Movies and series have become a significant part of gaming, with many incorporating an esports angle in their storytelling.
Gaming has become far more than just the games we play – it's now an entire culture. Animated shows, live-action shows, and much more have engulfed the world – whether they are good or bad. From Arcane and The Witcher to Fallout and The Last of Us, the world of gaming has seen a massive increase in story-driven movies or series.
However, there is another side to this, too – those that contain stories driven by esports. We are not talking about documentaries such as Free to Play or True Sight, but rather the series that touch on esports in a fictional manner. Below is a list of some of these movies and series which can be just as entertaining as the games themselves, while addressing some of the core components of esports.
Top 5 series or movies to watch if you love esports
Falling Into Your Smile
Falling Into Your Smile is a Chinese drama that follows the journey of the ZGDX team in esports. While completely fictional, the series touches on many of the problems faced by esports athletes – especially female players joining an all-male team. The series itself features some great visuals of in-game moments as well as an easy-to-follow plot.
Where to watch: Netflix
Episodes: 31
Good Game: The Beginning
This Turkish-origin movie follows the journey of Cenk, a skilled League of Legends (LoL) player who joins a professional team to compete in a huge tournament. The movie shows some insights into the esports scene through the team’s training, trials, and tribulations.
Where to watch: Netflix
Running time: 115 minutes
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The King’s Avatar
Another Chinese series on the list, The King’s Avatar, features both an animated web series and a live-action version. The series follows the fictional esports game Glory and a player’s journey to becoming the best. Surprisingly, the live-action version of the series caught on due to its spectacular visual effects and the esports storyline.
Where to watch: Netflix
Number of episodes: 41
Players
Players is almost a documentary, but it satirically examines the world of esports. The series follows the journey of a fictional professional LoL team to the top of the League Championship Series (LCS). Made in conjunction with Riot Games, it offers hilarious takes on some moments that have occurred in esports and some cameo appearances by well-known LoL casters and commentators.
Where to watch: YouTube
Number of episodes: 10
Video Game High School
Video Game High School (VGHS) is one of the earlier takes on the world of gaming, showing it from the perspective of a school dedicated to gamers and games of different genres. The series itself may have been forgotten in the depths of YouTube, but it is definitely a must-watch – especially for those who enjoy the first-person shooter (FPS) genre.
Where to watch: YouTube
Number of episodes: 21
These are just a few of the entertaining series and movies dealing with esports, with a lot more out there. With the acceleration of gaming and esports over the past few years, we are bound to see many more shows dealing with the industry.
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