This was a keynote presentation made for an international business class at Full Sail University. I made this about the introduction of esports and how the industry has evolved since the early 1970s. The skills utilized in this presentation was design fundamentals, research, and communication skills.
5. One of esports greatest
moments-2004
EVOLUTION
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6. -In 2021, 465.1 Million
people watched esports
(up 6.7% YOY)
-About half of these viewers
watch more than once a
month
-Over $1 Billion last year in
revenue
-Esports estimated to be at
$1.6Billion by 2024
MARKETSIZE,REVENUEAND
THEFUTUREOFESPORTS
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