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How Esports Became a Billion-Dollar Industry
What started as friends playing StarCraft in LAN cafés is now a billion-dollar global phenomenon. Esports has grown into a professional industry with massive prize pools, corporate sponsorships, sold-out arenas, and a worldwide fanbase. But how did it happen? The Roots: Korea and RTS Games In the early 2000s, South Korea turned competitive gaming into…
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The Science of Aiming: Improving Reaction Time
Whether you’re playing CS2, Valorant, Apex Legends, or Call of Duty, the difference between a clutch play and a whiffed shot often comes down to aiming and reaction time. The good news? These are skills you can train. Reaction Time: How Fast Is Fast Enough? The average human reacts in about 250 ms. Pros often…
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Inside the Life of a Pro Esports Player
To outsiders, being a pro gamer seems like a dream — playing games all day, traveling the world, getting paid. But behind the highlights and trophies lies a lifestyle that’s anything but easy. The Grind is Real Most pros practice 8–12 hours a day — scrims, VOD review, individual mechanics, and team strategy. Off days…
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The Role of Coaches in Competitive Teams
Coaches in esports used to be rare — now they’re essential. Whether it’s League of Legends, Valorant, CS2, or Overwatch, the coach has become the brain behind the brawn — guiding teams from practice to championship wins. What Does an Esports Coach Actually Do? Coaches Bring Perspective Players often tunnel-vision during games. Coaches watch the…
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Esports Quiz: Which Famous Pro Said This?
Test your esports knowledge! Match the iconic quote to the correct pro player. Let’s see if you can spot your legends. 1. “The gap is closing.”A. Faker (LoL)B. TenZ (Valorant)C. s1mple (CS:GO)D. Bugha (Fortnite) 2. “EZ for ENCE.”A. allu (CS:GO)B. sergej (CS:GO)C. AleksiB (CS:GO)D. Natu (Coach) 3. “I think I am the best player in…