TennoCon draws hundreds to London, Ont. in celebration of Warframe
Warframe is a free-to-play online game created by London, Ont. developers Digital Extremes. Continue reading
eSports
Montreal amateur eSports enthusiasts battle it out at Red Bull Player One tournament
Hundreds of amateur gamers and eSports enthusiasts partook in the Red Bull Player One tournament. Continue reading
Esports take centre stage at University of Manitoba expo
The Manitoba Esports Expo is a way to help build the existing esports community in the city, by inviting existing players and curious newcomers to experience an esports event live and in-person. Continue reading
British Columbia teen part of worldwide eSports explosion
Russel Van Dulken of Kelowna is a member of L.A.-based Team Liquid. Continue reading
Edmonton’s NAIT hosts first official eSports tournament
By Albert Delitala Digital Journalist
“Some of them are in business, some of them are in hospitality, and they just come because they have the same passion for video games.” Continue reading
Want to be a professional gamer? There’s a school in Montreal for that
Starting in September, about a dozen “cyber-athletes” from the Edouard-Montpetit school will spend half their day in class and half at a gaming academy. Continue reading
Traditional sports take a backseat at Edmonton eSports tournament
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
The eSports League of Legends Invitational wrapped up its tournament Saturday at McNally School; the event was largely driven by students and included roughly 50 students from seven different Edmonton public schools. Continue reading
Beyond Football: Cheerleading, Esports getting piece of the spotlight at 2018 Grey Cup Festival
The 2018 Grey Cup Festival is hosting cheerleaders and gamers to showcase their skills. Continue reading
Toronto Overwatch esports team name and colours unveiled
The Toronto Defiant is one of several new eSports teams added to the Overwatch League this year and one of two in Canada. Continue reading
First law firm in Canada focusing on eSports opens in Toronto
Two Toronto lawyers launched MKM group to help those who play video games professionally get an even footing in negotiations. Continue reading