Endemol launches eSports-themed network in US

Endemol Beyond USA, the digital division of media group Endemol Shine North America, has launched a new digital network dedicated to eSports and gaming.

Smasher’s video content will be anchored by eSports competition show ‘Legends of Gaming’ along with seven original series.

Smasher will be available across more than 20 platforms in the US, including YouTube, Roku, TiVo, DailyMotion, Amazon Fire TV, Verizon’s go90, Vessel and Endemol Beyond USA’s video hub, GetBeyond.US.

Endemol Beyond USA interim president and chief operating officer Adrian Sexton said: “eSports is trending globally and we’re excited to be at the tipping point with 'Legends of Gaming’.”