Esports For Dummies

Phill Alexander

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For Dummies
31 March 2020

Computer games: strategy guides

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.

By: Phill Alexander
Imprint: For Dummies
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 183mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 408g
ISBN: 9781119650591
ISBN 10: 1119650593
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 31 March 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Esports 5 Chapter 1: What Are Esports? 7 Chapter 2: Gearing Up to Play 19 Part 2: The Games You’ll Play 47 Chapter 3: Playing RTS Games and MOBAs 49 Chapter 4: Taking Aim at First-Person Shooters 73 Chapter 5: Finish Him! Playing Fighting Games 87 Chapter 6: It’s Madden Season! Playing Sports Simulations 101 Chapter 7: Playing Battle Royale Games 117 Chapter 8: Playing Hearthstone and Other Digital Card Games 127 Part 3: Community and College Gaming 139 Chapter 9: Finding Online and Local Places to Play 141 Chapter 10: Getting Your Name in the Game 153 Chapter 11: Exploring Collegiate Esports 177 Part 4: Making a Life and a Living in Esports 197 Chapter 12: The Path to Pro in Esports 199 Chapter 13: Getting Involved (or Finding a Career) in Esports 217 Chapter 14: Creating a Brand for Streaming 225 Part 5: The Part of Tens 243 Chapter 15: The Ten Games Every Esports Player Should Know 245 Chapter 16: Ten Esports Games You Might Have Missed 255 Chapter 17: Ten Esports Influencers to Follow 263 Index 271

"Phill ""DrPhill"" Alexander is a professor at Miami University's Armstrong Institute, teaching courses on esports and game design. He is also co-founder and director of Miami University's varsity esports program, the first of its kind at a school with Division I athletics."

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Esports For Dummies

Phill Alexander

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