#10: 'Hearthstone'

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‘Hearthstone’ is a digital collective card game developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment. With its release in 2014, it quickly gained popularity in the esports world. With players building their decks of cards featuring various heroes, spells, and creatures from the Warcraft universe. Engaging in strategic, turn-based battles against opponents. 

In the esports community, it is a competitive gaming scene with various formats. This included  Standard and Battlegrounds. Where players get to showcase their skills in deck building, strategy, and decision-making. Major tournaments like the Hearthstone Grandmasters and the Hearthstone World Championship offer substantial prize pools. All dedicated to its player fanbase. Constantly evolving with new expansions and balance changes, it is an exciting part of the esports ecosystem. 

#9: 'Valorant' 

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A first-person shooter game by Riot Games. ‘Valorant’  combines precise gunplay with unique characters and character abilities. Helping to create  a tactical team-based competitive experience. The game  places a strong emphasis on its gunplay with a wide  variety of weapons to choose from. All with  rifles, pistols, shotguns, you name it. 

Riot Games actively supports the game with regular updates. Including new Agents, maps, and balance changes keeping the game competitive for the esports community. With the game thriving with professional leagues, tournaments and championships. It also isn’t just confined to one region; it’s a global phenomenon. Teams and players from North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions get to come together and compete. Creating a more diverse landscape in terms of competition. 

#8: 'Rocket League' 

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The unique and exhilarating video game that combines the thrill of socker with rocket-powered cars. ‘Rocket League’ , published by Psyonix, is a fast paced sports game that allows  players to control customized vehicles. Taking place on an oversized soccer field. 

The goal of the game is  to score more than your opponent. ‘Rocket League’ uses a blend of physics-based gameplay, teamwork, and acrobatic maneuvers. Offering an incredibly fun and competitive experience that has captured the hearts of players all around the world. From community tournaments, to Rocket League Championship Series, the game has solidified its place in the esports landscape. With players constantly working to improve their skill and rank levels. 

#7: 'Rainbow Six Siege'

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Developed and published by Ubisoft. Players assume the roles of elite counter-terrorism operators from various global organizations. Getting them engaged  in intense 5v5 multiplayer matches. ‘Rainbow Six Siege’  is the type of game that’s renowned for its destructible environments, emphasis on strategy, and a wide range of operators with their own abilities. Making players drawn to it. 

With its release in 2015 it didn’t take long until it  grew popular among gaming competitors. With its Pro League being one of the most prominent esports leagues in the game. Pro League features  professional teams from around the world who are all competing in regional and global competitions. Their  tournaments offer winners significant prize money, helping to attract  top-tier talent to keep the competitions exciting. Making it a thrilling viewing experience for fans attending or joining through streams. 

#6: 'Call of Duty: Warzone' 

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A free-to-play battle royal game that is set in the Call of Duty universe. ‘Call of Duty: Warzone’ is available to players on various platforms such as PC, Xbox, PlayStation, etc. It starts by dropping players  onto a massive map where 150 players fight to be the last team or player standing. The last team or player alive wins the match. If a player  ends up dying early in the match, they have the opportunity to   come back by winning a one-on-one fight in the Gulag. They also offer  a Plunger mode - with the objective being to collect as much cash  as possible rather than surviving. 

Numerous organizations with esports leagues host ‘Warzone’ tournaments and events. They can range  from small community-run competitions - to large-scale professionally organized tournaments. Many streamers and content creators focus on playing  the game, showcasing their gameplay, strategies, and tips to a world wide audience. Attracting significant viewership, this makes  it one of the most-watched battle royale esports titles. 

#5: 'Fortnite' 

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‘Fortnite’ offers several game modes. Battle royale, Creative, and Save the World. With the most popular being Battle Royale. 100 players fight to be the last one standing, all starting with nothing and having to scavenge for weapons or other resources as the island shrinks. Players have the ability to build structures as a way to gain the upperhand in combat. Making the game  unique against other battle royale games. 

‘Fortnite’ rapidly rose to prominence in the esports world due to its massive player base. As it grew the game introduced competitive modes for tournaments. With players all around the world competing in duos, solo, and squad competitions. 

#4: 'Overwatch' 

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‘Overwatch’ was  developed by Blizzard Entertainment, it’s a team-based first person shooter game. It became  renowned for its diverse cast of heroes, each with different and shocking abilities. It requires teamwork and strategy as players work together to complete objectives or engage in competitive matches. Selecting heroes with distinct roles and powers to create a balanced team. 

The esports scene for ‘Overwatch’ became  a significant part of the game’s identity. It includes the Overwatch League, a professional esports league featuring city-based teams from around the world. The league drew attention for its structured competition and skilled players. With regular seasons and grand finals events; players have to fight to be the best. All of them striving  to win first place. 

#3: 'Counter-Strike: Global Offensive' 

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CS: GO is a game available through various platforms, including Windows, macOS, Xbox 360, and Playstation. It’s a first person shooter game that was developed by Hidden Path Entertainment and Value Corporation. Players get divided into two teams: terrorists and counter-terrorists. It includes  objectives like planting or defusing bombs and rescuing hostages. Each team trying to eliminate the other. 

There is a huge number of  professional esports organizations with CS: GO teams. Each of these  teams compete in various leagues and tournaments. Often with teams having rosters of highly skilled and well-known players.

#2: 'Dota 2' 

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‘Dota 2’ is a popular multiplayer online battle arena. The game features a huge list of heroes that players get to choose from. Players can select a hero at the beginning of each match. With the chance to purchase and equip items that can enhance their abilities, stats, and roles. Communicating with their team along the way  so that they can be led to victory. 

The highlight of ‘Dota 2’ esports is ‘The International’. TI is an annual tournament organized by Valve Corporation. It’s considered one of the most prestigious and high-stake esports events globally. The  prize pool is  funded through the Dota 2 community by purchasing  battle passes. Resulting in a multi-million-dollar  prize pool.

#1: 'League of Legends' 

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‘League of Legends’ is a highly popular multiplayer online battle arena. Developed by Riot Games, it features intense team-based battles. With players getting to choose from a range of  unique champions with diverse abilities. Getting them engaged  in strategic and competitive matches. 

With its vast player base and regular updates. It’s a leading title in the esports and gaming world. Though the  pinnacle of LoL esports is the annual World Championship organized by Riot Games. This championship gathers the best teams all from around the world who compete for the title of World Champion. 

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