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NEST Academy Launches DaVinci Resolve Foundations on August 8
Video editing has become one of the most useful creative skills a student can learn. Whether someone wants to make YouTube videos, gaming content, short films, school projects, social media…
How to Launch an Esports Brand People Actually Understand
A practical guide for teams, creators, and founders preparing to introduce something new. Launching an esports brand is one of the easiest parts to rush. The website goes live. The…
Why Casual Esports Tournaments Still Matter
Competitive gaming grows when players have simple, regular ways to participate. A lot of esports coverage focuses on the top of the pyramid. Professional teams, massive arenas, major sponsors, international…
What Parents Should Know Before Supporting an Esports Career
A practical guide for families trying to understand the opportunity, the costs, and the commitment. For many parents, esports can be difficult to evaluate. A child may be serious about…
The Biggest Mistakes New Tournament Organizers Make
The Biggest Mistakes New Tournament Organizers Make A practical guide for avoiding the problems that make players leave and never come back. Running an esports tournament looks simple from the outside.…
Why Most Esports Teams Need a Business Plan Before a Logo
A better starting point for players, creators, and entrepreneurs trying to build something real. A lot of new esports teams begin with the fun part. The name. The logo. The…
Why Esports Players Need a Plan Beyond One Game
Building a career in esports means preparing for change before it arrives. A lot of esports players build their identity around one game. That is understandable. A specific title may be…
Pre-Registration Is Open for the NEST LoL 1v1 Rec Series
National Esports Tournament is preparing a new casual-competitive format for League of Legends players: the NEST LoL 1v1 Rec Series. This is being built for players who want something more…
What Esports Players Should Know Before Signing a Contract
A practical starting point for players, parents, and new professionals entering esports. Signing an esports contract can feel like a major step forward. For a player, streamer, or creator, it may…
How to Look More Professional in Esports Before You’re Famous
A practical starting point for players, streamers, and small teams trying to be taken seriously. A lot of esports careers begin before anyone is watching. There is no big announcement,…
The Real Cost of Trying to Become an Esports Professional
The path into esports is exciting, but the practical expenses are easy to underestimate. A lot of people think about esports through the lens of talent. Can you win? Can…
Everyone Focuses on Prize Pools. Focus on This Instead
The tournaments players remember are rarely the ones with the biggest prizes. When people start planning an esports tournament, one question appears almost immediately: “How big should the prize pool…
The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Hosting an Esports Tournament
What new organizers should know before they launch their first event Every successful esports tournament starts with an idea. Sometimes it’s a group of friends who want a more organized…
Everyone Talks About Going Pro in Esports. Few People Understand What That Actually Means
A practical look at the skills, habits, and decisions behind building a real esports path. A lot of people discover esports through the most visible dream: becoming the player on stage.…
National Esports Tournament Participates in Schulich’s Sports, Media & Entertainment Career Fair
The Schulich School of Business hosted the 11th Annual Sports, Media & Entertainment Career Fair on January 29, 2026, continuing its role as Canada’s leading academic bridge between students and…
November 14th Social Raid – Social Mixer Event for Gamers, Content Creators, Media Pros
A curated social mixer for gamers, content creators & media pros — where Toronto’s esports scene connects over drinks, demos & conversation Social Raid is where gamers, creators, and media minds…
FIFA Friday: Toronto Brought the Energy
FIFA Friday has officially wrapped — and what a night it was. Hosted by National Esports Tournament (NEST), the event brought Toronto’s gaming community together for an evening of competition,…
MLBB Tournament
MLBB Tournament Date: November 5, 2023 Prizepool: $50 & 1K Ingame Diamonds & NEST points Location: Online Mobile Tournaments Valorant Tournament -Toronto Date: July 1, 2023 Prizepool: $300 USD &…
