THE BIGGEST SPORT YOU’VE PROBABLYNEVER HEARD OF
eSPORTS:
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THE NUMBERS
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THE PEOPLE ARE HERE.An explosive trend of millions of fans around the world watching people play video games.
71 MillionThe number of people who watch competitive video gaming as a spectator sport.
Source: Sizing & Profiling eSports’ Popularity | NEWZOO Market Research April 2014
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VIEWERSHIP FREQUENCY AND ENGAGEMENT TIMES ARE STAGGERING ANDUNPARALLELED.
Source: eSports: Digital Games Brief, April 2014 | SuperData Research www.superdataresearch.comTweaktown / HIS Technology Report 2013
US eSPORTS VIEWER ACTIVITY, 2013BASED ON SUPERDATA SURVEY DATA
2.2 hours
19 times
AN AVERAGE eSPORTS VIEWING SESSIONS LASTS:
ON AVERAGE PER MONTH, VIEWERS WATCH eSPORTS:
2.4 billion hoursTHE AMOUNT OF eSPORTS FOOTAGE WATCHED ONLINE IN 2013
ONE QUARTERWATCH EVERYDAY
ATTEND LIVE EVENTS
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OVERWHELMINGLY WINNING THE FAN VIEWERSHIP BATTLE
VIEWERS OF SPORTS EVENTS
MLB WORLD SERIES
NCAA BASKETBALL FINAL FOUR (AVERAGE)
NBA FINALS(GAME 7)
BCS NATIONALS CHAMPIONSHIPS
LEAGUE OF LEGENDS SEASON 3 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
14.9 15.7 26.3 26.4 32.0
eSports: Digital Games Brief, April 2014 | SuperData Research www.superdataresearch.com
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THE MONEYIS HERE$25 MillionThe amount of money awarded in 2013 as prizes to professional gamers from sponsors and crowdsourcing prize packages.
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With millions of people already playing video games and the popularity of video game competition rising, gamers developed an interest in watching others play for fun, while learning tips to improve their play and witnessing pro-gamers showcasing their skills.
eSports organizations recognized this trend and created platforms for people to participate and watch. The dramatic rise of game streaming services like Twitch, ESL, and MLG created communities between players and fans.
Then came the big prize money. The professional game casters. Video games broadcast on major networks. Huge, sold-out crowds. Brand sponsorships. And from the beginning, unrelentingly passionate fans.
A perfect sport that fulfills the cultural need to be the hero, to be part of a community as both participant and spectator and experience the thrill of victory.
“WE HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THE LIMITS ARE.” — James Lampkin, product manager for ESL(Electronic Sports League)
eSports is experiencing an explosion in popularity
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THE ARGUMENT: IS IT OR ISN’T IT A SPORT?
A POINT A VIEW
“IT’S NOT A SPORT — IT’S A COMPETITION… MOSTLY, I’M INTERESTED IN DOING REAL SPORTS.” — ESPN President John Skipper(ESPN later went on to broadcast eSports game Dota 2 on ESPN 2 and 3. )
AN ALTERNATIVE POINT OF VIEW
“IT DOESN’T MATTER IF THE OLD GUARD CONSIDERS IT A SPORT OR NOT…IT’S A MATTER OF WHEN, NOT IF.” — MLG (Major League Gaming) co-founder and president Mike Sepso
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1) BIG DEALS. Amazon acquires Twitch.tv (a video game streaming platform) for $970 Million.
2) GOLD MEDALS. For the first time, eSports game Call of Duty: Ghosts appeared at the popular ESPN’s X Games in June 2014, where it awarded the inaugural X Games eSports gold medal.
3) GOVERNMENT RECOGNITION The United States government recognizes eSports gamers as professional athletes and began granting gamers visas to come to the country to play.
4) ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS. It’s official. Robert Morris University (RMU) became the first University to recognize video games as a sport under its athletic department and the first in the nation to offer video game scholarships.
5) BREAKING RECORDS: League of Legends Championship Final (October 2013) sold out LA’s 15,000-seat Staples Center in an hour, with and additional 8.5 million viewers watching via live stream.
A CULTURAL MOVEMENT THAT IS CHANGING EVERYTHING
Source: IGNSource: Huffington PostSource: Geek Wire
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THE PLAYERS ARE CELEBRITIES
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THEY TRAIN FOR HOURS EACH DAY, FANS SCREAM THEIR NAMES, AND MILLIONS WATCH THEM COMPETE TO BE THE BEST IN THE WORLD.
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THEY ARE DEDICATED…AND TRAIN HARDPRACTICEAs with any other sport, professional gamers have to practice, practice, and practice. They train their wrists and their brains to act simultaneously. They practice game play “on average three hours a day but it’s not uncommon to hit upwards of twelve hours.”
