Podcast appearances and mentions of kevin hitt

Richard Lewis, Thorin, and MonteCristo are joined by journalist Kevin Hitt to discuss the state of esports journalism. Topics include the history of esports journalism, recent involvement from Saudi Arabia especially in relation to Rolling Stone and the Esports Awards, the reasons why ESPN Esports failed, how the recent Dr. Disrespect scandal was handled, Chris Greeley's subtweet on behalf of Riot Games in response to the latest Summoning Insight, and more.

The Esports Biz Show: Esports attorney Justin M. Jacobson Esq. interviews esports reporter Kevin Hitt on his current and past work as an esports journalist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FaZe Clan began trading on the Nasdaq last week after a SPAC merger valued at $725 million. SBJ's Kevin Hitt and Tobias Seck discuss the digital entertainment and esports brand now being traded as a public company.

Are the Chengdu Hunters a contender for a top-three team in the world? Are the Shanghai Dragons an auto-lock for the best team in the world? And where does Valiant sit within the APAC hierarchy? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel are joined by Chinese Overwatch expert Eren "Kenobi" Erkey to explore an early look at the APAC region, what a third party partner could look like for the Overwatch League, and exploring the world of Attack On Titan. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:40 - Kenobi's take on the Valiant 00:24:16 - Hope for Hangzhou? 00:32:22 - Can Guangzhou improve? 00:35:54 - Hunters

Do the Fusion feel like Defiant? Is a new operator inherently a good thing? And can Overwatch 2 launch in its final form? AVRL, Yiska, and Volamel dive into Bren and Sideshow's announcement that they currently do not have an agreement with the Overwatch League, recent acquisitions with the Philadelphia Fusion and possibly the Los Angeles Valiant, and the boys dissect a report that the league is fielding interest in partnering with a third party to assist in operating the Overwatch League. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:19:28 - Sideshow & Bren unable to come to terms with OWL 00:44:19 - Kevin Hitt reports OWL ops may be outsourced 01:11:44 - Can late trials Fixa Fusion? 01:31:31 - Valiant rumoured to ink Xzi 01:44:19 - Get off the Fence: Will OW2 come out of the gates near the final form? 02:15:10 - GotF: Name a player of missed potential 02:22:58 - GotF: Prefer to watch OW2 show matches or Bos-Hou toilet bowl? 02:25:21 - Concluding remarks

Joshua Mullins was a teenager that nearly swindled his way into the LCS. In an elaborate report, both Jacob Wolf of Dot Esports and Kevin Hitt of the The Esports Observer detail how he, along with fake checks and a bizarre kidnapping scheme, tried to fake his way into team ownership.

Joshua Mullins was a teenager that nearly swindled his way into the LCS. In an elaborate report, both Jacob Wolf of Dot Esports and Kevin Hitt of the The Esports Observer detail how he, along with fake checks and a bizarre kidnapping scheme, tried to fake his way into team ownership. 

After laying off almost all its staff, the largest esports facility in North America seems to be in some trouble. These aren't just layoffs due to Covid, although that played a part, they seem to be layoffs driven by nepotism and instigated by the same executive who also bungled OpTic Gaming's brand. Check out Kevin Hitt's interview with the new CEO (https://esportsobserver.com/esa-new-president-on-layoffs/) and read former president Jonathan Oudthone's tweets about the subject. (https://twitter.com/solidxpanda) This episode was sponsored by Technology Game Changers check them out at TGCplay.com (https://www.tgcplay.com/) Watch The Gamer Hour - Esportz Network's new show hosted by Chris Puckett from Times Square. This week's guest was NFL player Arian Foster. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WteeA7OQG8) If you are connected to a gaming celebrity in the worlds of music, acting or comedy who might be interested in appearing on The Gamer Hour, please reach out to Esportz Network CEO Mark Thimmig by emailing mthimmig@esportznetwork.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe, it helps us out a ton! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our feature show the Esportz Network Podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). If you are interested in learning more about college esports, subscribe to the College Esports QuickTake. (https://esportzcollegequicktakecom.fireside.fm/) Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitch_Reames) Follow Esportz Network on Twitter (https://twitter.com/EsportzNetwork), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/esportznetwork/), and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/EsportzNetwork) @EsportzNetwork Or visit our website esportznetwork.com (https://www.esportznetwork.com/) for updates on what's to come!

