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The Science Behind Gaming
With numerous studies resulting in both positive and negative outcomes of social gaming and gaming in general, this article aims to separate the wheat from the chaff and derive a meaningful and scientifically proven conclusion on the topic.
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.