Competitions and live tournaments can still draw huge audiences — and pay out millions in prizes — but the crazy valuations and non-stop media hype now seem more like COVID-induced delusion.

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Sports are a way of life. From their earliest years, people are enraptured by the competitive spirit — whether that means picking up a ball and practicing to be the best or banding together to support ...

THE BIGGEST DIFFERENCE IS THE UNIVERSITY’S COMMITMENT A varsity esports program is generally organized and supported by the university, while a club program is usually created and led by students.

"Is esports a sport?" As someone who studied games at university, I believe it is fair to call it a sport. So, why do I think ...

In August, the first ever Esports World Cup concluded. It featured more than 1,500 players and a prize pool of $60 million. Esports involves teams or inviduals competing against each other in ...

From a top-ranked varsity team to students forging careers in the growing industry, thousands of Spartans are shaping the future of gaming While Michigan State University’s basketball and hockey ...

In the heart of Saudi Arabia’s capital, a seismic moment for esports is underway; one which has triggered both excitement and concern across the industry. The Esports World Cup (EWC) – which began on ...

FAST INTERNET IS ONLY THE BEGINNING When universities start talking about esports networking, the first question is usually, ...