While the mere mention of FC Barcelona calls to mind visions of Lionel Messi’s immaculate goals or the packed stands of Camp Nou, the club is also host to a variety of other sports teams ranging from basketball to handball. But, the newest team of FC Barcelona will be eSports. That’s right—you could be watching Barcelona […]
The UK government announced last week its decision to support a monumental eSporting event in Rio this summer. It is no coincidence that this event will be happening in Rio while the Summer Olympics are also taking place. According to BBC, a new eGames international gaming tournament will makes its debut and feature teams from […]
EA Sports, the NFL Players Association, and Discovery Education, a provider of digital content for K-12 classrooms, will collaborate to host a live virtual field trip on Thursday. The “Magic of Madden Virtual Field Trip” will give students the opportunity to go behind-the-scenes at EA SPORTS Tiburon Studios in Orlando, Florida to explore the science, technology, engineering, art […]
It is no secret that eSports are poised to be the next big business opportunity in the global sports industry. But with the recent partnership between FaceIt and Twitch, gamers will also have the chance to benefit from the growth of the sport. Now, not only can gamers participate in a tournament with a $3.5 million payout, but as […]
In the fall of 2016, UC Irvine will be debuting their first official e-sports arena. The 3,500 square-foot facility will provide a stage for competitors, 80 personal computers, and a studio for live broadcasting. Backed by iBuyPower and Riot Games, this arena will serve as a major social hub for the student body and Southern […]
