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A Georgia esports center is building tech skills and confidence in youths

by Richard Cunningham
Feb 1, 2024
"I consider esports the cheat code,“ says Davin Jackson, owner of Alpha eSports and Technology.
Davin Jackson, owner of Alpha eSports and Technology, is using esports to introduce young people to the cybersecurity field.
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Esports have exploded, but the profits haven't followed

by Kai Ryssdal
Jan 19, 2023
Over the past decade, esports have grown to a point where events sell out NBA stadiums. But as popularity has boomed, esports leagues still face major business barriers.
The League of Legends World Championship at San Francisco's Chase Center in November 2022.
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Women gamers finding it difficult to level up earnings in esports

by Joe Tidy
Sep 13, 2021
Among the top 300 moneymakers in esports, none of them are women.
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With some college sports on hold, an opportunity for esports to thrive

by Jasmine Garsd
Sep 15, 2020
Schools are trying to get esports programs started during the pandemic.
A student plays at a League of Legends College Championship match in 2017.
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From fracking to "Fortnite": Company pivots from oil to esports

by Andy Uhler
Sep 19, 2019
For one investment firm, competitive video gaming suddenly looked better than the volatile energy industry.
Gamers play "Fortnite" against Twitch streamer and professional gamer Tyler "Ninja" Blevins during Ninja Vegas '18 at Esports Arena Las Vegas in April 2018.
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How the Fortnite World Cup payout compares to this summer's other major championships

by Katherine Wiles
Jul 29, 2019
A 16-year-old boy just won more money at a video game championship than Tiger Woods did at the 2019 Masters.
Kyle Giersdorf, 16, celebrates after winning the 2019 Fortnite World Cup on July 28, 2019, at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York City.
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How gamers got their style

by Kai Ryssdal and Bennett Purser
Apr 25, 2019
From streetwear to designer labels, videos gamers have become one of fashion's biggest targets.
Twitch streamer and professional gamer Tyler "Ninja" Blevins streams during Ninja Vegas '18 at Esports Arena Las Vegas at Luxor Hotel and Casino on April 21, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Blevins is playing against more than 230 challengers in front of 700 fans in 10 live "Fortnite" games with up to USD 50,000 in cash prizes on the line. He is donating all his winnings to the Alzheimer's Association.
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Video game fans now pay to watch others play games in person

by Andy Uhler
Feb 16, 2018
Professional gamers are drawing in the crowds as esports phenomenon spreads.
A view of the Blizzard Arena.
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As esports gain legitimacy, corporate America looks to cash in

by Jana Kasperkevic
Jun 21, 2017
Would you spend hours watching someone play video games? NBC and Intel are betting that you would.
For its first esport tournament, NBC has chosen Rocket League — a video game where cars instead of people play soccer. 
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Creating an Olympics-like event for esports

by Molly Wood
Aug 15, 2016
Top video gamers will compete for medals in a two-day, pop-up tournament in Rio.
Competitors at an esports event in Atlanta.
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