Professional sports face a growing challenge. Fans still tune in for the biggest games, but it can be hard to get them to stay for anything beyond that. With so many forms of digital entertainment ...

The boundaries between television and interactive gaming have blurred beyond recognition. Esports streams attract millions, while traditional broadcasts now borrow gaming’s tempo and energy. What was ...

Esports will always be about passion, players striving to improve, fans supporting their favorite teams, and communities ...

The eSports audience surpassed 570 million in 2024 and is projected to grow to over 640 million by 2025. The structural differences between traditional sports and eSports go beyond format. Esports and ...

The ancient game of chess is one steeped in tradition, with a history dating back centuries. It was once a game purely of endurance, a test of patience with titanic battles often taking days to find a ...

Boasting the largest prize pool in esports history, this year’s inaugural 2024 Esports World Cup (EWC) could prove to be a pivotal moment for the industry. Organized by the Esports World Cup ...

There will soon be Olympic Games for... video games. The International Olympic Committee announced Friday that it is creating the "Olympic Esports Games," an international competition that will mirror ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Riot Games has announced that it will begin officially sanctioning sports-betting sponsorships for esports teams in its Tier 1 League of Legends and ...