Naturally, most games which are associated with these competitions involve a multiplier element as the whole point of electronic sports is to communicate with other players. You will find so many options now available that players can play in many different tournaments and competitions. The key is to play the game type that you enjoy most or are best at.

Virtually all game types are accommodated in esports and we found that the best types were first person shooter (FPS), sport and MMORPGs. We expect a lot more to be added to this list in the foreseeable future.

At present, electronic sports are generally consumed and enjoyed by males with 85% of males making up participation of events. Industry leaders are actively trying to encourage female participation and we feel we're going to see some progress on this since we progress into 2017. On top of that, the e-sports market generated Ł258 million in 2015 and we expect this to be around Ł391 for 2016 which is pretty crazy!

Where Can I View esports?
It all sounds pretty exciting, doesn't it? The industry is predicted to continue its exponential growth in 2017 and engagement is at an all-time high due to the media platforms available. You can view electronic sports gamble on esports a range of platforms and sites. Twitch and YouTube will be the most obvious ones with ESPN and Yahoo also having their very own dedicated e-sports sections. Additional sites that you may not have heard of are similar to Twitch and provide some great content. These are Azubu and MLG so check them out for some quality esports streams.

Such will be the growth of e-sports that traditional sports websites (we use ESPN above as an example) are beginning to cater their content to electronic sports fans. This really is pretty cool and really emphasises to us how seriously sports broadcasters are taking the electronic sports industry. We can honestly see other media giants such as BBC and Sky getting associated with the future and launching their very own esports brands and content. We really do expect to see some big developments in 2017.

In general, consumers will consume the esports product in a way that they're at ease with. This might be just about spectating or if perhaps you have a game that you will be particularly good at then you may want to participate in competitions! Check out the sites we listed above and these will give you a better perception of how you may get involved.