Dennis Fong

Dennis Thresh Fong is a retired professional esports player, born on March 11, 1977, in California, USA. He is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of competitive gaming. Fong began his professional career in the mid-1990s, competing in games like Doom and Quake.

Fong is known for his incredible strategic thinking, precision, and versatility. He has won numerous individual awards, including the first-ever professional gaming tournament, and holds multiple records, such as the first player to be inducted into the Esports Hall of Fame.

Off the field, Fong is also recognized for his entrepreneurial ventures and influence, co-founding multiple tech companies and inspiring millions worldwide.

Early Career

• Beginning: Fong started his professional gaming career in the mid-1990s, competing in Doom and later Quake, gaining recognition for his exceptional skills.

Quake

• Success: Fong's breakout moment came when he won the Red Annihilation tournament in 1997, earning him the title of 'the best player in the world' in Quake.

Post-Competitive Career

• Entrepreneur: After retiring from professional gaming, Fong co-founded several tech companies, including Xfire, Raptr, and Plays.tv.

International Competitions

• Red Annihilation: Winner in 1997, considered the first-ever major esports tournament.
• Cyberathlete Professional League: Participated in several events and competitions.
• Fong is recognized as one of the first globally recognized esports stars.

• Position: Primarily a first-person shooter player, particularly renowned for his skills in Doom and Quake.
• Skills: Known for his strategic thinking, precision, and versatility. Fong is celebrated for his ability to adapt to different game situations and his deep understanding of game mechanics.

• Family: Fong is married. He has kept his family life private.
• Entrepreneur: Fong has co-founded various tech companies, focusing on gaming and social networking platforms.

• Dennis Thresh Fong is celebrated not only for his extraordinary talent and pioneering role in esports, but also for his entrepreneurial ventures, influencing the gaming and tech industries. His impact extends beyond gaming, inspiring millions of fans and players around the world.

Red Annihilation Tournament:

• Winner in 1997

Esports Hall of Fame:

• First player to be inducted in 2010

Cyberathlete Professional League:

• Recognized for his participation and impact

Books

• Herz, J.C. (1997) Joystick Nation: How Videogames Ate Our Quarters, Won Our Hearts, and Rewired Our Minds. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.

Websites

• Esports Earnings: Information about Dennis Fong’s career and earnings. Available at: https://www.esportsearnings.com
• Esports Hall of Fame: Details about Fong’s induction into the Esports Hall of Fame. Available at: https://www.esportshall.com

Articles

• Wired: Dennis ‘Thresh’ Fong: The Original Pro Gamer. Available at: https://www.wired.com/2007/07/dennis-thresh-f
• IGN: The History of Esports. Available at: https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/12/20/the-history-of-esports

Interviews and Documentaries

• Thresh: The Dennis Fong Story (2015): Directed by Zachary Lee. This documentary provides a detailed look at Fong’s life and career, featuring interviews with him and his contemporaries.
• Various interviews and features on Dennis Fong, covering different aspects of his career. Available at: https://www.youtube.com