0 Thomas Kingsley Troupe, Daniel Mauleón
Team strategy. Quick reflexes. Great defence. Amazing hand-eye co-ordination. And millions of adoring fans. These things might describe any professional sport in the world. But this is esports, the fast-growing competitive video gaming phenomenon. Just like pro athletes, many gamers have sponsors, earn large salaries, train and practice with their teams -- some even have personal chefs! Almost three quarters of teens play or watch online games each year. Esports has become so popular that it's now a sanctioned high school sport!
The Wide World of Esports can help pull reluctant readers away from the screen for a few minutes to learn more about their favourite games. Best of all, this engaging series provides students with real-world examples of STEAM and science standards related to the applications of science.
Athletic Esports
You don't need to be a pro athlete in real life to make big money playing sports like basketball, football, soccer, and others. With lots of practice and quick reflexes, players of Madden NFL, NBA 2K, and other athletic games can hit the big-time on the esports scene.
Fighting Game Esports
You don't need to be pro boxer, wrestler, or MMA fighter in real life to make big money in the ring. With plenty of practice, quick reflexes, and creative moves, players of Super Smash Bros., Street Fighter, and other fighting games can hit the big-time on the esports scene.
First-Person Action Sports
You don't need to be a special ops soldier or possess special abilities in real life to defeat your opponents and claim the prize. With plenty of practice, quick wits, and quicker reflexes, players of Overwatch, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, and other action games can hit the big-time on the esports scene.
Online Battle Arena Esports
You don't need to wield huge weapons, wear armor, or cast powerful magic in real life to defeat your opponents and claim the prize. With plenty of practice, quick reflexes, and great teamwork, players of League of Legends, Dota 2, and other multiplayer online battle arena games can hit the big-time on the esports scene.
