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...
Canada in eSports Broadcasting When you think of eSports broadcasting you think of South Korea, the US and China. But there’s a new kid on the block – Canada. With a thriving gaming community, world class talent and innovative content creation Canada is becoming a major player in the global eSports broadcasting space. In this post we’ll dive into Canada’s emerging role in eSports broadcasting, what’s driving the growth and what’s to come. Canada’s eSports Boom A Growing Gaming Population Canada has a passionate and growing gaming community. With over 23 million gamers across the country the demand for eSports content has never been higher. This has led to the rise of eSports broadcasting as fans want high quality coverage of their favourite games and tournaments. Talent Hub Canada is home to some of the world’s best eSports talent – players, commentators and content creators. This talent has been instrumental in shaping the Canadian eSports broadcasting industry, bringing profess...