Professional Gaming Careers

by Sue Bradford Edwards

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Pub Date Jul 01 2017 | Archive Date May 31 2017

Norwood House Press

Children's Nonfiction | Sports

Description

Going head-to-head with a group of friends can be a lot of fun. But beating the best gamers in the world can lead to fame and fortune. The growth of E-Sports has put professional gamers on the same stage once occupied solely by athletes. Competitions, sponsorship, and live streams are all part of a lucrative career as a professional gamer.

A Note From the Publisher

Video games aren’t just a hobby anymore. E-Sports is on the rise and reaching people of all ages. This series looks at 4 facets of competitive video gaming: the industry, the careers, the game development, and the competition. Each book contains fast facts and in-depth sidebars, plus a glossary, an index, and places to go for more information. E-Sports: Game On! is a great mix of high-interest content with STEM connections.

Video games aren’t just a hobby anymore. E-Sports is on the rise and reaching people of all ages. This series looks at 4 facets of competitive video gaming: the industry, the careers, the game...

Available Editions

EDITION	Hardcover
ISBN	9781599538907
PRICE	$21.95 (USD)

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Ryan A. F, Librarian

Once again the cover feels very 80’s. But it is a great companion to E-Sports Competitions. I really like how they cover female gamers, and that many are not treated the best by male gamers, but they are rising in their prowess in the gaming field. This book covers the beginning of pro gamers and what is changing in the field.

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Teresa T, Reviewer

So many kids love video games and dream of playing them professionally one day. This easy-to-read book explains everything about video gaming from the history right down to carpal tunnel syndrome. Boys, girls, children with learning disabilities, and children with low motivation to read would all benefit from this book. The material is organized in a logical and easy to view fashion and there are plenty of pictures to help the reader really learn about video gaming.

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Katy R, Librarian

I would suggest this book for all middle and high school media centers. Many students, especially boys, are interested in this type of career. Love that is has a glossary and websites to follow up with for the reader.