For years now, the US Army has struggled to get young people interested in joining their ranks. It’s seen the military do all sorts of things to lure in the youth, including make official army video games. Now, they’re trying to tap into esports.

While it’s currently one of the biggest games in the world right now, Fortnite is hardly the poster child for esports or competitive gaming. That is something epic is intent on changing though, with the game set to eventually become a large-scale competitive title. That progression begins today, with the introduction of in-game Tournaments. Announced last week, they’re in the game thanks to today’s 6.10 patch.

By Jayson ‘Trinoc’ van Kerckhoven Ever since their inception, video games have captured the imagination of millions. As gamers, we have always been captivated by the vast open worlds, immersive stories, and a video game’s ability to help us escape from our reality. It’s the reason we constantly find ourselves endlessly exploring the wonders of The Elder Scrolls, or happily …

You might not have known about it, but in the 80s esports got its very first televised show. STARCADE! is returning with a retro-reboot featuring modern day esports.

Let's discuss the highs and lows of 2016 esports in South Africa, what was done right, what can we improve on, and how can we make 2017 an even bigger year?

What if I told you, you can make good money being a competitive gamer? You might not believe me. However, 2016 has proved that players can make a decent salary, but it comes with a catch... you have to win, everything.

Norway has introduced competitive gaming to their school curriculum, but it's gaming with a bit of a twist. Mental and physical training form an important part of this 5 hour per day program which will usher in a new age of gaming development.

The Elite Controller is a marvel in engineering, and easily the best controller out on the market for competitive players and hardcore Xbox One gamers alike.