In the 608: Growing interest in youth eSports
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. - A couple of local kids are working to change the gaming industry. Code Ninjas Sun Prairie is giving kids ages 7 to 15 the…
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SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. - A couple of local kids are working to change the gaming industry. Code Ninjas Sun Prairie is giving kids ages 7 to 15 the…
Chinese team FunPlus Phoenix (FPX) defeated European rivals G2 Esports to win the World Championship finals of esports phenomenon League of Legends.
Colleges have long helped students get jobs in finance, education and other industries. But now a handful of US-based universities are playing a role in launching careers in the competitive video gaming world.
Competitive video game playing, also known as esports, is now a high school varsity sport in eight states.
EA Sports said it will cancel three remaining Madden Classic qualifier events to review safety protocols after a deadly shooting last weekend at an event in Jacksonville, Florida.
For some, the shooting at an EA Madden tournament in Jacksonville was the first time eSports broke into the public light. In reality, the world of competitive video gaming is a fast-growing international phenomenon with millions of fans and billions of dollars up for grabs. Streaming services and live events have turned casual gamers into serious stars who can sometimes rake in seven-figure earnings and massive brand endorsements.
Disney just placed a big bet on eSports.
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