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Lagging behindCommentsPremiumWA is missing out on a mammoth opportunity with esports

Experts say the esports industry presents a “multi-billion dollar opportunity” for WA, but the State will need to invest in more infrastructure to support it.

Caitlin Paroczai

eSports InvestmentPremiumAustralia’s Carnegie backs play-to-earn crypto market

Investor Mark Carnegie is backing the play-to-earn crypto market through Crypto Gaming United, a coalition of more than 1500 players that he expects will soon grow to 100,000.

Adam Haigh and Nabila Ahmed

Lockdown LeagueVideoPremiumWA stars log into Lockdown League

Dockers and Eagles look set to revive rivalry with the start of the e-sports league this weekend

Mitchell Woodcock

Sporting bingeVideoAFL players join ESports league

Some stars including West Coast’s Oscar Allen, Jake Waterman and Will Schofield, as well as Matt Taberner, Griffin Logue, Alex Pearce and Luke Ryan from Fremantle have signed up

Mitchell Woodcock

Virtual footyMagpies the best, Freo low in video game ratings

With no football being played due to the coronavirus, fans are turning to various other formats to get their footy fix, with the new video game released this week one of them.

Mitchell Woodcock

Growing GamePremiumNew ‘E-Sports’ wave set to take off in WA

While Western Australia’s professional athletes are waiting for their seasons to kick off again, the E-Sports scene is flourishing and thriving with fresh eyes.

Mitchell Woodcock

Game onVideoPerth internet provider to launch esports league

The new gaming platform aims to to turn Perth into an international esports centre.

Alice ClarkePremiumE-sports shows kids that hard work pays off

They might not be kicking a ball, but these highly skilled young gamers are still moving, engaging their minds, and playing with their friends, writes Alice Clarke. Time for parents to calm down.

Alice Clarke

E-sportsVideoThis is the Aussie sports star who won $3m this year

Anathan ‘Ana’ Pham has become one of the nation's highest paid sports stars after winning $3 million from just one tournament.

Oilver Caffrey