The League of Legends Worlds tournament, the biggest tournament of the year for the franchise, came to a close on November 6th, 2021, with the Chinese team Edward Gaming taking home the tournament cup as well as almost $490,000 of prize money. To unfamiliar spectators, such a result could be quite bewildering. How could the... Continue Reading →
Rodeo Read Vol. 6
A quick rundown of this past week in sports, entertainment, and law. Hello everyone! I've been put in charge of the Rodeo Read this week, so this esports writer is going to do his best to give you all a true rodeo experience. Hold on to your bucking bronco of choice, because we're jumping right... Continue Reading →
OF MICE AND . . . KEYBOARDS? – THE VALUE OF ESPORTS PERIPHERALS
Peripherals. That single word represents about 80% of the money esports organizations bring in, but what exactly are "peripherals," and how are they such a moneymaker in esports? For a refresher on what esports organizations are, as well as the other structures present in esports, be sure to check out this article I wrote last... Continue Reading →
THE “THREE RUNG CIRCUS” OF ESPORTS STRUCTURE
Esports are rapidly pushing closer and closer to the centerfield of the modern sports entertainment industry, but what even is an "esport"? And just how different are they structurally from sports like football and basketball? The answer to the first question can be found in this article by one of my peers, and I highly... Continue Reading →