{"product_id":"esports-for-dummies-isbn-9781119650591","title":"Esports For Dummies","description":"\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 \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Esports 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: What Are Esports? 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Gearing Up to Play 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: The Games You’ll Play 47\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Playing RTS Games and MOBAs 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Taking Aim at First-Person Shooters 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Finish Him! Playing Fighting Games 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: It’s Madden Season! 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