Coronavirus: The sports turning to gaming during lockdown
For e-sports regulars like Johan Sundstein it's an amusing turn of events. The 26-year-old, known online as N0tail, tops the rankings as the most successful e-sports player of all time, netting almost $7m so far in prize money for playing Dota 2.
Sundstein is currently in isolation at his home in Portugal but the Danish professional is having to adapt to the circumstances since a competition was cancelled at the last minute due to the virus. The e-sports star has made his name and riches playing for crowds all over the world and is now trying to get into streaming to keep busy and connect with his fans. He admits that for the next few months, at least,"that's where all the viewers are".
Popular basketball game NBA 2K is hosting its first ever"3-on-3" tournament where players can participate online for a prize pool of $25,000.Games streaming in general has experienced an explosion in popularity. On Twitch, the largest game platform, week-on-week engagement is growing, with average concurrent viewers now more than 1.5 million, according to Twitch Tracker.
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