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by Mumer

eSports is a short form of “electronic sports”.

In eSports, computers, consoles, and mobile games are used in competitions. Both as individual and team sports.

Rules are set by competition organizers and the parent company that developed the game.

In some countries, the eSports industry is acknowledged as a sport by national sports associations. Professional eSports stars are subject to a strict training and nutrition plan, which they must adhere to. Share on X

Since in the modern-day, winning an eSports tournament doesn’t only require concentration. And the physical and mental state of the player is essential for success.

eSports – one sport, many games

Just like in classic sports, there is an extensive variety of “sports” in eSports. These are based on the type of games. The 3 most distinguished and professional disciplines are:

•Real-time strategy games
•First-person shooters
•Sports simulations

One of the most eminent titles worldwide is League of Legends. It is a real-time strategy game, which is played in a 5v5 format. Share on X

Other big names of the industry are:

Fortnite
PUBG
Heroes of the Storm
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Dota 2
Starcraft 2
the trading card game Hearthstone

and many more.

The arcade community also has titles like Street Fighter V and Smash Bros.

There are always new games that make their way to the industry. Such as the new battle royale title Apex Legends.

Which games make it to the highest level always depends on the orientation of the games and the popularity of individual titles.

In the meantime, the game developers decide which features make the titles eligible for eSports.

Prize money and transfers

The top players and teams earn very good money.

Some developers have contracts with eSports athletes, which enables a monthly salary and also a share of the profits from winning tournaments. Share on X

Meanwhile, some organizers only pay a minimum payout just for participating in the competition.

The highest-earning eSports athlete is Johan ” N0tail ” Sundstein. He has so far (mostly in Dota 2) made a grand total of over 6.9 million dollars – solely through prize money.

The record prize money tournament last year was The International in Dota 2 at $ $34,330,068, over $ 34 million! There has never been a more prestigious gaming tournament and the winning team, OG alone won over $ 15 million.

Become a legend without spending a dime

The gaming industry is growing at a remarkable rate. Moreover, eSports titles are often “free to play”. So, all you have to do is download them and play without a financial barrier. Share on X

This enables a large number of gaming enthusiasts to participate in eSports, regardless of their financial background.

One can watch live tournaments via Twitch free of charge. It allows gamers to try the strategies of their idols without any expenditures.

Future of eSports

In 2019, the eSports industry attracted a remarkable revenue of $1 Billion. And this figure will only rise in years to come.

So, it is safe to say that competitive gaming will continue to grow, with more gaming titles on the way.

Undoubtedly, eSports will surely have a similar status as classic sports in the future.