I'm interested to see how the survey responses change as they continue to grow in responses. For now, here's a look at the summarized data from 38 survey responses. I'd like to have at least 200 total responses before I use the data for "What is eSports."
Demographics
Sex
|
| Male |
| 30 | 79% |
| Female |
| 8 | 21% |
| Undisclosed |
| 0 | 0% |
|
Age |
|
| Under 18 |
| 1 | 3% |
| 18-21 |
| 11 | 29% |
| 22-30 |
| 12 | 32% |
| 31-40 |
| 5 | 13% |
| 41-59 |
| 2 | 5% |
| 60+ |
| 0 | 0% |
|
Martial Status |
|
| Single |
| 25 | 66% |
| Married |
| 5 | 13% |
| Divorced / Separated |
| 0 | 0% |
| Widowed |
| 0 | 0% |
| Undisclosed |
| 1 | 3% |
|
Location |
|
| North America |
| 30 | 79% |
| Europe |
| 6 | 16% |
| Asia |
| 1 | 3% |
| Oceania |
| 0 | 0% |
| Africa |
| 0 | 0% |
| Middle East |
| 0 | 0% |
| Latin & Southern America |
| 1 | 3% |
| Other |
| 0 | 0% |
|
Highest level of education |
|
| Less than high school |
| 0 | 0% |
| High school / GED |
| 2 | 5% |
| Some college |
| 16 | 42% |
| 2-Year School Degree (Associates) |
| 0 | 0% |
| 4-Year School Degree (BA,BS) |
| 9 | 24% |
| Masters Degree |
| 3 | 8% |
| Doctoral Degree |
| 0 | 0% |
| Professional Degree (MD,JD) |
| 1 | 3% |
|
How often do you use the Internet? |
|
| 0-6 (less than an hour a day) |
| 1 | 3% |
| 7-14 (an hour or two a day) |
| 1 | 3% |
| 15-26 (around three hours per day) |
| 6 | 16% |
| 27+ (four hours or more per day) |
| 30 | 79% |
|
Gaming Background
Are you a gamer? |
|
| I personally do not play games |
| 1 | 3% |
| I play very few games or consider myself a "casual gamer" |
| 15 | 39% |
| I play games regularly (weekly or more) |
| 4 | 11% |
| I am a "hardcore" gamer (play daily for multiple hours) |
| 8 | 21% |
| I am an e-sports professional or industry figure |
| 7 | 18% |
| Other |
| 3 | 8% |
|
Do you check any gaming websites? |
|
| I read gaming reviews online |
| 21 | 68% |
| I watch YouTube videos of walkthroughs, gameplay, etc. |
| 20 | 65% |
| I am a member of a gaming discusssion forum |
| 21 | 68% |
| I am a member of a gaming community (play / voice chat with other gamers) |
| 21 | 68% |
| I read a gaming blog or news site |
| 21 | 68% |
| I am an avid follower of the gaming industry (generally well-rounded and "up to date") |
| 17 | 55% |
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%. |
E-Sports
Do you know what e-sports is? |
|
| Yes |
| 28 | 74% |
| No |
| 8 | 21% |
| I know of it, but not really sure what the "big deal" is |
| 2 | 5% |
|
If someone told you were they a professional gamer, what would be your first reaction?
|
| What is a professional gamer? |
| 4 | 11% |
| Can you consider gaming to be an actual profession? |
| 7 | 18% |
| Not a big deal, you know a lot of pro gamers |
| 10 | 26% |
| Other |
| 17 | 45% |
|
How often do you do the following... - Watch tournament coverage from a LAN? |
|
| 1 - Never |
| 18 | 47% |
| 2 - Every few months |
| 10 | 26% |
| 3 - Monthly |
| 5 | 13% |
| 4 - Weekly |
| 4 | 11% |
| 5 - Daily |
| 1 | 3% |
|
How often do you do the following... - Watch live e-sports outside of LAN coverage? |
|
| 1 - Never |
| 18 | 47% |
| 2 - Every few months |
| 5 | 13% |
| 3 - Monthly |
| 3 | 8% |
| 4 - Weekly |
| 7 | 18% |
| 5 - Daily |
| 5 | 13% |
|
How often do you do the following... - Watch a pro players live stream? |
|
| 1 - Never |
| 17 | 45% |
| 2 - Every few months |
| 6 | 16% |
| 3 - Monthly |
| 3 | 8% |
| 4 - Weekly |
| 7 | 18% |
| 5 - Daily |
| 5 | 13% |
|
How often do you do the following... - Read news about e-sports |
|
| 1 - Never |
| 12 | 32% |
| 2 - Every few months |
| 7 | 18% |
| 3 - Monthly |
| 0 | 0% |
| 4 - Weekly |
| 7 | 18% |
| 5 - Daily |
| 12 | 32% |
|
How often do you do the following... - Comment or use discussion forums about e-sports? |
|
| 1 - Never |
| 15 | 39% |
| 2 - Every few months |
| 5 | 13% |
