Intel Extreme Masters allowed professional gamers to duke it out on games like Starcraft II in front of a capacity crowd.

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At New York Comic Con, Intel Extreme Masters, in partnership with Electronic Sports League (ESL), took place at the Javits Convention Center.

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Live streaming has been the key to the explosive growth eSports has seen in recent years through leagues like ESL, Intel Extreme Masters and Major League Gaming (MLG).

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While big leagues like Major League Gaming, Intel Extreme Masters and IPL get all of the attention, Red Bull has just showed sponsors how they can put the spotlight on pro gamers and immerse their brand around an event made for streaming, but certainly open to the TV spotlight.

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