Esports tournament news from across the globe.
From the Intergalactic Spacewar Olympics to a potential Olympic debut, eSports has gone from an obscure hobby to a multi-billion dollar industry. Today, eSports or e-Sports are organized competitive video gaming competitions, with top teams fighting for the title of champion in front of tens of millions of viewers around the world.
eSports typically fall into one of three major categories: first-person shooters (FPS), real-time strategy games, and sports titles. These events feature teams competing against each other for a cash prize and often feature multiple rounds and a governing body to ensure that the game remains fair.
Despite this, the sport is not immune to some of the same scandals that plague traditional sports, including accusations of using performance-enhancing drugs, instances of cheating and game fixing, and discriminatory language. These issues have pushed some organizations to create a list of banned substances and implement randomized drug tests for their players.
Esports are the fastest growing industry in the world and with a multi-billion dollar prize pool, it is easy to see why they have become so popular. While the future of eSports is uncertain, they are destined to be one of the most influential industries in the modern world.