eSports

GAMING ESPORTS

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Esports is a booming global industry where skilled video gamers play competitively. In the same way that traditional sports have competitions in baseball, basketball, and football, esports encompasses competitions across a variety of video games.

This industry includes not only traditional sports-related games like NBA2K and FIFA, but also and more notably games such as League of Legends, Counter-Strike, and Dota. As players can either stream themselves playing to earn money or join larger organizations to compete for large cash prizes. The players can engage with their fans in a variety of ways including social media, live-streaming platforms, and in-person at tournaments. On the other side, fans can watch and follow their favorite teams compete in regional and global tournaments.

PLAYERS

Becoming a top esports player is no simple achievement. To rise through the ranks, players specialize in a specific game, developing their skills through extensive, competitive play. Some even train up to 14 hours a day to hone quick reflexes and multi-tasking abilities. Talented players primarily have two options in pursuing their esports

PLAYING PROFESSIONAL

The few who rise to the professional level compete in tournaments all around the world against the best teams. During the journey, they usually build up a fan base for themselves as well as for the teams and organizations they play for (analogous to Lebron James having a following whether he’s at the Heat or the Cavaliers). Successful pro gamers can earn six figure salaries or even millions. Top players often start professionally around age 16 or 17, and then tend to retire around age 24.