I'm not even sure what to say about this. According to the makers of FpsBrain, a new energy pill, "Electronic sports is becoming more and more professional." That being said, they though it made sense to pay more attention to the hardcore gamer by forcing their sleep-deprived bodies to continue to work on nothing of nutritional value.
The FpsBrain capsules will contain L-glutamine, L-tyrosine, Betaine, vitamins C, E, B6, B2, B1 and B12; niacin amide, selenium, calcium pantothenate, folic acid, biotin, caffeine and soy lecithin.
Implications - With the rise in acceptance of nerds in mainstream culture, geeky hobbies and extracurricular pursuits such as playing video games are becoming more popular. Massively multiplayer online role-playing games, or MMORPGs, force gamers to play for hours on end; this has caused a rise in gamer-specific supplements to help them stay awake.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Rise in Gamer-specific Supplements
- The popularity of video games and long gaming sessions has led to a rise in supplements targeting gamers' needs.
- Mainstream Acceptance of Geek Culture
- Geeky hobbies like gaming are gaining mainstream acceptance, creating opportunities for innovative products and services.
- Increasing Focus on Professional Esports
- The professionalization of esports is driving the need for specialized products, such as energy pills, to enhance gamers' performance.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Supplement Industry
- The supplement industry can capitalize on the demand for gamer-specific supplements by developing innovative products tailored to gamers' needs.
- Gaming Industry
- The gaming industry can explore partnerships with supplement companies or develop their own branded supplements to cater to the needs of their gaming community.
- Esports Industry
- The esports industry can embrace the trend by partnering with supplement manufacturers to provide esports athletes with performance-enhancing supplements, giving them a competitive edge.
