Esports For Dummies

Phill Alexander

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Year: 2020
• Print ISBN: 9781119650591
• eBook ISBN: 9781119650614
• Edition: 1

Discover the path to the big leagues

It's time to prove all those people who said "video games are a waste of time" wrong. Esports has rewarded top gamers with prize money, glory, and even college scholarships. Want to get in on the action?

This book puts you on the path to get your share of the growing world of esports. It helps you figure out the gear you need to be competitive, the games that drive esports, how to break into competitive play, and how to use online platforms to get attention. Written by the esports program director at the first Division I university to field an esports team, this book defines and demystifies the complex world of competitive video gaming.

• Get the gear for your first esports battles
• Gain recognition for your skills online or in tournaments
• Discover the path to earning scholarships in esports
• Build your online identity

Get the insider tips you need to make your name in the esports universe.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Table of Contents
• Introduction
• Part 1: Getting Started with Esports
• Part 2: The Games You'll Play
• Part 3: Community and College Gaming
• Part 4: Making a Life and a Living in Esports
• Part 5: The Part of Tens
• Index
• About the Author
• Advertisement Page
• Connect with Dummies
• End User License Agreement