It looks like eSports is coming to subscription-based streaming service Hulu in a big way. The company has ordered four original series based on competitive video-gaming, marking its first step into the world of eSports. Hulu has pinged ESL – a leading producer of tournament and eSports content – to produce the shows, which will stream exclusively to Hulu beginning later this fall. Each Hulu eSports series will explore multiple eSports topics, with games such as Counter Strike: Global Offensive, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, and DOTA 2 having a heavier focus throughout the shows.

In a recent statement about the upcoming Hulu eSports shows, Hulu’s VP of content acquisition discussed the potential impact of the new series. “ESports is one of the fastest-growing areas of media and entertainment, and through this first-of-its-kind deal with ESL we can now bring the popular world of eSports of Hulu,” she said. She also stated that Hulu subscribers are “hungry for this type of content – so we’re excited to offer it on Hulu for the first time.” A breakdown of each of the upcoming Hulu eSports series can be found below:

• “Player V. Player”: A “gamified” talk show with eSports-casters and influencers facing off over the hottest topics in esports. Panelists will accrue points while debating various current topics, with a final challenge over a classic video game. (Ten 30-minute episodes)
• “Bootcamp”: Weekly documentary series following The Immortals as they rebuild their roster leading up to the Intel Extreme Masters Oakland event to compete in the “CS:GO” tournament Nov. 18-19 at Oracle Arena. The series promises unprecedented access to the inner workings of a pro eSports team, including a look at scrimmages and practice sessions at the team’s house. (Six 30-minute episodes)
• “Defining Moments”: Experts, players and fans analyze a specific eSports theme in each weekly episode, ranging from controversial moves and their impact on gaming history to long-lasting rivalries and how they came to be. (Six 30-minute episodes)
• “ESL Replay”: Documentary-style recaps of the most memorable moments from four of ESL’s biggest multi-day tournaments in the world, featuring behind-the-scenes footage not part of the tournament live stream. The four tourneys are “Dota 2” in Hamburg in late October; “CS:GO” and PlayerUnknown’s “Battlegrounds” (aka “PUBG”) in Oakland in November; and “CS:GO” in Denmark in December. (Four 60-minute episodes)

So, thoughts on the upcoming Hulu eSports shows? Which one are you looking forward to the most? Would any of these shows make you decided to subscribe to Hulu? Let us know in the comments section below, and as always, stay tuned to Don’t Feed the Gamers for all the latest gaming and entertainment news! Don’t forget to follow DFTG on Twitter for our 24/7 news feed!