An Entrepreneur's Guide to the Exploding World of eSports: Understanding the Commercial Significance of Counter-Strike, League of Legends and DotA 2
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| Rating | : | 4.11 (971 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01CI6SZOQ |
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| Number of Pages | : | 251 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-15 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Thumbs Up! blazerunner44 A big thumbs upNo matter what video games you play, if you want become a serious industry player rather than just another casual gamer, this book lays out a large number of avenues for anybody interested into turning their passion into their profession. Many of the opportunities that currently exist in eSports are taking place at the moment due to huge industry expansion. With the help of a book like this it is easy to carve out a niche in one of the many sectors that surround this vast new market place.Lots of background but sticks to the central thread rather than getting bogged down in minutiae about individual games and leagues. O
Beyond explaining the current state of the eSports ecosphere, this book looks in detail at a wide selection of niches waiting to be filled by smaller businesses. Although everybody from Yahoo to ESPN is fast moving in, there are still many openings for the forward thinking entrepreneurs to become involved. eSports is rapidly evolving into a global multi-billion dollar industry, but the window of opportunity will not be open for much longer. As well as tips on becoming a pro-player, a coach or a streamer, it also looks at the possibilities for investors, looking at everything from gambling to corporate hospitality. Whether you are looking for a career in eSports or have an idea for an eSports related start up, this books look at all the major new economic sectors that are being created by this internet enabled phenomena. It explains the importance of bespoke venues, compares the growth of eSports to existing sports and looks at some of the most exciting emerging eSports regions.