MANILA, Philippines – The video game and esports industries reigned supreme in 2020, a year that forced many to quarantine and explore the limits of the virtual world. With everyone getting used to staying indoors, practicing social distancing and adhering to strict health and safety measures, the past year can only be considered as a preview for a stronger gaming and esports scene this 2021. Game streamingLet’s face it, video games were a saving grace during the lockdown and developers know it. The presence of esports events were more visible, giving fans something to watch and cheer on without violating protocols. Traditional sports also turned to esports, with eNASCAR, FIBA esports Open and the Porsche Racing tournament making their debut in 2020.

Source: Philippine Star January 15, 2021 07:18 UTC