Esports

A still from the Paramount+ series "Players."

The 'Players' creators explain how a less-is-more approach fueled their tender esports story

An esports player sitting at a computer.

Watch the very first episode of Paramount+ esports mockumentary 'Players'

Why are we so obsessed with fantasy football? – Mashable Originals

Why are we so obsessed with fantasy football? – Mashable Originals

Esports

Mashable writer's debut YA novel about esports gets snazzy cover and juicy excerpt

Mashable writer's debut YA novel about esports gets snazzy cover and juicy excerpt

What's going on with Blizzard esports, Blitzchung, and China?

'Madden 20 Superstar Edition' is out: Get it at Walmart with a bonus player

Meet the Miller Lite Cantroller, a Gamepad that's Also a Full Can of Beer

How our Competitive Meditation tournament ended and what we learned

Mashable writer's debut YA novel about esports gets snazzy cover and juicy excerpt

Garmin's new smartwatch can livestream esports gamers' biometric data to fans

Garmin's new smartwatch can livestream esports gamers' biometric data to fans

Spotify is launching an official 'League of Legends' podcast

Spotify is launching an official 'League of Legends' podcast

Le Mans 24 goes virtual for its 88th annual race on June 13

Le Mans 24 goes virtual for its 88th annual race on June 13

7-year-old Simone Lim is Oceania's adorable new Pokémon champion

7-year-old Simone Lim is Oceania's adorable new Pokémon champion

The 'League Of Legends' Worlds opening ceremony was a huge holographic hip hop show

The 'League Of Legends' Worlds opening ceremony was a huge holographic hip hop show

News

SonicFox is changing the game for esports in mainstream culture

SonicFox is changing the game for esports in mainstream culture

'Farming Simulator' is revving up its own esports league

'Farming Simulator' is revving up its own esports league

The US Army is forming a 'Fortnite' team to help with recruitment

The US Army is forming a 'Fortnite' team to help with recruitment

IOC uses silly excuse that esports are too violent for the Olympics

IOC uses silly excuse that esports are too violent for the Olympics

'Overwatch' pro team forces players to train to an unhealthy degree

'Overwatch' pro team forces players to train to an unhealthy degree

'Overwatch' League pro suspended over alleged sexual misconduct

'Overwatch' League pro suspended over alleged sexual misconduct

Nintendo is hosting a tournament for the new 'Super Smash Bros.' at E3

Nintendo is hosting a tournament for the new 'Super Smash Bros.' at E3

'Overwatch' League is reportedly getting its first female player

'Overwatch' League is reportedly getting its first female player

An Overwatch League player was fined $1,000 for flipping the bird on camera

An Overwatch League player was fined $1,000 for flipping the bird on camera

'Overwatch' League makes an example out of pro, suspends him for homophobic insult

'Overwatch' League makes an example out of pro, suspends him for homophobic insult

More Esports

March Mindfulness 2019: Gamers take a swing at competitive meditation

We asked videogame developers and reviewers to meditate competitively. Here's what happened.

03/27/2019

By Chris Taylor

March Mindfulness 2019: Gamers take a swing at competitive meditation

March Mindfulness 2019: Gamers take a swing at competitive meditation

AMD Radeon VII Review

For power-hungry gamers

02/07/2019

By PCMag

AMD Radeon VII Review

AMD Radeon VII Review

We hired a game tutor to get better at Fortnite. Here's what we learned.

Meet your dream coach.

12/20/2018

By Ray White

We hired a game tutor to get better at Fortnite. Here's what we learned.

We hired a game tutor to get better at Fortnite. Here's what we learned.

Fortnite's new Creative mode might open the floodgates to original, community content

Minecraft lovers should have a good time.

12/10/2018

By Kevin Urgiles

Fortnite's new Creative mode might open the floodgates to original, community content

Fortnite's new Creative mode might open the floodgates to original, community content

'Super Smash Bros. Ultimate' will have more than 60 characters

We can't wait!

06/12/2018

By Kevin Urgiles

'Super Smash Bros. Ultimate' will have more than 60 characters

'Super Smash Bros. Ultimate' will have more than 60 characters

This the best deal we've ever seen for Bluetooth 5.0 headphones

We've never seen a 5.0 deal like this before.

06/07/2018

By Dorothy Pitti

This the best deal we've ever seen for Bluetooth 5.0 headphones

This the best deal we've ever seen for Bluetooth 5.0 headphones

This gaming gear was designed by a pro esports team

For pros by pros.

05/02/2018

By Matthew Kline

This gaming gear was designed by a pro esports team

This gaming gear was designed by a pro esports team

'Fortnite' contest gives fans a chance to get their favorite dance into the game

The 'Fortnite' #BoogieDown contest runs until April 10.

