Esports players with impairments continue to break down barriers
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."
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
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
Riki Sameshima said that compared with esports worldwide, he feels awareness of esports in Japan is still relatively limited.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Experts have highlighted the ability of online games to provide physical and mental stimulation, including for people with severe impairments.
