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S1. Ep6: The Rise of Esports From Basement LANs to Global Arenas

S1. Ep6: The Rise of Esports From Basement LANs to Global Arenas

Update: 2025-02-11
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Note: This episode features a digitally cloned version of my voice. While the voice is AI-generated, the content is entirely mine: written, produced, and curated with care to keep bringing you great episodes, even on my busiest days.


From makeshift LAN parties and arcade showdowns to million-dollar prize pools and sold-out arenas, Esports has transformed gaming forever. In this episode of Game-Loft Cast, we trace the explosive rise of competitive gaming—from the early days of StarCraft and Counter-Strike to Twitch domination, franchised leagues, burnout culture, and the Olympic frontier. This is the full story of how gamers became athletes, matches became media, and Esports became a global force that’s still just getting started.

Disclosure: Some part of production and editing of this podcast was assisted with the use of AI, such as filler words, making the audio more polished, enhancing speech clarity and adjusting audio levels.


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S1. Ep6: The Rise of Esports From Basement LANs to Global Arenas

S1. Ep6: The Rise of Esports From Basement LANs to Global Arenas