shows. ESRevolution works with leading gamers, influencers, publishers, tournament organizers, and producers to offer quality curated content across the gaming universe. The company also produces original gaming entertainment to broaden the reach of eSports.
"eSports is one of the fastest growing segments today with top live tournaments now attracting an enormous viewership that rivals traditional sporting events such as the Super Bowl," added Stefan Van Engen, SVP of content partnerships and programming at XUMO. "As the popularity and demand for eSports content continues to grow, the launch of the ESR channel is significant, and allows us to deliver the industry's best programming anytime, anywhere to millions of fans from casual spectators to die-hard enthusiasts."
ESR covers all top eSports games including Apex Legends, Battlefield, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO), Dota2, EA FIFA, For Honor, Fortnite, Hearthstone, Hero of the Storm, League of Legends, NBA 2K, Overwatch, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Rainbow Six, Rocket League, Smite, StarCraft, Super Smash, World of Tanks, and World of Warcraft (WOW).
The channel can be watched through XUMO on numerous connected devices or directly at https://www.xumo.tv/channel/9999356/esports-revolution
About XUMO
A pioneer in streaming television and media entertainment, XUMO offers over 160 digital channels of free premium programming across 12 genres, including Sports, News, Kids and Family Entertainment, Live Events, Comedy, Lifestyle, Movies, and more. The free, ad-supported service is available in 35 million U.S. households via a multi-screen distribution network of smart TVs, mobile, web and streaming boxes. XUMO delivers its over-the-top (OTT) video-on-demand (VOD) and LIVE linear digital channels through content partnerships with popular media providers such as CBSN, PeopleTV, NBC News, Food52, and HISTORY, as well PGA TOUR, and many others. The company is based in Irvine, CA. Learn more about XUMO at http://www.xumo.tv and follow @XumoTV on Twitter.
About ESRevolution
ESRevolution, Inc is a privately held company promoting eSports content across the entire range of games through its ESR 24/7 channel and other programming, carried by affiliates worldwide. It is building a studio of next generation talent around gaming entertainment to appeal to gamers, fans, and future fans worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.ESRevolution.com. Follow @ESR_TV on Twitter, @esrtv on Instagram, and on Facebook.com/ESRTV.
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