What to know about The International, Valve’s massive $24M esports tournament in Seattle
If you need another reminder of the massive growth of esports, head down to KeyArena in Seattle this week for The International. That’s where the most lucrative esports event of all time kicks off Monday, with the world’s top professional Dota 2 gamers duking it out in front of thousands of fans packed into a stadium more typically known for hosting traditional sporting events like basketball. But this is 2017, and professional video gaming has surged into relevance — both from a popularity and financial perspective. [Follow-up: Why people love esports: Scenes from Valve’s huge $24M Dota 2 tournament] The prize… Read More