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A1 Different types of esports events
Large scale, e.g. national, international.
There are a number of international events that happen in the esports sector, one that is well known is the "League of Legends World Championship" a competition that has a large number of followers, players and significant prize pots available to its competitors. The event has been held in
- Jönköping, Sweden (DreamHack 2011)
- Taipei, Taiwan / Singapore, Republic of Singapore/ Busan, South Korea / Seoul, South Korea (2014)
- Paris, France / London, Great Britain / Brussels, Belgium / Berlin, Germany (2015)
- USA: San Francisco / Chicago / New York / Los Angeles (2016)
- China: Wuhan / Guangzhou / Shanghei / Beijing (2017)
- South Korea: Seoul / Busan / Gwangju / Incheon (2018)
If we look at the "Student Championships" held by the British Esports organisation, the reach of this competition spans schools and colleges nationally. The champs enable students across the UK to experience the highs and lows of professionally organised competitive gaming. The event, normally held weekly on Wednesday evenings, allows competitors to play well-known team based games such as Valarant, Overwatch, Rocket League and League of Legends.
Small scale, e.g. regional, local and internal, inter-school / college, intramural.
Small-scale events that happen provide fantastic opportunities to those that may be new to the Esports competitive game platform, and/or learning the ropes of a new game. This type of event normally held in closer locations can be one-off like the "Medway Gaming and Creative Festival" which allows local and non-professional players the chance to compete against other hobbies or wannabee pros to win a prize at the end of a short time frame.
One such example was the League of Legends competition where players from the navy and a local college competed in the final at the festival.
Tournaments e.g. LAN, online.
Tournaments can be run locally and over the internet. A popular way of playing during the early 2000s was to create a "LAN Party" where players would take their consoles to a central physical location and use network hubs to play against each other. I our current-day technological advances in networking and internet facilities have enabled the ability to play games from home, in the car and even on the toilet via mobile phones, laptops and other technologies.
These tournaments open up for a wider coverage of gameplay, communication and social integration between competitors.
Event formats
The format in that events can happen can depend on the games that are being competed. the selection of formats can be;
Round Robin
Round Robin is a way to organize a tournament where each team plays against every other team. It's a pretty common format in esports, especially for leagues or group stages of a larger tournament. It helps to ensure that every team gets a fair shot at winning since they all get to play against each other. The team with the most wins at the end of the round-robin is typically the winner of the group or league. It's a pretty straightforward way to run a tournament, and it's easy for fans to follow along and understand who's in the lead and who's still in contention.,
League,
The League format allows for teams to play each other potentially twice, as each game would be classed as a home or away. By playing each team twice, teams are able to obtain points based on the outcome of the games, for instance, 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw and 0 points for a loss. This format is seen globally in most traditional sports such as football, hockey and countless others.
Knockout
A Knockout event format is a tournament where teams or players are eliminated after they lose a match. It's like a bracket system, where the winner of each match advances to the next round, and the loser is out of the tournament. It's a pretty exciting way to run a tournament, because there's always a winner and loser in every match, and it can get pretty intense as the tournament progresses and the stakes get higher. It's also a good format for a tournament with a lot of teams or players, as it allows for a clear winner to be determined in a relatively short amount of time. It's a great way to create a sense of urgency and tension for both players and fans, as one loss can mean the end of the road for a team or player.
League and Knockout,
one-off
A one-off event format in esports is a tournament or competition that takes place over a short period of time, usually in one day or a weekend. This format is often used for smaller tournaments or events where a quick and decisive outcome is desired. It can be a great way for teams or players to get a lot of experience and exposure in a short amount of time, as well as for fans to enjoy a lot of action-packed matches in a shorter period of time. It can also be a great way to create a sense of excitement and energy as the matches are played back to back and the tournament comes to a conclusion quickly. It's a great way to create a more engaging experience for both players and fans.
charity
A charity event format in esports is a tournament or competition where the proceeds or a portion of the proceeds go towards a charitable cause. This format is often used to raise money for organizations that work to improve the lives of people in need or to support a specific social cause. It's a great way for the esports community to come together and make a positive impact on the world while also enjoying competitive gaming. Charity events can take many forms, from online tournaments to live events, and can involve a wide variety of games and platforms. It's a great way to bring people together for a good cause and make a positive impact while enjoying the excitement of esports.
Explore esports events in general and discuss at least three existing esports events covering:
Discussion of the event,
Format and purpose,
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Learning aim A: Investigate the success of different types of esports events |
A.P1 Explore the different types of esports events A.P2 Describe factors that contribute to the success of esports events A.M1 Explain factors to be considered for different types of successful esports events# AB.D1 Produce and confidently pitch a structured and well-organised plan with justification for the type and format of the esports event, responding to questions from the audience. |
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