Despite esports growing in popularity among women, they're still more likely to be harassed within this space and excluded. As such, Complexity Gaming and Denny’s are coming together to stream ‘pancake drops’, a series of live streams aimed at celebrating the inclusion of women in esports.

A subset of gamers is looking to make the hobby more inclusive by setting up online communities with only positive vibes. The move reflects people’s growing frustration with online platforms failing to protect users, highlighting opportunities for brands to help make spaces safer.

As the popularity of video games continues to soar, PlayVS is giving high schools and colleges the tools to create professional and successful esports teams – enabling students to compete in new digital sporting arenas and making the dream of playing varsity esports a reality.

Darts sports fans are ushering in a new era of fandom, a sense of togetherness built on community and accessibility within this social-first sport. As the one-niche sport gains mainstream appeal, what can the sports and entertainment sector learn from darts and its inclusive, imperfect charm?