Parsec head of marketing Max Sebela on the post-pandemic esports landscape, making online gaming more accessible
Despite esports and gaming events slowly returning to in-person gatherings after more than a year away due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the expansion of online play and various alternatives to physical competitions aren’t just going to go away. Even beyond competition, playing games with friends became dependent on those titles having online modes. And if the online infrastructure for a game isn’t good or, in the case of older titles, doesn’t exist, that would lead to connection issues, poor performance, or an inability to enjoy a game. As the pandemic