In October 2014, tens of millions of people across the world tuned in to live stream a sporting event. But it wasn't American Football or soccer, it was watching two teams - one Chinese, one Korean - compete in the computer gameLeague of Legends.

Minecraftmay be the most-sold video game on Earth, but it's very different from its fellow chart-toppers. It has basic graphics and no narrative – and yet it's captured the imaginations of over 100 million players. But how has this indie game become a global phenomenon?

Billed as the world’s first VR entertainment facility, Melbourne-based Zero Latency gives visitors a truly immersive experience for a small price. It provides an alternative, accessible way for people to experience the tech, but can it convince consumers that VR has a place in the mainstream?

Kamcord burst onto the mobile gaming scene in 2012, letting people record their gameplay and upload the footage. Users share a video every two seconds, and over 1 million clips were shared in April 2014 alone. So is mobile the future of gaming? And is watching the future of playing?