Misfits Gaming announces $35M funding led by Scripps

Florida-based esports organization Misfits Gaming Group has announced a $35 million round of funding led by the E.W. Scripps Company.

According to a release from MGG, Scripps will invest $10 million in the company, which includes its two Florida esports franchises -- Call of Duty franchise Florida Mutineers and Overwatch franchise Florida Mayhem -- as well as League of Legends franchise Misfits Gaming. The investment wil