Will E-sports Drive The Next Phase Of Growth For Video Game Companies?

Of the forces that could drive the future of the video game industry, including new consoles and virtual reality, one especially interesting opportunity lies in e-sports. Some of the industry's biggest players are racing to establish themselves in this space, but exactly how viable are video games as a spectator sport?E-sports -- also called competitive gaming or pro gaming -- closely resemble more traditional sports in that participants compete to earn salaries and cash prizes but in multiplayer video games such as League of Legends and World of Warcraft.

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