Leading Esports Games to Bet on Next
Esports has been a dominating pop culture for the last decade and the developers do their best to fulfill the fans’ expectations. Annually, Esports’ popularity keeps growing and attracting even more fans. As global phenomena like Dota 2, LoL, or CS: Go shock us with jaw-dropping prize pools and viewership amounts, it’s little wonder that more people begin to follow and bet on Esports.
The industry tends to get overwhelming these days, and it may take time to choose which game to support. This easy-to-navigate guide will present you with the hottest Esports games worth following.
The Current Giants in Esport
There is a wide range of selections for choosing your favorite esports game. The industry is booming with giants. Below we present you the biggest Esports Games from the best game developers.
#1 Dota 2
In 2013 Valve introduced the world of Dota 2. Like League of Legends, Dota 2 is also a MOBA. The 7.7 million players globally speak about its immense popularity. There are 10 players divided into two teams fighting against each other.
Each player controls a hero chosen from over 100 characters. Like in other Esport games, the characters also have special abilities and weapons. Being one of the giants in the industry, Dota 2 betting is also popular, being a lucrative market both for bookies and fans.
#2 CS: GO (Counter-Strike: Global Offensive)
Since its release in 2012, CS: GO has won over everyone’s hearts. No doubt, it’s among the hottest Esports games, with around 20 million players globally. This is a first-person shooter (FPS) game where 2 teams fight against each other. Usually, the teams are divided into terrorist and anti-terrorist categories, each having to accomplish a task.
Since 2013 Valve has been organizing Majors—the global CS: GO championship. As this is one of the most popular video games, many not only play but also bet on CS: GO. You won’t have a shortage of betting opportunities as the game presents an amazing competitive scene, and the bookies come up with different and interesting betting markets.
#3 LoL (League of Legends)
LoL is surging in popularity without showing any signs of a slowdown. When Riot Games launched the game back in 2009, people couldn’t imagine its impact on the Esports world. But now, no one can deny the fact that it’s one of the hottest Esports Games. It’s a Multiplayer Online Battle Arena where players fight in teams.
Each team consists of five players, and each player chooses a champion. Every champion of the games has specific powers. The team’s main aim is to attack and take down the opponent’s Nexus. It’s harder done than said, as the enemy has a team trying to do exactly the same thing. LoL is considered one of the hardest Esports games.
There are many small LoL events around the globe, but the biggest event is the League of Legends World Championship, with its unbelievable prize pool. This difficulty makes it even more desirable, and millions venture into League of Legends betting to test their knowledge and skills.
#4 Fortnite
Fortnite is not as popular as other Esports—viewership and player base-wise, but it’s still one of the most popular games. It’s a survival and battle royale game with a highly competitive scene stretching worldwide. The players fight against each other, and the last one remaining standing wins the game.
Up to 100 players can play simultaneously, and they not only shoot but also build fortifications that give them an advantage over the opponent. Fortnite World Cup is the official championship organized by Epic Games since 2019.
#5 Overwatch
Overwatch is another popular FPS video game. It may not be as popular as LoL or Dota 2, but that doesn’t take away from the fact that it is still one of the best. This game gained popularity due to its special type. Blizzard Entertainment did a great job combining FPS and MOBA. The players can choose characters.
As in MOBA, each character has personalized abilities and roles. So different fans can find what clicks with their heart: being a shooter or a heroic character. The Overwatch League, established in 2018, comprises teams from all over the place.
There was a time when people thought video games were just teenagers’ favorite pastimes. Now it is a popular sport, and millions of professional players are there. Esports’ hottest games, like LoL, CS: GO, and Dota 2 are globally recognized. So be informed and equipped to join the fun.
Ani Minasyan is a contributor to this article.
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