In the early 2000s, a handful of university LAN parties in Manchester and Bristol were the only places where competitive gaming felt serious. Players would bring their own rigs, power strips, and a stack of cheap beers.
How Many Friends Can Actually Watch Your Game Tonight?
GB: When I first tried a mobile esports app, I was surprised to learn that up to 32 people could join a single match in real time, all on their phones. That number felt like a magic threshold—enough to turn a casual get‑together into a full‑blown tournament without anyone having to leave the living…