2016 Schedule

Interactive: March 11–15  •  Film: March 11–19  •  Music: March 15–20

Anywhere, Anytime: The Future of Esports Is Mobile

Friday, March 18
3:30PM - 4:30PM

Austin Convention Center
Room 5ABC
531 E 4th St

Since the launch of modern app stores, mobile games have taken the 1.9 billion smartphone users by storm while, at the same time, the global popularity of Esports has skyrocketed. Powerful HD processing on tablets and smartphones paired with unbridled connectivity are fueling competitive mobile games that can be played anywhere at anytime. During the talk, ESL Gaming League, Mobcrush, Spacetime Studios and Super Evil Megacorp will discuss the dawn of Esports and competitive games for the masses via the mobile platform. By embracing touch controls, intense multiplayer competition, community and team building, and structured global tournaments, the future of mobile Esports is here.

Hashtags: #sxsw #SXSWGaming

Presenters

Ann Lai

Principal

Binary Capital

Cinco Barnes

CVO

Spacetime Studios

Clinton Foy

Managing Dir

CrossCut Ventures

Koh Kim

Business Dev

Mobcrush

Koh Kim is a co-head of business development at Mobcrush. Prior to Mobcrush, Koh was part of the Google Play Games Business Development team where she leads international market strategy and indust...

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Access
Music Badge, Film Badge, Interactive Badge, Gold Badge, Platinum Badge, Music Festival Wristband, Film Festival Wristband, Artist Wristband, Guest Pass
Event Type
Sessions
Track
SXSW Gaming
Level
Beginner
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