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<p>Introduction 1</p> <p><b>Part 1: Getting Started with Esports 5</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: What Are Esports? 7</p> <p>Chapter 2: Gearing Up to Play 19</p> <p><b>Part 2: The Games You’ll Play 47</b></p> <p>Chapter 3: Playing RTS Games and MOBAs 49</p> <p>Chapter 4: Taking Aim at First-Person Shooters 73</p> <p>Chapter 5: Finish Him! Playing Fighting Games 87</p> <p>Chapter 6: It’s Madden Season! Playing Sports Simulations 101</p> <p>Chapter 7: Playing Battle Royale Games 117</p> <p>Chapter 8: Playing Hearthstone and Other Digital Card Games 127</p> <p><b>Part 3: Community and College Gaming 139</b></p> <p>Chapter 9: Finding Online and Local Places to Play 141</p> <p>Chapter 10: Getting Your Name in the Game 153</p> <p>Chapter 11: Exploring Collegiate Esports 177</p> <p><b>Part 4: Making a Life and a Living in Esports 197</b></p> <p>Chapter 12: The Path to Pro in Esports 199</p> <p>Chapter 13: Getting Involved (or Finding a Career) in Esports 217</p> <p>Chapter 14: Creating a Brand for Streaming 225</p> <p><b>Part 5: The Part of Tens 243</b></p> <p>Chapter 15: The Ten Games Every Esports Player Should Know 245</p> <p>Chapter 16: Ten Esports Games You Might Have Missed 255</p> <p>Chapter 17: Ten Esports Influencers to Follow 263</p> <p>Index 271</p>

<p><b>Phill "DrPhill" Alexander</b> <b>is a professor at Miami University's Armstrong Institute, teaching courses on esports and game design. He is also co-founder and director of Miami University's varsity esports program, the first of its kind at a school with Division I athletics.</b>

<ul> <li>Get the gear for your first esports battles</li> <li>Gain recognition for your skills online or in tournaments</li> <li>Discover the path to earning scholarships in esports</li> </ul> <p><b>Discover your path to the big leagues</b> <p>It's time to prove all those people who said "video games are a waste of time" wrong! Esports have rewarded top gamers with prize money, glory, and even college scholarships. Want to get in on the action? This book puts you on the path to getting your share of this fast-growing world. It'll help you figure out the gear you need and the games that drive the explosive growth of esports. You'll also find how to break into competitive play and use online platforms to draw attention. Discover the insider tips you need to and start making your name in the esports universe. <p><b>Inside...</b> <ul> <li>Build a killer esports PC</li> <li>Choose the right consoles</li> <li>Know the most essential games</li> <li>Check out your local scene</li> <li>Raise your gamer profile</li> <li>Play in major competitions</li> <li>Start out on the path to pro</li> <li>Stream games to a worldwide audience</li> </ul>

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