Esports tournaments take video games to the next level — think gamer version of an athletic championship. Teams of professional gamers compete in a series of matches to win massive prize pools and brand sponsorships. The competitions draw millions of fans and are hosted by some of the biggest video game companies in the world.

Whether you’re an avid gamer or just a fan of esports, it’s important to keep up with the latest news in the scene. This week, SBJ Gaming reports on Out of the Park Baseball hitting new heights, Riot’s latest esports sponsorship deal and a surprisingly popular boxing game making a big splash.

The esports phenomenon traces its roots back to the early 1970’s when players at Stanford University’s AI Laboratory competed in the Intergalactic Spacewar Olympics, where they vied for a year’s subscription to Rolling Stone magazine. The first nationwide Space Invaders competition followed in 1980, and Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat soon exploded into popularity.

Today, esports competitors can be found playing in packed arenas, streaming to massive audiences and competing in a variety of events around the globe. Many of these tournaments are organized into seasons, where participants will play a number of matches and earn points or rankings based on their performance. Those that do well will be promoted to a higher league, while those that struggle will be relegated. The top-performing teams will then compete in a championship to decide the winner.