Key insights

• 💸 Esports is notoriously difficult to make profit in, Some organizations make money through merch sales rather than game performance, Esports as a whole is unable to generate significant profit
• 🎮 Moist Esports is fully merging with Shopify Rebellion for greater involvement in the esports space, The history of collaboration between the two organizations, with previous collaborations in valerant teams and support for competitions, The speaker is excited and committed to continuing to be involved in esports
• 🤝 New joint team formed by LWIG, Matt, Dany, and Jeremy from Shopify, The name 'Moist' is not making the transition due to immigration issues, Immigration handling potentially impacted by the name, leading to lack of seriousness
• 😔 Frustration with immigration issues, Challenges in the lawsuit against a government entity, Optimism about the future under the name Shopify Rebellion, Continued integration of moist Esports and moist Moguls into the business, Benefits of partnering with Shopify
• 🎮 Expansion into major gaming titles, Presence in League of Legends, Dota 2, Rocket League, Starcraft 2, Halo, Rainbow Six Siege, Signing the Sonics roster, Plan to further expand team presence
• 🎉 Excitement for starting watch parties for highly requested games like Apex World Championship and Siege Major, Expansion of the organization with more teams and big moves on the horizon, Teasing about big moves coming in the space and the excitement about the expansion

Q&A

• What upcoming events and expansion plans are teased in the video?

  The organization is excited to start watch parties for highly requested games like the Apex World Championship and Siege Major. Additionally, they are expanding with more teams and hint at big moves on the horizon in the esports industry.

• In which major gaming titles has Rebellion expanded its presence?

  Rebellion has expanded its presence in major gaming titles including League of Legends, Dota 2, Rocket League, Starcraft 2, Halo, and Rainbow Six Siege. Additionally, they have signed the Sonics roster and aim to continue growing their team portfolio.

• What is the speaker frustrated about, and what is their optimism about?

  The speaker is frustrated about immigration issues and the progress of a lawsuit. However, they are optimistic about the future of their business under the name Shopify Rebellion, and they are committed to integrating moist Esports and moist Moguls into the business.

• Why is the name 'Moist' not transitioning with the new joint team?

  The name 'Moist' is not making the transition due to immigration issues. There is a concern that the name potentially led to a lack of seriousness in immigration handling, impacting the transition.

• What is the announcement about Moist Esports and Shopify Rebellion?

  Moist Esports is fully merging with Shopify Rebellion to have a greater involvement in the esports space. The announcement highlights their history of collaboration and the potential for expanded participation in esports.

• What are some ways organizations in esports make money?

  Esports organizations make money through various avenues such as game performance, merch sales, sponsorships, media rights, and advertising.

• 00:00 Esports is notoriously difficult to make profit in while some organizations manage to monetize through merch sales, the industry as a whole is a financial black hole.
• 01:23 The speaker is excited to announce the full merger of moist Esports with Shopify Rebellion, highlighting the history of collaboration and the potential for even greater involvement in the esports space.
• 02:52 LWIG, Matt, Dany, and Jeremy from Shopify have formed a new joint team, but the name 'Moist' is not making the transition due to immigration issues. The name potentially led to lack of seriousness in immigration handling.
• 04:30 The speaker is frustrated about immigration issues and the lawsuit progress. They are optimistic about the future of their business under the name Shopify Rebellion.
• 06:07 Rebellion has expanded its presence in major gaming titles including League of Legends, Dota 2, Rocket League, Starcraft 2, Halo, and Rainbow Six Siege. They have signed the Sonics roster and aim to continue growing their team portfolio.
• 07:29 The organization is excited to start watch partying for the most requested games, such as the upcoming Apex World Championship and Siege Major. There are big moves on the horizon and the organization is expanding with more teams.