UEFA announced a new esports Champions League for players to compete against one another to represent their favorite clubs at a final in Madrid; Harrisburg University launched a new esports training facility for its teams and students; and more happened this week in esports. The new esports ePremiere League for professional football clubs in the UK will be kicking off next year, but the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has teamed up with FIFA to also give players the opportunity to represent their own clubs. The new tournament will see a final held in Madrid on May 31 next year, a day ahead of the Champions League final. According to a BBC report, online knockout tournaments will take place in March with a total of 64 players progressing to a qualifying event held live in April. Eight players who play through the live qualifiers will represent their clubs at the final in Madrid. The total prize pool available is $280,000 and it's open to Xbox One and PlayStation 4 owners. Harrisburg University in Pennsylvania, U.S., unveiled a new training facility dedicated to esports development. PennLive journeyed on campus to take a look at the new facility. The university already has three esports teams, which will share the newly developed space with students. The facility houses 30 HP Omen PCs, 17 monitors, gaming chairs, high-speed internet, as well as space for coaches and squads to discuss tactics. It's yet another sign of universities around the world taking esports seriously, offering ways for students to look at career paths within the scene, be it on stage, in front of the camera or behind the scenes. In other news, New England College in Henniker, U.S. is considering the creation of an esports team. The Surface Go 2 is widely expected to launch this year, potentially in the coming weeks. Now, an FCC filing for what could be the Surface Go 2 was spotted this week, which points to an impending launch. Here's how to make any Xbox One controller an Xbox Elite alternative for as low as $40. We're fast approaching Earth Day 2020 on April 22, and we want to get a feel for which tech companies you see as the most environmentally friendly. Whether Microsoft or Apple, HP or Dell, or Samsung and Amazon, let us know your picks in our poll. If you're a fan of four-wheeled action and looking for some new games to play on your PC, you're in luck. There's a really great selection of racing titles for the PC, with something for everyone. If you're into sim racing or looking for something a little less serious, here are the games you need to be playing this year.
UEFA has unveiled its FIFA, an esports version of its annual European competition. The contest will feature online knockouts on the popular football gaming title eChampions League in March, after which 64 players will progress. The tournament, open to Xbox One and PS4 owners, will culminate in a final held in Madrid on 31 May 2019 with total prize money of $280,000, where eight players representing their favourite clubs will compete.