• The boom and bust of esports

  • Apr 24 2024
  • Length: 9 mins
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The boom and bust of esports

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  • The origins of competitive gaming are rooted in college campuses going back to the early 1970s. Now a globally popular industry, esports is at the center of many questions about long-term financial viability.

    Today, we dive deep into the hype surrounding esports and why the luster seems to be rubbing off the industry that was once seen by some as the next NBA.

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