Oh, mascots, we all have the idea of those friendly symbols we associate with a brand or favorite team. But what do mascots have to do with electronic sports? Aren’t they a bit old- fashioned and belong to stadiums? Well, the short answer would be: it’s debatable.
If you are new to the world of ESports, there are many things to explore. From organizations and major events to the best operating system gaming to start playing yourself. You can read more about OS online and various aspects of becoming a part of the ESports world. As well, you might notice that mascots are a thing within ESports as well as they are in the world of sports.
What are Mascots?
As we mentioned before, not everyone might know all popular or new mascots, but everyone gets the gist of it. Mascots are humans, animals, or objects that are used to represent the group or company. Without a doubt, mascots exist because they are an important marketing strategy for building the public image. Of course, they also serve as an easy reminder of a company or service.
Mascots are not exclusive to traditional sports, for instance like Chicago Bulls’ Benny the Bull and Boston Red Sox’s Wally the Green Monster. They are the “charm” of schools, Universities, and brands (remember Quick Bunny, who is the “face” of favorite childhood drink Nesquik).
In the world of gaming, we can instantly say that Nintendo is represented by Mario. Sonic the Hedgehog? That’s Sega! It is always the question of easily recognizing your favorite character and understanding what’s going on.
Mascots are often those characters within the “universe” of a brand who also have their stories and moments to shine. For instance, many people associate Jinx with LoL.
The Most Popular Mascots of ESports
Even though each team (in different categories of ESports) can have their own mascot (i.e., Unicorns of Love and their distinctive pink unicorn logo). The most popular merch for ESports fans is anything with their favorite team logo.
However, some mascots are associated with the franchise and the victory. It’s not exclusive only to trophies but also characters (or champions) that are often put on the frontline of the game promotions.
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The Aegis of Champions
The physical trophy that winners of DOTA’s The International tournament get. It is the ultimate symbol of victory and struggle, based on North and Chinese designs. Each year the design is changed and elaborated.
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The Summoner’s Cup
It is similar to sporting trophies you can see in football or golf, but with a little bit of spice. Quite a valuable possession for League of Legends champions, it has a distinctive element that you can immediately recognize. Silver and stones on the pedestal to celebrate your mastery, what else can you want.
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Mister Chief
The undoubted mascot of the Halo series, when we see the distinctive design of the helmet, we know what’s up. The protagonist of the main series is also a symbol for international championships. Generations of fans to come are dreaming of becoming the eponymous leaders.
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Crossed fists
The Tekken 2019 World Tour Champion trophy is one of the most stylish trophies you can see out there. It’s easy to recognize and associate with beloved fighting series.
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Zerg
The monolith with the Starcraft logo, the trophy everyone would love to get as a winner, but the alien species and their Queen Sarah Kerrigan are the true symbols of the series. Who doesn’t like and understand the story of betrayal and revenge?
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Earth
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive’s symbol is the Earth, and it is displayed both on the trophy for winners and the logo of the game. Easy to recognize, you may also recall the Soldier silhouette as one of the most popular symbols of the series.