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The Supersonic Cup Returns Bigger Than Ever!
SPACEJUMP is excited to announce The Supersonic Cup Spring Minor and Summer Major series! Featuring the all-ages esports title, Rocket League, these two tournaments will ensure the Perth esports community is kept on the edge of their seats as Western Australia’s best players battle it out for over $1,000 in prize money.
A Supersonic Success!
The Supersonic Cup, a highly anticipated Rocket League event, was recently held at The Rechabite in Northbridge on Sunday, June 18. Presented by SPACEJUMP, the event brought together over 200 passionate gamers and fans to celebrate esports as a legitimate sporting and entertainment experience in The City of Perth!
SPACEJUMP’s Upcoming Events Calendar
With many exciting opportunities around the corner, SPACEJUMP has lined up a series of tournaments, activations, and events that we’ll be organising or attending to get the good name of gaming and esports out to the Perth public!
So uhhh what’s SPACEJUMP?
Hey! Alyssia here – one of the founders of SPACEJUMP 🚀 After 9 months of operation and a few events up our sleeves, I wanted to share some insight into who we are and what we are doing as we start to establish ourselves in the Perth gaming community!
Mario Kart AR
SPACEJUMP’s latest school holidays and incursion workshop, Mario Kart AR, incorporates brainstorming, arts and crafts, teamwork, reflective thinking, and everyone’s favourite racing game, all into one easy to deliver package for kids of all ages!
Australian Gaming Events in 2023
In 2022, Australia saw the return of Dreamhack in Melbourne where over 21,000 fans flooded the gates to watch a variety of competitive esports, cosplay competitions, panel events, creator catchups, live music and much more. Following this post-COVID boom a lineup of premier gaming competitions, exhibitions, and events have been announced across Australia.
Parental Controls in Gaming
Gaming has established itself as a major source of entertainment for children throughout the world. From playing Fortnite on the PlayStation to Roblox on the computer, kids play games to socialise with friends, experience new stories, and get creative in a virtual space.
The 2022 Esports Recap
From the Dota 2 International to the CS:GO IEM Rio Major, esports fans have been spoilt for choice in the competitive gaming scene. MOBA’s, FPS’, sports games, and more have all had their time to bask in the limelight and without further ado let’s take a deep dive into each esports’ pivotal tournament!
Gaming’s Biggest Cyber-Attacks
The gaming industry has been the target of vicious hacks, and with billions of gamers globally there have been disastrous cyber-attacks leading to terabyte’s worth of swiped data and millions, if not billions of dollars in losses.
From Sony to Sky Mavis these are the biggest cyber-attacks in gaming history.
2022’s Most Influential Gaming Trends
It would be an understatement to say gamers have been spoilt for choice in 2022. With the release of countless AAA titles, new technologies coming to the forefront of the industry, and massive gaming organisation acquisitions, it’s time to examine gaming’s biggest trends of 2022.
Esports vs Traditional Sports
As the world progresses towards a digital future and an increasing number of people are utilising modern technology, it is time to investigate the esports industry in comparison to the behemoth that is traditional sports.
The Science Behind Gaming
With numerous studies resulting in both positive and negative outcomes of social gaming and gaming in general, this article aims to separate the wheat from the chaff and derive a meaningful and scientifically proven conclusion on the topic.
The Australian Esports Scene
The Australian esports industry, although arguably still in its infancy, is a constantly evolving and dynamic landscape. With a significant number of Aussies winning major international tournaments across a variety of esports titles, Australia has a strong history of cultivating elite world class talent.
Australia’s Gaming Landscape
To put it simply, Australians love gaming. In 2021, Australian gamers “spent close to $4 billion on video games and consoles” as reported by the Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA).
Gaming Around the Globe
Gaming is an entertainment beast unlike any other. With a current global player base of 3.198 billion, the gaming industry has captured the hearts and minds of nearly half the world population.