The rapid growth of esports has increased the financial gains at stake and created a pressing need to fight the cheats and maintain the booming sector's integrity. In September a scandal broke out over a tournament for Counter-Strike, the highly popular 20-year-old game in which ...
Chess (yes, really) finds an eager audience during pandemic
The exploits of grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura and other top players have drawn thousands of viewers to Twitch in recent months.
Over 20% in Japan open to esports as high school club activity, survey shows
Sporting activities played through computer games are beginning to find favor in Japan.
Injury, obesity and stress: Esports forced to confront health challenges
Growing concern over health standards in esports has prompted a new federation to pledge to address the problem, as players fall victim to conditions ranging from wrist injuries to obesity, stress and diabetes. The retirement of top Chinese player Jian Zihao, better known by his ...
Many in Japan beginning to embrace physical and social benefits of para esports
Experts have highlighted the ability of online games to provide physical and mental stimulation, including for people with severe impairments.
EA Sports postpones first look at Madden NFL 21 in response to protests
EA Sports postponed Monday's planned first look at the Madden NFL 21 video game in response to the unrest over the death of George Floyd. "Tomorrow, we had committed to celebrating Madden NFL 21 with you, but we're not going to do that now," the ...
Formula One rivals Max Verstappen and Lando Norris will be team mates for the virtual 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 13-14, according to the official entry list on Saturday. The Red Bull and McLaren drivers are sharing the Team Redline Oreca 07 LMP2 ...
Toyota focuses on esports to boost fan base as motorsport shuts down
Technical advancements have enabled the carmaker to make use of virtual races in developing its vehicles.
Formula E driver disqualified for getting impostor to race for him
Audi Formula E driver Daniel Abt was disqualified and ordered to pay €10,000 ($10,900) to charity on Sunday for getting a professional gamer to compete under his name in an official esports race. The German, who apologized for "having called in outside help", was also ...
The National Hockey League Players' Association is hosting a Fortnite tournament for charity. More than 60 players are set to compete in the tournament, called the NHLPA Open, which will take place on Monday from 2-5 p.m. ET and will be streamed live on Twitch. ...
Esports proving a viable option for competition-starved fans
Professional athletes are showing fans that their skills are — to some extent — transferable to the virtual world.
The all-female W Series is launching an esports league for female drivers, with actual racing still suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With its second season on hold and no start date set, organizers hope to maintain the series' profile and encourage more women to ...
