Does esports count as sports — and does it matter?
People have been debating whether esports counts as sports since the first video game tournament was held in 1972 for the game Spacewar!, the prize for which was a years’…
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MEP Laurence Farreng: European Union esports recognition a ‘big step’
In November, the European Parliament passed a hallmark resolution recognising the value of the European esports and video game industry. The report recommended a long-term strategy for the European Union…
Esports Revolution 2022 reveals agenda and speakers, featuring ESL, Audi, Riot Games, Flanders Classics and Rogue
Esports Insider and Benelux esports and gaming agency META are excited to reveal the agenda and full lineup of speakers for our upcoming esports conference, Esports Revolution 2022. Esports Revolution,…
Interview: Riot Games on what makes an effective esports title
The cornerstone of any esports scene is the game. That’s why a publisher’s thoughts regarding competitive gaming are fundamental to the future of the sector. Figuring out what works for…
Jobs in esports: Beyond players and coaches
The esports economy goes beyond the universe of tournaments and organisations, as shown in the Guide to Esports published by the Interactive Software Federation of Europe (ISFE). Even companies like…
The economic spillover of the esports industry
A lot is said about the money generated in the esports sector. It seems simple enough: gaming tournaments are organised, teams and players contest the tournaments, and media companies and…
