cidercity1987 Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43736875 Heard a bit about this and just read the above article. But I'm still none the wiser. What is it? Some weird blokes sat in their room playing FIFA? I really don't understand. What is the impact and potential for Bristol City? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 They are true artists. More skilled technically than wastly overpaid Championship players. True artists on upcoming money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 Thought it was what an Aussie says when he hasn't heard you clearly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 Welcome to the twenty first century guys. The questions is not "What is Fifa esports?" but "What is your Fifa esports handle?" Quote "German player MegaBit [Michael Bittner] was tearing up online qualification for the last event in Barcelona, and that man has given Bochum some fantastic press." Acquiring Spencer 'Gorilla' Ealing, who is currently regarded as the world's best player having won the 2017 Fifa Interactive World Cup, has certainly helped. Sixteen-year-old English amateur Donovan 'DhTekKz' Hunt upset the established professionals to win the last FUT Champions Cup event in Barcelona Well clearly I am Eddie "Owl" Hitler; before anyone else claims it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottMurray'srightboot Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 That's what a Bristolian says when someone asks him who his mate supports. ESports the Citay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 It gets MILLIONS of viewers. MILLIONS, not 18/19,000 on a Saturday, but MILLIONs from all over the globe, all the time. Not just FIFA either but games like DOTA, Starcraft and League of Legends are the biggest. Last year the winning team at the biggest DOTA tournament walked away with a cheque for $10,000,000 (or one Diedhiou plus an Engvall). At it's peak it had 5 million concurrent viewers - makes even the FIFA tournaments look small fry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheddarReds Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 The amount of money in online gaming is crazy now. The 16 year old in the article who won the tournament has just signed a contract to represent the F2 Freestylers, from You Tube, and by the sounds of things had a multitude of different offers. It is essentially people who are good at FIFA who have made it a profession. For City, I guess as the article suggests they could jump on the bandwagon. I wonder if they could use the massive screen in the sports bar to hold some of their own events? Could make some Wonga, or keep a few kids busy for an evening! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie BCFC Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 It’s basically playing a video game competitively. There are competitions which millions of people watch (don’t ask why) and these are for lots of different games like FIFA, Rocket League, League of Legends and I’m sure with how popular it is there will be an ESPORTS competition for Fortnite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 Just to note that an audio commentary of Eddie "Owl" Hitler playing Bristol City in Championship Manager 1993 will be broadcast by Bristol Community FM radio between 3am and 3.30am Saturday morning. Tell all your friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 Match Day on the ZX Spectrum or Kick Off on the Atari ST - either of those pay cash? Reckon I could be in line for a career change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAmNick Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 It's basically competitive computer gaming. The players have salaries, teams, coaches, psychologists, sponsorships etc. just like in football, and they join/leave teams as well regularly. There are governing bodies (often run by the makers of the game) who set the rules for the tournaments, similar to FIFA or whatever. It's huge in South Korea in particular, and their official government body to manage it is a member of their olympic committee. A few football clubs have some players now (notably Barcelona). As someone earlier mentioned, it's getting huge now, with millions of viewers across the world and gigantic sponsorships (Mercedes, Coca Cola, Redbull, Intel etc.). It's growing much more quickly than I expected, and certainly beats when I used to watch grainy old Warcraft 3 and Starcraft videos and replays 15 years ago Some games are 1v1, some are team based - 5v5 for example. There are tournaments across the world on a regular basis. A large one is coming to Birmingham Arena in May, with a prize pool of around $1,000,000. Tickets sold out in under 10 minutes I think! A lot of people are dismissive of it for some reason but I quite enjoy it - but then I've played games for a lot of my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yardy Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 Massive money in Esports these days and its only going to get bigger. There are gamers earning 500k a month (not including contracts and sponsorship) playing Fortnite......damn i wish i was young again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 48 minutes ago, Eddie Hitler said: Just to note that an audio commentary of Eddie "Owl" Hitler playing Bristol City in Championship Manager 1993 will be broadcast by Bristol Community FM radio between 3am and 3.30am Saturday morning. Tell all your friends. He wasn't interested sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCulturalBomb Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 Some of these guys make more money in a year than a good portion of us earn in 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 1 minute ago, TheCulturalBomb said: Some of these guys make more money in a year than a good portion of us earn in 10 years. Speak for yourself. For me it would be twenty years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 There is no doubt a lot of skill is involved. It obviously isn't physical though. I find a lot of it pure cringe in terms of "commentary" - it has a very show biz $$$ American vibe if that makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The hand of RO'D Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 Watch some competitive CSGO on YouTube. The ESL finals are in a purposely built intel arena which holds 80k IIRC? I used to play CS around 15 years ago I can’t believe how huge it’s become. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 10 minutes ago, TheCulturalBomb said: Some of these guys make more money in a year than a good portion of us earn in 10 years. Sad isn’t it,why bother getting outside when your younger like we used to and playing real sport when you can sit around eating playing computer games and earning money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 2 minutes ago, The hand of RO'D said: Watch some competitive CSGO on YouTube. The ESL finals are in a purposely built intel arena which holds 80k IIRC? I used to play CS around 15 years ago I can’t believe how huge it’s become. Then go online and try to replicate their amazing crosshair positioning... and fail badly.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lrrr Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 1 hour ago, ExiledAjax said: It gets MILLIONS of viewers. MILLIONS, not 18/19,000 on a Saturday, but MILLIONs from all over the globe, all the time. Not just FIFA either but games like DOTA, Starcraft and League of Legends are the biggest. Last year the winning team at the biggest DOTA tournament walked away with a cheque for $10,000,000 (or one Diedhiou plus an Engvall). At it's peak it had 5 million concurrent viewers - makes even the FIFA tournaments look small fry. Come on use the correct scale, get it in Tilsons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The hand of RO'D Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 57 minutes ago, Gibbs said: Then go online and try to replicate their amazing crosshair positioning... and fail badly.... Indeed. Trying all their pop flashes in competitive matches and achieving nothing but milk all over your team mates screens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 3 hours ago, Eddie Hitler said: Welcome to the twenty first century guys. The questions is not "What is Fifa esports?" but "What is your Fifa esports handle?" Well clearly I am Eddie "Owl" Hitler; before anyone else claims it. T wit ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cidercity1987 Posted April 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 What's the attraction for the audience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBaileysLottos Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 Quite simply put, there is a market for it so they are monetizing the interest in it. They are trying to roll out a franchise for overwatch league teams, the cost to bid for a franchise spot? only about $20mm. I though this would be right up Bristol sports alley :) https://www.gamespot.com/articles/mlb-team-owner-invests-20-million-to-help-buy-an-o/1100-6453292/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 32 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: What's the attraction for the audience? Often ask that while watching city lately tbf.I guess if your not good at sport or any activity then fair play to them I spose,would rather Nerds get a buzz out of that then the scumbags causing havoc on our streets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 Hang on... So, if I understand this right it’s a bloke who’s not good enough/can’t be arsed to play football to a standard who then, instead, plays a computer game simulating players who are good enough. I was sh!t hot at Streets of Rage 2 back in the day, but this seems to me to be sad in all fronts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 It's what a Yorkshireman says when he watches Grandstand. Thank you and good night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderHider Posted April 13, 2018 Report Share Posted April 13, 2018 6 hours ago, bristolcitysweden said: They are true artists. More skilled technically than wastly overpaid Championship players. True artists on upcoming money. you mean autists? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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