Video game warriors do battle before 40,000 fans

Beijing

MORE than 40,000 spectators, giant screens, players glued to their keyboards and more than US$1 million prize money for the winner. welcome to the world of eSports in China, a country that has become a leader in competitive video game playing.

The final of the world championships for League Of Legends, one of the most-played video games on the planet, took place last Saturday in Beijing's "Bird's Nest", the national stadium built for the 2008 Olympic Games.