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Core of Score: Era of eSports

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From grassroots scenes in the late 90s and early 00s to tv screen presence on ESPN, Turner, and NBC, eSports has grown to become a multi-billion dollar industry. Scores of gaming cafes and lounges are sprouting up and the Philadelphia Fusion (Overwatch) and Comcast are even building the largest purpose-based eSports arena in the Western hemisphere here in south Philly. No better time to get into the competitive side of gaming as both a player and a spectator. We'll dive into some of the core games that fueled the growth of eSports as well as some that house some of the greatest prize pools ever received by 16 year olds.


Intro:

  • Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft, 'Pull Up a Chair' by Peter McConnell


    • Bit-Bangers:

    • StarCraft II, 'Free Bird' by Allen Collins, Ronnie Van Zant, and performed by The Blasters
    • Unreal Tournament: Game of the Year Edition [Original Soundtrack], 'Ending [Trophy Room]' by Michael van den Boss


      • Music Break:

      • Counter Strike: Global Offensive, 'Main Theme' by Mike Morasky


        • Score-Card:

        • Quake III: Arena, 'Tribulation' by Sonic Mayhem and Bill Leeb
        • Quake III: Arena, 'Audio Adrenaline' by Sonic Mayhem and Bill Leeb
        • League of Legends, 'Damacia Rising' by Riot Music Group
        • League of Legends, 'Get Jinxed' by Riot Music Group


          • TAG (Tech, Anime, and Gaming):

          • Wii Menu, 'News Channel - Globe Slide Show (Day Time)' by Kazumi Totaka


            • Ending Music:

            • Street Fighter V, 'Theme of Rashid' by Hideyuki Fukasawa
              • ...more
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              Core of ScoreBy Jovan Kouakou