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Esports players with impairments continue to break down barriers

More Sports Jul 28, 2022

Esports players with impairments continue to break down barriers

by Andrew McKirdy

Naoya Kitamura, who has microphthalmos and has been blind since birth, says esports can help change the perception that people with disabilities "just need assistance."

Qatar's esports gamers target big leagues

More Sports Jul 5, 2022

Qatar's esports gamers target big leagues

With a new dedicated gaming complex and growing sponsor interest, the Gulf nation hopes to stake its claim to part of the $1 billion esports market.

Game over: EA and FIFA part ways after decadeslong partnership

Soccer May 11, 2022

Game over: EA and FIFA part ways after decadeslong partnership

FIFA said it would launch new video games developed by third-party studios and publishers, but added it had granted a short-term extension to EA to launch a new FIFA title later this year.

Japanese esports players hone skills with top South Korean team

More Sports Dec 18, 2021

Japanese esports players hone skills with top South Korean team

Riki Sameshima said that compared with esports worldwide, he feels awareness of esports in Japan is still relatively limited.

South Korea slowly beginning to embrace esports

More Sports Oct 30, 2021

South Korea slowly beginning to embrace esports

Despite the growing international status and interest among prospective professional players, government support for the esports industry has been lackluster.

Singapore ready to cash in on Southeast Asia's esports boom

Asia Pacific Aug 6, 2021

Singapore ready to cash in on Southeast Asia's esports boom

by Selina Xu

The tiny city-state is emerging as a force in hosting events related to mobile and video games, and is cultivating itself as a hub for the industry.

Esports used as tool to build workforce camaraderie amid pandemic

Business Jul 6, 2021

Esports used as tool to build workforce camaraderie amid pandemic

by Hiroki Natori

Online tournaments are providing companies with an inexpensive way of building team spirit while employees are still working from home.

IOC weighs addition of pandemic-boosted virtual sports to Olympics

Olympics Jun 28, 2021

IOC weighs addition of pandemic-boosted virtual sports to Olympics

by Junko Horiuchi

The inaugural virtual sports series marked the global sports body's first foray into an online gaming world that has boomed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Esports English lessons attract children stuck at home amid pandemic

National Jun 3, 2021

Esports English lessons attract children stuck at home amid pandemic

by Maya Kaneko

With many afterschool and outdoor activities impacted by the coronavirus, some parents are signing their children up to educational gaming programs.

Formula One announces 'Women's Wildcard' in esports competition

Auto Racing Apr 13, 2021

Formula One announces 'Women's Wildcard' in esports competition

Formula One announced a "Women's Wildcard" on Monday to help female gamers break into its esports world championship after four years of all-male teams. It said in a statement one woman would be given a wildcard to the Pro Exhibition, an event used by the ...

Chess (yes, really) finds an eager audience during pandemic

More Sports Sep 8, 2020

Chess (yes, really) finds an eager audience during pandemic

by Kellen Browning

The exploits of grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura and other top players have drawn thousands of viewers to Twitch in recent months.

Many in Japan beginning to embrace physical and social benefits of para esports

More Sports Jun 27, 2020

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.

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