Originally posted on October 22, 2018 @ 8:30 am
If you’re an avid gamer, then you’re probably a person who seeks out new challenges on a regular basis. Entering the right gaming tournament could also end in a healthy check. There’s no reason not to make a little money doing what you love.
Find the best place to set your latest travel plans, and play the game of your life. Here is a quick look at a few of the most popular and most challenging gaming tournaments around the world. Book your tickets today, and start packing for your next adventure.
Evolution Championship Series in Las Vegas
If fighting games are your forte, the Evolution Championship Series in Las Vegas is host to some of the bloodiest battles in history. The difference is that not one drop is real. This tournament is where you need to be to show off your skill and dexterity on the big screen.
The World Finals of the Championship tournament took place this year under the bright lights of Las Vegas, Nevada. The tournament moves around each year, so keep an eye on the latest plans for next year’s tournament.
League of Legends
Sitting pretty as one of the largest gaming tournaments in the world, the League of Legends drew an audience of more than 60 million people last year. The million dollar prize pool offers plenty of incentive to draw out the best of the best, and onlookers are never disappointed.
The venue of this year’s tournament has not yet been released, but it will happen sometime this month. Bring your most comfortable gaming chair, and press on to victory. Which team of gamers will dominate the playing boards this year?
BlizzCon in Anaheim California
Blizzard Entertainment holds an annual event for gamers in Anaheim, California called BlizzCon. Aptly named, the convention is part tournament and part rock concert. If it doesn’t already sound like fun, remember that Anaheim is home to Disneyland.
If some of your favorite games include Hearthstone, Overwatch, Diablo, or Warcraft, then you’ll enjoy everything BlizzCon has to offer.
Dreamhack in Sweden
If you’ve never visited Sweden, now is the time. Dreamhack is a gaming convention for all types of gamers looking to have fun and find worthy competition. You’ll also enjoy live concerts and a list of other interesting sideline events throughout the convention.
The International in Seattle Washington
Seattle is host to the one and only International gaming tournament, featuring the best of the best in multiplayer online battle arenas (MOBAs). This particular tournament boasts over $10 million in prize winnings, and 16 high-end teams to bring the heat.