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As Traditional Sports Grind to a Halt, Esports Offer a Way to Fill the Void

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By Alex Stedman News Editor, Variety.com Across the globe, live sports have been suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The shutdown leaves inevitable gaps in programming — and sports fans looking to scratch that competitive itch have lost their favorite pastimes as they spend weeks self-isolating.

As the quarantine drags on, however, the gaming and esports scene has risen to the challenge of filling that void. The numbers speak for themselves: According to a study by Streamlabs and Stream Hatchet, in the first quarter of 2020, Twitch reached all-time highs for hours watched, hours streamed and average concurrent viewership.

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