This is Passion, This is Excitement, This is a Sport, This is e-Sport

This video will be the rallying call for e-Sports at it searches for recognition in mainstream entertainment. It perfectly illustrates the energy, excitement, and following that e-Sports has globally.

With thousands of spectators attending major events and more tuning in via online streams word is starting to make waves in popular culture. And as these events spread into mainstream media, it is important that the e-Sports community takes this opportunity to reach out and create a more welcoming and inclusive environment.

Do you think your friends might be interested in e-Sports? Reach out to them! Organize viewing parties. Go on Reddit and look for people in your area. One of the defining features of mainstream sporting entertainment is the sense of community and companionship it creates between fans. e-Sports can struggle in this regard because of the added difficulty created by the virtual environment.

Watching IEM Katowice and the backdoor featured in Chris' previous post with a group of friends to jump and yell and high five is infinitely more enjoyable that spamming "HOLY SHIT" in the twitch chat 100 times.

These moments of excitement are perfect opportunities to introduce your friends to pro gaming, even if they don't perfectly understand the mechanics and meta game. So reach out, share with friends, and create a more interconnected, dynamic community that will promote interest and excitement in e-Sports.