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Michigan State Promoting The Growth Of Esports

Michigan is rapidly becoming a key center for eSports, with institutions like Michigan State University (MSU) playing a crucial role. MSU’s eSports program, launched in 2023–24, has achieved significant success in national competitions, such as Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Rocket League, and Valorant. Beyond competitive gaming, MSU’s program promotes student engagement, career development, and technological…

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Play With Purpose: A Heartwarming Partnership

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…

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Kidas Receives Esports Trade Association’s Sustainable Esports Initiative Award

Award Acknowledges Organizations Making Significant Strides in Social Responsibility and Inclusivity  PHILADELPHIA, July 09, 2024 – Kidas (“the Company”), a technology company developing AI-powered text and voice communication tools to protect online users from toxicity, cyberbullying and other predatory behavior, announced today that it has been named the winner of the Esports Trade Association’s (ESTA) Sustainable Esports…

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Esports Trade Association Honors Visionaries at the 2024 Esports Industry Awards

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2024 — The Esports Trade Association (ESTA) has crowned the champions of innovation and excellence at the 2024 Esports Industry Awards, held during the EsportsNext 2024 Sneaker Soiree Industry Appreciation Reception in Chicago, IL. This exclusive event celebrated the luminaries who are driving the future of esports with groundbreaking…

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Esports Trade Association Pledges Support for Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Through Gaming

  ESTA Targets $25,000 to Enhance Pediatric Healthcare at Lurie Children’s Hospital Following EsportsNext 2024 CHICAGO, May 2, 2024 –The Esports Trade Association (ESTA) is proud to announce a special initiative to play games and raise funds for the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. Following the conclusion of EsportsNext 2024, scheduled for July…

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Esports Trade Association (ESTA) Announces EsportsNext 2024 presented by Coca-Cola

  A Three-Day Conference Featuring Industry Leaders, Innovative Panels, and Exclusive Networking Opportunities CHICAGO, March 14, 2024 – The Esports Trade Association (ESTA) is thrilled to announce that EsportsNext 2024, presented by Coca-Cola, is set for July 7-9 in Chicago. The event kicks off with a unique NASCAR Chicago Street Race viewing experience, followed by…

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Member Spotlight: Meet Alan Davis

How did you get started in esports? Through the Fight Game Community (FGC). However, the FGC either is or isn’t part of the esports ecosystem depending on who you talk to. Similar to how Smash Bros. either is or isn’t part of the FGC depending on who you talk to… I’ve viewed a lot of…

Member Spotlight: Meet Michael Ivkov & Faisal Younus

How did you get started in esports? We got into esports by playing Call of Duty and League of Legends in high school and college. We noticed that while many sought to compete in the pros, few imagined it possible. So, we decided to build the infrastructure necessary for everyday player to compete with the…

Member Spotlight: Meet Trevor Johnson

How did you get started in esports? My first encounter with esports came with Call of Duty Advanced Warfare. I played ranked play with some of my best friends in high school, this was when I first started to watch competitive esports. I watched the Optic Gaming Dynasty form, dominate, and then fall. I first…