Scottish Esports has held its first conference in Glasgow and aims to put the country at the forefront of competitive video gaming
Most young kids dreamed of being able to play video game s all day, every day. For many professional esports athletes they simply call it training.
To take their vision to the next level, Scottish Esports, has launched a free annual event to educate attendees on ‘plans to establish a new network of esports and games educators from across Scotland, sharing best practice and understanding of the role competitive video games play within Scottish education’.
Sadly, the first conference has already taken place, at the University of the West of Scotland’s Paisley Campus in Glasgow on November 15.What exactly is Esports? Esports, short for electronic sports, is a form of competition using video games. Esports often takes the form of organized, multiplayer video game competitions, particularly between professional players, played individually or as teams.
The highest earning esport player worldwide is N0tail . The professional gamer has earnt almost £7 million throughout his career, with his highest payday earned from competing in Dota 2 during 'The International 2019'.
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