In recent years, esports has evolved from niche hobby to global phenomenon, with professional leagues, multimillion-dollar prize pools, mainstream recognition and acceptance.
Plus a young, highly dedicated fan base almost 451 million strong, according to Newzoo research.
Esports’ power lies in its unique IP. Fans are drawn to esports because it offers something different. Because the most popular, widely played esports games aren’t those that mimic sports played offline.
They’re highly competitive, elite games like Counter-Strike 2 and Starcraft that take dedicated skill and strategy to win.
Esports expansive growth is an opportunity for the industry to differentiate itself fro
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