E-SPORTS - HOW TO BECOME A PRO COMPETITOR
Saturday, 7/26/14, 4:30p.m. - 5:30p.m., Room: 26AB
We’re seeing a groundbreaking evolution happening in e-Sports as pro players become recognized as professional athletes who are awarded visas and salaries. However, the journey for them has not been easy. Join esteemed panelists Genese Davis (The Holder’s Dominion; MMORPG.com; The Gamer in You) Ryan "Fwiz"Wyatt (VP of Programming and eSports Commentator - Major League Gaming) Sam "Samzorz" Hall (Pro Gamer - Mortality eSports; Twitch; Founder - CODpedia) and John "ZeRo4" Hill (Pro Gamer - World Champion: Quake) as they discuss the opportunities and obstacles players face when seeking viable careers as e-Sports competitors. This high-powered panel will divulge exactly what it takes to become a pro gamer and how the e-Sports evolution is impacting the video game industry at large.
This video was created by Mortality eSports Staff Videographer & Multimedia Editor: Alejandra Rosas. Follow her: @Mortality_Ale