From Controllers to Careers: Pakistan’s E-Sports Evolution

Abstract

This Documentary is on how E-sports evolved in Pakistan, the social networks transforming the gaming possibilities for Pakistanis. It looks into the social issues which relate to individuals involved in E-sports such as the challenges they undergo. Some Professional E-sports players complained they had little support from the government and a long time waiting for visas while some of the gaming arena owners said they faced many challenges with electricity supply frequently. Meanwhile, sports journalists have reported that the government is in the process of providing support to the E-sports projects. The documentary Delirious is based on E-sports in Pakistan through the lens of digital transition and the government. This examines how talent with localized operations sizzles the international market and the challenges of employment security, facilities, and policy framework. The exploration comprises interviews, photo voice, and data analysis with the help of purposive and snowball sampling techniques. Thematic analysis (Braun & Clarke 2006) is utilized to discover primary themes and narrative. The objective is to be able to identify the possibilities and risks that Pakistan faces in the future of the E-sports industry and its impact on the future entertainment and job sector.