Rise of the Supergamer
Genres
Overview
YouTube star Dan Howell explores the exploding world of esports and the joystick-wielding pro gamers who train 12 hours per day and earn fortunes.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
57 min
Release Date
2016-02-02
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
4
Daniel Howell
Self
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