Gamers and Streamers |
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| Author:
| Bard, Jonathan
Bard, Mariel |
| Series title: | Digital Insiders Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-5382-4752-5 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2019 |
| Publisher: | Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
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| Book Format: | Multiple copy pack |
| List Price: | USD $63.00 |
Book Description:
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No longer are sports played only on a field or in an arena. Professional gaming leagues are gaining worldwide recognition for their exciting competitions and star players, most of whom rose to fame through online streaming. From the first video game tournament held in 1972 to today, gaming has come a long way. Major sports organizations, like the NBA and MLS, are sponsoring their own eSports leagues. This attention-grabbing volume dives into the rise of online games, the gamers who...
More DescriptionNo longer are sports played only on a field or in an arena. Professional gaming leagues are gaining worldwide recognition for their exciting competitions and star players, most of whom rose to fame through online streaming. From the first video game tournament held in 1972 to today, gaming has come a long way. Major sports organizations, like the NBA and MLS, are sponsoring their own eSports leagues. This attention-grabbing volume dives into the rise of online games, the gamers who play them, and how gamers make a living as full-time streamers. Also discussed are online privacy best practices.