Esports is a form of competition sports using video games. More often than not, it takes the form of organized, multiplayer video game competitions, particularly professional players, individually or as teams. Many game developers have designed its games toward a professional esports subculture.
Professional sports teams have gotten in on the business with many organizations creating esports teams competing in tournaments. Popular esport franchises include League of Legends, Dota, Counter-Strike, Overwatch, Super Smash Bros., and StarCraft. There are tournaments and gatherings of gamers all around the world. Some of the biggest including the League of Legends World Championship and Dota 2’s The International.
As with any business endeavor, the legal aspects of Esports include the full spectrum of issues including contracts and intellectual property.
