In the current scene several games reign supreme in terms of fan base and viewership. Starcraft 2, League of Legends, Hearthstone, and Counter Strike GO all hold devote followings and there seems to be a common thread among them.
Many games have huge numbers of players and yet never manage to become a serious Esport. Notable titles might be World of Warcraft, Minecraft, and many others. Having a large player base does not entitle a game to become a competitive titan. It takes much more. There is a key difference between games which are fun to play, and games which are fun to watch.
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