List of ESports
Unlike traditional sports, eSports encompass a diverse range of genres, from strategic battle arenas and tactical shooters to thrilling battle royales and fast-paced fighting games. This list highlights some of the most popular eSports, but as a developing area of sports, the popularity of these sports may change, and new sports will emerge.
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- League of Legends (LoL), developed by Riot Games, is a popular multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game where two teams of five compete to destroy the enemy's Nexus.
- Dota 2, created by Valve Corporation, is another MOBA game featuring two teams of five players aiming to destroy the opposing team's Ancient.
- Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, developed by Valve Corporation and Hidden Path Entertainment, is a tactical first-person shooter where teams of terrorists and counter-terrorists compete in various modes.
- Fortnite, from Epic Games, is a battle royale game where 100 players fight to be the last person or team standing.
- Overwatch, by Blizzard Entertainment, is a team-based first-person shooter with various characters, each with unique abilities and roles.
- Call of Duty (CoD), published by Activision through various development studios, is a popular series of first-person shooters with various game modes, including team-based multiplayer.
- Rocket League, developed by Psyonix, is a unique game combining soccer with vehicle gameplay, where players aim to score goals using rocket-powered cars.
- Rainbow Six Siege, created by Ubisoft, is a tactical shooter emphasizing strategy, teamwork, and environmental destruction in competitive play.
- PUBG (PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds), developed by PUBG Corporation, is a battle royale game where players compete to be the last one standing on a shrinking map.
- Hearthstone, from Blizzard Entertainment, is a digital collectible card game where players build decks and compete in turn-based matches.
- Apex Legends, developed by Respawn Entertainment, is a battle royale game with unique characters called Legends, each with specific abilities.
- StarCraft II, by Blizzard Entertainment, is a real-time strategy game where players build bases and armies to defeat opponents.
- FIFA, from EA Sports, is a popular soccer simulation game where players compete in various modes, including online competitive play.
- Street Fighter V, developed by Capcom, is a fighting game where players compete in one-on-one matches using a variety of characters.
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, created by Nintendo, is a fighting game that features characters from various franchises battling to knock each other off the stage.
- Valorant, from Riot Games, is a tactical shooter where players choose from various agents with unique abilities and compete in team-based matches.
- Heroes of the Storm, by Blizzard Entertainment, is a MOBA game where teams of heroes from different Blizzard franchises compete to destroy the opposing team's core.
- Warframe, developed by Digital Extremes, is a cooperative action game where players control members of the Tenno, a race of ancient warriors, in various missions.
- Mortal Kombat 11, from NetherRealm Studios, is a fighting game featuring brutal combat and a wide roster of characters.
- World of Warcraft (WoW), by Blizzard Entertainment, is a massive multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) with various competitive elements, including PvP battles and eSports tournaments.
- Magic: The Gathering Arena, developed by Wizards of the Coast, is a digital version of the classic collectible card game where players compete in turn-based matches.
- Tekken 7, from Bandai Namco Entertainment, is a fighting game known for its complex mechanics and a large roster of characters.
- Gears of War, created by The Coalition, is a third-person shooter with a strong emphasis on tactical gameplay and competitive multiplayer modes.
- Clash Royale, from Supercell, is a real-time strategy game where players collect cards and use them to battle against opponents.
- Paladins, developed by Hi-Rez Studios, is a team-based shooter similar to Overwatch, with various champions each having unique abilities.
- Arena of Valor, by TiMi Studios, is a mobile MOBA game where players compete in 5v5 matches.
- Free Fire, developed by Garena, is a mobile battle royale game that pits players against each other in fast-paced survival matches.
- CrossFire, from Smilegate Entertainment, is a first-person shooter with a focus on competitive team-based gameplay.
- Brawlhalla, developed by Blue Mammoth Games, is a platform fighting game similar to Super Smash Bros., featuring various characters and competitive multiplayer modes.
- Escape From Tarkov, developed by Battlestate Games, is a hardcore and realistic online first-person shooter with RPG and survival elements.
Sports Simulation eSPorts List
- Chess: using the Chess.com platform
- Motorsport: by utilising sim racing title Gran Turismo 7.
- Archery: Tic Tac Bow
- Baseball: WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS
- Cycling: Zwift
- Dance: Just Dance
- Sailing: Virtual Regatta
- Tennis: Tennis Clash
- Taekwondo: Virtual Taekwondo
Related Pages
- Complete List of Sports
- List of eSport Tournaments
- How to Make Money With Sports Gaming
- Discussion about what is a sport?
- List of questionable sports
- All About esports
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