On this episode of "The Esports Revue", we take a deep dive into the people that comprise esports.

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What Defines Esports?

The short answer is, people. People make up and define esports. Players and other parties involved in the competitive gaming industry are the most important component. Without the people, esports wouldn't have massive crowds or salivating sponsors. Without them, we wouldn't have player's willing to spend 18 hours per day practicing. Without the people, esports would be really damn boring.

Brief History of Competitive Gaming

Video games have been around forever, but esports finds its roots in the hardcore gaming scene. The player bases of video games like Quake, Starcraft: Brood War and Counter-Strike have created a pathway for the rest of the esports industry.

The Definition of Esports

Did you know "esports" is in the dictionary?

noun

1. (usually used with a plural verb) competitive tournaments of video games, especially among professional gamers.

adjective

2. of or relating to esports: an esports event; esports gambling.

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