With sports stricken from the TV schedule, esports gets an unasked-for moment in the spotlight.
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A number of esports leagues, which over the last decade have increased their mainstream visibility and legitimacy by repeatedly filling legendary arenas like Madison Square Garden and Staples Center with fans, are continuing their competitions by returning to their online roots.
“Canceled events impact a certain aspect of the fan experience, but unlike traditional sports where the live event is a financial and economic driver of the overall experience, esports is different in that, from a broadcast perspective, so much of broadcast is focused on online and not as dependent on the live audience,” said Kent Wakeford, Co-founder of Gen.
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