FOODGamers eat high-protein foods created by dietitians who teach them to eat more healthily.
FITNESSThey undergo daily training for physical and mental dexterity, agility, and to build a healthy body that supports the heavy gaming lifestyle. Training includes weightlifting, cardio, yoga, and brain mapping techniques.
Source: New York TimesSource: RedbullSource: Motherboard
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THEY LIVE A RIGOROUS, ON-THE-GO LIFESTYLELIVING ARRANGEMENTSCompetitive teams live together in gaming houses and dedicate themselves to long practice hours.
TRAVELHighly competitive teams with sponsors travel frequently and worldwide for tournaments.
ALWAYS ONTo “make it” in eSports requires a unique status that combines athlete, gamer, and TV celebrity to connect with fans.
Source: Reddit / LifestylesPhoto: “Goście Intel Extreme Masters” by Piotr Drabik. https://flic.kr/p/dU4PvC Licensed under (CC BY-SA 2.0). http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en_GB
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THEY HAVE PAID SPONSORSHIPS, FAN CLUBS, AND SOMETIMES EVEN GROUPIES.
Matt “Nadeshot” HaagCall of Duty
Danil “Dendi” IshutinDota 2
Sasha “Scarlett” HostynStarCraft 2
Bae “Dade” Eo-jinLeague of Legends
Source: A.V.ClubPhoto: “IMG_7578” by Jakob Wells, featuring Danii Ishutin. https://flic.kr/p/op9H3d Licensed under (CC BY-SA 2.0). http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en_GB
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THE PLOT AT TOURNAMENTS IS THE SAME AS A CHESS MATCH, FOOTBALL GAME, OR PRESIDENTIAL RACE: IT’S THAT ONE VERSUS THAT OTHER ONE.
THE GAMES
Photo: “Team rOtk steam-rolled team XBOCT” by Dota 2 The International. https://flic.kr/p/o7BYgn Licensed under (CC BY-SA 2.0). http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en_GBSource: Casual esSports Fan
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eSPORTS COMPETITION:THE TOP GAMES BY PRIZE
*Prizes awarded to players
# 1 Dota 2 $23,409,636.52ndj 618 Players
# 2 League of Legends $17,947,201.592329 Players
# 3 Starcraft II$14,430,969.581142 Players
# 4 Counter-Strike$10,470,505.812339 Players
# 5 StarCraft: Blood War$10,470,505.81384 Players
Source: ESportsEarnings
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EACH GAME REQUIRES A DIFFERENT COMBINATION OF SKILLS AND PREPARATIONMULTI PLAYER ONLINE BATTLE ARENA (GAMES INCLUDE LEAGUE OF LEGENDS, DOTA 2) - Strong decision-making capabilities and foresight - Ability to plan, gather, and understand necessary resources that will provide immediate and long-term benefits- Strong keyboard and mouse hand coordination
- Ability to multi-task and micromanage teams- Keen understanding of when to pull your team back and replace with stronger players or teams
- Strong hand and eye coordination- Good memory for maps and power-up locations and caches- Visual and spatial awareness
REAL-TIME STRATEGY GAMES (GAMES INCLUDES STARCRAFT SERIES)
FIRST PERSON SHOOTER GAMES - (GAMES INCLUDE COUNTER-STRIKE, CALL OF DUTY)
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THE DEBATE THAT MAY NEVER END: PC VS CONSOLE IN COMPETITIVE GAMING. A TALE OF TWO PLATFORMS...TOURNAMENTS AND LEAGUES Console-based eSports leagues do exist, but not on the same scale as PC franchises including Dota 2 and League of Legends. Call of Duty (for now) is the only console game with major tournaments.
PC gaming is the more expensive of the two platforms to play at the competitive level. High-end gaming systems can run up to thousands of dollars.
COSTS
The battle between the controller and the joystick vs. the keyboard and the mouse may be won by the PC. They keyboard and mouse combination offers increased accuracy and a better level of detail and control, which can provide a distinct advantage in competitive play.
SKILLS
Source: Competive Gaming. PC vs Console
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THE POPULARITY OF eSPORTS IS FUELED BY THE GROWTH OF ONLINE STREAMING CHANNELS
Twitch is the world’s leading video platform and community for gamers, with more than 60 million visitors per month. It connects gamers around the world by allowing them to broadcast, watch, and chat from everywhere they play.
TWITCH
MLG
AZUBU
YOUTUBE
Major League Gaming (MLG) is the global leader in eSports. MLG operates MLG. tv, the #1 online broadcast network for professional level competitive gaming.
Azubu is a global broadcast network, delivering premium live and on demand eSports action, programming, news, and analysis.
