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This platform is the most popular for watching live-streamed esports competitions and gaming content
What is Twitch?
Academics commonly divide the esports infrastructure into this number of tiers to analyze its structure.
What is three?
This type of event can be hosted online, in person, or in a hybrid format, accommodating both remote and physical participation.
Tournament
This term refers to the representation and inclusion of various groups, including race, gender, and ethnicity, within the esports industry and beyond
What is Diversity
What company does our week 10 speaker work for?
What is OverActive Media?
This game, often abbreviated as LoL, features a Summoner’s Rift map and is one of the most-played esports titles worldwide.
What is League of Legends?
This level of esports infrastructure is associated with players participating in local tournaments, online leagues, and community events to gain experience and exposure
What is the amateur or grassroots level?
The Evolution Championship Series (EVO) is known for showcasing this game genre, featuring titles like Street Fighter, Tekken, and Super Smash Bros
What are Fighting Games?
This term describes an environment where all individuals feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully
What is Inclusion?
This is the #1 revenue-generating source for esports events, contributing significantly to their financial success.
What is Sponsorships/Advertising
This term describes the massive gaming gatherings where fans can watch esports tournaments, try out new games, and meet players, such as DreamHack and BlizzCon
What are gaming conventions?
Authenticity is a critical element of building this marketing element, essential for fostering trust and loyalty with an audience
N.A.L.C.S stands for
What is The North American League of Legends Championships Series
This term refers to someone who prefers watching video games being played rather than playing them themselves.
What is a Popcorn Gamer
This genre of esports games includes titles like League of Legends, Dota 2, and Smite, known for their strategic gameplay and team-based objectives
What are MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) games?
Where is your instructor from?
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Demonstrating value through a strong brand, an engaged fan base, and consistent performance is essential for obtaining this marketing element in esports
What is Sponsorships
This is the most crucial element to secure when planning an esports event, as it determines the location and logistical possibilities.
What is the venue?
This term emphasizes removing barriers so that individuals of all abilities and backgrounds can participate in and enjoy esports
What is Accesibility?
This term refers to offline gaming events where players compete in the same physical location, often on a large stage in front of a live audience
What are LAN (Local Area Network) events?
This iconic esports event, held annually in Seattle, features Dota 2 and consistently offers one of the largest prize pools in esports history
What is The International?
This geometric term is used to describe the "Path to the Pro" system in traditional sports in North America, illustrating the narrowing progression of athletes as they advance through levels
What is Linear/Straight
This term refers to opportunities for fans to interact directly with their favorite players at an esports event
What is a meet and greet?
These are programs or efforts aimed at increasing opportunities and addressing inequities to create a fairer esports industry.
What Are Diversity initiatives
This global governing body oversees competitive gaming events for games like Overwatch and Call of Duty
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