Introduction
Previously, passionate video gamers were criticized, while their hobby was regarded as a mere waste of time. However, the growing recognition and popularity of cybersports prove that the situation has changed.
E-sports or cybersports
E-sports or cybersports are the new terms that can sound odd to the men in the street but are well-known in the environment of video gamers. These terms are used to describe the competitions in playing video games.
Like in any other kind of sport, the E-sports competitions are held on amateur, semi-professional and professional levels. The tournaments and competitions are broadcasted on television and via the Internet, and the winners are awarded substantial money prizes. The Video Games League fosters further development of cybersports and encourages everyone fond of playing games to take part in the competitions. Such examples as GSL E-Sports League in Korea awarding the winner with $ 500, 000 provides gamers with strong motivation for developing new strategies, improving their skills, and participating in the tournaments.
SOGC LAN – Iron Gamer is the gaming event that will take place on April 30th in Sydney. It is a two-day tournament that will start at 10.00 am on April 30th and will finish at 10.00 pm on May 1st. The Iron Gamer Challenge tournament is a significant event in e-sports of New South Wales. The organizers of the tournament invite the best gamers all over the region to form small squads of no more than 3 members to test their strengths against other warriors or just grieve for the success of the favorite team attending the tournament as a spectator.
Apart from winning the title of Iron Gamer which is undoubtedly honorable and desirable, the winning team will receive a cash prize of $ 600 and a lot of other goodies. Moreover, this victory will allow the squad to participate in the National Iron Gamer competition which is planned for November.
While Australian e-sport is only at its starting point, the Korean gaming league has remarkable achievements. Korean attitude to cybersport is similar to that of Japanese to baseball. They have an e-sports channel on television, and the largest companies, such as Samsung, SK Telecom, and even the air force have their teams for these tournaments. Ken, a Japanese pro-gamer noted: “Video games are a part of our future. If you are embarrassed by being a gamer because your friends or family assure you that video games are a mere waste of time, you should bear in mind that till you have enough moral strength to do what you like, the things which you are passionate about are not a waste of time. Moreover, gamers can make a lot of money by participating in tournaments. Currently, I make up to 300, 000 Japanese yen from e-sports competitions. I recognize that my career as a professional gamer has its expiry date, but now I spend 3-5 hours a day playing games and I am not going to give up it.”
You may join the local event the Iron Gamer and see how far it can go. Maybe, it will allow you to win the title, participate in national competitions, and become the beginning of your professional career in e-sports.