How streaming is taking esports to the big leagues
Above: Fans at the Overwatch World Cup Streaming and esports have been intertwined through their history. As the esports industry evolves to more resemble traditional sports, companies are starting to invest in exclusive streaming partnerships. These days, it’s becoming common to see certain events on specific...
How Rocket League is looking to shape the future of esports
Psyonix details its ambitious efforts to turn its car football game into a mainstream sport The stories about esports going to the olympics, or airing on mainstream TV, are exciting. In itself, these moments are not that important to the future of competitive gaming. This is a...
Why investment from traditional sports is so important to esports in 2017
Activision Blizzard recently announced the new owners of seven teams in the Overwatch League. Among those who have ponied up big bucks to become involved is New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft. In May, the NBA announced 17 of its teams were jumping on the...
Want to get richer playing video games? How you can get paid thousands of dollars through gaming.
“Aren’t video games a waste of your time?” is something we’ve all heard from that one friend. Okay...
Disney Eyes Entry Into Esports In Orlando
Media giant Disney is considering entering the burgeoning esports arena by hosting video games championships at its colossal leisure complex in Florida. Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando is most famous for its four theme parks but it is also home to one of the world’s...
Madison Square Garden Company buys Counter Logic Gaming
The Madison Square Garden Company, which owns the New York Knicks and the New York Rangers, has purchased a controlling share of Counter Logic Gaming, CLG announced on Monday. “In 2015, Madison Square Garden hosted the sold-out North American League of Legends Championship Series Summer Finals —...