Setting the scene Many gamers out there, slogging away at traditional jobs, often find themselves daydreaming: What if I could turn my love for gaming into a career? The thought usually goes something like this: “I like games, so imagine how much fun it’d be to earn while playing!” Then reality hits. Beyond a lucky few—professional esports players and influencers—it’s tough to make money simply by playing games. But that doesn’t stop gamers from fantasizing about working in the industry, being surrounded by like-minded people, and building a life around...

In recent years, the world of esports and competitive gaming has exploded in popularity. Esports teams consist of skilled players who compete in video games for prizes, recognition, and entertainment. From first-person shooters like Call of Duty to Multiplayer Online Battle Arenas (MOBAs) like League of Legends, there’s a wide variety of games thriving in the esports realm. If you’re passionate about gaming and dream of creating a winning esports team, this article will help you get started in the world of esports competitions. Building the Perfect Esports Team: Dominating...

There are 3.2 billion video gamers in the world, with a significant portion of that audience being made up of younger people. Esports is becoming an increasingly popular hobby among children and teenagers, and as a parent, there are several ways that you can support your child’s gaming passion. Understand the Benefits of Esports Esports and competitive games can be a great way for your child to develop their hand-eye coordination, teamwork skills, and strategic thinking abilities. It can also provide them with opportunities to develop leadership skills and build...

Can esports positively impact your child’s development? Despite the widespread negativity directed towards gaming in the mainstream media, studies prove that esports can absolutely be beneficial to developing positive behaviours in children. In fact, a 2013 BBC article extensively reported on the benefits of video games, relaying the results of several scientific studies that demonstrated positive cause-and-effect relationships between video games and key cognitive functions, abilities, and skills.   Video games require a vast range of cognitive skills. Team-orientated games such as Fortnite, League of Legends, Dota 2, and Apex Legends also require...

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Nothing screams Esports like a proper Bootcamp. During early July we welcomed 8 of the top Apex Legends Professional Esports teams from across the globe ahead of the Apex Legends Global Series Split 2 Playoffs in London.  Players were treated to state of the art PCs for international scrims along with food and drink delivered to their desks at the click of a button! Amongst the teams was our very own GLYTCH Energy! The boys from Brazil put in a momentous effort. Despite being knocked out in the losers bracket by...