By Darren Allan
Some new research questioning esports viewers on their hobby has produced some interesting responses, including the fact that there was a split decision among fans when it comes to whether esports should be considered as an actual sport.
The survey by Nielsen – the renowned research firm’s first statistical dive into esports – asked ‘what the fans think’ across four countries (US, UK, France, Germany), and found that only 53% consider esports to be an actual sport.
So it’s not far off a 50-50 split regarding that issue, a surprisingly even result given that this comes from the ranks of those who are keen spectators of pro gamers.
And when it came to the question of whether esports should be an Olympic sport, only 28% agreed with this assertion. As we heard back in the summer, esports is still being considered for inclusion in the Olympic Games in France (Paris) come 2024.
All that said, when the fans were asked whether esports would become a ‘mainstream activity’ in the near future, the majority (71%) believed it would. That’s hardly surprising given the recent spread of esports TV coverage, which in the UK has come to Sky, and of late BBC …read more
Source:: techradar.com – Gaming
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