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Vodafone NZ backs the 2020 High School League
Gaming

Vodafone NZ backs the 2020 High School League

Vodafone New Zealand takes centre stage in 2020 as the head sponsor for the LetsPlay.Live High School League, promoting esports among Australasia's youth.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2020
Legacy Esports to get the edge with Razer partnership
Gaming

Legacy Esports to get the edge with Razer partnership

Razer will provide sports peripherals, including mice, headsets and keyboards, to Legacy Esports players and content creators.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2020
Finally, the esports battleground is safer and fairer for everyone
Gaming

Finally, the esports battleground is safer and fairer for everyone

Finally, the esports industry has something of a universal code of conduct when it comes to fair play and fun.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2019
Esports market reaches new heights
Network Infrastructure

Esports market reaches new heights

The esports market is booming, with Extreme Networks highlighting a surge in demand for robust Wi-Fi and network infrastructure in schools and major events.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2019
Gartner: Blockchain to be “transformational” within a decade
Gaming

Gartner: Blockchain to be “transformational” within a decade

Gartner's 2019 Hype Cycle for Blockchain Business shows that blockchain will have a transformational impact across industries in 5 to 10 years.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2019
An esports gamer's dream: Fortress Melbourne to open in 2020
Gaming

An esports gamer's dream: Fortress Melbourne to open in 2020

Fortress Melbourne, the Southern Hemisphere's largest gaming and esports venue, will launch in early 2020, spanning over 2700 square metres across two floors.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2019
OG walks away with $15.5 million Dota 2 grand prize
Gaming

OG walks away with $15.5 million Dota 2 grand prize

The team walked away with a grand price of US$15.5 million, after battling it out with 15 other teams in the five-day event.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2019
rFactor 2 entries to open for $1m World's Fastest Gamer prize
Gaming

rFactor 2 entries to open for $1m World's Fastest Gamer prize

Keen esports racers who use the rFactor sim racing platform might just be able to race their way to the grand prize.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2019
Winner winner, chicken dinner! China esports teams takes out top PUBG prize
Gaming

Winner winner, chicken dinner! China esports teams takes out top PUBG prize

TOP ESPORTS clinched the top prize of USD $180,000 at the PUBG MOBILE Club Open Global Finals, besting 14 teams in Berlin.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2019
Sydney hosts the Intel Extreme Masters 2019 esports competition
Gaming

Sydney hosts the Intel Extreme Masters 2019 esports competition

The ESL Intel Extreme Masters Counter-Strike: Global Offensive tournament took place in Sydney, with Team Liquid taking home the trophy.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Tue, 7th May 2019
Work getting the way of your pro-gaming dreams? You're not alone
Gaming

Work getting the way of your pro-gaming dreams? You're not alone

If you're an online gamer and think work gets in the way of your dreams of pro gaming, you're not alone - 36% of players across the globe think the same thing.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2019
JPlay & DGames bring blockchain to eSports
Blockchain

JPlay & DGames bring blockchain to eSports

JPlay is one of the world's first blockchain-powered eSports platforms, launched this month in Taipei, Taiwan.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Nov 2018
eSports collabs behind Logitech's newest pro gaming lineup
Gaming

eSports collabs behind Logitech's newest pro gaming lineup

If you're a gamer and a fan of Logitech's pro gaming gear, there's about to be another line of product releases coming your way.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Aug 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Waikato Uni opens NZ's first esports arena
Gaming

Waikato Uni opens NZ's first esports arena

The University of Waikato has launched New Zealand's first official university esports arena in Hamilton, ushering in a new era for the tech hub.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2019
LPL to broadcast weekly programming on Sky Sports
Gaming

LPL to broadcast weekly programming on Sky Sports

Let's Play Live (LPL) has now announced it will broadcast weekly programming for the rest of 2019 on the Sky Sports channel from Sky TV.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Tue, 12th Feb 2019
New acquisition makes Kiwis' path into esports easier than ever
Gaming

New acquisition makes Kiwis' path into esports easier than ever

LPL has taken over CyberGamer and says this will open up the gateway for Kiwi gamers to compete on a global stage.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
Let's Play Live acquires esports company called CyberGamer
Gaming

Let's Play Live acquires esports company called CyberGamer

Let's Play Live has acquired esports platform CyberGamer, expanding its reach in the Australian and New Zealand markets and boosting community engagement.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Jan 2019
Sky TV set to launch new pop up channel called GINX Esports TV
Gaming

Sky TV set to launch new pop up channel called GINX Esports TV

Competitive video gaming has grown over the years and it's becoming more mainstream. This is why a new channel is being launched to reflect this.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Aug 2018