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From Niche To Necessary: Why Higher Ed Should Take Esports Seriously
Colleges and universities are facing big questions. What do students want? How do we serve them in ways that are meaningful, relevant, and forward-looking? I believe part of the answer lies in being bold about the future, even if it doesn't look…
Explained: Why chess and Carlsen's appearance at Esports World Cup 2025 is causing controversy
The chess tournament at the 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC) kicked off on Tuesday, 29 July. This is the first time that chess is officially part of the Esports World Cup. However, even before the tournament could gain momentum, a controversy surfaced…
Halo Infinite Is Retiring From Esports - With Halo Studios' Next Announcement In 2026
Halo Studios just announced a big change to the Halo Championship Series. They made this statement on the Halo Waypoint blog: As the studio continues to shift more and more towards the next era of Halo, we feel this is the right time for Official…
Exclusive: Nihal Sarin to make Esports World Cup 2025 debut, says new format is the 'future of chess
Indian chess Grandmaster Nihal Sarin is all set to compete in the Esports World Cup 2025 in Riyadh, where he will represent Team S8UL. Speaking exclusively to Firstpost, the 21-year-old shared his thoughts on preparation, format, and the unique…
Finally, Razer launches the fully updated sequel. The BlackShark V3 Pro goes all in on esports with less latency, ANC, and 12 pro-curated EQs for in-game sound
A good gaming headset has to be one of the most surprisingly significant upgrades to my setup. I still remember the first time I went from gaming on a cheap included headset to getting a decent pair of cans, and was astounded by the difference. I…
IGN launches Gaming Trends platform, shedding light on how mobile, Roblox, and more are reshaping the industry
IGN Entertainment has launched Gaming Trends, a data-driven insights platform that utilises the company's vast reach to predict the future direction of gaming and entertainment. With 500 million monthly visitors across 110 countries, IGN's reach…
This futuristic keyboard from the past and some street stylin' peripherals are the result of this latest gaming hardware collab
We have a new gaming peripheral collaboration, so you know what that means. It's time to see some gaming gear that's not just black, white, pink, or maybe cammo. This time the collaboration is between the esports lifestyle brand 100 Thieves and…
Cherry XTRFY Unveils New High-End TKL Gaming Keyboard And Premium Graphene Mouse Mat
Gaming accessory brand Cherry makes some of the most high-end mechanical switches, keyboards, mice, microphones and other essentials that super-competitive and pro-level e-gamers rely on to stay in the game. Now the Cherry XTRFY sub-brand is…
January 2026 Will Be the End of an Era for Halo Infinite
Halo Studios is retiring Halo Infinite from the Halo Championship Series after this year's event in late October. Halo Infinite has served as the official title for the Halo Championship Series since the eSports competition relaunched alongside the…
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The KT Plus 150 list is all set to bring to the forefront the most talented achievers under 40, across 15 industries. To be launched in Q4 this year, this Khaleej Times initiative will celebrate 150 individuals in the UAE, who are making waves in…
Is chess ready for vocal audiences during tournaments who have access to the eval bar?
These were unique quirks of the recently-concluded Las Vegas leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour: live audiences in the arena who had access both to live commentary and to the eval bar and players wearing noise cancellation headphones.
JCPenney sells off 119 stores - five years after filing for bankruptcy
A MAJOR retailer is selling off more than 100 stores - five years after it filed for bankruptcy. A Boston private equity firm is set to pay nearly $1 billion for 119 JCPenney stores. The popular retailer faced a bankruptcy filing five years ago in…
Alienware 25 (AW2525HM) Gaming Monitor Review: 320Hz Heat on a Budget
When you're interested in competitive gaming, chances are, you probably care more about maximizing refresh rates than gaming at 4K or 1440p. The Alienware 25 320Hz (AW2525HM) is here to meet your needs, offering a high refresh rate of 320Hz on a…
Razer reveals a brand-new gaming headset line, and for once, console gamers won't miss out
Razer has revealed a new line of BlackShark V3 Pro headsets There are dedicated versions for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox It's part of the brand's wider push into the console space Gaming hardware brand Razer has unveiled the new Razer BlackShark V3…
Celine Song to Write 'My Best Friend's Wedding' Sequel - Report
Oscar-nominated writer/director Celine Song is joining in on the buzzy nostalgia trend: The “Materialists” filmmaker is set to write a sequel to “My Best Friend's Wedding.” The 1997 film starred Julia Roberts, Dermot…
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