If you're the sort of person who sees sporting arenas packed with thousands of people to watch esports tournaments and rolls your eyes, you're making a mistake. The idea of 40,000 people coming together to watch expert Fortnite players isn't new. Video game conventions and meetups have been happening forever.
This picture captures one of the first-ever international video gaming competitions. Players are competing to crown the world's greatest Space Invaders player. Admit it - you still enjoy playing that game occasionally today!