Play & Recreation  ·  Topic

Esports

Competitive gaming at scale — the convergence of sport, entertainment, and digital culture.

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The Esports Observer

Business intelligence and news for the global esports industry.

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book

Masters of Doom — David Kushner ✦ FRQNCY PICK

The story of id Software and the birth of the first-person shooter. The book that explained gaming culture.

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Twitch

The world's leading live streaming platform for gaming and esports. Culture in real time.

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