About Us
Welcome to The Esports Advocate, your premier destination for in-depth and authoritative coverage of the esports business and finance landscape created to empower esports stakeholders with the knowledge and information needed to do business in the world of esports successfully. Our mission is to deliver unparalleled insights and analysis, bridging the dynamic world of esports with the intricacies of business and finance. At the heart of everything we do are some core tenets and principles that guide us.
Our Team
At the core of our platform are our esteemed founders and authors, distinguished by their profound experience and contributions to esports business journalism.
James Fudge
With a career spanning over two decades in the esports and gaming journalism landscape, James Fudge stands as a seasoned veteran and a pivotal figure in the evolution of esports media. His journey began in 1997 at Game-Wire / Avault, where he curated gaming and community news, laying the groundwork for his expertise in the field. In his more recent roles, James cemented his status as an authority in the esports business sphere as Senior Editor Esports at Sports Business Journal and The Esports Observer between 2018 and 2021
Tobias Seck
A journalist and business analyst with a unique blend of skills, Tobias Seck has been instrumental in shaping the esports business narrative. His eight-year tenure at The Esports Observer and Sports Business Journal, starting as one of TEO’s first employees, highlights his deep understanding of the industry’s business aspects. In 2018, Tobias expanded his role to encompass both business analysis and journalism, bringing a nuanced perspective to our content.
Hongyu “Eddie” Chen
Hongyu Chen, known as Eddie, acts as a vital link between China’s burgeoning esports scene and the global arena. As the only Chinese journalist living in China and writing for Western media, Eddie’s four-year role as a correspondent for The Esports Observer and Sports Business Journal underscores his unique position in the industry. With a Master’s in Business and Marketing and over 12 years of global esports experience, Eddie offers invaluable insights into the international esports domain.
Why Trust Us
Each member of our team brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion to The Esports Advocate – a contributor-owned platform. Our collective expertise in business, finance, and journalism, underpinned by our individual accomplishments, establishes us as a trustworthy and authoritative voice in the esports community. We are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of journalistic integrity, providing our readers with accurate, unbiased, and insightful content.
Contact Us
We invite you to explore our site, engage with our content, and reach out to us for any inquiries, insights, or collaborations. Your journey into the depths of esports business and finance journalism begins here.
Get in touch with:
Our Newsroom: news@esportsadvocate.net
James: jfudge@esportsadvocate.net
Tobias: tseck@esportsadvocate.net
Eddie: hchen@esportsadvocate.net
