19 Mar 2014
Free to Play
Follow three professional video game players as they overcome personal adversity, family pressures, and the realities of life to compete in a $1,000,000 tournament that could change their lives forever.
eSports: The Celebrity Millionaires of Competitive Gaming
Professional Computer Game Players or Athletes?
Today, there are more people in the world who play League of Legends than there are people who live in France. We wanted to look inside this rapidly expanding world of competitive gaming, so VICE host Matt Shea flew to South Korea, a country where so-called "eSports" can either make you rich and famous or land you in rehab.
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Matt Shea Himself
KSI Himself
Hai Lam Himself
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