Ep. 23: eSports

Welcome to Episode 23 of the “More Than Books” Podcast! Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode features library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more. Now available on iTunes!

“More Than Books” Podcast – Ep. 23: eSports

Description: There is a new initiative on the horizon at Bellevue University, and that’s an eSports team! Jake and Joel delve into what makes a particular game an eSport, as well as a little history of the budding pastime. Also, in this episode, we say goodbye to Jake as he rides off into the proverbial sunset.

Music Attribution: 

• Intro – “Fade Away“ from The Better Way by LM


• Bumper –“Bound Together”- from Bound Together – An Earthbound Remix Project, remixed and performed by David “Dhsu” Hsu


• Outro – “Can’t Stop me” from Feeding the Lions EP by ProleteR

Links:

• http://www.foxsports.com/buzzer/story/esports-explainer-league-of-legends-heroes-of-the-storm-hearthstone-cs-go-dreamhack-050616


• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_eSports_leagues_and_tournaments


• http://www.bubruins.com/sports/esports/2016-17/releases/20170427mzr7oy


• https://www.cstarleague.com/lol


• https://nacesports.org/


• http://www.renegade-revolution.com/2017/02/17/brief-history-esports-infographic/


• http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/


• https://www.twitch.tv/


• http://www.esportsearnings.com/tournaments


• https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2016/04/06/egames-esports-rio-2016-olympics/

The views and opinions discussed within the “More Than Books” Podcast do not necessarily represent those of the Bellevue University Library or Bellevue University as a whole.