Gaming & Esports

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
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
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
Sep
08
Esports Tournaments as Marketing Goldmines: How Events Boost Revenue

Esports Tournaments as Marketing Goldmines: How Events Boost Revenue

Discover why video game publishers invest in live esports tournaments even at a loss, and how that drive revenue.
5 min read
Aug
25
Esports Gambling: How Skins, Money, and Biases Shape the Market

Esports Gambling: How Skins, Money, and Biases Shape the Market

Discover the unique aspects of esports gambling, how people tend to bet, and why they do it.
5 min read
Aug
16
Guest Episode | Kevin 'MapuTV' Kremser: The Art of Observing: Elevating Esports Production

Guest Episode | Kevin 'MapuTV' Kremser: The Art of Observing: Elevating Esports Production

MapuTV shares how his journey in esports started, his experience as a professional observer, and how his work contributes to a better viewing experience.
6 min read
Aug
04
COVID's Legacy on Esports: A Tale of Peaks and Valleys

COVID's Legacy on Esports: A Tale of Peaks and Valleys

Explore how the pandemic's ripple effects have reshaped the esports landscape and impacted players and organizations.
6 min read
Jul
28
Need or Greed? Fairness Norms in World of Warcraft

Need or Greed? Fairness Norms in World of Warcraft

World of Warcraft players develop different fairness norms for loot distribution across servers. We discuss how it's done, and how nonconforming players are punished.
5 min read
Jul
14
The Rise of Riot Games: How They Built a Thriving Esports Ecosystem

The Rise of Riot Games: How They Built a Thriving Esports Ecosystem

We discuss how Riot Games turned League of Legends into a global success, using a clever game design, business model, and strategies.
5 min read

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