As 2016 approaches, and in light of Jonathan Pan’s update to his eSports Market Ecosystem, here are three trends you should monitor.

Also worth keeping an eye on:

• Business models for new, prospective eSports begin to emerge. However, critical mass remains the key factor. Until a game title builds a substantial audience, it’s difficult to categorize it as an eSport.
• Competitive gaming is inching towards better awareness of its gender inequalities. While the issue is moral, in nature, there’s very real implications on the development of eSports. Better opportunities for unhindered female participation will benefit everyone.
• The first wave of eSports players as stakeholders in professional organizations takes flight. The bigger picture is how this will affect expectations for intellectual property rights across the pro scene; even with larger issues such as player compensation and representation still unanswered.

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