A 21-year-old Fortnite pro gives out computers to young gamers and plans for more through a new fund
Professional gamer Cody Conrod is launching a fund to provide computers to young gamers. Conrod, who dropped out of school to pursue esports, aims to help others enter the industry.
NEW YORK (AP) — After dropping out in eighth grade to pursue esports, Cody Conrod wants to help others enter the increasingly expensive world of professional gaming. The 21-year-old competitive Fortnite player, better known as Clix to his more than 8 million Twitch followers, already provides hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of gaming equipment...
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