GeoGuessr, the renowned geography exploration game, is set to make its mark in the world of esports with the inaugural GeoGuessr World Cup, scheduled to take place on October 13th and 14th at the Space Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.
This exciting event will feature 24 players from various corners of the globe vying for the esteemed title of world champion. The tournament boasts a substantial prize pool of $50,000 (~£40,300), further intensifying the competition.
The game immerses players in a unique experience, dropping them into randomly selected locations across the globe utilizing Google Street View. The challenge lies in accurately guessing the geographical location of the place, as well as maintaining their speed and precision while competing against one another.
Geography-Based Esports Competitions
GeoGuessr Hosts Its First Esports World Cup with 24 Players
Trend Themes
1. Geography-based Esports - There is an opportunity to create more geography-based esports competitions since geographic knowledge is still a growing area for esports.
2. Virtual Travel Games - The trend of virtual travel games could be further developed to offer innovative gaming experiences that connect people around the world.
3. Gaming as Educational Tool - The rise of geography-based esports presents an opportunity to promote gaming as an educational tool, encouraging students to learn about different cultures and geographies in a fun and interactive way.
Industry Implications
1. Esports - Esports has an opportunity to expand its platform offerings to include geography-based competitions that leverage players' knowledge of the world.
2. Gaming - The gaming industry could explore developing more educational games, such as geography-based games, to engage younger audiences and promote learning through play.
3. Travel - The travel industry could leverage the trend of virtual travel games to promote real-world travel, by providing travel deals to virtual travelers who may be inspired to visit the real-world locations they explore in the games.