Author: usmanwagan

Competitive gaming has come a long way from its humble beginnings. Today, professional gamers compete in dazzling arenas, cheered on by thousands of fans and watched by millions more online. But how did we get here? The Early Days 1972: The first recorded video game competition takes place at Stanford University 1980s: Nintendo World Championships tours the United States 1990s: The rise of PC gaming and internet connectivity paves the way for online competitions The Turning Point The late 2000s and early 2010s saw explosive growth in professional gaming: 2011: Twitch.tv launches, revolutionizing game streaming 2013: The International Dota 2…