After 13 teams reached out to Psyonix about the handling of Rocket League esports, the entire esports scene is changing. That's not necessarily Psyonix hearing those complaints but it appears to be a cost-cutting manuever for teams. Check out this article diving in to the new format according to a letter obtained by Kevin Hitt of the Esports Observer. (https://esportsobserver.com/rlcs-changing-format/) If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitch_Reames) Follow Esportz Network on Twitter (https://twitter.com/EsportzNetwork), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/esportznetwork/), and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/EsportzNetwork) @EsportzNetwork Or visit our website esportznetwork.com (https://www.esportznetwork.com/) for updates on what's to come!

Thirteen of the biggest organizations in Rocket League have sent a letter highlighting their issues with Epic Games' handling of the esports scene. Key concerns over prize money distribution, ownership of slots and clear communication threaten an esport poised to climb into the top tier. This minute is sourced to Kevin Hitt at the Esports Observer. (https://esportsobserver.com/multiple-rlcs-teams-letter/) If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe! New episodes Monday through Friday. For more in-depth news check out our bi-weekly podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitch_Reames) Follow Esportz Network on Twitter (https://twitter.com/EsportzNetwork), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/esportznetwork/), and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/EsportzNetwork) @EsportzNetwork Or visit our website esportznetwork.com (https://www.esportznetwork.com/) for updates on what's to come!

We're back with Kevin Hitt of VPEsports to chat about the importance of the CSGO Summit, Valve playing the good parent ahead of a possible wave of esports gambling, players at HCT Germany go greedy with their new meta decks, and ESL just can't seem to get tournament running straight anymore.

Kevin Hitt from VP Esports joins to chat about the new era of NA Counterstrike, the ELEAGUE Major, how to improve the competitive CS:GO scene, what's going on with The Dallas Fuel in the Overwatch League, and we weigh in on the recent big-money exclusive deals.

We're back from our seemingly endless hiatus with Week 1 of the Overwatch League with Jamerson, Jules Scott joins us to go over changes within the HGC, Kevin Hitt previews Fnatic and Gambit for the upcoming ELEAGUE Boston Major, and we recap Brian's time at HRX2018.

This week we cover the Rocket League ELEAGUE Cup, Todd Harris from Hi-Rez Studios discusses their partnership with WESA to form the Paladins Premier League, Dr. Jikininki and John Horstmann from Well Met! talk Kobolds and Catacombs, Kevin Hitt previews SK Gaming and Immortals, the Philadelphia Fusion are the first to run afoul of the Overwatch League, and more.

This week Seven picks some of his favorite new cards from Hearthstone's latest expansion Kobolds and Catacombs, Brian rants about over expansion in Overwatch Contenders, Kevin Hitt joins us to preview Astralis and BIG heading into the ELEAGUE Boston Major, and Alex Magdaleno tries to make sense of the roster shuffling going on in NA LCS.

We hope you are truly down for the esport, because we have a massive show for you this week! The guys recap IEM Oakland's PUBG Invitational and CS:GO tournaments, ELEAGUE'S Rocket League Cup announcement, and the results from Red Bull Battlegrounds. Kevin Hitt joins us to start our CS:GO Boston Major preview. Jules Scott recaps the current round of roster rumors in the HGC including Tempo Storm's new super team. Seven sits down with Dragon to discuss his win at the ELEAGUE Injustice 2 World Championship. Last but not least, B/R Esport's Alex Magdaleno gives us the lowdown on the chaotic offseason rumored for TSM and the rest of the NA LCS franchises.

Kevin Hitt reports on eSports for Rotowire and ESPN.com.

In a special edition of Get Rekt, RotoWire's Joe Bartel and Kevin Hitt go over some of the EU LCS action that already took place as well as look forward to the action to come on the NA side with guests James Bates and Ethan Sexton. And with the Manila Major just underway, the boys sit down with Jack Ballenger to discuss who he believes will take home the championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RotoWire's Joe Bartel and Kevin Hitt discuss a few of the hot button issues within the esports landscape, including the CS:GO contract dispute with Luminosity Gaming, and sit down with former Team Liquid coach James O'Connor.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RotoWire's Joe Bartel and Kevin Hitt go on a deep dive with special guest, James "Dreamweaver" Bates, as the group examines the LoL offseason thus far. Joe and Kevin also recap the action thus far during the CS:GO Starladder i-League Invitational and go over one of the biggest moves to happen during CoD Stage 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RotoWire's Joe Bartel and Kevin Hitt walk through some of the CS:GO action that took place during DreamHack Austin, including an embarrassing moment by summit1g, as well discuss the rise of Dream Team in the CWL Stage 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices