Enthusiasts Engage in Esports Thrill for the First Time

Enthusiasts Engage in Esports Thrill for the First Time

In the heart of gaming glory, Japan's esports scene is rapidly expanding, with an explosive 70% market growth in recent years. The appetite for high-energy, live gaming action is insatiable, and companies like GLOE Inc. are on a mission to satisfy this demand. With a vision to spread joy through gaming, GLOE Inc. sought out cutting-edge video production and live streaming tech, such as TriCaster and NDI, to conquer the dynamic esports landscape.

Founded by gaming heavyweights Yuya Tanida and Kiyoshi Harada in 2021, GLOE Inc. emerged from the synergy of Wellplayed and RIZeST – organizations known for their expertise in esports tournaments and domestic leagues. At the Tokyo Game Show, GLOE Inc. continues to dazzle with its refined technical systems and seamless live streaming capabilities.

With a deep understanding of Japan's esports scene, GLOE Inc. boasts years of experience in managing professional gamers, live commentators, hosting tournaments, and contributing to educational initiatives. Unsurprisingly, their stellar track record often sees them taking the reins for World Scale tournaments within Japan.

The Perfect Live Production Solution

As the nation's pioneering gaming lifestyle company, GLOE Inc. needed a live production solution that could deliver immersive esports content to its growing audience with unparalleled precision and production value. Facing common challenges in esports production, such as real-time caption updates and swift camera switching, they partnered with Vizrt's regional partners to ensure a flawless streaming experience.

Managing a multitude of players, accurately updating real-time captions is a daunting task, with challenges surrounding size determination and pre-match character selection. Similarly, mastering the art of in-game camera switching to create engaging storylines is crucial in delivering the perfect perspective at the right moment.

To tackle these challenges, GLOE Inc. turned to Vizrt's innovations. The TriCaster's increased output capacity, abundant Mix/Effects (M/E), and full HD 60p compatibility revolutionized their esports studio, ultimately offering a comprehensive solution for any game. The TriCaster 2 Elite, equipped with eight M/E buses, now caters effortlessly to GLOE Inc.'s heavy compositing needs, ensuring unparalleled precision and adaptability in the fast-paced world of esports events.

Moreover, the TriCaster's macro functionality now enables operators to control captions at their preferred timings with remarkable accuracy, eliminating manual timing adjustments and potential broadcast errors. With NDI for caption delivery, the system seamlessly integrates captions without consuming valuable physical input ports, maximizing resources for other tasks.

"The TriCaster plays a pivotal role in our production, primarily focusing on the switching of camera footage and in-game cameras," Harada explained. "Its compositing capabilities far surpass those of other equipment in these departments. Utilizing NDI for caption delivery offers a streamlined workflow, fostering greater flexibility and efficiency."

With the TriCaster at its core, GLOE Inc. stands poised to accommodate the dynamic and ever-evolving demands of the esports world, both now and in the future. Look forward to enhanced technical capabilities and ambitious plans for higher-quality broadcast programs in the years to come.

"The use of TriCaster and NDI in esports broadcasting provides a flexible, efficient, and powerful solution that can handle the complex, fast-paced nature of live esports productions," Harada concluded. "These tools optimize the management of multiple aspects of production, facilitating adaptability to the unique requirements of esports events."

1. GLOE Inc., the pioneering gaming lifestyle company, utilizes the TriCaster, a live production technology from Vizrt, to deliver immersive esports content with unparalleled precision.
2. In the esports scene, GLOE Inc. faces challenges of managing real-time captions and camera switching, which they address using Vizrt's macro functionality for caption control and implementing NDI for seamless caption integration.
3. With the TriCaster at its core, GLOE Inc. aims to accommodate the dynamic demands of the esports world by optimizing productivity and fostering adaptability for higher-quality broadcast programs in the future.

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