Australia is well known for Kangaroos, Vegemite, and being a proverbial "Death Island".

But it is also known for its atrocious internet speeds.

The citizens of Australia have long complained about the state of their internet, but it is finally starting to get the attention it deserves from the most unlikely of places.

Yep, you guessed it! eSports!

As the rest of the globe clammers to get behind the exploding world of eSports, Australia is finding itself left in the dust. Or should I say experiencing some hectic lag?

As recently as May, a dedicated eSports arena was built in Sydney to host the sport and draw in the crowds. It was quite the success, and schools around the country are beginning to host tiered eSports tournaments. Even Melbourne is getting in on the action by hosting eGames viewing events in their large sports arenas, with hopes of becoming the main hub for eSports in Australia.

But a big problem is that these events can be hosted, but a large majority of viewers that rack up the income will probably stream from their residence. With the vastness of Australia, even with the abundance of public transport, many will elect to stay at home. Like with a lot of sports, staying in, having a viewing party and avoiding the crowds (and the expense) is a lot more desirable.

And for eSports to be a success on all fronts in the outback, it comes down to ping.

No one wants to watch a video that is buffering. No one, especially a charged sports fan, wants to watch a live event that is constantly attempting to load.

There are moves being made to improve internet speeds for the masses for this premise alone. Those that are avid eSports enthusiasts, and those that aren't, will surely rejoice in faster internet speeds brought to them thanks to the money-making venture.

But is it too little too late?

A lot of the Australian professional gamers that had dreams of pursuing a career in eSports were forced to pack up and move to other countries to compete. Although the upload and download isn't exactly horrible, the ping was the nail in the coffin.

Only time will tell if the boost in internet speeds will be enough to get Australia on the map for a tournament destination. Also, if they will see an uptick in eSports viewing and streaming.

Stay tuned for more similar content and e-sports!!

Have a fantastic day,

@SammoSK