Players Dresden Lewis, 20, of Matawan warms up before the start of the actual competition. Brookdale Community College has built an esports arena where students and the community can practice video gaming. It's the latest step in joining a rapidly growing industry. As part of it, the college also has introduced its first varsity esports team featuring 19 players for three different games.

Cloud9 add Boombl4 to CS2 roster

Published by Sportsnaut

Kirill “Boombl4” Mikhailov

A backlit keyboard is part of the gear online video game streamer Jordan Woodruff uses in his Gilbert home.

Jordan Woodruff

eSports

Natus Vincere’s Boombl4 (COVID) to miss ESL group stage

Sep 29, 2019; Philadelphia, PA, USA; General view during the Overwatch League Grand Finals e-sports event at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

eSports

Natus Vincere’s Boombl4 tests positive for COVID-19