Esports has become a real phenomenon in the last few
years. The industry’s explosive growth worldwide has finally made people sit up
and listen. Big business has seen the wisdom in investing in Esports, and the lucrative
sponsorship deals for the best teams and players come from companies such as
ESPN, Redbull and Coca-Cola.
Esports is also gaining recognition as a legitimate
sport, with the inclusion of competitive gaming in September’s 5th
Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games. Finland has become the latest country to
recognize online gaming as a sport, and there are currently several other
countries in the process of recognition. It’s come a long way from Atari’s Space Invaders tournament in 1980!
The world’s elite gamers are household names in
certain countries, and even traditional athletes are becoming invested in
Esports too. Brazilian soccer star Wendall Lira actually quit the physical
football game to concentrate on his dream of becoming a professional FIFA gamer.
Most people won’t make it big as pro gamers, but
there are other avenues to pursuing a career that’s involved with Esports. This
infographic by Computer
Planet shows that there are many diverse career options
available in the Esports industry, from international tax manager to Esports
commentator. As the infographic shows, salaries are pretty decent, and some of
the jobs don’t require a great deal of experience or even Bachelor’s degrees to
do.
Brands have realized that by becoming involved in
the industry through advertising or sponsorship deals, they have a great
platform to reach a young crowd of consumers. 61% of Esports viewers are under
35. With over 213 million fans watching competitive gaming in 2017, Esports is
here to stay, and there’s never been a better time to get on the career ladder.
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