Game Players’ Views on eSport.

eSports, also known as electronic sports, is a growing phenomenon that has captured the attention of millions of people around the world. It is a form of competitive video gaming where players compete against each other in various video games. These competitions can be organized in the form of tournaments, leagues, or individual matches, and they can be played on a variety of platforms, including personal computers, gaming consoles, and mobile devices. eSports has grown rapidly in popularity in recent years, with millions of people tuning in to watch live events and matches online or in-person. In fact, it has become so popular that it has been recognized as a legitimate sport by many countries and organizations around the world. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to investigate gam players’ views on eSport in general. The research consists of 151 participants who are playing computer games regularly with the age interval between 17 and 45. The survey data collected using Google Form. The questionnaire developed by the researcher was used as a data collection tool. The results of the research show that most of the participants are aware of eSport concept. Furthermore, 38.4 % of participants were attended eSport tournaments and had firsthand experience on eSport. 70.2 % Participants who attended eSport tournaments were expressed that they earned money at the end of the tournament. Half of the participant were followed eSport tournaments in live stream video. The results show that more than sixty percent of participants see electronics games as a sport. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]