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Dexerto is a video game and entertainment news website operated by Dexerto Limited.[1][2] Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, the site focuses on the coverage of internet culture and video games alongside its blog Charlie INTEL. Dexerto's media presence includes social media profiles with 15 million collective followers and several podcasts.[3] On a co-founder's Forbes profile, Dexerto is described as "the world's largest gaming influencer and esports media group."[4]
History
Dexerto was founded on 19 March 2015 by Joshua Nino, Chris Marsh, Mike Kent, and Nicolas Hulsmans.[5][6] It originally launched as two websites, in English and French, focusing on the coverage of Call of Duty and other video games.[7] A Spanish website was also launched.[6]
In January 2017 Dexerto attempted to raise £200K through the crowdfunding platform Seedrs.[8] According to Seedrs' website, the campaign raised £208,112.[9]
On August 19, 2018, Dexerto acquired Charlie INTEL, a blogging network that covers Call of Duty, Fortnite, Titanfall, among other video games.[10][11]
Labelled as “the most high-profile independent outlet" relating to esports by Axios, Dexerto's coverage has expanded to include the coverage of many video games including Counter-Strike, Overwatch, and League of Legends, as well as online entertainment and internet celebrities.[12]
In September 2020, the site named veteran esports journalist Richard Lewis as editor-at-large.[13]
In 2022, Dexerto's users exceeded 30 million per month, and the company reported in excess of $10 million in revenue.[14]
Awards and recognition
Dexerto won Esports Coverage Website of the Year at the 2019 and 2022 Esports Awards.[15][16]
Dexerto co-founder Nicolas Hulsmands was selected for the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2022.[17]
Richard Lewis won the 2019 Esports Awards "Journalist of the Year" for his work published on Dexerto,[18] and three other journalists at Dexerto were nominated for the award.[19]
Dexerto partner with the 5GRV: Games on the Road campaign, a finalist for a Shorty Award in the Campaign By Diverse-Owned Business category.[20]
Dexerto director Mike Kent won joint "Reporter of the Year" at the 2018 UK Esports Awards.[21]
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External links
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