A new era of eSports in the Middle East

A new era of eSports in the Middle East

 “We’re here at LEAP this year, really checking it out, seeing all the new interesting emerging technologies,” says Craig Levine, Co-CEO of ESL FACEIT with his eyes alight with anticipation.“There’s a lot that’s been happening here within Saudi Arabia around video games and eSports. We’re excited to be a big part of that. And this was a […]

The post A new era of eSports in the Middle East appeared first on WIRED Middle East. “We’re here at LEAP this year, really checking it out, seeing all the new interesting emerging technologies,” says Craig Levine, Co-CEO of ESL FACEIT with his eyes alight with anticipation.“There’s a lot that’s been happening here within Saudi Arabia around video games and eSports. We’re excited to be a big part of that. And this was a great opportunity to kind of network with the industry around us where it is right now,” he adds.

Reflecting on the industry’s trajectory, Levine painted a picture of consolidation having seen eSports go up peaks and down valleys. “What it’s gone through over the last two years really has been this moment of consolidation in the industry,” he observes. “We’re incredibly excited about the future. We see that the underlying KPIs of viewership and attendance