Fall 2025 Archives - Esports Trade Association

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Fall 2025

Fall 2025

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The Publisher’s Gambit

How Riot Games Is Helping Teams Build Sponsor-Independent Revenue

Features

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The Winter Paradox

How Esports' Worst Crisis May Become Its Best Opportunity

The Esports Audience That Isn’t Going Anywhere

New research reveals gaming's unshakeable audience foundation

Spotlights

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Expanding the Field

How The University of Alabama Brings Esports into the Classroom. Assistant Professor Brandon Harris on bridging culture, media, and industry in esports education

Coaching Meets Code

How Omnic.AI Is Bringing AI-Powered Training to Every Player. CEO Shubber Ali on democratizing high-performance esports coaching through game analysis and personalized insights.

Esports for Every Student

How LASEF Is Opening Doors Through Scholastic Gaming. Executive Director Jeffery Harrison on creating an inclusive ecosystem for students across Louisiana

Rapid Intel

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Breaking Down Barriers: How Esports is Fighting for True Disability Inclusion

Educational pioneers and advocates reveal the challenges—and solutions—for making competitive gaming accessible to all players.