The rise of esports

If you don’t think esports—in your stodgy uncle’s words, “watching other people play video games”—is a big deal, then you haven’t been paying much attention.

Soña Lee

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STATE OF PLAY
The complete guide to esports
February 4, 2019 • Quartz
TIMELINE
A brief guide to the (surprisingly long) history of esports
February 4, 2019 • Quartz
THE ROSTER
The players, investors, and games at the heart of esports
February 4, 2019 • Quartz

CHARTBOOK
The esports economy in six charts
February 4, 2019 • Quartz
QZ&A
Michael Prindiville wants to make esports as big as the NBA
February 6, 2019 • Quartz
ESSAY
Why do so many esports players retire before they’re 25?
February 6, 2019 • Quartz
ANALYSIS
Esports teams are starting to train more like traditional athletes
February 7, 2019 • Quartz
VIDEO
Inside the esports team that’s training alongside the Dallas Cowboys
February 7, 2019 • Quartz
PHOTO ESSAY
Photos: Inside the excitement of an esports tournament
February 8, 2019 • Quartz
TOOLKIT
How to keep up with esports
February 8, 2019 • Quartz