“Competitive, pulse-pounding esports action is taking the stage at E3 2018.” Today it was announced that ESL, the world’s largest independent esports company, will be featuring the most momentous video game event of the world. The function will occur at the E3 ESL arena in Los Angeles on June 12-14, 2018. The buzzing combination is confidently set out to be an extravaganza as Michael D. Gallagher states, “With the addition of the E3 ESL Arena, E3 2018 is set to be a non-stop, edge-of-your-seat ride of video game announcements, demos, and competition.”
Competitive gaming has consistently proven to be substantially prosperous, and it is taking sports entertainment by storm “with the global esports audience reaching 335 million people in 2017,” said Michael D. Gallagher in a press release. Now that ESL will be joining with E3 in 2018, the convention is predicted to be a non-stop spectacular show. E3 is greatly hyped up as this event will undoubtedly draw in a heavier audience. It is anticipated that this year “the global esports industry is expected to grow to more than $900 million in revenue this year and $1.4 billion by 2020”. If esports continues to expand to different and larger audiences the industry will be unstoppable.
The event will be a revolutionary duo as it will surely showcase the incredible aspects of competitive gaming. The goal of this occasion is to not only attract the more traditional game enthusiasts, but to also witness the “high-quality, professionally produced competitions that create the ultimate esports experience.” No one will be left out or should want to be left out. “We hope to reach gamers from all over the world, engaging both old and new fans alike,” as stated by Yvette Martinez-Rea. E3 ESL is meant to unite traditional and modern age gamers, so they can both appreciate the milestones of the gaming industry and its progressing innovations.
The ultimate goal for esports is to reach fans from all over the world, and with this brave move, they’re already starting off on a strong stride. The game industry only poses to grow and expand as esports boldly commits to the right choices to take over. “Esports continues to reach wide mainstream audiences and serves as the perfect gateway to reach passionate fans around the world.” The ESL company states, and this fact couldn’t be truer. While esports is climbing its way to the top of the gaming food chain, fans are cheering and enthralled over the major upcoming event and the promises said to come. For now, fans can stay up to date on the latest announcements for E3 ESL by following E3 and ESL.