the lowercase esports podcast

When you're running a tournament, it's important to keep it running smoothly from beginning to end. However, this most recent tournament didn't exactly end well and should serve as a case study in how to handle serious rule violations that hamper the integrity of the competition.

If the monetization of esports league content is as big of a deal as some folks make it out to be, they're surely paying attention to YouTube's recent change in policy regarding monetized content. This episode takes a look at that change.

Call of Duty's annual CODXP event is this weekend, so it's probably worth exploring what has surfaced in mainstream media about the mainstream shooting franchise for consoles. Cameo by a mainstream breaking news notification.

No, I'm not talking about trust as a verb. As investments into esports become scrutinized, I think I have an idea about how to positively affect esports while removing conflict of interest from the equation.

Today's podcast starts with a bit of drama then turns into a rundown of what Riot won't do to turn the LCS into a profitable venture for not just Riot, but teams. Forget broadcast rights, they can make money on the LCS without those.

Valve and CSGO teams aren't on the same page about coaches, and guess whose page actually matters? Here's a summary of Valve's clarification on the role of coaches.

In the wake of The International and Wings Gaming's victory there, I've decided to look back at some of the ways that the event's production was as world class as the gameplay on display.

Hearthstone is gambling? Really, UK Gambling Commission? Really? Join me as my brain explodes trying to understand this decision.

The International isn't the only thing rocking the esports boat this week. Apparently some teams lost their spot because they were bad and now the water cooler de jour is all about revenue sharing and sustainability. I've got a rant for that.

I was inspired to talk about how complex esports end up being compelling spectator experiences in their own way and… got lost in the attempt.