Gaming is not just about having fun with specific players – those who have chosen eSports as their career and made their way out of active entertainment. The only way they can do that is to attend competitions and events that offer value for the prize money to participants, which is why we've seen similar games. Fortnite, Dust 2 and League of Legends be great great it attracts professional players around the world
Since we did not mention but two special reports, Smash Bros. it is not in the same league, especially because Nintendo – though it offers limited support – refuses to put any prize money to attract pro players.
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa was recently decided on the situation by a Japanese press release Nikkei, and we had the following comments to provide (thanks for translating, Kotaku):
Esports, where players compete on the prize money stage as an audience clock, showcases the best video game charms. Not that we are against it. In order for our games to be enjoyed by anyone regardless of experience, gender, or age, we want to be able to participate in many different events. Our strength, which sets us apart from other companies, is this unique worldview, not just the prize money.
Speaking to Nintendo Life late last year, Juan “Hungrybox” DeBiedma – world-class Super Smash Bros. Melee Player – was a blunder in his assessment of the Smash-related eSports status:
Payment for Smash Ultimate it's a real shame. It is unfortunate how little money the top players make in competing at events compared to the views and opinions the game receives from a social perspective. It's a pity. This needs to change.
If you look at the fact that Epic Games was full of whopping $ 100 million at the prize money for its Fortnite events in 2019, that gives you an indication of the strength between that game and Nintendo's title fight. However, it looks like the company's intention is to make its games available to everyone, regardless, and perhaps see the idea that the players & # 39; s pro & # 39; they are opponents; Nintendo wants everyone to feel like they can play their games, and the idea of the people being billed as the best is criticizing that approach.
However, while it's still in place, it's unlikely that most pro Smash players will change at any time – and that's a problem when it comes to keeping track of the game's existence in the best-known eSports round.
