Los eSports: origen, evolución y tendencias

Abstract

Electronic video games or eSports have modified the individual nature and the temporal dimension of leisure and entertainment on a global scale. With the emergence of the Internet this variant of games has become a social phenomenon after reaching the category of sporting event, which is followed by millions of fans throughout the world and generates substantial income for creators, players and associated brands. This article describes the main characteristics of this iconic cultural product of the change brought about by the contemporary digital environment, as well as the challenges and uncertainties posed by its cultural, technological and economic evolution, especially in view of the potential of its narrative values and commercials provide the communication industries.