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a different type of world. it's kind of playing a different game. you don't have to focus about what's happening in real life. esports have definitely proved that they are worth the investment of big sponsors — big audiences mean big profits mean big prizes. when i was 15 years old, i went to the fortnite world cup. i played second in duos with my partner and we won about 2 million combined. it takes a lot of work to definitely become a professional gamer because you have to put in so, so many hours. after eight gruelling battles, the tournament is over and the prize goes to wave vico. what are you going to do with the prize money? i'm going to save the money and i'm going to save up for my graduation. and the 16—year—old austrian is humble and measured in his victory. i'm just at a level of happiness where ijust can cry all day right now. 0k.
fortnite online every day, and this event is a reminder that gaming is also a massive spectator sport. it's being livestreamed to fans everywhere, and the set—up is comparable with some high—end tv programmes. for the players who have experience with physical events, that has a big advantage because there's lights going on. it's not your home chair, it's not your home desk. i always compare it to a professional football player — he plays on a pitch if it's rain, snowy, and you have to do the same in fortnite. so these may be some of the best fortnite players in the world, but what's really interesting is a new version of fortnite drops the day before this tournament, so there are new weapons, new skills to master, a brand—new area of the island that's unfamiliar to everyone, and so i think that does level the playing field. what they're saying is this really could be anyone�*s game. playing field is not that level — of the 100 players, irina is the only female. we haven't really had girls stand out in the biggest fortnite tournament.
the first—ever major live fortnite tournament in the uk. today, 100 of the best players will battle through eight rounds of gameplay. the highest scorer will lift the trophy and walk away with £100,000. the very first—ever fortnite major lan event here in the uk. this is a sport where every player is in their own world, their own zone, hardly moving. fortnite is huge. it's only six years old, but it has 400 million players around the world. its battle royale tournaments allow up to 100 players to join each online world and then have it out with each other to be the last one standing. i grew up playing shooter games, so i feel like my aim is really, really good. ijust focus on hitting my shots and that works. irina is a streamer with tens of thousands of followers who can watch her playing
fortnite competitive requires a lot, a lot of effort and we have yet to see some girls making it to the top. we actually invited five women to come and play here, but, for different reasons, they couldn't show up, unfortunately. how do you think you can make tournaments like this more attractive to women? traditionally, girls were never that interested in games, like in my generation, and i think, you know, more and more women have taken it seriously in the recent years. and i think it'sjust, like, a thing that takes some time and it will definitely come where you're going to see more and more women on the stage. she's definitely holdingj it down for the women. we love reddysh, right? it can be difficult to get your head around the fact that esports is such a big deal, and these players, aged 16 to 27, have certainly found something that they can excel and, arguably, these alternate worlds can provide safe spaces from the stresses of being a teenager. when i have problems, ijust put the headset on and it's just like
some terrifying tracking tech. in amongst edinburgh's elegant architecture stands the iconic mcewan hall. in 1897, it was gifted to the people of the city by philanthropist william mcewan and throughout its life, it's been the home of graduations, concerts and even edinburgh fringe comedy gigs. but i wonder if william mcewan ever thought that his hall would be used for this... it's been turned into a fortnite den. four, three, two, one... it's the best feeling ever. basically the only game i've been playing for five years. i'm addicted to it. to win in any sport, you need to believe in yourself. - in a game like fortnite, anything can happen at any time. welcome to red bull contested,
will battle through eight rounds of gameplay. the highest scorer will lift the trophy and walk away with £100,000. the very first—ever fortnite major lan event here in the uk. this is a sport where every player is in their own world, their own zone, hardly moving. fortnite is huge. it's only six years old, but it has 400 million players around the world. its battle royale tournaments allow up to 100 players to join each online world and then have it out with each other to be the last one standing. i grew up playing shooter games, so i feel like my aim is really, really good. ijust focus on hitting my shots and that works. irina is a streamer with tens of thousands of followers who can watch her playing fortnite online every day, and this event is a reminder that gaming is also a massive spectator sport. it's being livestreamed to fans everywhere, and the set—up
big audiences mean big profits mean big prizes. when i was 15 years old, i went to the fortnite world cup. i played second in duos with my partner and we won about 2 million combined. it takes a lot of work to definitely become a professional gamer because you have to put in so, so many hours. after eight gruelling battles, the tournament is over and the prize goes to wave vico. what are you going to do with the prize money? i'm going to save the money and i'm going to save up for my graduation. and the 16—year—old austrian is humble and measured in his victory. i'm just at a level of happiness where ijust can cry all day right now. 0k. let's do it. fiery spells...
is comparable with some high—end tv programmes. for the players who have experience with physical events, that has a big advantage because there's lights going on. it's not your home chair, it's not your home desk. i always compare it to a professional football player — he plays on a pitch if it's rain, snowy, and you have to do the same in fortnite. so these may be some of the best fortnite players in the world, but what's really interesting is a new version of fortnite drops the day before this tournament, so there are new weapons, new skills to master, a brand—new area of the island that's unfamiliar to everyone, and so i think that does level the playing field. what they're saying is this really could be anyone�*s game. playing field is not that level — of the 100 players, irina is the only female. we haven't really had girls stand out in the biggest fortnite tournament. fortnite competitive requires a lot, a lot of effort and we have yet to see some girls making it
in amongst edinburgh's elegant architecture stands the iconic mcewan hall. in 1897, it was gifted to the people of the city by philanthropist william mcewan and throughout its life, it's been the home of graduations, concerts and even edinburgh fringe comedy gigs. but i wonder if william mcewan ever thought that his hall would be used for this... it's been turned into a fortnite den. four, three, two, one... it's the best feeling ever. basically the only game i've been playing for five years. i'm addicted to it. to win in any sport, _ you need to believe in yourself. in a game like fortnite, anything can happen at any time. welcome to red bull contested, the first—ever major live fortnite tournament in the uk. today, 100 of the best players
worlds can provide safe spaces from the stresses of being a teenager. when i have problems, ijust put the headset on and it's just like a different type of world. it's kind of playing a different game. you don't have to focus about what's happening in real life. esports have definitely proved that they are worth the investment of big sponsors — big audiences mean big profits mean big prizes. when i was 15 years old, i went to the fortnite world cup. i played second in duos with my partner and we won about two million combined. it takes a lot of work to definitely become a professional gamer because you have to put in so, so many hours. after eight gruelling battles, the tournament is over and the prize goes to wave vico. what are you going to do with the prize money? i'm going to save the money and i'm going to save up for my graduation. and the 16—year—old austrian is humble and measured in his victory. i'm just at a level