FACEBOOK has launched virtual esports tournaments to its online Gaming hub.
It means that anyone can set up or compete in video competitions remotely – without paying a penny.
Facebook Gaming launched back in June 2008, offering an alternative to Twitch for game live-streamers.
Top stars like DisguisedToast, Zer0 and even Ronda Rousey have streamed on the service.
Now the service is hoping to hook gamers in with esports-style tournaments.
Anyone can create or join a tournament through Facebook Gaming.
And tournaments can be casual competitions between pals, or creators interacting with fans.
It’s even possible to host a global esports competition through the service, Facebook says.
Brackets and leaderboards will be managed entirely virtually.
And while the service is free, there is the opportunity to use the competitions to raise money for a good cause.
Creators can organise their tournaments to support charities through donations.
“With everything happening in the world right now, games help people connect while entertaining themselves,” said Facebook’s Fidji Simo.
“From virtual spaces where people play together to a new tournament platform for friendly competition, we create products to help people keep connecting. Right now, that seems more important than ever.”
Facebook Gaming has already launched the new competition feature, so it’s available to try right now.
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Will you be competing on Facebook Gaming? Let us know in the comments!
