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🎮 Esports World Cup: Level Up – A Prime Video Docuseries Review

> “This isn't just about games—it's about dreams, pressure, heartbreak, and the making of legends.”

Documentary  Details 

Title: Esports World Cup: Level Up

Platform: Amazon Prime Video

Release Date: June 6, 2025

Episodes: 5-part series (each ~41–44 minutes)

Director: R.J. Cutler (Emmy-winning filmmaker – Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry)

Produced by: This Machine, in collaboration with the Esports World Cup Foundation

What is 'Esports World Cup: Level Up' about?

Esports World Cup: Level Up is a high-energy, high-stakes, five-part docuseries on Prime Video that takes a look at the world of competitive gaming’s newest mega-event: the Esports World Cup. Set in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this inaugural tournament brings together over 1,500 of the world’s top players and teams, competing across more than 20 game titles for a staggering 60 million dollar prize pool. It’s an obscene amount of money to play with, but that just makes it all the more exciting.Episode one takes the time to explain to viewers what esports is, the life-changing money involved, the pressure, and how everything is on the line. You don’t have to be an expert to watch and understand this series. It introduces you to the different teams, how you get into one of these teams and what goes on behind the scenes. Every episode also does well in explaining the game being played and how the teams can win. Games include Call of Duty, Rennsport, FIFA, Starcraft II, League of Legends, and many more.

In every episode, there’s a thoughtful mix of gameplay footage, interviews, and cinematic visuals that give context to the significance of the tournament and showcase the passion, commitment, and community that drive the esports world forward. It is exciting to see the gameplay and the live audience's responses. It’s like WWE but with gamers. It takes me back to watching Robot Wars when I was a kid, and I loved that nostalgic feeling.The interviews with players are in their comfort zones, so no informal stages, which allows for more intimacy. We hear and see their families and friends, which heightens the importance of these games, especially the prize money. They don’t hold back - some game players have come from very working-class backgrounds and have been in prison. What I did want was some involvement from audiences; the people paying to watch Esports live. Why they love it, who their favourite teams are etc. Having this dynamic would have given viewers something to relate and inspire to.

Episode three starts in Ukraine and mentions the conflict and how this affects their lives, their gaming, and the pressure to win. Beyond the player stories, the series subtly explores the broader implications of Saudi Arabia’s push into global entertainment through esports. While it doesn't overtly editorialize, the presence of the tournament in Riyadh and the scale of the event raise important questions about the intersection of sport, business, and international soft power.The series also looks into why there aren’t more female players in Esports. There’s one all-female team who are undefeated, and we hear about the pressures they feel for social and economic reasons. This team should inspire more females to join this male-dominated industry.

It also touches on how many players come from poor, working-class backgrounds, which is very interesting and I wish more in-depth analysis had been done on this. Some viewers may also wish for a deeper critical dive into the business side of esports or more behind-the-scenes drama. Level Up serves more as an introduction and a celebration of a landmark moment in competitive gaming rather than a deep dive investigation. This just gives Prime more reason to make another series.The end of the series was exhilarating, and I was so happy for the winning teams, the fans and everyone working hard behind the scenes. There’s one young man in ‘Team Liquid’ who just annihilates his opponent and is so sweet after doing so. It’s safe to say the world of Esports is hot, hectic and here for the future.

Focus of the Series

Unlike many esports films that emphasize only gameplay, Level Up focuses on human stories: Grit, training, and sacrifice of young gamers

Behind-the-scenes pressure of the Club Championship format Cultural diversity—filmed across Indonesia, the Philippines, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, and the USA Emotional arcs of underdogs, rising stars, and elite veterans

Featured Players & Teams

Faker – the iconic League of Legends legend

Sanford – MLBB prodigy from the Philippines

Soka – Team Falcons (KSA)

Drazah – Call of Duty star from Atlanta FaZe

NASI & Vitality’s Chel/Cinny – women’s MLBB

Falcons & Team Liquid – dominant Club Championship contenders

My Review On Esports WorldCup Level Up Documentary 👍❤️

Honestly, Esports World Cup: Level Up surprised me. I thought it would just be clips of gameplay and flashy edits, but it actually dives deep into the lives of the players—the stress, the sacrifices, even the stuff we don’t usually see. Some parts gave me chills, especially the behind-the-scenes moments during the finals. There were a few places where it felt a bit over-dramatic, and maybe not everyone will get the context of all the games, but overall it really shows how far esports has come. It’s emotional, intense, and honestly, way better than I expected. Totally worth watching.

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