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The Supersonic Cup Returns Bigger Than Ever!
SPACEJUMP is excited to announce The Supersonic Cup Spring Minor and Summer Major series! Featuring the all-ages esports title, Rocket League, these two tournaments will ensure the Perth esports community is kept on the edge of their seats as Western Australia’s best players battle it out for over $1,000 in prize money.
SPACEJUMP’s Upcoming Events Calendar
With many exciting opportunities around the corner, SPACEJUMP has lined up a series of tournaments, activations, and events that we’ll be organising or attending to get the good name of gaming and esports out to the Perth public!
Australian Gaming Events in 2023
In 2022, Australia saw the return of Dreamhack in Melbourne where over 21,000 fans flooded the gates to watch a variety of competitive esports, cosplay competitions, panel events, creator catchups, live music and much more. Following this post-COVID boom a lineup of premier gaming competitions, exhibitions, and events have been announced across Australia.
The 2022 Esports Recap
From the Dota 2 International to the CS:GO IEM Rio Major, esports fans have been spoilt for choice in the competitive gaming scene. MOBA’s, FPS’, sports games, and more have all had their time to bask in the limelight and without further ado let’s take a deep dive into each esports’ pivotal tournament!
2022’s Most Influential Gaming Trends
It would be an understatement to say gamers have been spoilt for choice in 2022. With the release of countless AAA titles, new technologies coming to the forefront of the industry, and massive gaming organisation acquisitions, it’s time to examine gaming’s biggest trends of 2022.
Esports vs Traditional Sports
As the world progresses towards a digital future and an increasing number of people are utilising modern technology, it is time to investigate the esports industry in comparison to the behemoth that is traditional sports.
The Australian Esports Scene
The Australian esports industry, although arguably still in its infancy, is a constantly evolving and dynamic landscape. With a significant number of Aussies winning major international tournaments across a variety of esports titles, Australia has a strong history of cultivating elite world class talent.
Esports in the Curriculum
Esports programs have been added to school curriculums around the world. Using the USA as an example, there are currently over 8,600 high school esports teams which have registered through the online PlayVS competition platform.
The Rise of Mobile Gaming
Remarkably, the most viewed esports tournament of 2022 wasn’t League of Legends (LoL), nor was it Counter-Strike Global Offensive (CS:GO). Players weren’t even competing on PC’s, and don’t even think about console gaming. Step aside relics of the past, the era of mobile gaming is upon us.
Australia’s Gaming Landscape
To put it simply, Australians love gaming. In 2021, Australian gamers “spent close to $4 billion on video games and consoles” as reported by the Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA).
Gaming Around the Globe
Gaming is an entertainment beast unlike any other. With a current global player base of 3.198 billion, the gaming industry has captured the hearts and minds of nearly half the world population.