During a session at GamesBeat Next 2025 yesterday, November 13, the Global Gaming League founder and CEO Clinton Sparks sat down with GamesBeat lead news writer Alexander Lee to discuss his company’s unique vision for esports — and how he has pulled from other areas of popular culture to make it into a reality.
The two Philadelphia natives will participate in the entertainment and esports/gaming platform that merges music, media, and celebrity competition. Their first competition will place them against comedian and game show host Howie Mandel. Already, before the opponents meet, Gillie and Wallo have taken shots that will surely make the match more competitive.
The two Philadelphia natives will participate in the entertainment and esports/gaming platform that merges music, media, and celebrity competition. Their first competition will place them against comedian and game show host Howie Mandel.
This communal approach to gaming also doesn’t mean corners need to be cut regarding fanfare. The Global Gaming League hosted its first event in Las Vegas earlier this month, and it was as high-budget a celebration as any other gaming event.
When T-Pain and Clinton Sparks call in to Billboard, Pain is on his tour bus, and Clinton is in his car on his way to meet Howie Mandel. Yes, Howie Mandel — the former Deal or No Deal host and current America’s Got Talent judge.
Wallo267 added, “Howie better bring his A-game. We don’t lose on the mic or the monitor.”
