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WORLD OF VIDEO GAMES: E-SPORTS & WLD COMPETITIVE GAMNGÃ¯Â¿Â½

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<P>Today some people who play video games professionally can make millions of dollars from streaming their gaming on the internet or winning a trophy in an E-Sports tournament. This book examines the history of competitive video games, explores the controversies in the video game industry, and discusses the future advances of E-Sports.</P>

The World of Video Games

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Front Cover.
Copyright Page.
Contents.
Important Events in the History of Video Games.
Introduction: Gaming as a Job.
1: The History of Competitive Gaming.
2: How Do People Play E-Sports?.
3: How Do E-Sports Affect Society?.
4: The Future of E-Sports and Competitive Gaming.
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The World of Video Games