In a spare, harshly lit classroom at Seoul's Game Coach Academy, the mood is tense. Six teenagers are sitting side-by-side at their computers playing a game called Overwatch, as two coaches pace behind them and shout out advice. "Don't get sloppy," they call out. "You need to be catching the other team's mistakes!" The six... Continue Reading →
Two months ago, the London Spitfire lit up Barclays Center in Brooklyn by becoming the inaugural Overwatch League champion. Since then, we've had World Cup qualifiers acting as quasi-tryouts for the league, eight -- yes, eight -- new franchises announced for the 2019 season, including a trio of Chinese teams that ensures that at least... Continue Reading →
Mariano Arruda (left) and Kyle Storer of Team Cloud9 win their round during the Universal Open Rocket League regional competition at SNY Studios on Sunday. The next generation of sport has made it to the heart of New York City and your living room. Sixteen fresh-faced gamers traveled to the SNY studios in downtown Manhattan... Continue Reading →
Esports audiences are growing prodigiously, increasing the lure of sponsorship opportunities to a range of brands beyond the tech sector. Matthew Chapman reports. Hype about esports has reached fever pitch, sparking a scramble by major brands to grab a piece of the action. The sector is awash with money as speculators bet big on 2018... Continue Reading →
League of Legends is undoubtedly one of the biggest eSports games today, with over hundred million players globally, it dominated the world of eSports, from streaming, tournaments, events and many more. With a successful 2018, it's incredible season is coming to a close in the World Championship 2018. This year, 24 teams from professional leagues were... Continue Reading →
Gaming has come a long way since the days of Pong, Duck Hunt and Pac-Man, when competing meant getting the top score at the local arcade. Electronic sports, or eSports, describes the organized video game competitions (with cash prizes) that are quickly rising in popularity as more gamers become fierce pro competitors. Now pro gamers are... Continue Reading →
Over the past few years, eSports has grown at a tremendous pace. And this year 2018, has been a great one for eSports and eventually it will carry on the rest of the year. With its continuous growth, sponsors quickly figured out that it is a good idea to be involved. Even betting companies appeared... Continue Reading →
The esports industry may hit a serious growth spurt this year, according to new data from Newzoo. In its annual report, the marketing researcher is predicting 2018 revenues to hit $905 million, a staggering 38% increase from 2017’s $655 million. Brand investment is expected to make a significant impact with an increase of 48% year-over-year.... Continue Reading →
Filipino eSports teams were able to take home $77,714 (₱4,136,327) in prize money at the Mobile Legends Southeast Asia Cup (MSC) 2018 at the Jakarta International Expo on July 29, 2018. First place went to Bren Esports, which acquired mobile gaming team Aether Main on July 22. Bren Esports bagged $42,476 plus $8,000 (₱2,686,585) in... Continue Reading →
In the middle of a suburb in North-East London sits a white, three-story semi-detached house seemingly like every other in the street. However, the moment you step over the threshold and you’re greeted by an AS Roma doormat and a multitude of Fnatic and AS Roma flags. Unlike the other houses in this street, this... Continue Reading →
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