Electronic Arts has launched its own eSports division

Up until a few years ago, few people would’ve predicted that eSports would actually become popular, let alone predict that competitions for games like Counter-Strike and League of Legends would generate more views than many actual sports. The rise of eSports has not only allowed gamers to make a living by playing video games competitively, it’s created a new source of revenue for gaming companies, and Electronic Arts wants a piece of the pie. On Thursday, the company took the wraps off its new eSports division, which it claims will play a very important role in its 2016 line-up of games.