Evolution of Esports is an upper level course designed for students interested in developing a critical understanding the history of esports and videogames while also analyzing the evolving trends guiding the growth of esports as a cultural phenomenon. Evolution of Esports digs into the origins of competitive video gaming to unpack how the niche pastime has grown into a multibillion-dollar industry, and uses that background to explore what might come next with practical projects geared toward careers in the esports industry.