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Why are eSPORTS the new MASS SPORT? - VisualPolitik EN
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12:42Now PlayingHave you ever heard about League of Legends? Are you a fan of Faker or SK Telekom team? If you are over 30 years old, you might think videogames are just something that you play alone at home or with your friends. But now they are becoming a brand new mass sports, with professional players, sponsors and massive audiences. Some cities like Seoul or Los Angeles have already dedicated stadiums for this kind of competitions. And companies like Riot games are making a lot of money with this business. eSports is on the rise on the investment world. But… can it really become as big as other sports such as Formula 1 or Football? Or this is just another Internet bubble? Today we are going to tell you everything you need to know about the economics of eSports.
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