Start with a genre

Pick the genre you already play or watch — FPS, MOBA, battle royale, fighting or racing — and read the games hub entry for that genre. Each genre has a different grammar, and the grammar is the fastest way into the coverage.

Then read a circuit

Open the tournament desk and read how a circuit is structured: regional league, mid-season international, end-of-season championship, global major. The shape of the calendar tells you which stage matters most right now.

Then read a team

Open the team desk and read a roster as five roles plus a coach. The roles are interchangeable across games; only the names change.

Then read a patch

Open the guides hub and read the patch-reading guide. A patch is not a list of numbers — it is a list of decisions the developer is making about the meta.

Five starting points A genre, a circuit, a team, a patch, a broadcast. Boost keeps the desk tight so the reader can move between them without losing the thread.
Five-step beginner flow: genre, circuit, team, patch, broadcast, illustrative
Five starting points, one desk.

Frequently asked

I am new to esports coverage. Where do I start?

Pick a genre you already play or watch and read the games hub entry. Then move to the tournament desk and the guides hub.

Does Boost publish picks or predictions?

No. Boost is editorial coverage. We do not publish picks, tips, predictions or wagering advice.

How do I keep up with the desk?

The weekly masthead is the easiest entry point. The ticker rail surfaces daily updates during active windows.