Esports events are taking over huge stadiums—and for good reason

Move over Rihanna, esports is taking the stage.
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Esports events are taking over huge stadiums—and for good reason
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At the Barclays Center in downtown Brooklyn, fans have gathered to enjoy a weekend of friends, fun, and video games at 'ESL One' New York, a professional 'Counter-Strike: Global Offensive' tournament featuring eight of the best teams in the world.

Esports events are definitely a recent phenomenon, pulling diehard fans away from their PCs and into the seats of major sports venues around the world.

Topics Esports Gaming


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