You DO NOT HAVE TO BE A "GAMER" to participate and enjoy OSDSS Esports!
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The esports industry is rapidly growing and building a community beyond the competitive gaming itself.Esports offers non-gamers a diverse range of opportunities.
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Creative & Technical Fields
As a multi-billion dollar industry, esports creates demand for roles in event management, broadcasting/streaming, web development, graphic design, and video production. Streaming platforms like Twitch have also created new media and entertainment opportunities for a wide audience.

Commentary & Journalism
For those with an interest in media and sports, esports provides roles in journalism, play-by-play commentary, and game analysis, similar to traditional sports.

Business & Marketing
Advertising, sponsorship, and marketing of non-gaming products. Big companies such as Honda, Coca-Cola, and Red Bull are already very active

Community Building
As a spectator, you can participate in a vibrant, international community. Platforms like Twitch, YouTube, Discord, and Reddit allow non-gamers to interact with players, streamers, and other fans.

Entertainment & Culture
Esports provides entertainment through high-stakes competition and engaging broadcasts. The cultural impact of esports also offers a window into the interests of a younger, digitally native demographic.

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Streaming platforms such as Twitch and YouTube Gaming each have more subscribers than HBO, Netflix and Spotify
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Worldwide audience growth for esports is expected at 7.7 per cent with 577.2 million viewers by 2024; esports revenues are expected to grow 11.1 per cent in the same period
(Source: Newzoo)
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In 2022, students were eligible for $25 million in esports scholarships in North America
(Source: Esports Foundry 2022 Report).
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