The e-gaming industry is primed for increased expansion and activity in 2021 as the COVID-19 shock has accelerated an already dynamic and innovative sector. Indeed, as a result of the pandemic and the accompanying lockdown restrictions, at-home entertainment has become increasingly prevalent and, for at least a portion of the population, e-gaming has become the primary form of … [Read more...] about Where We Are in EGaming (2021)
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Esports And E-Gaming In Developing Countries
Once mainly associated with hardcore players (who were stereotypically thought to live in their parent’s basement) of games like World of Warcraft, esports and e-gaming is now a billion-dollar-plus industry with people all over the world playing and watching. With forecasts that the global esports market will exceed $1.5 billion in revenue by 2022, especially due … [Read more...] about Esports And E-Gaming In Developing Countries
Will EGaming Eventually be Part of the Summer Olympics?
eSports Olympic Demonstration Events Computer gaming, e-sports, or electronic sports are terms used for the competitive arm of playing games on your computer. Although not considered a true sport by many people, there have been moves to include it as part of the Olympic Games program. In 2016 and 2018 there were demonstrations of the 'sport' held around the time of the … [Read more...] about Will EGaming Eventually be Part of the Summer Olympics?
All Praise for Call of Duty
A sports-averse quasi-pacifist finds his happy place: an esports sensation dedicated to simulating shooting people in the face. I have always believed that I am the kind of person who doesn't like sports. I don't like playing them, and I don't like watching them. Despite growing up in a sports-friendly household, I don't think I have ever watched a complete game of … [Read more...] about All Praise for Call of Duty
Upcoming Events for EGamers
There are lots of upcoming events around the world for egamers. Here's a link to a terrific resource, which is EVENTSFORGSMERS.COM. Check it out! … [Read more...] about Upcoming Events for EGamers