BREAKING NEWS 💀 Rogue The Skeptic The Hook: Here We Go Again Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: Blizzard launches a flashy countdown, drops a trailer that looks like a Pixar fever dream, and promises a 'new era' of content while simultaneously checking if your credit card is still on file. The Overwatch Spotlight is the latest attempt to distract us from the fact that we’re still playing a sequel that feels more like a glorified patch notes update. If you’re sitting there with your finger over the 'Pre-order' button for whatever battle pass or skin bundle they’re about to shill, do us all a favor—put the mouse down and go outside. The sun doesn't have microtransactions. Yet. The Details: Shiny Trailers and Empty Promises So, what exactly is the Overwatch Spotlight? According to the hype machine over at Esports.gg, we’ve got a countdown ticking a...
China is the powerhouse of the eSports industry, driving growth and innovation. With its huge population, state of the art infrastructure and government support China is a key player in the global eSports economy. In this post we will look at how China’s approach to eSports has changed the industry, influenced other countries and created new economic opportunities. 1. The Biggest Gaming Market in the World China has the largest gaming market in the world with over 700 million gamers and a vibrant eSports scene. Games like League of Legends, Honor of Kings and Dota 2 are super popular with millions of active players and viewers. China’s market lead is also driven by a mobile gaming culture with games like PUBG Mobile and Arena of Valor generating a big chunk of eSports revenue. 2. Government Support and Regulation The Chinese government has been a major player in promoting eSports, recognising it as an official profession in 2003. Local governments are investing in building state o...