On Esports 2024: Absen

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Tim Deasy, Senior Sales Engineer at Absen, shares trends and insights into esports’ dynamic and quickly evolving landscape.

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AVT Question: Please share trends and insights into esports’ dynamic and quickly evolving landscape.

Thought Leader: Tim Deasy, Senior Sales Engineer at Absen

In the rapidly expanding realm of esports, delivering immersive experiences is pivotal for captivating both athletes and audiences. Pioneering advancements in audiovisual technology, especially LED display systems, are transforming the industry. These systems not only enrich the ambiance of live events but also bolster player performance.

Interactive LED walls are transforming the esports landscape by providing dynamic, real-time visuals, including live game statistics, player rankings, and social media interactions. This interactive element maintains audience engagement and opens new avenues for branding and sponsorship opportunities. The versatility of LED setups allows for customization according to various venue sizes and layouts, ensuring each spectator enjoys a fully immersive viewing experience that heightens the emotional intensity of the competition.

Interactive LED walls are transforming esports by providing dynamic, real-time visuals, live game statistics, player rankings, and social media interactions." —Tim Deasy, Senior Sales Engineer at Absen

In the context of game development, LED walls are invaluable. They enable studios to create lifelike environments that help developers refine visuals and user interfaces, optimizing them for live gameplay. This technology serves as a crucial bridge between game development and live competition settings.

For athletes, LED technology provides clearer and more focused environments, minimizing distractions and enhancing reaction times. Spectators, whether attending in person or watching online, experience a deeper connection to the gameplay, making esports events profoundly engaging. By embracing LED technology, the esports ecosystem enhances both player and spectator experiences, fostering a dynamic environment that maximizes engagement and participation.

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Cindy Davis is the brand and content director of AV Technology (AVT). She was a critical member of the AVT editorial team when the title won the “Best Media Brand” laurel in the 2018 SIIA Jesse H. Neal Awards. Davis moderates several monthly AV/IT roundtables and enjoys facilitating and engaging in deeper conversations about the complex topics shaping the ever-evolving AV/IT industry. She explores the ethos of collaboration, hybrid workplaces, experiential spaces, and artificial intelligence to share with readers. Previously, she developed the TechDecisions brand of content sites for EH Publishing, named one of the “10 Great Business Media Websites” by B2B Media Business magazine. For more than 25 years, Davis has developed and delivered multiplatform content for AV/IT B2B and consumer electronics B2C publications, associations, and companies. A lifelong New Englander, Davis makes time for coastal hikes with her husband, Gary, and their Vizsla rescue, Dixie, sailing on one of Gloucester’s great schooners and sampling local IPAs. Connect with her on LinkedIn.