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Game & Geek Expo 2026 welcomes fans to Raleigh Convention Center
North Carolina's largest gaming exhibition returned to the Raleigh Convention Center this weekend, welcoming fans of all ages to a fews days of everything gamer and geek related.
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Triangle area becomes hub for esports
Twelve teams will compete for $1 million in prizes during the ESL One Raleigh event at Raleigh Convention Center.
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Esports tournament with Dota 2 players set for Raleigh Convention Center
Twelve teams will compete for $1 million in prizes during the ESL One Raleigh event at Raleigh Convention Center.
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Esports tournament brings gaming fans, economic impact to Raleigh
The tournament was expected to have an estimated economic impact of around $1.6 million
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League of Legends event helps Raleigh's rep as esports hotspot
Raleigh's PNC Arena will host the esports League Championship Series spring finals on April 8 and 9.
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Fans will pack PNC Arena for League of Legends esports championship
Thousands of fans will pack PNC Arena this weekend for the League Championship Series (LCS) esports tournament.
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HBCUs attracting students with esports curriculum
A growing number of HBCUs are adding esports to their curriculum to help attract students.
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Retro game expo coming to Raleigh in June
The expo is expected to be twice the size of last year's event, according to organizers.
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'League of Legends' esports tournament coming to PNC Arena
"League of Legends" is the world's most popular esport and the basis of the Emmy-winning television series "Arcane".
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Gaming the system: Triangle man opens esports bar in Durham for devoted gamers
Bad Machines is one of North Carolina's first esports bars and nestled in an upstairs space in downtown Durham.
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Bad Machines gives gamers a place to play in Durham
Glen Swan is the owner of Bad Machines, one of North Carolina's first esports bars that recently opened in an upstairs space in downtown Durham.
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Thousands in person, millions online enjoy esports tournament in Raleigh
A major tournament, watched by millions around the world, is wrapping up this weekend; It's not the World Cup, it's an esports competition in downtown Raleigh.
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Blake: What sport could be 'next' in the NCHSAA? A look at 11 contenders
We take a look at field hockey, gymnastics, bowling, girls flag football, 8-man football, esports, slow-pitch softball, lacrosse sixes, stunt, boys volleyball, and beach/sand volleyball.
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Major esports event coming to PNC Arena in July
Apex Legends Global Series is bringing its Year 2 Championship to Raleigh's PNC Arena in July. The esports event is expected to draw thousands to the arena with millions watching online coverage.
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Halo tournament brings thousands to Raleigh, while millions more watch online
People from around the world are descending on Raleigh this weekend for a major esports tournament.
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State budget puts millions into growing NC's rep as esports destination
State lawmakers hope to capitalize on a $150 billion industry with investments of tax dollars to foster the growth of videogames and esports in North Carolina.
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New augmented reality mural debuts in downtown Raleigh
Installation started on the mural, titled "8-bit to 5G," on April 28 on the side of the City Center Deck at 429 S. Wilmington St.
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Registration open for Wake Forest's first Battle in the Forest esports tournament
Gamers age 10 and up can register for Wake Forest's inaugural Battle in the Forest, a two-day online esports gaming tournament featuring Rocket League.
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E-sports on the rise, says boxing promoter
Boxing promoter Kalle Sauerland launched computer-vs-computer simulations that are a big hit in the e-sports world.
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Gamers flock to unique event in Raleigh that promises economic boom
A major international video game competition is in Raleigh this weekend, the first of its kind. WRAL's Aaron Thomas spoke with some of those in attendance to find out what the buzz is all about.
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Esports are big business for Raleigh
In the last few years, the gaming scene has exploded in the Triangle. Rainbow Six Major takes place in Raleigh this week.
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Tickets are sold out for the big esports tournament in Raleigh this week, but the public can still participate
The 2019 Six Major Raleigh runs through Sunday, Aug. 18, at the Raleigh Convention Center, and features Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, an online tactical shooter video game that's developed by Ubisoft, which has offices in the Triangle.
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Fortnite tournament planned at new Triangle gaming event
A $10,000 Fortnite Battle Royale highlights the upcoming Triangle Esports Championship.
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NFHS to begin esports competition in high schools nationwide
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and the NFHS Network have entered into a partnership with PlayVS to begin the rollout of esports competition in high schools throughout the nation.
