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An Esports Arena Takes Center Stage at One School

Visit Countesthorpe Academy, where an Esports arena equipped with 26 high-end computers, has been incorporated into the course offerings. Students who participate not only have fun, but also learn about the Esports industry. This video is excerpted from BBC New.

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