The Modern Nerds Guide To Esports

Download or read book The Modern Nerd's Guide to Esports written by Matthew Jankowski and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pro-gaming, or e-sports, has an enormous and dedicated following; almost a billion people worldwide. It's even covered on ESPN. It boasts international tournaments, big-name stars, massive prize money, and tons of action and excitement. This book unpacks the world of eSports for readers, encouraging them to enter, compete, and conquer by giving them insider knowledge directly from a real-life eSports journalist. Filled with essential terminology, bold graphic elements, and vivid photographs, this book is sure to be a hot commodity in any collection.

Download or read book The Modern Nerd's Guide to Cosplay written by Kristen Rajczak Nelson and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The detailed craft of creating a unique costume, props, and makeup to bring both beloved and reviled characters to life has become a serious art form in the past decade. Today, cosplay is one of the hottest hobbies around, with huge international conventions and competitions making headlines around the world. In this volume, filled with insider info, helpful tips, spectacular color photographs, and dynamic graphics, readers learn not only how to enter the world of cosplay, but how to conquer it.

Download or read book The Modern Nerd's Guide to Drone Racing written by Ryan Nagelhout and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Drones, those radio-controlled flying machines that everyone's abuzz about nowadays, provide many people with an exciting opportunity to navigate and modulate. The newly developed sport of drone racing, however, brings excitement and competition to the air like never before. Live-streaming directly from a camera mounted onto the drone even makes drone racing a spectator sport. This colorful, dynamic book not only introduces readers to drone racing, but gives them tips and insider information about to how to participate themselves."

Download or read book The Modern Nerd's Guide to Robot Battles written by Melissa Raé Shofner and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robot battling is one of the hottest hobbies out there, with dedicated television shows, international stars, and crazy, freaky, metal creations. Now, the inside scoop on the wild world of robot battling is available to budding enthusiasts everywhere. Filled with insider know-how, action-packed graphics, and dynamic color photographs, this volume guides readers through this imaginative world of automated competition. The exciting yet accessible language inspires and engages with every turn of the page, ensuring this book will be a hit in any collection.

Download or read book The Modern Nerd's Guide to Tabletop and Card Games written by Jill Keppeler and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "There's no denying it: board and card games are hot right now. In fact, they're one of the most popular leisure activities around. Kickstarter, the largest funding platform for creative projects in the world, is packed with entrepreneurs developing new, innovative experiences, and the industry has become a multibillion-dollar giant in gaming and collectibles in a short amount of time. Readers no doubt have seen or heard of one or perhaps many of these games, but in this volume, they'll get the inside scoop needed to join, play, and win."

Download or read book The Modern Nerd's Guide to Esports written by Matthew Jankowski and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Pro-gaming, or e-sports, has an enormous and dedicated following; almost a billion people worldwide. It's even covered on ESPN. It boasts international tournaments, big-name stars, massive prize money, and tons of action and excitement. This book unpacks the world of eSports for readers, encouraging them to enter, compete, and conquer by giving them insider knowledge directly from a real-life eSports journalist. Filled with essential terminology, bold graphic elements, and vivid photographs, this book is sure to be a hot commodity in any collection."

Download or read book Fighting Game Esports written by Thomas Kingsley Troupe and published by Wide World of Esports. This book was released on 2019-08 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Explores the history, format, training, and controversies involved in modern fighting game esport tournaments"--