The first esports tournament took place in October 1972 at Stanford University. The game was Spacewar, and the prize was a year’s subscription to Rolling Stone magazine. esports Basics The first esports tournament was held in October 1972 at Stanford University for the video game Spacewar. 24 students competed for a total prize pool of…
Bren Esports Visa was denied? Here’s why and what you can do about it. Introduction Bren Esports, one of the world’s leading professional esports organizations, recently had their visas denied when trying to enter the United States to compete in the North American League of Legends Championship Series (LCS). This is a surprising and disappointing…
On October 5th, the Terroriser Esports Awards 2019 were held in Cologne, Germany. 32 different categories were awarded on the night. So, who won what? Terroriser Esports Awards 2019 The Terroriser Esports Awards is an annual event that recognises and rewards the best in the UK esports scene. This year’s event was held on the…
Thorin is a well-known esports journalist, analyst, and commentator. He’s been in the scene for over a decade and has become one of the most respected figures in the industry. If you’re wondering who Thorin is and what he’s all about, this blog post is for you. Introduction Thorin is a well-respected member of the…
The Youngest Esports Player is a blog dedicated to sharing the stories of the youngest professional gamers in the world. From the games they play to their training regimes, we’ll explore what it takes to be a pro at such a young age. Background Esports, also known as electronic sports, competitive (video) gaming, or pro…
Since the early days of video gaming, people have been playing games against each other in competition. But it wasn’t until the late 1990s that esports (or electronic sports) began to emerge as a structured and organized form of gaming competition. In this blog post, we take a look at the history of esports and…
Oxygen Esports is a professional esports organization based in North America. They are best known for their teams in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Overwatch, and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. History of the Company In 1999, a gaming organization called “Team 3D” was created. Team 3D was one of the first professional Counter-Strike teams and they quickly became one…
Kru Esports is a professional esports organization based in South Korea. The organization was founded in 2017 and has since signed players for League of Legends, Overwatch, and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. Introduction Kru Esports is a professional esports organisation based in South Africa. The organisation was founded in 2016 by current CEO, EtainNull. Kru Esports has…
Esports betting is legal in some countries and illegal in others. Here’s a look at where it’s legal and where it isn’t. Introduction The esports betting industry is still in its infancy, but it is growing rapidly. With more and more people becoming interested in esports, the question of where esports betting is legal has…
We take a look at the potential for Roblox to become an esport, and whether or not the game has what it takes to make it in the competitive scene. Introduction Roblox is a user-generated online game platform where players can create their own games and play other users’ games. It is similar to Minecraft…
The Esports Awards is the premier recognition platform for the global esports industry. The awards ceremony is held annually to celebrate and reward the achievements of the best in esports. When is the Esports Awards 2020? The Esports Awards 2020 is scheduled to take place on Sunday, November 1. The event will be held virtually…
The 2021 F1 Esports season will start later than usual, with the first race taking place on March 2nd. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming season! Introduction F1 esports is a competitive gaming series sanctioned by the world-famous motorsport organisation, FIA. The first official F1 esports series was held in 2017, with…