eSports stories
Mastercard launches unique gaming initiative with G2 Esports & Riot Games
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Mastercard debuts its first gaming initiative, the 'Gamer Academy', in collaboration with G2 Esports and Riot Games.
The Intel Extreme Masters returns to Sydney
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The Intel Extreme Masters tournament returned to Sydney for an epic live esports competition, featuring Counter-Strike 2 as the game of choice.
Hands-on review: EA Sports FC 24
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EA Sports announced it would be continuing its popular football franchise under a new title, and it feels strange to say that 'EA Sports FC 24' is finally here.
Mastercard's Gamer Academy tackles gender disparity in global esports industry
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Mastercard unveils global initiative, Mastercard Gamer Academy, in a bid to improve diversity in esports and gaming.
Logitech G launches new eSports gear developed with athletes
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Logitech G launches Logitech GPROX TKL LIGHTSPEED Gaming Keyboard and Logitech GPROX SUPERLIGHT 2 Gaming Mouse, aiming to elevate eSports performance.
Game review: Forza Motorsport (Xbox Series X)
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Things are shaping up much better in 2023 thanks to the releases of Redfall, Starfield, and now Forza Motorsport.
Spark unveils Esports initiatives: Game Arena and 'The Rise Cup':
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Spark announces the launch of Spark Game Arena, with the nationwide tournament The Rise Cup featuring Fortnite, and a $30,000 prize pool up for grabs.
eSports and games streaming market to be US$8 billion by 2033: FMI
Thu, 15th Jun 2023
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The global eSports and games streaming market is expected to grow by US$8 billion from 2023 to 2033, accelerating at a CAGR of 11.9%, according to FMI.
Ampverse and DMI Finance become allies in India's esports
Mon, 29th May 2023
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Ampverse, Asia’s gaming ecosystem, and DMI Finance, the Non-Banking Financial Company of the DMI Group, have joined forces in the esports industry in India.
Chorus announces Hyperfibre sponsorship deal with NZ Esports
Thu, 4th Aug 2022
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Chorus has put its support behind New Zealand's Esports community with a newly announced three-year Hyperfibre sponsorship deal with NZ Esports.
Are Kiwis winning or losing when it comes to gaming security?
Wed, 27th Apr 2022
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The rise of online gaming in New Zealand comes with significant risks, as cyber attacks target players, especially the younger ones.
QTnet chooses Juniper for AI-driven eSports gaming stadium
Fri, 4th Mar 2022
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QTnet has announced it has selected Juniper Network's wired, wireless and security solutions to power its eSport Challenger's Park.
Gaming company Polemos to enable the monetisation of NFT gaming assets from blockchain games.
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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Gaming company Polemos aims to create the first GameFi platform allowing users to monetise NFT gaming assets from blockchain games.
University of Waikato says it's 'game on' for esports
Fri, 17th Dec 2021
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In what might just be a New Zealand first, budding esports stars can now study this booming industry as part of their university degrees.
NZ's iconic Eden Park will be a new home for Oceania esports
Thu, 23rd Jul 2020
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famously home to physical sports like cricket, the Rugby World Cup and the All Blacks, will now be home to the Eden Park Esports High Performance Centre.
JBL's Quantum range buddies up with esports firm 100 Thieves
Mon, 4th May 2020
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Gaming brand JBL has signed on with esports organisation 100 Thieves to become the official global gaming headset partner this year.
COVID-19: Global esports revenue will take a hit despite higher viewership
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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Newzoo has revealed that it has adjusted its previous estimate for worldwide esports as a result of the cancellation of big-ticket events.
Esports granted official status by Sport New Zealand
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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NZ Esports takes monumental leap as Sport NZ declares it a National Sporting Org.
Esports viewing breaks records as 'stay at home economy' booms
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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Esports adapts to 'stay at home economy', breaking viewership records amidst global sport shutdowns.
Microsoft & Mogul launch Age of Empires II Asia Cup
Mon, 9th Mar 2020
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The AOE II Asia Cup will run in four seasons. The top four teams from each season will land a place in the AOE Asia Cup Major.
Research: How 5G will change, well... everything
Tue, 25th Feb 2020
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Informa Tech’s new research wing, Omdia, reveals 5G interdependencies in new research paper exploring impacts across the tech ecosystem.
Dell & Fortress Melbourne power the future of gaming
Thu, 20th Feb 2020
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Melbourne’s new esports and gaming venue Fortress Melbourne has chosen Dell to run its entire IT infrastructure, right down to the PCs and peripherals.
Vodafone NZ backs the 2020 High School League
Wed, 29th Jan 2020
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Vodafone NZ champions esports growth as chief sponsor for High School League 2020.
Legacy Esports to get the edge with Razer partnership
Tue, 28th Jan 2020
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Razer will provide sports peripherals, including mice, headsets and keyboards, to Legacy Esports players and content creators.