How M'sian e-sports champion xNova carved out a glittering career playing Dota 2


The story of Yap Jian Wei aka xNova, Malaysia's Dota 2 champion, should serve as inspiration for all those aspiring to an e-sports career. — YAP JIAN WEI/Instagram

Many young Malaysians have dreamed of turning their love of video games into a career, most often in the field of game design. However, a small minority have managed to take the other path, and venture into the arena of competitive multiplayer video games, most often known as e-sports.

Dota 2, an e-sports ­mainstay

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