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Tutorial 1: esports

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    Esports: Episode 1: Where are we now?

    2024-04-30T08:38:00+01:00

    Esports has grown into a fascinating phenomenon in a billion dollar industry and although competitive gaming is regarded by some as relatively new, its roots can be traced back to the 1970s. Phil Cooke, esports lecturer at Staffordshire University takes a look back at esports’ humble beginnings, through to the ...

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    Esports: Episode 2: Production

    2024-04-30T08:38:00+01:00

    In October 2023, Staffordshire University revealed plans to expand its esports provision in Stoke-on-Trent with £2.9m investment in dedicated facilities. The project was designed, built and installed by broadcast solutions specialist Digital Garage. The new industry-standard facilities include a bespoke 60 seater Esports Arena and a Studio with dedicated broadcast ...

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    Esports: Episode 3: Audiences and future of esports

    2024-04-30T08:38:00+01:00

    The future of esports seems brighter than ever, with hi-spec technology productions, fandoms and storytelling at its helm. In this tutorial, Rhys Williams, Esports Lecturer at Staffordshire University takes a deep dive into which platforms are dominating the esports landscape and where audiences are going to watch esports broadcast events.

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Tutorial 1: Esports is available now

Speakers:

  • Rhys Williams, Coach, Creator and Esports Lecturer, Staffordshire University
  • Phil Cooke, Esports Lecturer, Staffordshire University
  • Joshua Wales-Ferguson, Lecturer in Esports Broadcast Technology, Staffordshire University
  • Tom Gill, Technical Services Engineer, Digital Garage

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Available here 29 May

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