Meanwhile, further west during this era, in 600 BCE, the invention of metal coinage occurred when Lydia’s King Alyattes minted what is believed to be the first official currency, the Lydian stater. The coins were made from electrum, a mixture…
Money doesn’t always have value whether it’s represented by a seashell, a metal coin, a piece of paper, or a string of code mined electronically by a computer. With global wealth estimated to be about $454.4 trillion at the end…
Esports lounge network True Gamers has announced plans to build a large-scale ‘esports island’ in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The island will include training facilities, a tournament venue, content creation spaces and hotels for accommodating esports and gaming personnel….
The so-called “esports winter” has been one of the main industry topics for the better part of 2023, and the start of 2024. With the esports industry struggling to get back on the right track after a major correction following…
Esports Insider’s events arm ESI Events has announced the return of B2B esports and gaming industry event ESI Singapore for its third edition. The event, which is being produced in collaboration with Redd+E, will take place at the Asian Civilisations…
Counter-Strike 2’s very first Major has recorded a peak viewership of 960,000 following the conclusion of its Elimination Stage. The PGL Major Copenhagen, which saw its Opening Stage begin on March 17th, has also registered an average viewership of 477,969…
Bank holding company Ally Financial has expanded its partnership with BLAST-operated Rocket League Esports to offer more opportunities to women in the scene. The two brands will collaborate to deliver three women-only tournaments and a co-ed event during the year,…
Major esports tournaments attract millions of viewers worldwide, and it has become increasingly common in recent years. Each year, the industry sees the emergence of new gaming titles, both on PC and mobile platforms, capable of drawing in massive audiences…
If you want the freshest produce possible, consider planting your own home garden—after all, you can’t get any closer to your kitchen table than your own backyard. Growing your own vegetables is thrifty, too. According to the National Gardening Association,…
The LEC is bringing back the live audience for one series, as the competition moves closer to the Spring Split finals. Riot Games posted a press release explaining that they’re confident they can safely organize an event featuring a live…