One of the coolest things about esports is the opportunity to participate in truly epic moments time and time again. I’d like to dedicate this list to some of the most awesome things that esports have ever done to make gamers everywhere extremely happy. Whether you’ve been gaming for just a few years or a couple of decades, I’m sure that these moments will fire you up.
The Six Million Dollar Slam Dunk
- Who: CDEC Gaming vs. Evil Geniuses
- When: 2015 Dota 2 Internationale Finals
- Game: Dota 2
The Dota 2 Internationale Finals 2015 featured the biggest game ever between CDEC and Evil Geniuses. The teams were playing to win $6 million. Both teams were doing their best, with EG being slightly better than CDEC. However, the losing team made a fantastic move, killing one of the EG characters and leaving their opponents outnumbered. They went all-in, planning to take the victory by storm. But EG didn’t lose their composure as they had prepared a powerful combo, which killed four CDEC characters and made the fifth so weak that it could do nothing against four EGs in the rear. EG won the game, the championship, and the money, proving that you can achieve nearly anything with good teamwork and trust in Dota 2.
Perfect! Boston Uprising with ten flawless wins
- Who: The Boston Uprising
- When: 2018 Overwatch League
- Game: Overwatch
The Boston Uprising did something during the Overwatch League in 2018. They set up a record that would take several years to break. They got ten wins in a row. It may not seem like a lot today, but it sure did wash fans up then. It was the first time any team achieved such a result, proving their commitment and skill. Since then, many Overwatch players have tried their best to repeat Uprising’s success, being motivated by their determination and hard work.
ZeRo’s Winning Streak Ends
- Who: ZeRo vs. Nairo
- When: Major League Gaming World Finals 2015
- Game: Smash 4
ZeRo was the unbeatable player in Smash 4, who won 56 tournaments in a row from November 2014. It was more than a year up to the middle of October 2015. He was the top player of that time, the player everybody talked about. And then, there is Nairo. Nairo kept improving, and at the Major League Gaming World Finals, Nairo won. It was very intensive, and both players played as well as ever. Nairo’s Zero Suit Samus was amazing, and he took no breaks to let ZeRo win. Nairo’s win stopped ZeRo’s longest-running winning streak in the major tournaments. ZeRo later won his next 11 tournaments. For Nairo, this moment was critical as he became the player that beat the best. This match shows how intensive and thrilling the Smash 4 games could be.
ROX Tigers’ Thrilling Play
- Who: ROX Tigers vs. SKT
- When: Worlds 2016 Semifinals
- Game: League of Legends
ROX Tigers were one of the teams that played in the League of Legends, confident that they could beat SKT. The two teams met at the semifinals of Worlds 2016, and the series was full of treasures. In one of the plays of the series’ third game, the score was still tied. However, the ROX Tigers wanted to get ahead before the end of the game. SKT was playing safely, and it took the opponent a lot of time before they won. Pray and Peanut, two players from ROX, decided to make something unorthodox. They were hiding, but instead of waiting, they attacked. Their attack killed Blank, took the enemy’s jungle, and helped them win the game.
Daigo’s perfect block
- Who: Daigo Umehara vs. Justin Wong
- When: 2004 EVO World Championship Finals
- Game: Street Fighter III: Third Strike
Daigo Umehara pulled off something very cool during a fighting game. He was playing against Justin Wong, and they were tied. The cool part was that Daigo had almost no health left as Ken, his character, and Justin, as Chun-Li, was about to finish the match with an ultra-move. But Daigo blocked every one of Justin’s attacks and bombed back, winning the match and the tournament. A video with this story spread throughout the gaming world like a riot, being watched over 20 million times. Go watch it yourself to see how powerful, enthusiastic, and skilled the fighting games are!
FAQs
Can I bet on e-sport online?
Yes, e-sport betting online is possible. However, one should check whether the website is regulated by the government and online gambling is legal in his or her jurisdiction.
Are there any age restrictions for participating in e-sport competitions?
Many competitions apply age restrictions, where one should be at least 16 or 18 years old, depending on the event. You should always check the rules of the competition to be sure.
