This Day in Gaming History: eSports is Born

This Day in Gaming History: eSports is Born

On November 10th, 1981, the birthplace of eSports was cemented in gaming history. Twin Galaxies, which was located on Main Street in Ottumwa, Iowa first opened it's doors to the public. What first was seen as a way for owner Walter Day to spend most of his time...
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick on the Evolution of eSports

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick on the Evolution of eSports

  Bobby Kotick, famous for his work as the CEO of Activision Blizzard, discusses the rise of eSports and how it has evolved. His following input is valued by eSports fans and provides an upbeat perspective into the bright future of eSports. “Looking ahead, we see the popularity...
Peripheral Review: Turtle Beach Elite Atlas Headset

Peripheral Review: Turtle Beach Elite Atlas Headset

I’ve reviewed many Turtle Beach headsets and given many great scores, but some of these headsets have been tested in the office, not battle tested in the environment they were meant to be used in. This review corrects that. The Elite Atlas was tested by a high school...
Editorial: Counter-Strike: a Timeless Esports Giant

Editorial: Counter-Strike: a Timeless Esports Giant

When you ask what Counter-Strike means to a diehard fan it is hard to put into words. Countless hours have been spent on this game by community members since its inception in 1999 to turn it into the global eSports giant it is today. I, like many pro...
Interview: How Empire Arcadia CEO Maintains an eSports Dynasty

Interview: How Empire Arcadia CEO Maintains an eSports Dynasty

In 2003 a young man named Isaiah M. Johnson took first place in a Nintendo Entertainment System Tetris tournament at Game Express. This marked the debut victory for Empire Arcadia; an eSports team that, over the next 13 years would not win a few documented tournaments, they would win thousands. For those that may be new...