ESL One Birmingham: 15,000 Fans Gather for Slick Esports Event Featuring Dota 2
ESL One Birmingham attracted 15,000 fans to the Resorts World Arena for a professional esports event.
The slick production featured top gamers from around the world competing in their favorite game for a cash prize.
Fans in attendance and online watched as teams battled it out virtually.
ESL One Birmingham, an esports tournament, is being held at Resorts World Arena.
The less widely known game being played is Dota 2, described as a complex strategy game with chess-like elements and novelty characters.
Before the game begins, professionals spend significant time selecting their characters and preventing the opposing team from choosing overpowered ones.
The text discusses the complexity of the video game Dota (Defense of the Ancients) and the appeal of watching professional players compete in its semi-finals.
The game involves a king, queens, and teams trying to destroy each other's bases.
Fans enjoy watching the game for the professional level of play, which surpasses their own abilities.
Ryan Freeman, a fan, compares it to watching football, finding enjoyment in the high-level competition.