esports

Video game competition in Raleigh means big bucks for winner, local economy

Posted by WRAL News | Aug 17, 2019

A major international video game competition took place in Raleigh this past weekend, the first of its kind.

Ovies: So you want to be an esports star?

Posted by Jodi Leese Glusco | Aug 16, 2019

Prize money for esports tournaments has grabbed headlines as of late. Given the lucrative possibilities, you’d understand why any parent would tell their kids to stop playing outside and get back on their game systems.

Hosting Rainbow Six Siege, Raleigh shows potential to become esports hub

Posted by WRAL News | Aug 16, 2019

The Triangle area has hosted esports competitions and exhibitions before, but nothing has been bigger than the Rainbow Six Siege at the Raleigh Convention Center this weekend.

Raleigh hosting $500,000 ‘Six Major’ esports event this week

Posted by WRAL News | Aug 12, 2019

Kicking off on Monday, August 12 at the Raleigh Convention Center, the event will include Rainbow Six gameplay, with 16 teams from around the world battling for the title of Major Champions and a $500,000 prize pool.

My 3 biggest takeaways from this year’s GalaxyCon

Posted by WRAL News | Jul 29, 2019

Officials estimated around 60,000 full-fleshed bodies charged through the convention’s doors over the weekend, spilling out into the streets dressed as animes, superheros and everything in between.

Epic Games putting on Fortnite ‘World Cup’ with $30M in prizes

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Jul 26, 2019

Fortnite, the biggest video game in esports developed by Cary-based Epic Games, is starting to lose momentum. In a bid to remain popular, Epic Games is throwing a giant Fortnite sporting event.

Malls turn to ‘Fortnite’ lounges to replace ailing department stores

Posted by WRAL News | Jul 2, 2019

The largest American mall owner is turning to “Fortnite” and “Harry Potter: Wizards Unite” to help replace ailing department stores.

By hiring esports Overwatch League exec, Epic Games moves to expand its empire

Posted by WRAL TechWire | May 28, 2019

Epic Games, already a global leader in competitive gaming with its multi-billion-dollar Fortnite franchise, is expanding its commitment to the growing esports business with the hiring of Nate Nanzer, the commissioner of the Overwatch League.