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PUBG Mobile in Esports PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is currently the most established mobile game in the esports industry. Many esports organizations already have squads participating in PUBG Mobile. Yang, on mobile esports vs. Esports: “The interesting thing is people don’t call it as PC esports or even console esports. They just say esports and esports is all for PC esports. And now putting mobile in front of it, like mail and email.”. Best Mobile Esports Games - Mobile Gaming Mobile esports games are here to stay, it’s one of the biggest aspects of the video gaming industry so far. Free mobile games like Fortnite, Clash Royale and Critical Ops are by far breath-taking in quality compared to standard PC games like CSGO.
While PC and console esports may be the biggest, mobile esports games are growing. There are plenty of free esports games on Android, iPhone, and other portable devices you can compete in for free and even win money! Here are the top 5 best mobile esports games to check out.
The first ever official PUBG Mobile Esports event is the Star Challenge 2018 with a prize pool of $600 000. The preliminaries will start from each of the 6 different regions from Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Japan/Korea, and China. The top 20 teams from each region will compete in the final for the top prize of $200 000. Brawl Stars is the latest title from Supercell, a developer that’s produced other hit mobile esports games like Clash Royale and Clash of Clans. It’s a free-to-play multiplayer online-based arena.
1. Clash Royale
Clash Royale is the biggest mobile esports game out there. In just two years, players have amassed winnings of $1.89 million in 24 tournaments- an average of almost $50k per event! In addition to big competitive events like the Clash Royale Crown Championship, there’s now a Clash Royale League, so the powerful mobile esport is only going to get bigger.
The game is like a mix between a tower defense game and turn-based card strategy. It’s available for free from both Google Play and iTunes, although many players make in-game purchases.
2. Hearthstone
The popular Blizzard virtual card game makes perfect sense on mobile. You get the full game, just scaled down to your touchscreen device. Collect decks, battle others and climb the rankings.
Hearthstone is one of the top esports of 2018, with a huge player base and tons of people watching on Twitch. You can download it entirely free from Google Play and the iTunes.
3. PUBG Mobile
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The best-selling battle royale game PlayerUnknown’s BattleGrounds has its own mobile version. However, while the gameplay is more or less the same, PUBG Mobile is its own separate game with its own updates and differences.
It also has its own esports scene. You can find PUBG Mobile tournaments online or even sign up for events sponsored by creators Tencent Mobile. One more big difference- PUBG Mobile is entirely free-to-play both on Google Play and iTunes.
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— Omlet Arcade (@omletarcade) October 24, 2018
4. Arena of Valor
Arena of Valor is the international adaptation of King of Glory- a massive mobile MOBA esport with tournaments attracting over 19.5 million viewers in China. The game is ideal for those who want something like Dota 2 or League of Legends on their smartphone.
You can take part in online battles and build your skills. It’s one of the best mobile esports games, with the Arena of Valor World Cup 2018 boasting $482,500 in prize money. It’s available free on Google Play, iTunes, and now also Nintendo Switch!
5. Vainglory
Vainglory is another popular mobile MOBA with 45 heroes and intense 5v5 battles. Regular tournaments are held with top players earning tens of thousands. It’s also free to play, so it’s easy to get involved yourself.
You can download Vainglory via Google Play or iTunes. It’s also free to download for PC and Mac on Amazon.
What a fantastic team fight for Team @LostBoyToph! This win over Team XenoTek puts Toph in the Finals against @VG_Oldskool later on! #VPLpic.twitter.com/RQubEiWl7h
— Vainglory Esports (@vaingloryesport) October 21, 2018
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Honorable Mentions: Fortnite Mobile, FIFA Soccer, Clash of Clans
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