Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York City hosted a casual Mario Kart 8 Deluxe session on Twitch stream this weekend.
The live stream drew significant crowds.
He aired it from his office, letting viewers see a human side of public service.
Streamer Kai Cenat will run a four-day content program in late July.
Called Streamer University, it lists workshops and speakers.
The Esports World Cup also shared details this week.
The 2026 Valorant tournament will take place in Los Angeles with half a million dollars up for grabs.
Preliminary feedback on its formats has been positive.