Poland esports and gaming organization Kinguin has announced it will be hosting the ‘Kinguin Legends’ event, a CS:GO tournament that will see multiple professional players from the game’s history compete for a cash prize of €50,000 (~£43,000). The tournament will commence in September and will feature well-known talents from the CS:GO scene like Pasha, NEO, Edward, HeatoN, kennyS, and Maikelele.
The ‘Kinguin Legends’ tournament is described as an “entertainment-first” tournament that aims to reconnect former professional players with the game once again. Each captain is given the opportunity to recruit additional players, but each player must be over the age of 26. The rules of the tournament have also been modified to reignite previous rivalries between competitors.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Esports Tournaments for Older Players
- There is an opportunity to cater to a growing demographic of older esports players by hosting tournaments that favor experienced players and allow for recruiting additional players over 26.
- Entertainment-first Esports Tournaments
- Hosting esports tournaments that prioritize entertainment value rather than just gameplay and competition can attract new viewers and gamers.
- Modified Rules for Esports Tournaments
- Experimenting with rule changes in established esports tournaments can add a new element of excitement for fans and participants.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Esports
- The esports industry can benefit from hosting tournaments that appeal to an older demographic and prioritize entertainment value.
- Gaming
- Incorporating modified rules into competitive gaming can create new ways for players to have fun and engage with each other.
- Event Planning
- Professional event planning services can develop and execute tournaments that feature unique rule modifications and prioritize entertainment value.
