North Texas has played a major role in the gaming industry for more than two decades. Here’s a curated list of our esports and gaming news — leading off with a bit of history to get you started.
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History of Innovation:
The Gaming Industry in Dallas-Fort Worth
North Texas has stayed on top of the gaming industry through regeneration, according to writer Sarah Bennett. And, at its core, the Dallas area’s role in the world of gaming starts with one man: John Carmack, the legendary developer who co-founded id Software.
“Not many people know how much happens in Dallas. I start listing off titles. Most people are like, ‘That’s crazy.’
Myke Sanders, 2016 co-chair of the Dallas International Game Developers Association
Doom, a first-person shooter developed by id Software, was a groundbreaking game when it was released in 1993. [Photo: Michael Samples.]
Story of a Legendary Dallas Game Studio
Dallas became a hub of the early PC gaming movement in the 1990s, with studios like Id Software (Doom) and 3D Realms (Duke Nukem) …
Gaming Goldrush:
Is Frisco Poised to Become an Esports Capital?
Dallas-Fort Worth pillars in esports talk about the industry’s rise — and how North Texas fits into the mix — at LaunchPad City.
Texas Rangers Co-owner Helps OpTic Esports Team Expand
OpTic Gaming is expanding its reach in the esports world by teaming up with Texas Rangers co-owner and Summer Energy CEO Neil Leibman …
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Interactive Timeline:
Gaming in Dallas-Fort Worth
North Texas has played a major role in the gaming industry for more than two decades.
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Esports Teams OpTic, EnVyUs Reportedly Relocating to Dallas
Competitive gaming is becoming big business with major teams drawing large fanbases. Could Dallas become an esports hub?
UNT Hits ‘Play’ for Esports Enthusiasts With The Nest
The Nest — in which the university invested $200,000 — is open to any student or faculty member who wants to hone their gaming skills.
R E A D N E X T
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The collective strength of the innovation ecosystem and intellectual capital in Dallas-Fort Worth is a force to be reckoned with.
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Now known as Esposure, the company provides a learn-and-earn model for gamers at any level. The STEM courses also focus on the business behind esports: production, marketing, management, and more.
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The hybrid event in August will take place in person at SMU and virtually. The seventh annual Dallas Startup Week powered by Capital One is Dallas-Fort Worth's largest event focused on driving entrepreneurial success, economic impact, and innovation in the region.
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You'll find deadlines coming up for a new accelerator program; and many more opportunities.
