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WHAT IS ESPORTS?
Esports is organised competitive gaming, where individuals or teams compete in different video game titles under a specific set of rules. Like traditional sports, it involves players, coaches, analysts, referees, event organisers, production crews, commentators and fans. Competitions can range from local tournaments to major international events watched online or in live venues.
PLAYERS
Esports players compete in video games, participating in organised tournaments. At professional level, they train like traditional athletes and can gain recognition and sponsorships through their skills.
GAMES
Esports games are often categorised as video games played in organised multiplayer matches. They may feature specific objectives that the team or player must follow to win. Popular genres include first-person shooters, real-time strategy, and multiplayer online battle arenas.
COMPETITION
Esports competitions are organised events where players or teams compete in games for prizes or rankings. Matches can be online or in-person, and spectators can watch live streams or attend events.
ROLES
Esports involves various roles beyond players. Coaches strategise for player performance, while analysts provide gameplay insights. Managers ensure smooth operations, and casters bring the action to life. Content creators and social media managers engage the community, building the brand. Each role is essential in the esports landscape.
AUDIENCE
Fans engage by attending events, watching and interacting with live-streamed matches, and discussing on social media, where they show support for their favourite teams and players.
HOW AN ESPORTS MATCH WORKs
Players or teams enter a league or tournament.
All teams and players compete under specific rules set by tournament organisers.
A match may include multiple rounds or maps (for example, this could be a best of five rounds across three different maps).
The winning team is often the one who wins the most rounds, achieves the game objectives, or scores the most points.
The best performing team or player wins the tournament, or the league premiership / championship.
GENRES OF ESPORTS GAMES
MULTIPLAYER ONLINE BATTLE ARENAS (MOBA)
Dota 2
League of Legends
FIGHTING
Tekken
Super Smash Bros.
Street Fighter
Mortal Kombat
FPS (FIRST PERSON SHOOTERS)
Call of Duty
R6 Siege X
Valorant
Counter Strike 2
SPORTS & RACING
EA Sports FC
Formula 1
Sim Racing
NBA 2K
Rocket League
STRATEGY
Chess Online
Teamfight Tactics
Worms
Age of Empires
StarCraft
MOBILE
Clash of Clans
MLBB
PUBG