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Adidas dips a toe into esports with effervescent ‘ocelote’ as its guiding star

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Sportswear giant Adidas has partnered with G2 Esports in an effort to learn how it can become an authentic part of gaming culture. Callum McCarthy examines the strategy behind the deal.

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