10. World of Warcraft

A timeless trailer for your enjoyment.

World of Warcraft is last and certainly not least in our lineup of 10 PC games with the biggest impact on E-sports growth. If you are only looking for numbers, please skip the following paragraph. If you want your nostalgia triggered, then read on.

If you were like me, you rolled your first character on a PvP (player-versus-player) server thinking life on Azeroth would be great. Elwynn Forest, remember your first time adventuring there? How relaxing, like a virtual therapist with its tranquil music and docile NPC’s dancing through the trees. It had to have been there that the developers had us hooked because Redridge Mountains was a sheer nightmare. It was a camp-fest where us newcomers would spend more time corpse-running than actually playing the game. It was in those blood-soaked mountains where I realized World of Warcraft was a viable game for PvP and ultimately E-sports.

Preparation is the key to success in battle.  

And while it might not seem like a lot compared to the big boys, Esports Earnings informs us that $453,000.00 is still a lot of money to be battled for in the world of E-sports.

There we have it E-sports fanatics, the top 10 games with the biggest impact on E-sports growth. Keep in mind that this list is fluid and only reflects the events of this year. Which games will comprise this list in 5 years’ time? Who knows. One thing is for sure; contenders will have to force these giants to give up their well-earned seats.