I attended the Dreamhack Melbourne festival at Rod Laver Arena over the weekend. Compared to last year’s post-pandemic revival, something stood out to me. This was an esports event at which esports felt dramatically de-emphasised. Don’t get me wrong: esports were still going on. The League of Legends Oceanic Split 1 Grand Final returned and…
MANILA, Philippines – Mall and property developer SM Group is banking on Instagram-worthy installations and the growing popularity of e-sports to drive its growth this 2024. During the group’s recently held annual stockholders meeting, SM Investments Corporation president and chief executive officer Frederic DyBuncio said they will be opening four new malls in 2024, one…
#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } When you’re plotting where to go to college, video games might not be front-of-mind. But for gamers, it’s becoming a big consideration. Look at Bethany Lutheran College, which received an at-large bid to an esports national tournament starting this…
With over 1500 attendees, this weekend the Texas Showdown will attract enthusiasts and professionals alike to test their skills and claim victories in the world of fighting games. More than just a hobby, gaming has evolved into a legitimate career path, with institutions like the University of Houston offering digital media programs tailored to the…
– Advertisement – – Advertisement – Riot Games, the leading developer and publisher of the globally renowned esports title League of Legends is set to double down on the competitive gaming and esports scene in the Philippines with the launch of Liga Republika 2024. An evolution of last year’s Empyrean Cup, the Liga Republika 2024…
Riot is reportedly adding a third international event to its League of Legends circuit. For the past 10 years or so, there have only been two international events during Riot’s official League of Legends pro circuit. The Mid-Summer Invitational is a test and show of power between the Spring and Summer Split, bringing all top…
Image credit: YaLLa Esports Middle Eastern esports company YaLLa Esports has announced a partnership with web3 streaming platform Myco. As a result, the platform will become a strategic partner of Compass, a $450,000 (~£369,000) Counter-Strike 2 tournament series operated by YaLLa Esports. Keep Reading The partnership will see Myco secure the exclusive Arabic language rights…
The Esports Around The World series will profile major & minor esports nations across the globe. Keep Reading Introduction Canada has a strong presence in the global esports industry, in part due to its geographical and cultural proximity to its neighbour the United States. While the country is regularly associated with its North American compatriot,…
Image credit: Shutterstock High school sports governing body, the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), has announced an in-person esports event for its CIF Esports Initiative Championship Finals. The tournament will take place on April 27th at California State University’s Dominguez Hills Toro Esports Academy. Keep Reading Hosted and managed by NASEF (Network of Academic and Scholastic…
Baltimore’s coming to Philly on May 9 No, the Os aren’t taking on the Phils or anything like that. Instead, some of Charm City’s leading startup and economic development figureheads will head up I-95 to speak at our very own Builders Conference. Expect panels, lightning talks and more from the likes of UpSurge Baltimore’s Kory…
