Esports are on the rise and it isn’t because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s because esports are incredibly entertaining, engaging, and easily adapt to our technological and virtual world.
One of the biggest names in esports has to be Paul “Redeye” Chaloner and his recent book This is esports: (and How to Spell it): An Insider’s Guide to the World of Pro Gaming is absolutely brilliant. Chaloner’s conversational style and ability to share incredible stories easily makes this the definitive text on esports.
The book is easily suited for both casual and hardcore esports fans as it can serve as an introduction or a resource. Chaloner navigates the rocky, roller coaster world of esports with humor, expertise, and tremendous insight. And the journey he shares with readers is unlike anything you have experienced before.
That journey is one of many ups and downs, successful events and horrible losses, rising stars and young talent going into early retirement. It is also a journey of great promise and massive potential as esports are literally the next big thing even after having that label for a number of years. There are millions, perhaps billions, of dollars at stake. Everyone is buying into esports and for good reason.
Chaloner captures all the personalities, all the games, all the events and does so in an enjoyable way. He’s been there for every major moment in esports history and he’s been able to relay the emotions of each one to his audience. This is a must read for anyone that wants to see esports from the inside.
