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League of Legends ' esports doesn't break even

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Riot is trying to determine how it can get more money and eyes) on League of Legends' long-running esports scene.

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Overwatch 2 nets new Champions esports league with multi-year deal

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After killing the Overwatch League late last year, Blizzard is rebirthing Overwatch 2's esports scene with a brand new league.

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Technology Advancements Impacting Esports GamingĀ 

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Esports has taken the gaming world by storm in recent times. With lucrative tournaments and millions of fans globally, eSports gaming has become a flourishing sector that doesn’t show any signs of slowing down soon. Behind this growing demand lies various technologies impacting eSports gaming.

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The present and future of eSports

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One of the prime examples to showcase this culture is eSports. Born out of the inherently competitive nature of video games, eSports today is competitive video gaming that rivals any other form of sports. The origins of eSports can be traced back to the 1980s. The origins of eSports can be traced back to the 1980s.

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She Got Game on cultivating a thriving environment for female game developers

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When it comes to female game developers, it’s not only about the quality of their work but also about the environment they work in. This idea was at the heart of the discussion on the 2nd of December 2023 at the AGW panel titled: The Importance of an Entrepreneurial Mindset and Business Support for Female Game Developers.

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Riot Games and AWS bring esports ā€˜Win Probabilityā€™ stat to 2023 League of Legends World Championships broadcasts

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Riot Games recently began rolling out new machine learning-powered insights to boost the fan experience during esports broadcasts. The fan response to the stat was immediate and enthusiastic, encouraging the Riot team to deploy it in future esports events. Why introduce ā€˜Win Probabilityā€™ to LoL Esports ?

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Free-to-play publisher Scopely is now owned by Saudi-backed Savvy Games Group

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Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund now owns a mobile game publisher, two esports organizers, and has a major stake in Nintendo, Embracer, and more.

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