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Console Buyouts and the Implications for Esports

Microsoft shocks the gaming community with a $68.7 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard, but is this good news for esports?…

March 18, 2022

Counter Logic Gaming Continues To Disappoint, Thanks to Poor Roster Moves

Brandon Li, Vassar College

The esports franchise has made a string of questionable decisions to remove talented players from its League of Legends team which, over time, have led to a decline in the organization's prestige.…

March 24, 2021

A picture of Dardoch, a competitive League of Legends player

Dardoch’s Career Rides on Second Chances and Then Some

Brandon Li, Vassar College

More than one team has fired the professional League of Legends player for misbehavior, but he always manages to get another shot at redemption.…

March 5, 2021

Yiliang ‘Doublelift’ Peng Earned a Contentious but Commendable Legacy

Brandon Li, Vassar College

The professional League of Legends player has persevered in the face of much backlash throughout his long career.…

February 25, 2021

Illustration by Yao Jian of four people playing esports on large computer screens

The Rise of Esports and Tips for Becoming a Professional Gamer

Bradford Smith, Louisiana State University

You're not necessarily born with the talent — with enough dedication, anyone can achieve pro gaming glory.…

March 19, 2020

‘Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’ and the Rise of Community Esports

Tommy Nguyen, Clovis Community College

Nintendo is transforming the landscape of eSports.…

October 16, 2019

The Highest-Earning Athletes in eSports

Brandon Suss, University of South Carolina

Serious gamers get serious money.…

August 22, 2019

The Most Hyped Moments of EVO 2019

Brandon Suss, University of South Carolina

If you missed out on the stream, or if you just want to relive the best of the best, here's a highlight reel.…

August 20, 2019

These Are the Top ‘Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’ Players

Brandon Suss, University of South Carolina

This isn't your everyday residence hall round-robin tournament.…

July 29, 2019

Esports Leagues in High Schools Underscore the Popularity of Competitive Gaming

Liam Ainslie Mayo, Bard College

Let's discuss the realities of competitive gaming.…

May 3, 2018

Are Esports Becoming More Popular Than Traditional Sports?

Abraham Ramirez, University of California, Los Angeles

Esports are overtaking the competitive world while traditional sports are becoming increasingly outdated.…

April 29, 2018

With the Overwatch League, Esports Get Legitimate

Patrick Murtha, Eastern Connecticut State University

The Overwatch League has brought professional gaming out of the shadows and into the lucrative limelight.…

March 1, 2018

Esports Scholarship Programs that Aim to Better the Entire Community

Cason Ragland, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Although esports is a young concept, many game design students benefit from the esports scholarships available across the nation.…

February 22, 2018

This Tech Revealed at CES 2018 Will Influence and Inspire Your Future

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

From watching #SuperBowl2018 on the latest LG TVs to Lyft’s self-driving cars, CES 2018 tech could potentially shape the future of several major industries…

January 19, 2018

A Smashing Success

Ben Seidel, St. Olaf College

A look into the burgeoning world of eSports through two of the college competitors who are helping shape its future.…

August 1, 2017

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