With all the talk of mobile games, home VR and augmented reality, it can often seem to non-gamers that the PC would be forgotten when it comes to gaming. But recent research shows this isn’t the case – people still love to game on a computer. How is PC staying so relevant?

China’s online gaming industry is worth $13.5 billion and spans 190 million people, from mini-games on WeChat to MMOs at internet cafés. At Chongqing Energy College, people can even take a course in one of China’s most popular online multiplayers – Defence of the Ancients.

Not long ago, it was inconceivable that video games would be anything more than a niche pastime, let alone a path to a lucrative career. Yet e-sports now attract millions of fans and major brand sponsorships. How did they come to rival to traditional sports? And can they achieve mainstream success?

As internet-connected video devices become more widely available, there's a growing trend for live-streamed gaming. Platforms like Twitch are creating peer-controlled channels brimming with engaging user-generated content.