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eSports Beginners Guide: Introduction to eSports

eSports Academy Course 101 What Is eSports? Not quite sure what eSports is? Whether it’s a medium for entertainment, a hobby in one’s freetime, or a potential source of revenue from bets, it’s clear that eSports is something everyone should be on the lookout for, especially as its popularity increases. As you can see below, […]

eSports Glossary

eSports Academy Course 103 Like any sport, competitive gaming has its own share of terms and phrases. You can find an introduction to eSports here, which I recommend reading first if you’re not familiar with it. I recommend reading that first because it’s a great foundation for learning the ins and outs of esports, but […]

Top 10 University eSports Programs & Facilities in the US

eSports Academy Introduction Course 110 The Beginnings of Collegiate eSports eSports has recently begun gathering a larger viewing and playing population. Many players stream themselves live on Twitch or post videos on YouTube as a means of gaining fans, entertaining people, and earning a living. Professional eSports teams such as SK Telecom T1, Team Liquid, […]

What Games Are Played In eSports?

eSports Academy Course 106 What eSports Players Are Playing The growing world of eSports can be very confusing to approach at first, no matter what previous knowledge of video games, traditional sports, or professional competitions that someone has. If you aren’t familiar with the concept of eSports at all, check out our Beginner’s Guide article […]

League of Legends Esports 101: Beginners Guide, Overview & FAQ

League of Legends Academy: 101 League of Legends is a Multiplayer Online Battle Arena game released by Riot Games in 2009. Each player assumes the role of a specific Champion or hero with specific strengths and weaknesses. The game mode takes place on Summoner’s Rift, the iconic symmetrical map with 3 distinct lanes for players. […]