Overview
Esports, short for electronic sports, is a form of competition using video games, with organized, multiplayer tournaments and professional players. The industry has grown exponentially since the 2010s, with major game developers like [[riot-games|Riot Games]] and [[blizzard-entertainment|Blizzard Entertainment]] designing for and funding tournaments. Esports has become a major part of the video game industry, with a significant following in East Asia, Europe, and the Americas, and platforms like [[twitch|Twitch]] and [[youtube|YouTube]] enabling a surge in participation and viewership.