Watched by millions and contested by the best professional gamers in the world, League of Legends is more than a game—it's time to become a Legend. Since the very beginnning of eSports, Fnatic have been competing at the highest level. In 2011, they won the World Championships and in 2015 they achieved the impossible: an entire regular season undefeated. Here, they take you inside the elite world of the sport, and into the world of competitive gaming. Sharing their knowledge, expertise, and strategies, it’s only a matter of time before you’re a world champion, too. Including tips on game strategy, teamwork and mental strength, How to be a Professional Gamer is both a guide for how to improve as a regular gamer, and the story of Fnatic and how they’ve conquered the world of eSports. Are you ready?
Fnatic stands as a heavyweight in the world of eSports. With professional teams in the most popular games, they have dominated the sport. In 2011, they won the League of Legends World Championships. In both 2006 and 2009, Fnatic were awarded Team of the Year. Mike Diver is Video Games Editor at VICE Magazine and has written gaming articles for the Guardian, Kotaku and Edge. His first book was Indie Games: The Complete Introduction to Indie Gaming.