'GIANTS Software,' developers of the huge farming video game titled 'Farming Simulator' have announced it will be hosting large in-person farming eSports tournaments. While eSports are typically associated with the first-person shooter, fighting, and team-based strategy game genre, Farming Simulator eSports, named 'Farming Simulator League,' will stack three-player teams against each other to see which team can farm the quickest.
This eSports scene will have no shortage of prize money, with GIANTS Software announcing an initial tournament pool of over $100,000. Competitive Farming Simulator has been a niche community since the game's release in 2016, however the demand for large, public events for Farming Simulator has not arisen since more recently. It will be interesting to see how a farming game performs in the world of eSports in terms of viewership, player turnouts, and sponsorships.
Farming Game eSports
'GIANTS Software' is Hosting Big Budget Tournaments for 'Farming Simulator'
Trend Themes
1. Farming Simulator Esports - The emergence of farming game eSports offers opportunities for game developers to tap into a new market and attract sponsors who want to reach a unique audience.
2. Niche Gaming Communities - The success of Farming Simulator eSports highlights the potential for game developers to target smaller, niche communities and cater to their interests and preferences.
3. Non-traditional Esports Genres - As Farming Simulator eSports gains popularity, there may be opportunities for other non-traditional game genres to enter the competitive gaming arena and offer new experiences for players and viewers.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - The gaming industry can capitalize on the emerging trend of farming game eSports by creating and marketing games that cater to new and unique audiences.
2. Agriculture - The agriculture industry can explore opportunities to partner with gaming companies and sponsor farming game eSports tournaments to promote their products or services.
3. Marketing - The emergence of farming game eSports provides a novel opportunity for marketing professionals to reach a unique audience and develop innovative ways to promote products or services.