is competitive gaming a sport
Originally Published By: If you think videogames are a nerdy pastime for out-of-shape boys gathered around laptops in their parentsâ basements sipping on cola, you are sorely mistaken. Competitive gaming, known as electronic sports, or eSports, is a global phenomenon valued in the billions of dollars. The industry is anchored by what is referred to as multiplayer online battle arena games, like âLeague of Legends,â where one or several players face off in a digital arena.