ESPORTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Esports has matured from its roots in arcade gaming to the complex digital ecosystem it is today with revenues exceeding $1 billion and audiences of more than 443 million across the globe. This fast-growing industry isn’t just found in tournament arenas but also at colleges and high schools across the U.S. and Canada.

Currently,  175 colleges  have official varsity teams in the  National Association of Collegiate Esports League^*.  More than 300 colleges  have teams that compete in the Tespa chapters⁺ (officially-recognized student gaming clubs across the U.S. and Canada).

Arenas on college campuses have opened a new avenue for recruitment and further sponsorship.

What It Might Look Like On Your Campus

Venue for Extracurricular Activity

Arena with multiple large screens, lighting and sound capabilities

Classroom with stadium seating, gaming stations and projection screens

Student Union multi-purpose space with gaming stations and the ability to stream events to a mobile audience

Part of the Curriculum

Students learn how to plan and execute small- and large-scale events

Gaming Technology – Utilizing the latest in gaming and streaming technology

Business Models – Developing business plans to develop teams

Planning Strategy – Creating online communities

Contact the Diversified team to learn more about stepping up your esports game.

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Fan Experience

Creating a highly engaging fan experience is the ultimate goal when designing an esports arena. The audience must be immersed in the game by surrounding them with game content, player stats, leaderboards, replays and more. Some key technologies to help create this experience are:

Projection >
High-Fidelity Sound >
LED Lighting >
Custom Content
Shoutcasting

Gamer Experience

The gamer experience can make or break a venue’s competitive edge. There are a variety of elements at play to ensure your venue is where they want to have their next tournament such as:

Gaming Displays >
Headsets >
Gaming Chairs >
Sound Masking >
Livestreaming >

Broadcast & Streaming

Esports heavily relies on the ability to stream to multiple outlets such as Twitch, Shoutcast, YouTube Live Gaming, and more. The right media workflow improves your ability to capture, curate, and stream content to reach an online audience. Key elements of broadcasting for esports arenas are:

Control Rooms
Cameras >
Gameplay Streaming
Shoutcasting

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MICROSOFT

Microsoft is known for creating immersive and engaging gaming and live event experiences, like esports competitions, where Gamers form teams and battle using best-in-class gaming tools and devices. To amplify these events, they decided to broadcast monthly esports tournaments with fans joining in-studio and online.

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