Growing The Esports Scene And Learning From The Past Mistakes
Esports is a fast-growing industry and has been for a few
years, but latest research figures show an explosion of growth in Asia.
There is also the need to learn from mistakes, which is what
100 Thieves’ Cody Sun has had to do over the past year. All this and more in
this week’s Esports news roundup.
Esports as a scene continues to grow and become more of an
accepted form of sport. “Southeast Asia will have 9.5million Esports Enthusiastic
in 2016, and this number will double by 2019,” according to latest Newzoo
figures.
That’s huge for the industry. Taking into account those who
occasionally Esports, the numbers could hit 20 million this year and exceed 40
million by 2019.
Established games including League of Legends, DOTA2, and
Counter-Strike: GO continue to adapt and change systems to include more support
and increase reach.
Newcomers like Blizzard’s Over are designed around
franchising and local representation, inviting those who may not traditionally
view Esports as an enjoyable form of entertainment to support their city.
Learning from Rift mistakes Riot Games took some time with
100 Thieves owner Matthew “Nadeshot” Haag and the organization’s League of
Legends ADC Cody Sun.
Cody Sun had quite the track record with Immortals, losing
out at World’s and having those from within the community questioning his
abilities and future in the scene.
After joining 100 Thieves and taking to the NA LCS stage once
again, Cody Sun and the rest of his crew have managed to turn the tables and
silence many critics.
We will have to see how the squad fares in the playoffs and
at Worlds should they make it through. Upcoming live events League of Legends
LCS – March 30 (EU), March 31 (EU, US), April 1 (US).