04/01/2018

By Jess Joho

'Fortnite' contest gives fans a chance to get their favorite dance into the game

'Fortnite' contest gives fans a chance to get their favorite dance into the game

Porn traffic took a major hit during the first matches of 'Overwatch' League

Our thoughts and prayers are with YouPorn.

01/19/2018

By Kellen Beck

Porn traffic took a major hit during the first matches of 'Overwatch' League

Porn traffic took a major hit during the first matches of 'Overwatch' League

The 'Overwatch' League launched with no female players, but plenty of excuses

Not even one?

01/11/2018

By Kellen Beck

The 'Overwatch' League launched with no female players, but plenty of excuses

The 'Overwatch' League launched with no female players, but plenty of excuses

How an 'ergonomic' mouse saved my wrist and made me hate my life

Yes, they literally took a mouse and flipped it on its side.

12/30/2017

By Monica Chin

How an 'ergonomic' mouse saved my wrist and made me hate my life

How an 'ergonomic' mouse saved my wrist and made me hate my life

This is everything you need to start streaming video games on Twitch

You really need a better webcam.

12/20/2017

By Emily Heller

This is everything you need to start streaming video games on Twitch

This is everything you need to start streaming video games on Twitch

AI could discover the next best esports pro player

The future has arrived.

12/12/2017

By Matthew Kline

AI could discover the next best esports pro player

AI could discover the next best esports pro player

The secret meaning behind the NBA's esports league logo

Everyone is welcome.

12/11/2017

By Kellen Beck

The $50 million esports tournament...?

At this rate, it's almost guaranteed.

12/04/2017

By Matthew Kline

The $50 million esports tournament...?

The $50 million esports tournament...?

Clever UFC fan fools the system, streams a pay-per-view UFC event by pretending to play it

This might have been illegal, but it was also really clever.

12/04/2017

By Adam Rosenberg

Clever UFC fan fools the system, streams a pay-per-view UFC event by pretending to play it

Clever UFC fan fools the system, streams a pay-per-view UFC event by pretending to play it

12 gamers competed for a dream job inside McLaren's ultra-futuristic racing lab

Could a gamer really become an F1 driver?

11/28/2017

By Matthew Kline

12 gamers competed for a dream job inside McLaren's ultra-futuristic racing lab

12 gamers competed for a dream job inside McLaren's ultra-futuristic racing lab

Cyber Monday is bringing it with huge sales on PC gaming equipment

Get killer deals on gaming equipment.

11/27/2017

By Emily Heller

Cyber Monday is bringing it with huge sales on PC gaming equipment

Cyber Monday is bringing it with huge sales on PC gaming equipment

Black Friday Deals: get $100 off a Razer gaming bundle at Walmart

Step up your game.

11/24/2017

By Emily Heller

Black Friday Deals: get $100 off a Razer gaming bundle at Walmart

Black Friday Deals: get $100 off a Razer gaming bundle at Walmart

League of Legends suspends player until 2020 for 'credible threats of physical violence'

He's had a history of violent behaviour.

11/23/2017

By Yvette Tan

League of Legends suspends player until 2020 for 'credible threats of physical violence'

League of Legends suspends player until 2020 for 'credible threats of physical violence'

Several NBA teams are officially on board for 'League of Legends' franchises

It's basically half-NBA.

11/20/2017

By Kellen Beck

Several NBA teams are officially on board for 'League of Legends' franchises

Several NBA teams are officially on board for 'League of Legends' franchises

This is what it's really like to be an esports commentator

It's all fun and games. And lots of travel.

11/20/2017

By Matthew Kline

This is what it's really like to be an esports commentator

This is what it's really like to be an esports commentator

Australia just landed its first high performance centre for esports

A huge step forward for Oceania's esports industry.

11/18/2017

By Shannon Connellan

Australia just landed its first high performance centre for esports

Australia just landed its first high performance centre for esports

PlayerUnknown reveals his favorite 'PUBG' streamer

Q&A with 'PUBG' Creative Director Brendan Greene.

11/16/2017

By Matthew Kline

PlayerUnknown reveals his favorite 'PUBG' streamer

PlayerUnknown reveals his favorite 'PUBG' streamer

Drone simulator is as close to the real thing as you can get without spending hundreds of dollars

From flying in simulators to making thousands of dollars.

11/15/2017

By Kellen Beck

Drone simulator is as close to the real thing as you can get without spending hundreds of dollars

Drone simulator is as close to the real thing as you can get without spending hundreds of dollars

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