Esports has grown into a fascinating phenomenon in a billion dollar industry and although competitive gaming is regarded by some as relatively new, its roots can be traced back to the 1970s.
Phil Cooke, esports lecturer at Staffordshire University takes a look back at esports’ humble beginnings, through to the decisive turning point for esports in the 1990’s and its rapid development through the 2000s.
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