Esports are digital sports and are very popular in today’s world. The term refers to competitions organized at a professional level in different parts of the world; these are multiplayer competitions where other disciplines in video games are played. Globally, the video game market has had an exorbitant expansion in recent years because the business model applied by this industry has generated millions of dollars, making it one of the most exciting businesses today.
Do you want to know which are the most popular esports games of the moment? Find out now!
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Counter-Strike Global Offensive
Counter-Strike Global Offensive is the world’s biggest e-sport. Played and viewed by millions, it is undeniable that this game has an active global audience and a large player base. Although almost all of this year’s tournaments have been played online, it has maintained its audience and sponsors, which is reflected in the CSGO figures, which were $9,792,965.79 in prize money for 2355 players in 274 tournaments.
Fortnite
The top game of 2017! This shooter and survival video game has been a hit from its launch to today. Being a game aimed at people of all ages and being free, many internet users could download it and enjoy it, either among friends or in random groups. Moreover, Fortnite presented $6,120,128.30 in prize money to 603 players in 35 tournaments, which meant the first step in becoming professional players for many of its players.
Dota 2
Dota 2 is world-renowned for hosting the world’s largest eSports tournament each year: The International. With a massive prize pool funded by crowdfunding, Dota 2 takes over the eSports news cycle every time it comes around. Active players in the community take pride in this tournament, and the entire Dota year revolves around it. In numbers, Dota 2 had $5,471,750.51 in prize money for 726 players in 48 contests.
Player Unknown: Battlegrounds
Player Unknown: Battlegrounds was popular on PC when it first came out, and over the years, thanks to its loyal players and developers, this game was also ported to mobile as PUBG mobile. With these two-game iterations gaining popularity, it was only a matter of time before it reached the top 10. PUBG and PUBG mobile combined presented $13,778,898.00 in prize money to 521 players in 16 tournaments.
League of legends
More than twelve years since its launch, League of Legends is growing in popularity every year. With established leagues in Europe, Asia and North America, it is undeniable that League of Legends is a game with a steady global audience. Moreover, many of its players have earned financial stability solely by playing the game, as it doesn’t seem to be going away any time soon. League of Legends had $1,991,947.87 in prize money for 781 players in 37 tournaments.
There is no doubt that esports fill stadiums with fans passionate about electronic gaming! Are you one of them? Having fun or working from home while playing is possible thanks to esports; take a chance and give it a try.
