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Is it time to retire 'Esports' and just call it competitive gaming to kill the cringe factor?
As competitive gaming gains mainstream legitimacy and prize pools rival traditional sports, the term 'esports' still carries a stigma that may alienate casual audiences. Cast your vote to decide if dropping the label could help the industry shed its cringe factor.
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