Shady Numbers And Bad Business: Inside The Esports Bubble
by Cecilia D'Anastasio on Kotaku, shared by B from Deadspin > Sports News Without Fear, Favor or Compromise on (#4FR85)
The mainstream narrative of esports has been lovingly crafted by those who benefit from its success. There's big money in esports, they say. You've heard the stories. Teenaged gamers flown overseas to sunny mansions with live-in chefs. The erection of $50 million arenas for Enders Game-esque sci-fi battles. League of"