Why 2024 is make or break year for Esports in Kenya

Kenya experienced significant progress in esports in 2023, a trend in line with its youthful demographic and standing as Africa’s technology hub. This year, prospects for additional expansion are on the increase, largely due to the development of solid governance structures. The Kenya Federation of Esports, now fully instituted after operating temporarily for years, is … Read more

Cal Poly’s Esports club works to create updated computer lab for players

Cal Poly's Esports club works to create updated computer lab for players

The concept of owning both a laptop for school work and a gaming PC may seem extravagant to the average casual gamer. However, the limitations of older laptops and Macs with inferior graphic cards mean they struggle to run many popular games, some of which are incompatible with Mac platforms. Rebekah Lee, esports club president … Read more

Esport: Rise of the virtual Indian champ

Sahil Jakhar, a 23-year-old esports circuit icon known as ‘Soul Omega from Team Soul’, has earned a staggering $47,681 (approximately ₹40 lakh) in the past four years. What was once a pastime is now his main earning source.  Jakhar, who has already taken part in two official tournaments with huge cash prizes, is currently preparing … Read more

Global Esports Games 2023: Hemanth Kommu to carry India’s medal hopes in eFootball

Hemanth Kommu, India’s top eFootball player, is set to show off his skills at the Global Esports Games 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, December 12-16, following his stellar performance in the Asian Qualifiers. His first game will be against Uruguay. Known in the gaming world as ‘peshemak7,’ Kommu is part of Group D in the … Read more

Usep-Davao’s Agila Esports Secures 3rd Place in PCC 2023 Mobile Legends Tournament

In the inaugural Philippine Collegiate Championship (PCC) 2023 Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Tournament, the University of Southeastern Philippines Davao Campus (Usep-Davao) came in third out of 320 participating teams. Representing Usep-Davao was Agila Esports, which drew considerable attention when they triumphed over thrice champion Lyceum of the Philippines (LPU Pirates) in the playoffs on December … Read more

Introducing the Vandal Esports Team – The Argonaut

The University of Idaho Esports team can be found earnestly preparing for their forthcoming matches in the basement of the Bruce Pitman Center. The somewhat dark computer lab is filled with the aroma of popcorn as enthusiastic students busily click away at their computers, their heads adorned with headsets, amid bouts of laughter and shared … Read more

Esports industry growth benefits serious gamers with increased earnings, diverse career options: HP India study

The development and expansion of the Esports industry are opening up numerous career options and financial opportunities for Indian gamers. In comparison to 2022, India is seeing a rise in the earnings generated from gaming. Almost half of the serious gamers in a study said they made between ₹6 lakh and ₹12 lakh annually in … Read more

Global eSports Market Size & Share to Surpass $11.94

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vantage Market Research projects that the Global Esports Market will have an impressive value of USD 11.94 Billion by 2030, exhibiting a stellar growth rate of 27.6% over the upcoming seven years. The Esports market’s growth can be attributed to the increase in live game streaming, sizeable investments, … Read more

El programa eSports de Córdoba fue distinguido como referente nacional

The eSports Program Cordoba has been honoured with the Federal Recognition in the E-Sports & Gaming category, an event presented by the Science and Periphery digital platform and magazine. Experts from the sector formed the jury, who assessed various proposals and initiatives conducted across the country. They recognized especially the program initiated by the Government … Read more