| 3 - Monthly |
| 3 | 8% |
| 4 - Weekly |
| 4 | 11% |
| 5 - Daily |
| 11 | 29% |
|
How often do you do the following... - Talk about or watch e-sports with "offline" friends? |
|
| 1 - Never |
| 16 | 42% |
| 2 - Every few months |
| 9 | 24% |
| 3 - Monthly |
| 2 | 5% |
| 4 - Weekly |
| 6 | 16% |
| 5 - Daily |
| 5 | 13% |
|
How relevant do you consider the e-sports industry? |
|
| It's a fad, will pass with time. No real future. |
| 0 | 0% |
| It's a niche and will never grow beyond this. Only relevant to a small % of total gamers |
| 4 | 11% |
| Still niche but is becoming more mainstream. |
| 18 | 47% |
| Already reaching a mainstream audience, and is become more and more relevant each day |
| 5 | 13% |
| I have no opinion on the matter. |
| 4 | 11% |
| Other |
| 7 | 18% |
|
What are some sort of questions you'd like answered? |
|
| How big is the e-sports industry? |
| 21 | 60% |
| Who broadcasts e-sports events and tournaments? |
| 8 | 23% |
| Where can I learn more about e-sports? |
| 7 | 20% |
| What makes a particular video game an e-sports? |
| 18 | 51% |
| Can video games justifiably be called a "sport"? |
| 14 | 40% |
| Is e-sports culturally relevant? Will it ever become relevant? |
| 15 | 43% |
People may select more than one checkbox, so percentages may add up to more than 100%. |
Site Features - A 5-minute tour that gives a brief overview of the entire industry |
|
| 1 - Not important |
| 2 | 5% |
| 2 |
| 1 | 3% |
| 3 - Somewhat important |
| 7 | 18% |
| 4 |
| 14 | 37% |
| 5 - Very important |
| 11 | 29% |
|
Site Features - A collection of videos that highlights key, memorable moments within the industry |
|
| 1 - Not important |
| 2 | 5% |
| 2 |
| 3 | 8% |
| 3 - Somewhat important |
| 9 | 24% |
| 4 |
| 10 | 26% |
| 5 - Very important |
| 11 | 29% |
|
Site Features - Short essays written by e-sports figures that answer what e-sports is and why it matters |
|
| 1 - Not important |
| 4 | 11% |
| 2 |
| 10 | 26% |
| 3 - Somewhat important |
| 5 | 13% |
| 4 |
| 10 | 26% |
| 5 - Very important |
| 6 | 16% |
|
Site Features - Photo galleries and photoblogs that show what it's like to be at e-sports events |
|
| 1 - Not important |
| 3 | 8% |
| 2 |
| 3 | 8% |
| 3 - Somewhat important |
| 6 | 16% |
| 4 |
| 13 | 34% |
| 5 - Very important |
| 10 | 26% |
|
Site Features - Links to e-sports resources such as news sites, broadcasters, communities, and more. |
|
| 1 - Not important |
| 1 | 3% |
| 2 |
| 2 | 5% |
| 3 - Somewhat important |
| 10 | 26% |
| 4 |
| 5 | 13% |
| 5 - Very important |
| 16 | 42% |
|
Site Features - A summary of the important games, leagues, and communites that make up the e-sports community |
|
| 1 - Not important |
| 2 | 5% |
| 2 |
| 4 | 11% |
| 3 - Somewhat important |
| 5 | 13% |
| 4 |
| 8 | 21% |
| 5 - Very important |
| 15 | 39% |
|
Site Features - A brief, one-sentence answer to the question of "what is e-sports?" |
|
| 1 - Not important |
| 3 | 8% |
| 2 |
| 8 | 21% |
| 3 - Somewhat important |
| 6 | 16% |
| 4 |
| 4 | 11% |
| 5 - Very important |
| 14 | 37% |
|
What, in your mind, is most important? |
|
| Defining what e-sports is in a straightfoward, brief, and concise manner. |
| 14 | 37% |
| Describing and making an argument why e-sports is growing and become more culturally relevant to gamers & the mainstream media |
| 8 | 21% |
| Showing stories and videos that show the emotional and dramatic appeal of e-sports |
| 12 | 32% |
| Other | | | |
|
That's it! I'm still getting responses daily, but there's been a noticable drop-off. I'm going to re-focus my efforts to get people to fill out the survey. IF you're interested in participating or viewing the survey, you can view the survey here.
Fun fact: My 5th grade teacher filled out a survey. Unexpected, to say the least!
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