{"product_id":"esports-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Esports for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePhill Alexander\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the path to the big leagues\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt'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?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet the gear for your first esports battles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain recognition for your skills online or in tournaments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover the path to earning scholarships in esports\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild your online identity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet the insider tips you need to make your name in the esports universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet the gear for your first esports battles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain recognition for your skills online or in tournaments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover the path to earning scholarships in esports\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover your path to the big leagues\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's time to prove all those people who said \"video games are a waste of time\" wrong! Esports have 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 getting your share of this fast-growing world. It'll help you figure out the gear you need and the games that drive the explosive growth of esports. You'll also find how to break into competitive play and use online platforms to draw attention. Discover the insider tips you need to and start making your name in the esports universe. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside...\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild a killer esports PC\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose the right consoles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnow the most essential games\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCheck out your local scene\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRaise your gamer profile\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlay in major competitions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStart out on the path to pro\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStream games to a worldwide audience\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhill \"DrPhill\" Alexander\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eis 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.1 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 28, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42693760024639,"sku":"9781119650591","price":33.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/9707bcadab93f78301526a5c87877051.webp?v=1764999882","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/esports-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}