RESEARCH

What is the definition of Esports?

eSports (also known as electronic sports, esports, esports, competitive (video) gaming, professional (video) gaming, or pro-gaming) can
be defined as a form of sports where the primary aspects of the sport are facilitated
by electronic systems; the input of players and teams as well as the output of the
eSports system are mediated by human-computer interfaces. [1] Most commonly
eSports take the form of organized multiplayer video game competitions, particularly
between professional players. The most common video game genres associated with
eSports are real-time strategy, fighting, first-person shooter (FPS), and multiplayer
online battle arena(MOBA).

ESports (2016) in Wikipedia. Available at:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ESports (Accessed: 28 April 2016).
How much do they earn?

This list represents the top players in Esports who won the most prize money
based on information published on the internet. Sources include news articles,
forum posts, live report threads, interviews, official statements, reliable
databases, VODs and other publicly-accessible sources that preserve "historical"
information.
What is the definition of a sport?
An activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or
team competes against another or others for entertainment. The main argument
for why video games should be classed as a sport is that they are a mental
challenge, they take team work and practice to be able to compete on the level
of others. Even though the tasks are not physical which is the main argument
against it, they require a lot of personal/mental skills such as quick
thinking/reflexes, teamwork, concentration and many other mental skills.
However the main definition of a sport is that is it physical and many people feel
offended when something that is classed as a sport include minimum physical
activity.

Oxford (2016) Sport, in Oxford Dictionary. Available at:

http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/sport (Accessed: 29 April 2016).

Should it be called a sport?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/zygq2hv
This link describes what eSports is and the arguments for and against its
argument about the name of a sport. It also explains salaries and what can be in
the future for Esports. This website will be useful to include in my documentary
as it is a referenced and factually correct. It also includes some personal opinions
on why it should and shouldnt be called an actually sport. It has sparked many
internet debates and even has worked its way to the news on a few occasions.
BBC (2016) OJ Borg introduces the esports guide. Available at:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/zygq2hv (Accessed: 29 April 2016).

http://www.debate.org/opinions/should-video-gaming-be-considered-a-sport
This is a debate website where 66% of people have argued for gaming being
classed as a sport. There are fair and un-fair arguments on both sides and shows
peoples thinking when it comes to the matter. Most of the arguments like before
consist of saying they if its not fully physical then it cant be a sport. However
then people jump on the bandwagon of if chess is a sport why cant gaming be?

Events
http://www.gosugamers.net/events

This website shows the different events that are on also events that have
happened or upcoming. Each is defined by game and includes a prize pool for
the teams competing. It also has the size of the stadiums and the teams
attending.