Gaming on YouTube ranges from casual to competitive. Competing streaming services also place their content on YouTube.
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THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 300 MILLION eSPORTS FANS IN 152 COUNTRIES THAT WATCH GAMES ONLINE THROUGH STREAMING PLATFORMS
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THE CASTERS
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CASTERS PLAY AN ESSENTIAL ROLE IN THE eSPORTS SCENE, PROVIDING INSIGHT, HUMOR, EXCITEMENT, AND UNIQUE PERSONALITY TO GAMES THAT WOULD OTHERWISE HAVE TO BE ENJOYED ALONE.
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WHO THEY AREFormer players
Current players as guest commentators
THE JOBProvide play-by-play and analysis between matches and games
Create energy and excitement by discussing players’ performance and reviewing some of the best game plays
Offer insights into the mechanics of the game and make the details of match-ups and key game moments understandable
Ben “Benson “ Bowe (received the first ever O-1 Visa given to an eSports broadcaster.)
StarCraft 2 Caster Leigh John “TotalBiscuit” Bain
Call of Duty caster, Ryan Wyatt (Fwiz)
JOB OF THE FUTURE ALERT: CASTERSTHEY MAKE THE GAME INTERESTING AND EXCITING
Source: MillenniumPhoto: “Intel Extreme Masters @CeBIT” by Patrick. https://flic.kr/p/7HnqJ2 Licensed under (CC BY-SA 2.0). http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en_GB
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FANS MAKE THE GAME SPECIAL
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AFFLUENT AND OVERWHELMING MALE
THE U.S. FANBASE31.4 MILLION70% MALE30% FEMALEAGES 21 - 35
Photo: “League of Legends Season 3 Finals” by artubr https://flic.kr/p/ihAuCV Licensed under (CC BY-SA 2.0). http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en_GB Source: eSports: Digital Games Brief, April 2014 | SuperData Research www.superdataresearch.com
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THEY ARE SOCIALLY SAVVY AND CONNECTED GAME STREAMERS ACTIVELY SHARE THEIR PERSONAL
LIVES VIA SOCIAL MEDIA
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A CULTURE IN WHICH TRASH TALK AND GAME APPRECIATION EXIST AT THE SAME TIMEeSports CHAT ROOMS for fan interaction has been one of the more defining aspects of eSports culture. The accessibility to pro-players’ opinions via chat rooms increases engagement, and sometimes anxiety.
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FOR FANS, IT’S MORE THAN A GAME… IT’S A COMMUNITYDuring non-game hours, game streamers are often socializing in live chat-rooms on platforms like TwitchThey talk about their personal lives - fashion, food, music, and more – and the game.
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COSPLAYEspecially for female fans, costuming for their favorite game is a passion.
Jessica Nigri Akatsuki Tsukasa
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FANS ENJOY THE eSPORTS EXPERIENCE IN VENUES AND ARENAS
Photo: “Fan made signs” by artubr. https://flic.kr/p/dknp6C Licensed under (CC BY-SA 2.0). http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en_GB
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THEY HAVE THEIR OWN GAMING STUDIOS AND DEDICATED SPORTS AND TRAINING FACILITIES
MLG.TV ARENA - COLUMBUS, OHAt 14,000 square feet, Major League Gaming’s new eSports arena. Features bleacher seating, soundproof booths for players, a broadcast platform for live commentating, spectator screens, and warm-up areas for players.
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…AND SELL OUT MAJOR SPORTS ARENAS
Riot Games sold out the 18,000 seats Staples Center in Los Angeles for the League of Legends Championship Series within an hour 10,000 seats for DOTA International were sold for the event at Seattle’s Key Arena. Tickets
sold out within half hour after going on sale.
Photo: “League of Legends Season 2 World Championship finals panorama” https://flic.kr/p/dkngsZ Licensed under (CC BY-SA 2.0). http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en_GBSource: RedbullSource: Dotatalk
TEAM WE eSPORTS CAMPUS - SHANGHAI, CHINA Team We, one of China’s earliest and largest professional e-sports groups, recently opened a new eSports traning campus in Shanghai to nurture and develop up and coming talent. It includes both classrooms and dorms.
RED BULL eSPORTS STUDIO IN SANTA MONICA, CA
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SELECT BRANDS:THE EARLY PIONEERS
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READY TO EXPLORE THE BUSINESS IMPLICATIONS OF eSPORTS?
