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2022 Q1 total viewed hours for domestic esports tournaments increased 56% YoY. More than 250 tournament dates broadcasted (data source: TAIYORO).
2022 Q1 total viewed hours for domestic esports tournaments increased 56% YoY. More than 250 tournament dates broadcasted (data source: TAIYORO).
LJL 2022 Spring Split 108 matches under the new format. Total viewing time for the season grows to 2.3 times that of last year
LJL 2022 Spring Split 108 matches with the new format. Total viewing time for the season expanded to 2.3 times that of last year
The first overnight streaming room in Japan where you can experience the Voicemod PRO!
The first overnight streaming room in Japan where you can experience Voicemod PRO!
TAIYORO releases Bot capable of linking domestic esports tournament schedules with Discord
TAIYORO releases domestic esports tournament schedule Discord Bot
LJL 2022 Spring Split Schedule and LJL Aftershow announced
LJL 2022 Spring Split Schedule and "LJL Aftershow" announced
Esports calendar site TAIYORO launches and announces 2021 trends independently compiled throughout the year.
Esports calendar site TAIYORO launches and announces 2021 trends independently compiled throughout the year.
PlayBrain launches official goods store for Riot Games in Japan!
Riot Games Japan and PlayBrain are pleased to announce the opening of "Riot Store Japan" from November 7, 2021 (Sunday), where official goods can be purchased from within Japan.
"DEVA LOKA" apparel collection by Yoshitaka Amano to be launched on FUTAROKU
Playbrain's online select store "FUTAROKU" will start pre-orders from August 21 at 9:00 a.m. for the first phase of "N2", a project launched by global e-sports apparel company "We Are Nations", in collaboration with Yoshitaka Amano, a world-famous Japanese artist.
Voicemod introduces new EDM soundboard set that makes anyone feel like a DJ!
Voicemod introduces new EDM soundboard set that makes anyone feel like a DJ!
Online store, Futaroku, launches a range of original products
Futaroku online store was launched in 2019 by PlayBrain, a Tokyo based Game Marketing and Esports producer.
PlayBrain launches Voicemod voice filter application in Japan.
Easy to use free voice filter software Voicemod launches in Japan with PlayBrain as official publisher for the Japanese market.
PlayBrain Closes $6M Series A Round to Further Advance Japan’s Esports Industry
PlayBrain serves as a catalyst for brands, leagues, and publishers entering and engaging with Japan’s fast-growing gaming community through large-scale event production and content creation.
PlayBrain announced as organizing partner for ePARA, an esports event for players with disabilities
PlayBrain announced today that it has become an organization partner for ePARA, an esports event and competition platform for players with disabilities based in Japan.
PlayBrain Secures $1.9 Million Investment from BITKRAFT Esports Ventures to Advance the Esports Industry in Japan
PlayBrain will use the new funding to scale the team, accelerate growth, and support costs to lead the creative direction, operation and commercialization of League of Legends Japan League (“LJL”).