'''Electronic Sports''' or '''EWhile e-sports and pro-sport''' is gaming have grown quite popular in some parts of the world, the definition developers of professional gamers, their tournaments Diablo III are not focusing on that aspect of gaming. [[Jay Wilson]] explained [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/blizzcon-press-conference-with-jay-wilson/] that spending time and leagues. When tournaments effort on the e-sports aspect would take away from the work they could do on other features they feel are more important to the quality and success of the level that Diablo III. There will be support for competitive play and PvP dueling in D3, but it won't be a player can get serious amounts major part of money out of winning games (as opposed to a free hot dog or the like)game, that as it is '''e-sport'''. Also referred to as '''Professional Gaming''' ('''progaming''')in RTS and FPS games.
Pro==E-gaming is most common in Korea, where [[StarCraft]] became a popular pastime about the same time as they had economical problems, and the IT sector was growing. Hundreds of thousands of Koreans played (and play) StarCraft and other games in [[PC baang]]s (gaming cafes). Even if most have PC at home today, they still mostly play in baangs.Sports Worldwide==
'''Electronic Sports''' or '''E-sport''' refers to the sport played by professional gamers, their tournaments and leagues.
As a jokePro-gaming is most common in Korea, where [[StarCraft]] became a match was broadcasted on TV, and became popular. Today, professional gamers spend all day exercising, have hired coaches, and are treated like athletes or pop stars. Young kids scream if pastime about the same time as they meet themhad economical problems, and they make very much moneythe IT sector was growing. The culture for videogames, Hundreds of thousands of Koreans played (and play) StarCraft and other games in particular is similar to USA and basketball, or UK and football[[PC baang]]s (gaming cafes). Everyone does itEven though most gamers have a computer at home, many prefer to play in hopes of be baangs with a grand master. Progaming is generally associated with Korea. If no other location is mentioned, any progaming statement usually refers to Korea progaming leaguespublic social atmosphere.
With games becoming spectator sports in the baangs, some matches were televised, and when they drew respectable ratings, televising the contests became a common event in Korea. The profession has grown over time until the top pro gamers these days have coaches, practice special exercises to boost their gaming skills, and can earn a good living from prize money and endorsements.
For a western world person, this can be hard to understandThe most popular games have active fan communities, but with the basic idea is that they value prowess top "pro-gamers" enjoying a level of mind as high or higher as that of body. Esports are growing in the western world as well, but have not caught fire like in the eastcelebrity comparable to professional athletes.
Further reading:
* [http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=75553 Team Liquid's Article on Progaming] (Team Liquid is a famous progaming pro-gaming team)
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