Game changer: Sony rolls out multi-title approach to esports production

As virtual production technology becomes more ubiquitous, the need for real-world training and development for professionals of all levels becomes paramount. John Maxwell Hobbs explores the education and training programmes on offer from academic institutions and industry organisations.

It’s only been four years since the debut of electric off-road racing series Extreme E but later this year it will relaunch as the first competitive motorsport powered by hydrogen.

Esports is on a roll. The global esports market passed the $2bn mark last year and is expected to be worth nearly $11bn by 2032. Tournament prize money is rising and audiences on channels like Twitch are expected to top 640 million worldwide in 2025. IBC365 takes a closer look at the events shaking up the esports landscape.

The C2PA-created open standard has reached a significant level of support and adoption, but there remains work to do before it fully delivers. Adrian Pennington reports.

Forecasts from AVIXA offer strong growth predictions for the proAV industry until the end of the decade. David Davies finds out what’s driving the expansion, and what it tells about the ongoing convergence between broadcast and AV.