For many gamers, building a PC is a right of passage. The PC-gaming community is a bit elitist, and for good reason — in esports, PCs are the gold standard — many gamers smirking down from above at those who play only on consoles. NZXT wants to change that. The computer hardware manufacturer is focused […]
Esports arenas continue to sell out for important events, but the average gamer experiences esports virtually alone. He or she may occasionally talk to friends or teammates over voice chat, but there is very little face-to-face communication, and almost no in-person interaction. It’s an impersonal environment that encourages bullying and discourages empathy. Matt Edelman, COO […]
Traditional sports fans can find all the information on their teams that they want. ESPN, Yahoo, Fox Sports and a host of other outlets provide everything from stats, to schedules, to analysis and opinion. For an esports fan, that information is often scattered around many sources and there is no guarantee any info is reputable. […]
Sports are more fun when those playing the game have exuberant personalities. This is exactly why Odell Beckham Jr. has garnered such a following. Sure, he’s a bit controversial, but there’s no denying how fun he is to watch on and off the field; as evidenced by his 10.4M followers on Instagram. As esports grows, […]
A new type of athlete officially became part of the NBA family this week, with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver crystallizing the league’s focus on esports and welcoming 102 gamers to the NBA 2K League at its official draft on Wednesday. At Madison Square Garden’s Hulu Theater, Silver referred to the NBA 2K League, the first […]
