From Arcade to App Store: The Mobile Esports Surge
When I first saw a group of teens huddled around a phone, swiping and shouting at the same time, I thought they were just playing a casual game. Eight months later, the same group was streaming a live match of Mobile Legends to a 3,000‑strong chat. That jump from pastime to competitive spectacle is the heart of mobile esports’ influence in the UK. Instant Accessibility Meets Competitive Depth Unlike console titles that require a rig, mobile titles run on every iPhone and Android device. In 2023, the UK saw a 27% increase in mobile esports viewership, according to the Esports...