Traditional sports have an esports problem
Professional sports leagues like the NFL and the NBA are about to face a major challenge called “the march of time.” Young Americans, or...
League of Legends gets its first million-dollar pro: Faker
Arguably the best player in one of the world’s most popular games has just surpassed a huge benchmark in tournament earnings. Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok...
Overwatch’s esports is getting a minor league
Blizzard announced Overwatch Contenders today, a development system for its planned Overwatch League. The Overwatch League is Blizzard’s esports organization for its hit team-based shooter. It plans to have teams based in major cities around the world, with players earning a money from contracts.
Rainbow Six Siege documentary reveals the tactical shooter’s esports scene
You hear a lot about Overwatch and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive in esports, but Ubisoft has a shooter of its own that has attracted pro gamers....
Facebook will live stream ESL video game tournaments
Facebook wants its millions of users to watch the high-stakes world of competitive video gaming. The social networking giant said Thursday that it has...
Nvidia launches inexpensive GeForce GT 1030 GPU for esports games
You don’t have to risk second-hand PC components if you’re trying to build a new, affordable gaming rig, because Nvidia has joined AMD in...
The Philadelphia 76ers and Team Dignitas reveal the parallels between esports and traditional sports
When the number of fans watching esports tournaments began to surpass the numbers viewing the NBA finals, traditional sports companies, such as the Philadelphia...
How strong infrastructure lifts the esports industry
The infrastructure of sports is expansive and expensive, with stadiums for individual teams, established leagues, dedicated sports radio stations, and billion-dollar TV deals. As...
Mount & Blade takes on esports after selling 7 million copies
Not all esports games are shooters or multiplayer online battle arenas — sometimes pro gamers wanna compete in an action role-playing game. Mount &...
Dota 2 gets a surprise co-op mode this summer
Valve is beginning its buildup to The International Dota 2 championship event. As part of that process, the company has revealed some of the content...