Lux Machina Consulting, specialists in virtual production and official authorized service-based partners of Stage Precision, recently wrapped up work on the production of Riot Game’s League of Legends World Championship e-sports competition. Through the implementation of Stage Precision’s flagship SP software into their workflow, the team were able to manage a complex and multi-layered AR […]

Roland announced BRIDGE CAST X, the latest addition to the BRIDGE CAST products for online gaming and livestreaming. BRIDGE CAST X is a desktop interface and connection hub that allows streamers to simplify setups and improve their content by giving them USB-C, HDMI, and audio ports and an XLR mic input, assignable control pads, and […]

Join us for a new episode of THE rAVe Esports Show featuring a discussion with a veteran esports coach and mixed virtual reality expert. Chris Turner is the Director of Mixed Reality Virtual Innovation Gaming and Esports Institute at the Southern University Law Center. He and I discuss how he got into working in education […]

It’s time to build the future of education during THE rAVe Esports Show with Bubba Gaeddert. Learn how to create cutting-edge esports labs in schools. We cover everything from infrastructure and equipment to practical steps for getting started. Through detailed discussions and exclusive interviews with educators who have successfully established esports labs, we’ll provide you […]

The owners of esports arena All Systems Go say they envisioned the new facility as more of a social gathering spot than purely a gaming center and recognized the need for a good dose of cutting-edge technology to help tie it all together. A crucial element of the tech integration in the versatile entertainment venue […]

THE rAVe Esports Show with Bubba Gaeddert is your guide to the future of education. Join Dr. Kristy Custer, Dr. Michael Russell and I to explore how esports is becoming an integral part of learning. We discuss the impact of esports on student engagement and achievement, offering a glimpse into the exciting possibilities in educational […]

THE rAVe Agency announced THE rAVe Esports Show with Bubba Gaeddert, the audiovisual industry’s first and only esports show. The live-streamed show is the first and third Thursday of each month at 12 p.m. Eastern Time, in USA. THE rAVe Esports Show will feature gamers, tech experts, esports venue designers, esports technologists, futurists and more, […]

In the ever-evolving entertainment landscape, few industries have witnessed a meteoric rise like eSports. What once started as a niche in the gaming world has now become a global sensation, captivating amateur and professional players with its competitive events, life-changing cash prizes, and viewership figures in the hundreds of millions. Domain and hosting experts Fasthosts has compiled […]

The 12th season of the annual Rocket League esports Championship took place in August 2023 at Düsseldorf’s PSD Bank Dome. The eagerly awaited tournament marked its biggest season yet, with a huge $6,000,000 in prize money up for grabs to some of the most reputable esports teams in the world. A truly spectacular and all-encompassing […]

Get the inside scoop on AV solutions for esports arenas with THE rAVe Esports Show with Bubba Gaeddert. We provide expert guidance on creating a top-notch gaming environment. Discover the technology that brings your esports dreams to life. We’ll provide the key components that create an immersive and unforgettable gaming experience, from high-quality audio solutions […]

HOLOPLOT partner, Creative Technology US, used the attributes of the X1 Matrix Array for orchestral performances of iconic musical scores of The Legend of Zelda and Super Mario at this year’s Nintendo Live experience at PAX West, the destination event celebrating gaming and gaming culture, in Seattle. Nintendo Live is billed as “an all-ages celebration […]

Dive behind the screens during THE rAVe Esports Show with Bubba Gaeddert. In this episode, we’ll dive deep into the incredible technology driving the esports industry. From the latest gaming rigs to immersive VR setups, we dissect the innovations that make competitive gaming a thrilling experience. Discover how these technological advancements impact game performance, viewer […]

In case you haven’t heard, we’re starting the industry’s first and only esports show! Using a similar format to rAVe [TV], this bimonthly series will hit your screens the first and third Thursday of every month at 12 p.m. Eastern time. That means you can catch each episode on LinkedIn, rAVePUBS.com, YouTube.com/rAVePUBS and X, formerly […]

By Helen Matthews Futuresource Consulting Esports’ ascendance into the mainstream is presenting an ever-growing opportunity for manufacturers and resellers of professional audiovisual, IT and video equipment. Despite the pervasiveness of online-only events throughout 2021 and 2022, as well as the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, the market saw a 76% rise in pro AV sell-in, when […]

After crossing $1 billion in 2021, the esports market continues with slower growth than in previous years. According to data presented by CasinosEnLigne.com, esports revenues are expected to hit $1.6 billion in 2023, growing by an annual growth rate of 14%, which is less than the 17% and 27% year-over-year increase seen in the last […]

My university, a small liberal arts college in the middle of nowhere, recently announced an esports team and hired a coach. That’s surprising to many alumni who don’t realize the esports audience has grown to 474 million globally. (If it were a country, the esports population would make it onto the Worldometer list as the […]

By Chris Bull Futuresource Consulting Throughout 2020, esports has been one of the most notable champions amid stay-at-home orders and social distancing policies. The industry has thrived, but it has certainly changed course from its pre-COVID trajectory, and even more so for its application in K-12 and higher education. When we talk about esports and […]

Gaming headsets and accessories have seen a boost in demand during the first half of 2020, new research from Futuresource Consulting has shown. With social distancing measures increasing demand for communication equipment both from the virtual office and in the virtual playground, gaming headsets are one bright spot for the technology market in 2020. “Our […]

By Morgan Alley Almo Pro A/V With most of our industry cooped up at home in quarantine, it feels like we hear about video games every single day. If you’re working from home with kids, you’ve probably heard them talk about a sweet new Minecraft build, the new League of Legends meta (still hoping for […]

Hello, readers! On April 15, I hosted a webinar with Almo Pro A/V and Steve Milley from Panasonic (this company plays a huge part in the esports and gaming market). And, as promised, I’m including written versions of each webinar, so you don’t miss out on the content — even when the webinar fills up […]

**Note: CTS RUs are not available for webinar or educational session recordings. Esports is giant — did you know that? I realize most of us look at gaming as something that teenagers do in their basements instead of studying but, did you know that universities like Ohio State, Florida, the University of Missouri, Penn, Miami […]

By: Morgan Alley Account Manager, Almo Professional A/V We millennials sure love to ruin everything, don’t we? First, we came in with participation trophies, we moved on to tank the economy and now we have come for sports! *Queue diabolical laughter* According to this Reuter’s article, global esports revenues will rise above one billion dollars by […]

TechLogix Networx has launched HDMI and DisplayPort video cables that they claim are specifically designed for electronic gaming and esports competition. Huh? The press announcement said, “Unlike traditional video cables which are limited in length and video-processing speed, TechLogix cables leverage a fiber optic core that supports true, real-time 8K and 4K120 video with bandwidths […]

Video games have long been considered by “adults” to be a way for “children” to waste their time. However, over the past several years, as games have become more interactive and team based, they have become more mainstream. Today, watching others play video games is also a popular activity. According to Wikipedia, the 2017 League […]

Keeping with the precedents set by other innovative AV companies, AV Phenom typically releases new products around InfoComm and ISE each year.  Phenom has successfully developed and released several products over the last few years including the Smart HUBby, the VoiceSaver Remote, the world’s first 4K Speakers, and most recently the ShareChair TM. It’s hard […]