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How Intel Extreme Masters is Driving the Growth of Esport Tournaments

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How Intel Extreme Masters Continues to Drive the Evolution of the Esport Tournament
Intel Extreme Masters is the longest running esport tournament in the world, put on by ESL and Intel since 2006.

Over the 11 seasons of IEM, Intel has transformed the event into a gaming festival.[/caption]
It’s eerily quiet in the halls of Oracle Arena in Oakland, CA, when I arrive Nov. 20 for Intel Extreme…

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