Microsoft acquires esports tournament platform Smash.gg

Technology giant Microsoft has acquired self-service esports tournament platform Smash.gg for an undisclosed amount.

The news was shared officially on Smash.gg’s Twitter account after followers called out a banner on the platform’s homepage referencing its acquisition. Outside of a tweet from its MSN Esports social account, Microsoft has not made any public mention of the deal at the time of writing.

Esports Insider confirmed the acquisition of Smash.gg with a representative from Microsoft’s public relations agency, who added that the company is looking to “expand their offerings” and that the tournament platform “provides a key piece in that journey to innovate and accelerate their content…