The most underrated esports scenes

 

The term "esports" is quite general and frequently combines fan bases and games that have very little in common. An "esports fan" is someone who enjoys competitive League of Legends, even though they may not be interested in other competitive games or even the industry as a whole. However, esport is frequently discussed as a single entity.

Assuming that a Liverpool Football Club supporter is familiar with the nuances of Ultimate Frisbee or their local cricket team would be strange.

Esports for Pokémon

Pokémon, the unspoken esport, boasts a very distinctive esports environment that is more akin to a festival than a conventional esports event. A variety of events, including Pokémon GO, Pokémon UNITE, the trading card game, and its videogame franchise, culminate in the yearly Pokémon World Championships. There were about 3400 competitors in this year's competition.

With anime screenings and a special temporary store (The Pokémon Center) regularly present, Pokemon esports events serve as a hub for competitive players, trading card enthusiasts, and general Pokemon fans. This is even reflected on the stage, which is long and separated into sections. Each esport has its own speakers and sitting area, and the full stage is only used for the finals.

This esport's several divisions are another feature that sets it apart. Children as young as ten years old can compete because there are three age divisions. For background, this year's divisions were Juniors for those born in 2012 or after, Seniors for those born in 2008 to 2011, and Masters for those born in 2007 or before.

For those who can visit one of the World Championships, Pokémon esports provides a really engaging viewing experience. From August 15th to the 17th, Anaheim, California, will host its 2025 edition.

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