HOW A CALL OF DUTY WORLD CHAMPION CONQUERED SIM RACING AND IS NOW TAKING THE MOTORSPORTS WORLD BY STORM Ian Porter is no stranger to the thrill of competition. Known for his dominance in the esports realm as a three-time Call of Duty world champion under his handle Crimsix, Porter has always pushed boundaries and…

THREE MAJOR PLAYERS TEAM UP TO BRING THE BEST TO THE ESPORTS TABLE NASCAR, iRacing and the Esports Trade Association (ESTA) are interconnected through their shared interests in the virtual motorsports and broader esports industry. With esports on the rise and the 2024 EsportsNext conference taking place in Chicago right after the Chicago Street Race,…

TECHNOLOGY IS REVOLUTIONIZING EVENT HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS The esports arena, once the province of intimate gatherings, has exploded into massive spectacles that draw comparisons to the Super Bowl, fueled by a passionate gaming community and the streaming powerhouses of Twitch and YouTube Gaming. As these in-person esports events scale up, with attendance figures soaring to unprecedented…

COMPETITORS PITCH THEIR UNIQUE IDEAS TO BECOME THE NEXT BIG NAME IN ESPORTS The EsportsNext Elevator Pitch Competition represents a pioneering initiative designed to expand and build the ever-growing esports industry. The competition offers a unique platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to present their groundbreaking ideas to a panel of seasoned industry experts, potential investors, and…

ESTA AND EXTRA LIFE’S MISSION FOR LURIE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL In a world where the power of play can transform lives, the Esports Trade Association (ESTA) stands as a beacon of hope and joy for children facing health challenges. Since 2022, ESTA has partnered with the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, bringing…

PERSPECTIVES ON ESPORTS FROM THE MOST-FAMOUS SPORTS AGENT IN THE WORLD Renowned for being the most successful sports agent in history, Leigh Steinberg has represented over 300 athletes from sports like baseball, basketball, boxing and of course NFL football where a record eight No. 1 draft picks have been under his wing. Steinberg’s success as…