AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Video games have changed a lot from the simple Nintendo games we played as kids. Esports has transformed into a huge thing. One Fort Gordon soldier event won an Esports tournament. Today we talked to him about his video game victory.
Specialist Travis Spires is no stranger when it comes to videogames specifically Fortnite. He participated in the Army E-sports Online Soldier Showdown and won first place beating out other players worldwide.
“When I found out I actually won, it was a good feeling to know that I went out and put 100% towards it and accomplished what I set out to do,” said Spires.
Participants could choose from three different videogames competing in a three-week tournament. If you made it past that you competed a fourth week in the grand finals. Specialist Spires says picking Fortnite was a no-brainer.
“My opinion with Fortnite, it takes much…
