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Dec
01
How Thinking Styles Impact Team Success

How Thinking Styles Impact Team Success

Are you a global-liberal or local-conservative player? We discuss what makes the perfect team composition for victory.
4 min read
Nov
24
Dr. Nepomuk Nothelfer | Gaming Meets Law: We Need Esports-Specific Regulations!

Dr. Nepomuk Nothelfer | Gaming Meets Law: We Need Esports-Specific Regulations!

The esports regulatory system is diverse and complex. How should we approach it, and can esports benefit from it?
6 min read
Nov
17
Vape 'n Play: A Dangerous Trend or Smoke in the Wind?

Vape 'n Play: A Dangerous Trend or Smoke in the Wind?

Vapes that play video games are on the rise raising public health concerns.
3 min read
Nov
10
Team History & Success: Skill isn't Everything!

Team History & Success: Skill isn't Everything!

Winning in DotA 2 might depend more on your team history than individual player skill.
4 min read
Nov
03
What Makes You Click? The Push and Pull Factors of Esports Streaming

What Makes You Click? The Push and Pull Factors of Esports Streaming

Why do we watch esports streams and interact with gaming content? We discuss the push and pull factors that drive our behavior.
4 min read
Oct
27
Guest Episode | Dr. Oliver Leis: Turning Pressure into Power: Stress and Coping in Esports

Guest Episode | Dr. Oliver Leis: Turning Pressure into Power: Stress and Coping in Esports

Stress in esports: Is it always bad? No! Learn insights from Dr. Oliver Leis on managing pressure in competitive gaming.
7 min read
Oct
20
Can Esports Find a Home in the Olympics? Lessons from the First Olympic Virtual Series

Can Esports Find a Home in the Olympics? Lessons from the First Olympic Virtual Series

What did we learn from the Olympic Virtual Series, and can esports ever truly join the Olympic Games?
4 min read
Oct
13
Olympic Esports: Benefits, Challenges, and the Future of Competitive Gaming

Olympic Esports: Benefits, Challenges, and the Future of Competitive Gaming

Could esports have a place in the Olympic Games? We discuss both the benefits and challenges.
4 min read
Oct
06
Specialization and Familiarity: Ingredients for a Competitive Edge

Specialization and Familiarity: Ingredients for a Competitive Edge

Specialized teams are 1.75% more likely to win, and team familiarity can make or break your chances of winning in competitive games.
4 min read
Sep
29
Skills vs. Friendship: How Player Motivation Shapes Team Selection

Skills vs. Friendship: How Player Motivation Shapes Team Selection

How do players choose their team mates in video games, and how do men and women differ?
4 min read

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