I think esports is a very interesting topic and I have followed it fairly closely since 2010 when I first watched an event. Even though competitive gaming events can pull in an audience of similar size to large sporting events it still seems to be a very "niche" thing and is rarely discussed outside of its own circle. Currently, a teen/young adult dedicating their life to competitive gaming seems to be more negatively viewed than a child dedicating themselves to traditional sport. I wonder if these views will change if the competitive gaming scene continues to grow. Thanks for the interesting read!
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