5 Games To Play As An Esports Beginner
Electronic sports, often known as Esports, are becoming popular among people of all ages, from children to teenagers to the elderly. Regulated by certain game standards and regulations, Esports is a type of organized competitive gameplay between teams. Sometimes confused with video games, Esports is a competitive video gaming associated with leagues and tournaments much like traditional sports.
Brief history
Tracing its history, let’s throwback to 1972 when home gaming consoles gained its popularity. From being just a hobby, it became a competitive organized sport. It had a significant uptick in popularity in the 2000s, with the appearance of tournament organizers. Fast forward to today, various Esports games such as League of Legends, DOTA 2, Wildrfit, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, and others are getting attention. Although the roots of Esports originated a long time ago, its popularity in the Philippines just started in recent years. Video games and Esports were formerly perceived as being exclusively enjoyed by children in this country. The Philippines’ aspiring gamers have the opportunity to alter this perception as the gaming industry grows.
Esports in the Philippines
In the Philippines, Esports have become increasingly popular over the past year. The industry is now recognized as a professional one. With the introduction of streaming services like Twitch, YouTube, and even Facebook, gamers now had the means to display their gaming prowess. As a result, the scene became more well-known, and more people started to see the potential of Esports in the Philippines. You might have heard of a few amateur and professional gaming tournaments in the country such as the Philippine National Esports League (PNEL), Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League – Philippines (MPL-PH), PBA Esports Bakbakan, The Nationals, and many more.
5 Games To Play As An Esports Beginner
However, still, many aspiring Esports enthusiasts still don’t know where to begin. If you are one of those, here’s a list of games you might want to check out and utilize as a breeding ground for your gaming career.
Counter-strike
If you were born in the 2000s, you probably would have heard about this game. First released in November 2000, Counter-strike is a series of multiplayer tactical first-person shooter video games. Consists of two teams, one of which commits a terrorist attack and the other of which prevents it.
In this game, you would need to choose your weapon, run, shoot, and plant a bomb. This will be possible with the help of a keyboard to move and a mouse as your aim control. However, the player shall sign up first on their online platform in order to install the game. Once you’ve signed in to your account, you’ll find a plethora of map options and a large range of weapons available throughout a match. Select your favorites, then join a server to begin shooting.
DOTA 2 (Defence of the Ancients)
Developed by Valve in 2013, DOTA 2 has been one of the most popular esports games in the Philippines, especially among players who burn their hours in an internet cafe playing. It is technically a multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game that requires ten players that are grouped into two, competing against each other.
With over 100 game characters and 200 items, this game seems intimidating and complex for beginners. To understand the game, a player must first know the fundamentals. The goal of DOTA 2 is to tear down the Ancient, the primary structure in the other team’s base. Killing adversaries, destroying towers, and earning gold is all fun not until your squad is unable to destroy your opponent’s Ancient. Before reaching the enemy’s Ancient, your team must first destroy all of the towers and obstacles along the way. You’ll get through this game with the help of your chosen hero. A little tip for beginners, pick one hero that you’re comfortable with. Familiarize yourself with this hero, item builds, skills, and gameplay by playing bot matches wherein will only be dealing with computer-controlled characters rather than people.
League of Legends
Introduced by Riot Games developer, League of Legends is one of the most popular MOBA games of all time. Similar to DOTA 2, there should be two teams consisting of ten players. This game takes place on the Summoner’s Rift map with the primary objective of tearing down Nexus, the enemy’s base. You will choose your “champion” or “champ” to be utilized at the start of the game. Starting out at level 1, you’ll steadily level up as you gain gold to spend and craft the right combination of items. Keep in mind when playing this game that the opposing team will make every attempt to stop you, thus you must plan your team’s strategy.
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
Resembling League of Legends and consisting of game characters with skills and ultimate called “heroes”, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), is a MOBA game occurring in the Land of Dawn. However, because this game is designed for those who do not have access to personal computers, it has been streamlined for mobile, making it available to bot Android and iOS users.
With a massive hero pool, Esports beginners will surely shoot and cast their micro and macro skills in playing MLBB. Beginners need not worry because as soon as they create an account, they have to accomplish tutorials which is a terrific guide for individuals who are just getting started with this game. You can play bot matches in the game’s “VS A.I.” area if you’ve already finished the tutorials and still want to practice.
Call of Duty Mobile
Do you like aiming at enemies with guns but don’t have your personal computer? Don’t worry, Call of Duty Mobile (CODM) got you covered. Released in October 2019 by Tencent Games and Activision, CODM is the most recent game on this list.
Compared to Counter-strike, which is also a shooting video game, CODM offers more than just a first-person perspective. There are numerous game modes, including Deathmatch, Multiplayer, Battle Royale, and others, as well as a large selection of maps. For beginners, though, this could be a lot of information. You’re lucky because CODM provides new account owners with a number of tutorials. You will only play against computer opponents from levels one to seven. The game gets harder until you get beyond level 8 but guaranteed that over the previous levels, your skills have been gradually improved.
Ultimately, since it is a touchscreen mobile game, you need to adjust some game settings. One of the most crucial abilities required is precise aim and character control. Similar to how choosing your shooting and aim preferences would significantly influence your playstyle.
