Esports Industry
What does the E in Esports stand for?
Electronic
In what year did the video game crash occur?
1983
Are Esports popular outside of the united states?
YES!
Can you get a scholarship to college through Esports?
Yes! Universities are now offering scholarships for esports just like any other competitive sport
How are Esports different from casual gaming?
Esports are organized and competitive
Which company released the first home video game system?
Magnavox
When and Where was the world's first Esports Tournament?
1972-Standford University
In what ways are educational institutions integrating esports into their programs?
What is considered the first video game to have a story line?
Donkey Kong
What was the name of the first multi-program video game system that could be played on television?
Odyssey
Is Esports Growing? Why or why not?
Yes due to advancements in technology as well as a growing popularity among a younger demographic
How have non-endemic brands (e.g., automotive, banking, fashion) used esports as a marketing platform?
Sponsorship of Teams and Events
Example: Mercedes-Benz sponsors major League of Legends tournaments in Europe and China.
Brands place logos on jerseys, stages, and digital overlays, gaining visibility during streams and live events.
Who is considered the "Father of Video Games"
Ralph Baer
What was 1 cause leading to the video game crash of 1983?
Too many consoles (Market Saturation)
Do video games make more money than the music and movie industry?
Yes!
How have traditional sports teams and franchises become involved in the esports industry?
Many sports franchises have invested directly by owning or operating esports teams.
NBA teams in the NBA 2K League:
Teams like the New York Knicks (Knicks Gaming) and Golden State Warriors (Warriors Gaming Squad) have official esports counterparts.
Operated under the NBA’s esports structure.
European football clubs:
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) created PSG Esports with teams in games like Dota 2, FIFA, and League of Legends.
FC Schalke 04 ran a League of Legends team in the LEC before selling their slot due to financial issues.
This invention completely changed the video game industry. Arcade sales started declining due to this innovation
home gaming consoles
What led to the healing of the video game industry following the crash of 1983?
Nintendo "saved" the video game industry after the 1983 video game crash by releasing the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1985, which instilled consumer confidence through strict quality controls like the Nintendo Seal of Quality, limited third-party game releases, and innovative marketing that presented the console as a toy rather than a video game machine.
True or False- More people watched the 2019 league of Legends finals than the Super Bowl
True- LOL finals reached over 149 million people