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Christian Staedter

Christian Staedter

Hey there! 🙂 I'm Christian, a gaming and esports researcher, esports freelancer, university lecturer, and newsletter writer. I've been working in esports for 13 years, and doing research for 5 years.
Jun
08
A Better Routine For Progamer?

A Better Routine For Progamer?

CHRISTIAN | JUNE 08, 2025 According to some progamers, current training routines may be ineffective, as they lack focus on taking
3 min read
Jun
01
Just One More Game! How Session Fatigue Hurts Your Performance

Just One More Game! How Session Fatigue Hurts Your Performance

CHRISTIAN | JUNE 01, 2025 Every gamer knows that you won't play as well in your first game of
4 min read
May
25
Cognitive Styles Do NOT Improve In-Game Performance

Cognitive Styles Do NOT Improve In-Game Performance

CHRISTIAN | MAY 25, 2025 Cognitive styles can predict better performance in sports. But what about esports? It should right(?), since
2 min read
May
18
Yes Sir! How Commanding Improves Team Performance

Yes Sir! How Commanding Improves Team Performance

CHRISTIAN | MAY 18, 2025 "... streamlined, direct communication can enhance team coordination." [3] Informative and declarative communication are two
3 min read
May
11
Narcissists In Gaming: Why They Win More Games

Narcissists In Gaming: Why They Win More Games

CHRISTIAN | MAY 11, 2025 "... Narcissism is lightly beneficial to success in LoL..." [1] Narcissism, typically perceived as a
3 min read
May
04
Why 5v5 Games Keep Us Hooked: The Science Behind Gamings' Favorite Format

Why 5v5 Games Keep Us Hooked: The Science Behind Gamings' Favorite Format

CHRISTIAN | MAY 04, 2025 All of the major esports titles are 5v5 games—that's not a coincidence. Why
4 min read
Apr
27
Cohesion Wins Games: What High-Performing Teams (Don't) Say

Cohesion Wins Games: What High-Performing Teams (Don't) Say

CHRISTIAN | APRIL 27, 2025 Want to win more games? Then your team’s communication and cohesion might matter more than
4 min read
Apr
20
Nikita 'SKillous' Gurevich | The Art Of Watching

Nikita 'SKillous' Gurevich | The Art Of Watching

NIKITA "SKillous" GUREVICH | APRIL 20, 2025 "Improving at playing videogames is a very painstaking process, and in
6 min read
Apr
13
One Trick or Flex Pick?

One Trick or Flex Pick?

CHRISTIAN | APRIL 13, 2025 "Can you play anything else?" [1]—a classic starter to the discussion about who
4 min read
Apr
06
Brain Sync: How Teams Think as One

Brain Sync: How Teams Think as One

CHRISTIAN | APRIL 06, 2025 Did you know that your brain literally syncs with others when you do things together—and
3 min read

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