ESport, a booming market in the world
Bogdan LashchenkoElectronic sport, also called eSport, was born at the end of the 80s thanks to the first multi-player video game, Tennis for Two by William Higinbotham. With the advent of the internet, this practice began to gain momentum, with the birth of several bodies such as Electronic Sports League (ESL), Evolution Championship Series (EVO), eSports World Convention (ESWC), etc. Between 2000 and 2010, many eSports tournaments were organized. Over the past few years, millions of video game enthusiasts have taken an interest in eSports. If this discipline is so successful in the world, it is thanks to interesting video games, the Twitch streaming platform, tournament broadcast channels, web TV and even betting platforms that allow players to bet on their favorite team or player. Just like football, basketball, tennis and others, eSports also attract many investors. In 2022, what will become of electronic sports in the world?
The numbers that describe eSports in 2022
With the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, the value of the esports market soared to $1 billion. According to a report by Newzoo, eSports will break a new record of 1.38 billion dollars in 2022. This is indeed a growth of 21.8% compared to the year 2021. more, the industry seems not to suffer from the financial crisis. This market is very profitable and can be very profitable for companies that are looking for new sources of income. When we take the case of France for example, investments are increasing, going from 5 million euros in 2017 to 29 million euros in 20192 according to a study by the Interministerial Center for Prospective and Anticipation of Economic Mutations (PIPAME). In June 2022, many developers will present their new games, many of which will once again attract the attention of gamers, proof that the phenomenon is not about to stop.
According to a September 2020 report by Niko Partners, China has around 720 million gamers. According to DFC Intelligence, a strategic research company specializing in video games, the number of gamers worldwide may reach 3.2 billion. Remember that this represents about 40% of the world's population. The success of esports in 2022 also lies in the strength of live-streaming giants like YouTube Gaming and Twitch. According to Newzoo's report, total viewership may increase from 73 million in 2021 to 532 million video game enthusiasts in 2022. By the end of 2022, nearly 20 billion hours of eSports competition video may be watched on Twitch.
In 2010s, eSports was only prevalent in countries like China, USA, South Korea, France, Finland, Denmark, etc. However, thanks to the development of Internet infrastructures, this sector affects many other countries. As proof, after having built stadiums in China, the giant Alibaba decided to integrate eSports into the Asian Games in Hangzhou in 2022 after signing a partnership with the Olympic Council. In addition, during the 2028 Olympics to be held in Los Angeles, video game enthusiasts will be able to compete, as many eSport disciplines will be added to the competition.
eSports and betting platforms
Nowadays, there are a large number of platforms on the Internet where it is possible to place bets on various and varied games, ranging from free slot machines to table games, including bingo and lottery games. These incredibly entertaining free casino games need no introduction and offer tons of ways to have fun and win money. The good news is that the diversity of options has been improving for some time, because in addition to free slots and table games, there are now betting options on esports activities.
Among the esports you will find on most modern sites are of course popular games like DOTA2, Fortnite, Call of Duty, Counter Strike, World of Warcraft and League of Legends. Added to these behemoths of multiplayer gaming are new popular titles like Fifa, NBA2K, Rocket League, Valorant and PUBG which have largely contributed to the popularity of the genre. It's a safe bet that more and more options of the genre will become available at top bookmakers as esports continues its rise and rise. Regulatory measures will of course have to keep pace so that bettors are always entitled to a safe and risk-free experience.
eSports tournaments in 2022
Thanks to the many organized tournaments, eSport is now much more than just a hobby. The competitions are very important moments for the fans, but also for the players who work hard to fulfill their passion while winning cash prizes. eSports events bring together thousands of spectators in stadiums or a large hall. They are also followed worldwide on streaming platforms like YouTube Gaming, Twitch, etc. The eSports tournaments you should not miss in 2022 are:
PUBG Nations Cup
The PUBG Nations Cup will take place from Thursday June 16th to Sunday June 19th at the ICONSIAM Mall Concert Hall in Bangkok, Thailand. There will even be a Chinese team participating in this PUBG Cup online. The jackpot at stake is $500,000 with the $100,000 jackpot going to the first team.
Pokemon World Championships 2022
The Pokémon World Competition will take place in London at ExCeL London in August. During the period, pro gamers will compete in a series of tournaments. Only Pokémon games are valid.
Evolution Championship Series 2022
The big annual fighting game tournament will be held at the Mandalay Bay Vents Center in Las Vegas. Organized by Sony Interactive Entertainment, it will take place from August 5 to 7. The games included are: Granblue Fantasy: Versus, Melty Blood: Type Lumina, The King of Fighters XV, Tekken 7, Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate, Guilty Gear -STRIVE, Street Fighter V: Champion Edition, Dragon Ball FighterZ and Skullgirls 2nd Encore. At the end of Evolution Championship Series 2022, winners will share a prize pool of $100,000.
League Of Legends World Championships 2022
Before the start of the NBA match between the Warriors and the Raptors at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Riot Games brought to the attention of all fans of eSports competitions that LOL World 2022 will take place in major cities across America. North, specifically in New York (Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden), Toronto (Scotiabank Arena), Mexico City (Arena Esports Stadium) and San Francisco (Chase Center) during the fall.
FIFA eWorld Cup 2022
FIFA 22 pro gamers are meeting again at the Fifa eWorld Cup 2022. In 2023, FIFA games will have a new identity, but in the meantime, a Fifa eWorld Cup 2022 competition will take place from July 14 to 17 in Copenhagen. During this tournament, 32 players including 16 on PS4 and 16 on Xbox One will compete to try to win the $500,000 Prize Pool.
The most played video games in eSports tournaments
If eSports competitions are gaining momentum today, it is thanks to the interesting video games designed by seasoned publishers. So, the titles that are often included in eSport competitions are among others:
- FIFA: This football simulation video game is made by Electronic Arts. The latest version of this title is FIFA22.
- Counter Strike: Global Offensive: It is an online first person shooter video game. Often referred to as CS:GO, it is developed by Valve Corporation.
- Dota 2: Developed by Valve Corporation, Dota 2 is a multiplayer online combat video game.
- League of Legends: Created in 2019, this battle video game is published by Riot Games.
- Dragon ball Fighter Z: Based on the Dragon Ball manga, this fighting video game is developed by Arc System Works.
The most famous eSports players
eSport players are called pro gamer or eSports. Thanks to their experience and competence, they participate in international and national competitions on eSport platforms or LAN. Pro gamers participate in eSport tournaments individually or as a team. They can be sponsored by a brand, a company or others. Discover now the pro gamers who have marked the industry.
- Tyler Blevins: Nicknamed Ninja, this Fortnite pro gamer was born on June 5, 1991 in Detroit, United States. In 2019, he earned no less than $17 million playing video games. Tyler Blevins' fortune also comes from his lives on Twitch.
- Jesse Vainikka: Born May 7, 1992, he is a Finnish pro gamer keen on Dota 2. His ID is JerAx. During his career, he played in several teams including Team Liquid and OG. Jesse Vainikka is one of the highest earning eSportsmen with an estimated fortune of $6,700,000.
- Johan Sundstein: This Danish pro gamer's ID is notail. Currently, he is an OG team player. Johan Sundstein was born on October 8, 1993 and is a Dota 2 player. His net worth is estimated at $6,890,591.
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