Professional sports face a growing challenge. Fans still tune in for the biggest games, but it can be hard to get them to stay for anything beyond that. With so many forms of digital entertainment ...

The boundaries between television and interactive gaming have blurred beyond recognition. Esports streams attract millions, while traditional broadcasts now borrow gaming’s tempo and energy. What was ...

Esports will always be about passion, players striving to improve, fans supporting their favorite teams, and communities ...

The eSports audience surpassed 570 million in 2024 and is projected to grow to over 640 million by 2025. The structural differences between traditional sports and eSports go beyond format. Esports and ...

Boasting the largest prize pool in esports history, this year’s inaugural 2024 Esports World Cup (EWC) could prove to be a pivotal moment for the industry. Organized by the Esports World Cup ...

The ancient game of chess is one steeped in tradition, with a history dating back centuries. It was once a game purely of endurance, a test of patience with titanic battles often taking days to find a ...

Esports competitions are a form of organized video game competitions between professional players, teams or even amateurs. These competitions can be held in-person or online and can range from small ...

For all the things that sports are -- gritty, competitive and more -- esports are becoming the same. And Northern Arizona University is helping usher in a new era of athletics that invites the world ...