Video game developers are scrambling to create unions to protect their jobs as the threats of generative AI-inspired automation looms. Spurred by an ongoing tidal wave of layoffs, game developers, animators, voice actors are increasingly banding together to protect their
The esports industry is rebounding in 2024 after a challenging year in 2023, as some brands and advertisers are returning. Even though it seems like the esports winter is finally ending, it’s becoming evident that not all esports organizations have
The State Department posted a grant opportunity to train Ukrainian video game competitors to counteract misinformation from abroad. Recipients of grants are required to take advantage of the popularity of video games in Eastern Europe to create an eSports program
Jab Escutin, the general manager of Sibol, agreed with panelists that more work has to be done to support women in sports, including esports. In the past, esports was labeled as a male-dominated industry, both in competition and in leadership
The world’s first eSports Island, an entire island dedicated to gaming, is scheduled to take place on the Emirates island of Abu Dhabi. Plans to build the first eSports island in history have been revealed by True Gamers for Abu
eSports was featured as a medal sport at the Asian Games 2023, with China winning four golds. The Indian eSports scene is growing, with female gamers making significant strides. Every month, many young gamers are becoming millionaires thanks to eSports.
In a statement made on X (formerly Twitter), the eSports World Cup 2024, run by Saudi Arabia, announced that Dota 2 was part of their roster. “The #RiyadhMasters is joining the #EsportsWorldCup, and @DOTA2 is about to take the #EWC
Based on the Abios Leaderboard 2023 report, it was found that Counter-Strike comprised the majority, accounting for 56% of all eSports wagers on the Kambi Network in 2023. Following closely behind were two eSports games: League of Legends (LoL) with
The International Federation of eSports Coaches (IFoEC) has announced that its Level 1 eSports Coaching and Educator courses have received accreditation from CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Services. “Our eSports Coaching and Educator Level 1 courses are now CPD certified by
In 2023, women’s eSports witnessed a remarkable surge in popularity, achieving a historic peak in online viewership and a substantial increase in total prize pools. “In 2023, female eSports broke records in peak viewership, dominated by Valorant and MLBB.” Dominated
In 2023, the eSports industry experienced a year of transformation and resilience. It was a period marked by strategic shifts, major investments, and the evolving roles of key players. This retrospective look at the past year reveals how these developments
Under the ambitious Saudi Vision 2030 and the National Gaming and eSports Strategy, Saudi Arabia is on the brink of becoming the global epicenter of gaming and eSports. In line with this, Qiddiya City is gearing up to host the
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