esports LX Presents: This Ain't a Game NBCLX storyteller Eric Rodriguez goes deep into the origins of esports with a look back at the groups of highly skilled, competitive gamers who traveled across the country duking it out in Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter – after getting their start in arcades and New York bodegas.
gaming How Fiercely Competitive Arcade Gamers Paved the Way for Esports Corporations and worldwide online reach made esports into the billion-dollar industry it is today. But long before there were seven-figure prize pools for being good at Fortnite, groups of highly skilled, competitive gamers were traveling all across the country and duking it out in Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter – after getting their start in arcades and New York bodegas....
sexual harrassment The Botez Sisters Don't Have Time For Your Crude Come Ons… And Neither Do Other Female Streamers Sexual harrasement has hit the streaming industry hard. Female streamer like Alexandra and Andrea Botez are doing their best to cut it off at the source.
women in gaming Not Your Girlfriend! How Female Streamers are Dealing With Sexual Harassment in Gaming Leave the sexual innuendo and crass come ons at the door
video games 5 Tips to Become a Greener Gamer Video game consoles are called “energy vampires” because they suck power even when they’re turned off. That’s just one of the ways that video gaming has an impact on the environment. So we’ve collected five tips to help make your gaming habit a little greener.
video games How Your Video Games Are Contributing to Climate Change — And What You Can Do About It The average American spends 12 hours a week playing video games. And all that gaming comes at a price. NBCLX looks into the impact of video games on the environment — and what you can do to be a greener gamer.
animal crossing How the Coronavirus Made Animal Crossing Much More Than Just a Game For those who started playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons after its release in March, the Nintendo Switch blockbuster was more than just a game. For many, it was a “mental health lifesaver” as it helped them pass time and connect with friends while isolating during the pandemic.
gaming YouTuber Brianna Arsement Is Helping Push Boundaries for Women Gamers The world of gaming hasn’t always been a welcoming space for women. But YouTuber and gamer Brianna Arsement says times are changing.
virtual dating ‘Happily Ever After Avatar' Shows Couples Who Found Love Through the Games They Love A reality series about gamers and love called “Happily Ever Avatar” shows how three couples whose relationships began in the gaming world made a jump to the real world.
gaming Dungeons & Dragons Is the Best Game to Be Playing Right Now At a time when we are more isolated than ever, Dungeons and Dragons is the perfect way to escape from the loneliness of quarantine and connect with friends and family.
