Gaming & Esports

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
Jul
07
Guest Episode | STEFAN 'Pengy' MOTT: Tournament Marathon Tips and Tricks: How to Stay Mentally Sharp

Guest Episode | STEFAN 'Pengy' MOTT: Tournament Marathon Tips and Tricks: How to Stay Mentally Sharp

Stefan shares some of his tips and tricks that serve him well as a professional player to stay mentally sharp throughout long and draining tournament days.
4 min read
Jun
23
How Video Games exploit our Temperaments and Character

How Video Games exploit our Temperaments and Character

We discuss how a person's temperament and character form the basis for video game design; how game developer keep us hooked.
5 min read
Jun
16
How Game Developers keep us hooked

How Game Developers keep us hooked

We discuss how video game developer increase our game loyalty by using human biology and psychology e.g. flow state, and gender.
5 min read
Apr
07
Guest Episode | Alexandre 'FunKa' Verrier: The State of Esport Casting

Guest Episode | Alexandre 'FunKa' Verrier: The State of Esport Casting

A new approach game developers are taking to increase their numbers, and how that impacts the craft of professional casters.
5 min read
Mar
10
How Esports Performance depend on Tournament Structure & Prize Money

How Esports Performance depend on Tournament Structure & Prize Money

We discuss how prize money, as well as tournament structure, are connected with players' motivation in gaming and esports.
5 min read
Nov
19
The Esports Ecosystem

The Esports Ecosystem

We explore esports as an industry. Who are the relevant stakeholders? How does the ecosystem look? Why is esports unique?
3 min read

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