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...
eSports has grown exponentially over the past 10 years and is now a global phenomenon with millions of fans and players. But as the industry grows so does its environmental impact. From energy hungry gaming setups to large tournaments, eSports has a big carbon footprint. But the good news is the industry is starting to take sustainability seriously. In this blog we’ll look at the environmental challenges of eSports, the steps being taken to reduce its carbon footprint and how players, organizations and fans can contribute to a greener future for competitive gaming. eSports Environmental Impact Energy Consumption eSports relies heavily on technology from high-performance gaming PCs and consoles to massive data centers that power online gaming. These devices consume a lots of energy and produce greenhouse gas emissions. Travel and Events Large eSports tournaments involve international travel for players, teams and fans. Events also require energy for lighting, cooling and broadcasti...