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Book Review: This Is Esports (And How to Spell It)
OAI: oai:igi-global.com:276937 • DOI: 10.4018/IJER.20210101.oa4
Published by: IGI Global
Abstract
The review critiques 'This Is Esports (And How to Spell It): An Insider’s Guide to the World of Pro Gaming', a book written by Paul Chaloner and Benjamin Sillis. The authors provide a comprehensive overview of the history of the esports industry, right from the emergence of arcade games to the evolution of esports into a billion-dollar industry. Further, the authors highlight some of the issues of concern in the contemporary esports landscape, including gender representation, player salaries, cheating allegations, and retirement in esports. The review critically analyzes the authors' perspective on the esports industry as well as the effectiveness of the writing style incorporated in the book.