Commonwealth Games 2022 Esports titles announced including DOTA 2 and Rocket League

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Commonwealth Games 2022 will have DOTA 2, Rocket League, and efootball series by Konami as games for participants. This will be the first time the international event will have an event dedicated to esports.

The rationale behind such a decision is the move towards inclusivity and engagement with younger audiences. The pilot event will be held beside the main event and titled Commonwealth esports championships.

The Commonwealth Games is held as a tournament with multiple sports and different countries. It's one of the most prestigious international events that sees athletes and sportspeople from different disciplines contest.

While the event is restricted to traditional sports, the inclusion of esports will undoubtedly open new doors. Based on the list of available games, it will also suit the tastes of different players.

The choice of games for an esports event is always a crucial task. While there are many great games available, only a few can dish out fair competition and test players' skills.

Commonwealth Games 2022 will have players battling out in DOTA 2, Rocket League, and efootball series for its inaugural edition. This is a fantastic list as the three games are all quite popular and belong to different genres.

DOTA 2 is arguably one of the two giants of the MOBA genre. Released by Valve, the game epitomizes actual contests as all characters are available to all the players. Learning the game is simple, but mastering it is different. The game observes massive contests worldwide and will be a welcome addition to the event.

efootball series by Konami boasts of realism when it comes to offering football fans a virtual taste of the game. The game has officially licensed players and teams and has pivoted to a free-to-play