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Re: ESports, a global phenomenon.
@valuemeal There's a huge correlation between number of players and number of viewers. Which is kind of natural, so any game that is popular enough and has a competitive element, will become an e-sport. It doesn't matter if it's Pokemon or Counter-Strike. Look at Super Smash Bros for example, I think it's hard to argue… -
Re: ESports, a global phenomenon.
I disagree. They are different. I've played Quake, Street Fighter (to this day), and Starcraft on a serious competetive level (Counter-Strike for 11+ years to international level), and frankly they all require a very similar outlook and mindset. Some aspects shine more in some games than others. It's the same attitude you… -
Re: ESports, a global phenomenon.
I'm surprised no one has mentioned Super Smash Brothers Melee. It's a great example of the more technical game with a high skill ceiling being still popular as an eSport, even after 14 years. A big part of being an eSport game is being fun to watch and easy to commentate, that's why Hearthstone is very popular to watch and… -
Re: ESports, a global phenomenon.
I would have to disagree. CSGO is a prime example. A ton of the players that play the game competitively currently have been around for years playing the game way before there was any money in it. It's a very exciting time for Esports in general and I imagine its only going to continue to get better :D . Who would of… -
Re: ESports, a global phenomenon.
Wow that video is amazingly informative, Thanks for the share. He seemed quite anti PC and pro "Smite" as it was console based but I think the trouble is with consoles your not going to get loads of people round your house with Xbone's and TVs? Personally I like laptops for MOBA as its easy to have get togethers (see photo… -
Re: ESports, a global phenomenon.
I think Mobas are a good example of easy to learn, hard to master. All you can do is move one hero around and click 4 abilities, starting with only 1 at the beginning of the match. It might take you months to learn what exactly each hero/ability does, but you don't need to know that as a new player. Also, the top down… -
Re: ESports, a global phenomenon.
Woah, Tidal Blast, I have to stop you right there. I don't really know how can you think that way. Considering, that most of the games that are on eSport top list, are all based on a skill level. DotA2, League of Legends, Counter Strike, Starcraft, each one of these games requires individual skill and teamplay(exclude… -
Re: ESports, a global phenomenon.
I think the increase in audience on twitch etc. the last couple of years is amazing to follow! I believe with a game like dota - that is by far one of the most difficult games to get into - You already have a strong foundation of both viewers and players from good ol' Dota Allstars. I see it as a mix between the strong… -
Re: ESports, a global phenomenon.
This. Tons of examples but I think the most recent is how badly NS2 floundered. The skill ceiling in that game is insane, yet no audience. I wouldn't go as far to say games have gotten easier in term of skill either. CS:GO has an insane meta game that I barely grazed the surface of(Ex ESEA-Main/CEVO-P player). It really… -
Re: ESports, a global phenomenon.
I'm afraid I disagree with you here. Firstly in terms of games that are large in Esports the developers are behind the scene and make changes based on feedback of professional player and sometimes add in features requested the by Esports community and its players. Examples of this is games such as Dota,League of Legends,…
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