Esports tournament news – the latest from the world of competitive video gaming.
Esports or electronic sports is organized professional gaming, and a soon-to-be $1 billion industry. Its championships are watched by tens of millions and a potential Olympic debut is on the horizon. This modern day gold rush is attracting major media networks, traditional sports leagues, owners of NBA and NFL teams, and even high schools are adding varsity esports teams.
While new titles like Marvel Rivals and Apex Legends spur excitement, some older games continue to maintain strong audiences. For example, Fighting game Frosty Faustings saw a large audience for an event featuring old favorites like Marvel vs. Capcom 2. Meanwhile, racing game Rennsport has a unique team composition — alongside traditional esports orgs you can find automobile brand-sponsored teams.
While Hong Kong lags behind other cities in Asia as an esports hub, it does have its own unique advantage – it’s home to an incredible number of gamers with a diverse range of skills and backgrounds. And while Hong Kong may not be the biggest gaming city in the world, it still has a slice of the rapidly growing US$5.39 billion market to claim. From nostalgic gaming throwbacks to hands-on anime fun, this week’s esports tournament news has it all.
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