Esports tournament news is what keeps the fans up to date on the ever-changing world of competitive video gaming. It can include anything from high-paid professionals hired to compete in leagues and global tournaments, through grassroots events that are held regularly and attracting hundreds or thousands of spectators. The world of esports is reshaping many aspects of our everyday lives, from business opportunities to cultural shifts.
Originally known as electronic sports, esports (pronounced eh-sports) are organized competitions featuring video games. They can be played on a wide range of devices including personal computers, consoles and mobile phones. Unlike traditional sports, esports aren’t controlled by a single entity but are instead supported by multiple independent organizations on a regional, national or international level. These governing bodies may act as overseers of specific esports, or they may be more focused on acting as a trade organization and public face for the industry.
Some of the most popular esports tournaments are multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA), first-person shooter, fighting and card games. These esports have a large audience and attract a diverse demographic. Some of these events have massive prize pools, sell out stadiums and are even televised by major broadcasters.
The history of esports dates back to 1972, when Stanford University held the Intergalactic Spacewar Olympics. The contest’s prize — a year’s subscription to Rolling Stone — seems modest by today’s standards, but it helped spark the growth of competitive gaming.