How a Video Game Scandal Destroyed a National eSports League

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Research - Justin Williams
Writing - Davis Kop
Director of Content Development - Randall Castillo (Instagram: @Randsvc)
Research Coordinator - Libby June
Editorial Director - Katelin Chadwell
Producer - ZachGG
Editing - Lucyfromtheinternet
Thumbnail - Elvan Putra @elvandubz
Captions - Foulweather Studios
Music - Lucyfromtheinternet @LucyFromTheInternet


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