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THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY. EVERYTHING A BRAND WOULD NEED IN A SPONSORSHIP
BIG FAN PASSIONAND FERVOR BIG MONEY$BIG AUDIENCES BIG PERSONALTIES
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5 WAYS TO GET INVOLVEDAUTHENTICALLY CONNECT WITH PASSIONATE AUDIENCES ALLOVER THE WORLD
“eSPORTS IS PROBABLY GOING TO BE MORE CULTURALLY RELEVANT TO THE NEXT GENERATION OF KIDS THAN ANY OTHER SPORT.” — Jason Xu, founder and chief executive of Vancouver’s Battlefy
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Embrace the opportunity to partner with game developers, eSports organizers, and broadcasters to create brand sponsored tournaments. Brands can advance their story by creating content, prizes, and platforms that allow new fan engagement as well as player and gameplay development. This creates a natural way to integrate products and services.
EXAMPLE: INTEL EXTREME MASTERS WORLDWIDE TOURNAMENT
1. CREATE EXCLUSIVE PLATFORM SPONSORSHIPS
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Embrace the opportunity to support and develop key players and eSport teams. Provide access to coaches and resources that will allow players to design and develop the skills they need to participate at the highest levels. Work with leagues and organizers to create paths to turn from casual to amateur to professional gamer.
EXAMPLES: NISSAN SPONSORSHIP OF TEAM CURSE + COKE ZERO LEAGUE OF LEGENDS PLAYER DEVELOPMENT TOURNAMENT
2. GET ACTIVELY INVOLVED WITH GAMERS
“Final Intel Extreme Masters World Best Gamers League of Legends” by Camila Cunha/indice-foto via Campus Party Brasil. https://www.flickr.com/photos/campuspartybrasil/8439721002/ Licensed under (CC BY-SA 2.0). http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en_GB
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Partner with official eSports organizations to sponsor events at conferences, festivals, and on college campuses. Create official eSports college chapters and provide funding, access to promotional materials, event production equipment, and customized banners. Create the next generation of eSports brand ambassadors. Sponsor online video series sharing eSports stories about local teams.
EXAMPLE: BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT MEMBERSHIP MILESTONE PROGRAM
3. DEVELOP LOCAL AND REGIONAL EVENTS
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Work with online broadcast channel partners (e.g. Twitch, Major League Gaming, etc.) to create original content and tell brand stories that highlight fan and player stories – thereby advancing the eSports lifestyle. Become official sponsors of select eSports casters and create programs and contests to find and develop the next casters.
EXAMPLE: X GAMES SPONSORSHIP
4. CONTENT PUBLISHER AND PRODUCER
Photo: “X Games 17 @ L.A. Live” by Gerald Geronimo https://flic.kr/p/a8bC1a Licensed under (CC BY-SA 2.0). http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en_GB Source: Wired
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Embrace and create branded boutique broadcast training and practice facilities. (e.g. Red Bull Studios) Leverage any existing or temporary brick and mortar spaces for eSports training and development. Become a key sponsor or host for one of the major tournaments in arenas across the country
EXAMPLE: RED BULL
5. STUDIO RIGHTS/EVENT SPONSORSHIP
Photo: “Final Intel Extreme Masters World Best Gamers League of Legends” by Camila Cunha/indicefoto via Campus Party Brasil. https://www.flickr.com/photos/campuspartybrasil/8438629351/ Licensed under (CC BY-SA 2.0). http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en_GBSource: Teamliquid
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DON’T SIT ON THE SIDELINES.GET INVOLVED.
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THE RIGOR OF DOING THIS EVERY DAY ALLOWS US TO SEE PATTERNS AND MAKE HORIZONTAL CONNECTIONS (THINK: CULTURAL “MUSCLE MEMORY”) WHICH ENABLES US TO FORMULATE AN INFORMED POV ON WHERE THE WORLD IS HEADED, AND WHY.
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CULTURAL INTELLIGENCESocial & Cultural ListeningCompetitive Intelligence & War GamingSegment Analysis & TrackingTopic Deep DivesEvent TrackingIssue MonitoringReal-time Burst IdentificationChannel AnalysisContent & Influencer StrategyEditorial & Cultural Calendars
INNOVATIONMacro Trend Identification & QuantificationProjecting Segments into the Future (Consumers of the Future)Product, Service & Packaging DevelopmentBusiness Model Design & ReimaginationBusiness Context AnalysisFuturismWhitespace IdentificationBrand/Partner & Acquisition Recommendations
CONTENT & DISTRIBUTIONPre-Planned (70/30) Content Pro-duction - Online and OfflineReal-Time Content ProductionReal-Time CommerceSocial Media Content (short and long form) - posts, tweets, vines, videos, blogs, etc. Community ManagementInfluencer OutreachChannel Optimization & Fan Base DevelopmentAnalytics & MeasurementReal-Time Media Amplification
AGENCY OF RELEVANCECULTURAL STRATEGY AT THE CORE
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