Intro to Esports

Esports is an industry built upon c (a)   gaming.

Esports is recognised as a sport in the U.K.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Not yet! The U.K government classify esports as a game, similar to chess.

We are infact behind the times as the following countries all recognise esports as sport.

-U.S.A

-China

-South Korea

-India

-Italy

-Germany

Which of these could be areas that traditional sport may struggle with, where esports may not?

• Location Specific

• Current grassroots participation rates

• Healthy lifestyle

Unhealthy lifestyle, gaming culture, lack of diversitity and secondary lifestyle are all examples of the s (a)   that the esports industry must breakdown.

It is important to e (a)   those around us to break down stigmas and misconceptions.

One common apeal to both traditional sport and sport is that it can provide a sense of e (a)   for the participant.

Professional esports players are reffered to as...

• Gamers

• Atheletes

• Gurus

• Champions

Both traditional sport and esports host a multitude of events, from small local competitions to large international tournaments, attracting players, fans, and sponsors from around the world.

• True

• False

How might you positively contribute to the gaming/esports community moving after todays session?