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Discover our “Mastering the Meta” series below, which offers in-depth analysis of the gaming and esports world for newcomers. We also post additional information we feel is helpful for parents of gamers and for gamers themselves.
"MASTERING THE META" WRITER
Hannah Marie ZT
I’m Hannah, and I write the newsletters that come to your inboxes sharing news about the New Meta Academy and the wider gaming/esports industry!
You will often see me behind the welcome bar at New Meta.
I also work in esports and gaming journalism, writing for publications such as Dot Esports and Esports News UK. Esports and gaming has taken me around the world, from the UK to Poland, Germany, and the USA. However, my favourite place to be is at New Meta!
Hannah Marie ZT • 2024 Aug 2nd
The Esports Olympics – How Did Gaming Become the Latest Olympic Project?
The Olympics have always offered talented participants the chance to compete against one another and consolidate their status as the best in the world. Overwhelmingly, the games are physically demanding and require extreme fitness and strength. However, this is about to change radically....
Read an articleHannah Marie ZT • 2024 Jul 12th
Building Positive Relationships and Community at the New Meta Academy
As we transition to an increasingly digital world, children are presented with new challenges. Alongside learning how to interact and socialise in person, they now also need to learn how to interact and make friends online. Knowing how to introduce children to these...
Read an articleHannah Marie ZT • 2024 Jun 29th
A Guide to Esports Careers: Where Can Gaming Take You?
The rapidly growing esports industry offers many career opportunities beyond just playing video games professionally. From the strategic oversight of a coach or team manager to the creative demands of content creation, there are numerous paths for those passionate about gaming. This article...
Read an articleHannah Marie ZT • 2024 May 23rd
From Sofas to Stadiums – Where Can Esports Tournaments Take You?
For most people, video games are a hobby confined to their sofa or worn-out gaming chair. However, the world of professional gaming is more than just a leisurely pastime. It’s a fiercely competitive sport that can propel you to heights you never imagined....
Read an articleHannah Marie ZT • 2024 May 10th
Online Behaviour and In-Game Conduct: Advocating for Positive Gaming
Video games are a platform for individual enjoyment, competition, and social interaction. Many games are built on the foundation of teamwork, where each player’s role is crucial to achieving a common goal. This makes effective, efficient, and collaborative communication not just important, but...
Read an articleHannah Marie ZT • 2024 Apr 19th
Breaking Barriers: Empowering Neurodivergent Gamers
Video games are often considered to be a safe outlet for neurodivergent individuals to escape the pressures and stresses of everyday life, providing a form of escape to a safe environment over which they have greater control. As a result, 41% of children...
Read an articleHannah Marie ZT • 2024 Apr 11th
What is Esports? A Deep Dive into the World of Competitive Gaming
Esports, short for electronic sports, has become a global sensation. Competitive video games have transformed from a passionate pastime to an over $1.38 billion industry. From packed stadiums to online streaming platforms, millions of fans worldwide tune in to watch professional gamers compete...
Read an articleHannah Marie ZT • 2024 Mar 20th
From Screen Time to Skill Time: An Introduction to Esports and Child Development
Can esports positively impact your child’s development? Despite the widespread negativity directed towards gaming in the mainstream media, studies prove that esports can absolutely be beneficial to developing positive behaviours in children. In fact, a 2013 BBC article extensively reported on the benefits...
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