eSports

Esports set for growth but not at expense of local firms

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Esports set for growth but not at expense of local firms

As Malaysia ramps up its bid to attract global video game companies for local investments, experts in the industry express hope that homegrown businesses will not be overlooked. “Both international and local studios are critical – fostering the growth of local studios with appropriate funding and support while international enterprises bring investment, technology, and product … Read more

National Youth eSports franchise expands to San Antonio

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SAN ANTONIO – XP League, a nationally renowned youth eSports league, is set to expand to San Antonio soon. Providing a professional-level competitive environment for gamers between the ages of 8 to 17 is what XP League offers. One of the league’s aims is to advocate positive dimensions of competitive gaming, emphasizing on diversity, community … Read more

Kenya stumble in Global Esports Games qualifiers

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Kenya’s aspirations to compete in the eFootball and PUBG Mobile events of the forthcoming Global Esports Games were halted at the African qualifying rounds. At the group stage of eFootball, Harry Kappa initially performed well, defeating South Sudan, Somalia, and Djibouti. However, losses to Algeria and Senegal resulted in a spot in the semi-finals. In … Read more

Asian Games: South Korea’s Esports stars target medal success — and a military exemption

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rewrite this content and keep HTML tags CNN  —  Gaming has achieved an unprecedented milestone by being selected as an official medal sport for the Hangzhou Asian Games in the form of esports, but participating in the competition holds significant importance – and possibly life-changing implications – for some players. For South Korean male participants, … Read more

Schools using esports to help open scholarship opportunities for students – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

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There is an esports arena in Arlington, with many more around the nation increasingly focusing on gaming. This includes educational institutions. Colleges and universities are forming their own teams, and they are now hoping to attract middle and high school students not just to bolster their ranks, but to fuel the burgeoning gaming industry. For … Read more

How Indian Esports evolved from a pastime to eyeing Asian Games medal

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The transformation of the video game industry from its humble beginnings in the 1950s, when games and simulations were limited to minicomputers and mainframes, to its current booming status is nothing short of phenomenal. The Indian Esports realm is a multi-billion-dollar industry, courtesy of advancements in high-speed internet, improved technology, the growing interest in gaming … Read more

Reality bytes: Taekwondo exponent, racer and sailor show gaming chops at e-sports Olympic event

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rewrite this content and keep HTML tags SINGAPORE — Anyone who thinks e-sports are passive should watch 14-year-old taekwondo exponent Jadon Yu in action at a first-of-its-type international event underway in Singapore under the banner of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Jadon, a Secondary 2 student at Guangyang Secondary School, is the youngest of the … Read more

iQOO Pro Series 2023 esports tournament returns with Rs. 10 lakh prize pool

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rewrite this content and keep HTML tags iQOO has reaffirmed its commitment to the esports community in India by announcing the highly anticipated return of the iQOO Pro Series, a mega esports tournament. This upcoming event is set to push the boundaries of gaming performance, offering participants and spectators a thrilling showcase of skill, competition, … Read more