Smash Forward: Growing the Vancouver Esports Scene (2019)
• July 15th, 2019 • 0h 20min
Documentary
Overview
Vancouver's esports scene is on the cusp to unstoppable growth. The local fighting games community tells all on what it took to get this far.
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