She tells CNA Women why gaming is the future, and why Emerge Esports’ Marjorie Poon manages more than 100 professional gaming teams and content creators.
In November, the popular multiplayer online battle arena video game Dota 2 held its first tournament in Singapore.
There was an eye-watering prize pool of close to US$19 million (S$26 million) for this 11th annual edition of The International, also known as TI11 among fans. It was the world’s largest e-sports (electronic sports) tournament. In comparison, world-class golf events, such as the Masters, have a prize pool of US$15 million.
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A 28-year-old gamer is on a mission to change your mind about e-sports addiction
With Emerge Esports, Marjorie Poon manages more than 100 professional gaming teams and content creators. She tells CNA Women why she believes gaming is the future.
A 28-year-old gamer is on a mission to change your mind about e-sports addiction
Dota 2, the popular multiplayer online battle arena video game, held its first tournament in Singapore in November, making this a big year for Singapore gamers.
This 11th annual edition of The International, also known as TI11 among fans, is one of the biggest e-sports (electronic sports) tournaments in the world. With a prize pool of close to US$19 million (S$26 million), it was one of the biggest e-sports (electronic sports) tournaments in the world. A prize pool of US$15 million is typical for golf events of the same caliber.
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Although e-sports and gaming have grown in popularity in recent years, public opinion remains largely negative about them. A 2019 study found that 6 out of 10 Singaporeans believe e-sports cause addiction, and 1 out of 2 believe they are detrimental to their health.
In an industry dominated by male professional gamers, Marjorie Poon is on a mission to change those perceptions. After casually gaming for over a decade, the 28-year-old co-founded Emerge Esports, a professional gaming talent management company. Over 100 professional gaming teams and content creators are managed by her today.
“I want to keep bringing stories out there that change this negative perception and break down barriers for those in the industry,” Poon said.
