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How many of you know what a Micro Genius is?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

If you do, you had an awesome childhood! Remember games like Super Mario, Donkey Kong, and (my absolute favorite) Contra? And if you were the younger sibling, chances are you were either Luigi in Super Mario or the dude with the blonde flat top hair for Contra. Does bring back some sweet memories, right?<\/p>\n\n

Video games used to be something that we play during breaks or on weekends. Most of the time my video games would be kept under lock by my parents, and too much of it would end up in some serious grounding. I’m sure plenty can relate! <\/p>\n

Over the years we’ve witnessed the evolution of video games by welcoming Game Boy Advance consoles and PlayStations into our homes. Then as we stepped into the digital era, games too, made its way to the online scene. That’s when we learnt about games like Counter-Strike and Dota, where you get to compete with friends or even strangers. <\/p>\n

This borderless possibility have changed the way consumers engage with games. It is no longer used as a tool to pass time, but has become a huge part in the lives of many. Today, this mere ‘hobby’, also best known as eSports, has grown in ways unimaginable. If you are serious about gaming, it’s possible to make a living out of it. In fact, you could even be a millionaire. <\/p>\n

Unbelievable as it sounds, this article will take you on a journey to see how eSports can rake in the big bucks and how it is possible to turn it into a career. <\/p>\n

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Welcome to the world of eSports<\/h2>\n

eSports is huge in today’s world, especially in countries like South Korea, China and the United States. Don’t take our word for it, take a look at the statistics and figures compiled by MoneyPod <\/a>on a global scale. <\/p>\n

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… and if you are still not convinced, take a look at what went down during the League of Legends 2019 World Championships<\/strong> late last month. <\/p>\n

In case you didn’t know, League of Legends (or better known as LoL) is one of the world’s biggest eSports. This multiplayer online battle arena game draws in as many viewers as the Super Bowl and has just given away a $2.5 million in prize money as well as a 70-pound trophy with a case designed by giant fashion house Louis Vuitton!<\/p>\n