Game Boys
Triumph, Heartbreak, and the Quest for Cash in the Battleground of Competitive Videogaming
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1.5 • 2 Ratings
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- $6.99
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- $6.99
Publisher Description
A year inside the fierce rivalries and big business of competitive videogaming
A technology-fueled spin on a classic sports tale, Game Boys profiles "cyber-athletes" who compete for dominance in the professional gaming circuit, a world populated with rivalries, big egos, corporate sponsorships, and large cash prizes. Michael Kane's pioneering account of the lifestyle and business of gaming takes readers to the heart of "e-sports," what many consider the successor in sports entertainment to the X-games and competitive poker. Following the top teams-3D and CompLexity, a rivalry as bitter as the Yankees versus the Red Sox-Kane profiles the star players as they cheat, strategize, sign with rival teams, and get berated by sideline-pacing coaches. Are gamers really the athletes of tomorrow? They act like they are. A lively tour of the quirks and dramas of a subculture on the cusp of big things, Game Boys is a tale of sports glory and a glimpse into the lucrative business of gaming.
Customer Reviews
Don't buy this
Bought the full version, and the full version never installed. Tried to reinstall and the same problem occured. Very disappointed!!