Beyond the Game: How E-Sports Is Powerfully Shaping Mainstream Culture
The New Colosseum: E-Sports’ Unstoppable Rise Not long ago, competitive video gaming was a niche pursuit, confined to basements and dimly lit LAN parties. Today, it’s a global spectacle. E-sports has exploded from a subculture into a dominant force in entertainment, with sold-out stadiums, multi-million dollar prize pools, and a viewership that rivals traditional sports…