The world of competitive gaming has been growing at an extreme rate for years. The sheer number of competitors that travel to compete in gaming tournaments and events is crazy. The prizes are getting bigger and the prestige is unprecedented. There is something to be said for staking claim to the "best in the world" at a particular game. This movement is only going to grow as the games become more complex and the prizes grow. I have yet to play Smite personally but the game looks like a lot of fun. I think I am going to have to check it out. Maybe a battle with @morkrock might be a good primer.