Esports

Esports, short for electronic sports, refers to organized, multiplayer video game competitions, particularly between professional players, individually or as teams. It involves competitive gaming in various genres such as first-person shooters (FPS), multiplayer online battle arenas (MOBA), real-time strategy (RTS), and battle royale games. Esports has grown exponentially, with professional players, teams, sponsors, broadcasters, and live events. It also includes aspects like live streaming, fan engagement, and significant prize pools. Esports tournaments are held globally, with popular games like *League of Legends*, *Dota 2*, *Counter-Strike*, *Valorant*, and *Fortnite* being central to the industry. Major platforms like Twitch, YouTube, and Rooter host live streams of competitions, contributing to esports' wide appeal across audiences.