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In the 1990s, it became clear that the future of competitive gaming would be found on PCs and in the network. As hardware became cheaper and more powerful, PCs became interesting for private households and thus also for the games…

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If you think eSports has only been around for a few years, you’re wrong! The cornerstone of video games was already laid in the 50s and with it the competition on PC or console. Only the technological progress at the…

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Esports is a fascinating phenomenon in a billion dollar industry. Officially, “Esports” is short for electronic sports and refers to competitive video gaming with tournament and league structures just like traditional sports. In Esports, gamers square off either in teams…

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Saudi Arabia-backed esports festival Gamers8 has featured countless international tournaments since it commenced in July, including leading games like CS:GO, Dota 2, PUBG and Rocket League. However, viewership performance has varied greatly across esports titles. The second edition of Gamers8’s…

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Finnish hardware and esports company UNEVN has officially launched an interesting new offering, a portable desktop PC gaming setup. The setup, called BASE, consists of a computer, screen, keyboard, mouse and a gaming desk, with all components fitting into the…

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Esports betting and entertainment company Esports Entertainment Group (EEG) has appointed Michael Villani as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Villani previously held the position on an interim basis since January of this year. Villani first joined EEG in February 2021 as…

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Esports Around The World is a series of profiles outlining the esports ecosystem in various countries globally. The series ties into ESI’s international esports business events, which take place around the world. Introduction Whilst unbeknownst to much of the Western…

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Esports is a titan of industry, and it’s getting bigger with each passing day. It has gone from being a misunderstood and remarkably niche concept to a multi-billion-dollar global phenomenon, and it’s only just getting started. These days, esports can…

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1/ China Despite not fielding the most players in the world, China has scored the highest amount of prizes compared to any other nation in the world. Indeed, is all thanks to the proficiency of Chinese competitors in the realm…

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Naturally, there are a number of ways in which countries may be ranked. With factors such as population, local hosting of events and differing cultures, finding an underlying factor may prove to be difficult. However, one thing stands true regardless…