Esports: inside the relentless training of professional gaming stars
Professional,
competitive video game playing the phenomenon known as esports has seen
double digit growth for much of the past decade. With a massive following, many
say it will soon become an official Olympic event. Throughout the U.S., high schools
are launching competitive gaming clubs, and even some colleges are offering scholarships
to top players.
It s
a dream come true for professional esports players traveling the world and
paid salaries to play video games full time for a living.
But
as money continues to pour into the industry, the pressure on these young pros many
still in their teens is leading to early burnout from high stress, repetitive
stress injuries, and grueling practice schedules.
In
this episode of CBSN Originals, we follow pro esports players Doublelift (League
of Legends) and Space (Overwatch) as they compete for glory, get an inside look
at what it takes to be pro, and explore the risks many are taking to stay at the
top.
Orignial channel: CBS News