Author: Jake Nordland
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Verasity: Adding value to viewership
[ad_1] Image credit: VeraEsports / Verasity Axie Infinity, the NFT-based Pokemon-style blockchain game, probably isn’t the first title to come to mind when you think of esports. Some would argue the game shouldn’t even be classed as one. While Axie Infinity does bear some of the hallmarks of an esport — competition, prize money, and…
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Play 2 Learn: Using esports differently in education
[ad_1] Chalk cliffs near East Sussex College in Lewes, East Sussex, United Kingdom. Sitting near the feet of the chalky white cliffs so famous of the British South Coast lies East Sussex College, in Lewes. Last year, the college announced the addition of esports to its curriculum by offering the BTEC Level 3 National Diploma…
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China Esports Blast: February – Esports Insider
[ad_1] Each month, sports digital agency Mailman shares the biggest esports stories and insights from China’s esports scene, along with expert analysis on why they matter. China Esports Blast is written by Mailman With the Chinese New Year being celebrated around the country, China’s esports landscape slowed down in February. Nevertheless, there were several key…
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Esports the Elder: The people and pensioners challenging competitive gaming stereotypes
[ad_1] This article first appeared in The Esports Journal Edition 10 Ask any marketing professional working in esports and they’ll boast about the industry’s valuable young, tech-savvy, Gen Z audience. It’s a defining narrative in the esports industry and a largely unchallenged truth that esports is young, hip, and rich in the cultural currency of…
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WePlay Holding ends ties with Russian, Belarusian companies
[ad_1] Ukrainian esports holding company WePlay Holding announced this weekend it has terminated all partnership agreements with companies from Russia and Belarus amidst Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. WePlay also announced it would not organise Russian-language broadcasting for the upcoming Gamers Galaxy: Dota 2 Invitational Series Dubai 2022, instead opening up the event to community…
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The Little Esports Island that Could
[ad_1] This article first appeared in The Esports Journal Edition 10 RELATED: Esports Journalists Make their own Roster Moves Isle of Man is known for many different things in many different circles. If you mention ‘The Island’ — as it is referred to by locals — to a motorcycle racing fan, they will know it…
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India reportedly bans mobile esport title Garena Free Fire
[ad_1] The Indian government has reportedly banned popular mobile esport title Garena Free Fire alongside a wave of 53 other blocked applications, according to Indian outlet ET NOW. The applications have allegedly been blocked on the grounds that they pose a threat to India’s national security, as stated by Indian news agency ANI. Credit: Free…
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University of Warwick receives £135,000 grant for esports mentoring programme
[ad_1] The University of Warwick has announced it will receive a £135,000 government grant to provide opportunities to young people through esports. The funds will be used to provide experiences and opportunities to 16 to 24 year-old ‘NEETs’ — young people that are not engaged in education, employment or training. The University of Warwick opened…
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University Rocketeers partners with Psyonix to lead European CRL expansion
[ad_1] European university Rocket League platform University Rocketeers has announced a partnership with developer Psyonix for its 2022 collegiate esports season. The European University Rocketeers’ Championship (EURC) 2022 season will feature 40 of Europe’s top university Rocket League teams competing for a €10,000 (~£8,330) prize pool. In addition, EURC will also include six qualification spots…
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Interview: ESL FACEIT Group co-CEO’s on an industry-defining deal
[ad_1] One week ago, competing tournament organisers ESL and FACEIT unified in a $1.5bn merger and acquisition deal that shocked the industry. It was by far the biggest acquisition in esports since… well, the week before, when Microsoft bought Activision Blizzard for $68.7bn (~£50.5bn). Savvy Gaming Group, an investment group launched by the Saudi Arabian…