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...
Introduction From basement gatherings to billion-dollar industry. eSports, the world of competitive gaming, has come a long way. From LAN parties to sold out arenas and million dollar prize pools. This is the story of how eSports became a global phenomenon. 1. The Beginning of Competitive Gaming: The LAN Party Era 1970s–1980s: The roots of eSports go back to the first gaming competitions, the Space Invaders Championship in 1980 which had over 10,000 players. LAN Parties: In the 1990s multiplayer games like Doom and Quake made local area network (LAN) gaming popular where players would physically connect their computers to compete. Community-Building: These events created a tight knit gaming community where players would share strategies and build lifelong friendships. 2. Online Gaming and Organized Leagues Early 2000s: Broadband internet allowed for global multiplayer matches, with games like Counter-Strike and StarCraft leading the way. Pro Leagues Emerge: Tournaments like the C...