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ESports
A Georgia esports center is building tech skills and confidence in youths
Feb 1, 2024
"I consider esports the cheat code,“ says Davin Jackson, owner of Alpha eSports and Technology.
Esports have exploded, but the profits haven't followed
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Nicholas Guiang
Jan 19, 2023
Over the past decade, esports have grown to a point where events sell out NBA stadiums. But as popularity has boomed, esports leagues still face major business barriers.
Women gamers finding it difficult to level up earnings in esports
by
Joe Tidy
Sep 13, 2021
Among the top 300 moneymakers in esports, none of them are women.
With some college sports on hold, an opportunity for esports to thrive
Sep 15, 2020
Schools are trying to get esports programs started during the pandemic.
From fracking to "Fortnite": Company pivots from oil to esports
by
Andy Uhler
Sep 19, 2019
For one investment firm, competitive video gaming suddenly looked better than the volatile energy industry.
How the Fortnite World Cup payout compares to this summer's other major championships
Jul 29, 2019
A 16-year-old boy just won more money at a video game championship than Tiger Woods did at the 2019 Masters.
How gamers got their style
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Bennett Purser
Apr 25, 2019
From streetwear to designer labels, videos gamers have become one of fashion's biggest targets.
For public good, not for profit.
Video game fans now pay to watch others play games in person
by
Andy Uhler
Feb 16, 2018
Professional gamers are drawing in the crowds as esports phenomenon spreads.
As esports gain legitimacy, corporate America looks to cash in
Jun 21, 2017
Would you spend hours watching someone play video games? NBC and Intel are betting that you would.
Creating an Olympics-like event for esports
by
Molly Wood
Aug 15, 2016
Top video gamers will compete for medals in a two-day, pop-up tournament in Rio.