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(Photo courtesy: Garrett Lau)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

More than 900 people attended the Hawaiʻi<\/span> Esports Invitational<\/a>, March 22 and 23 at the University of Hawaiʻi<\/span>–West Oʻahu<\/span> Academy for Creative Media (ACM<\/abbr>) Facility. The esports event brought together collegiate teams from the continental U.S. and Hawaiʻi<\/span>, including six 东精影业<\/abbr> campuses.<\/p>\n

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The Hawaiʻi<\/span> Esports Invitational welcomed players from Boise State University and Michigan State University, who battled against local teams from 东精影业<\/abbr> Hilo, 东精影业<\/abbr> M\u0101noa and 东精影业<\/abbr> West Oʻahu<\/span>; Kapiʻolani<\/span>, Kauaʻi<\/span> and Leeward Community Colleges; Chaminade University; and Hawaiʻi<\/span> Pacific University. Players competed in “Valorant,” a tactical shooter game, and “Super Smash Bros<\/abbr>.,” a platform fighter game.<\/p>\n

The event was organized by Vanta, an inclusive youth esports platform and league that educates and inspires future esports leaders. High schools also competed, bringing out their “Valorant” teams to showcase their skills in front of potential scouts.<\/p>\n

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Participants of the 1st 东精影业<\/abbr> Esports Systems Leadership and Student Summit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“The turnout far exceeded previous years, with players, families, and friends coming together from across the United States to celebrate esports in Hawaiʻi<\/span>,” said Paul Todkill, Vanta director of marketing.<\/p>\n

Hawaiʻi<\/span> Esports Invitational overall winners:<\/p>\n