Super Mario Maker
Okay so hear me out here, I understand that this probably isn’t a game that you expected to see on a list like this, but just indulge me. The Super Mario Maker community has been booming as of late, getting exposure recently with SDGQ, a charity event on Twitch put on by speed runners. So the audience is there, and along with the depth of the level customization for creating levels, there is a lot of potential for event coordinators to construct their own courses. Streamers of the game have also held their own competitions on “kaizo levels,” which are known for their insane difficulty. These streams have attracted thousands of viewers to cheer on their favorite streamer will emerge victorious. Whether it be a head to head race or a time trial, seeing the best speed runners attempting very difficult levels for the first time with the goal of jumping on the flag first would be something I could see becoming a great esport.
