Watch one of the 2019 League of Legends World Championship or 2020 Spring Split matches (which happened just a few weeks ago) on Twitch (Links to an external site.) or YouTube (Links to an external site.), and observe both gameplay and the ongoing chat channel. What do you notice? How is esports similar to/different from other sports matches (ie. tone of casters, the reaction of the audience, the attitude of players)? (one paragraph max)
Requirements:
A strong submission will demonstrate an understanding of the concept and answer the core questions of the prompt, explain or describe the author’s thinking clearly and concisely, and relate directly to games or readings.
Esports as Viewing Entertainment
August 21st, 2020