Microsoft to let game developers run their own eSports tournaments via Xbox Live.

At a recent presentation at GDC (Game Developers Conference) which took place in San Francisco. Microsoft announced a brand new set of tools for developers that will make it possible for them to run competitive tournaments through Xbox Live. It’s called the  “Xbox Live Tournaments Program” The service will supported on Xbox One and Windows 10, utilizing the Universal Windows Platform.
Microsoft also revealed the partnership with e-sports groups FaceIt and the Electronic Sports League, and the company says that the program will feature “deep integration” between both of these groups.
The ” Tournaments Program” software development kit is available to game creators starting today Microsoft announced. It’ll be interesting what games will use this as we see Halo is having a huge tournament with a 2.5m prize.
Credit for the news: The Verge.