Performance

Feb
15
Words That Win Rounds: Inside the Communication of Counter‑Strike Pros

Words That Win Rounds: Inside the Communication of Counter‑Strike Pros

CHRISTIAN | FEBRUARY 15, 2026 Communication is a vital component for teams to perform well. In esports, this is no exception,
4 min read
Jan
04
HI(I)T It Like It Matters: Physical Exercise Before Gaming

HI(I)T It Like It Matters: Physical Exercise Before Gaming

CHRISTIAN | JANUARY 04, 2026 Physical exercise is known to benefit performance across many fields in life. HIIT (high-intensity interval training)
2 min read
Dec
28
Psychological Factors That Drive Your In-Game Performance

Psychological Factors That Drive Your In-Game Performance

CHRISTIAN | DECEMBER 28, 2025 Hand-eye coordination, reaction time, and personality traits are all known aspects that improve gaming performance. Psychological
3 min read
Dec
21
National Diversity: A Challenge to Esports Teams

National Diversity: A Challenge to Esports Teams

CHRISTIAN | DECEMBER 21, 2025 Is diversity good or bad? A meta-analysis of 50 years of diversity research shows that some
3 min read
Dec
07
Sleepless Nights: How Sleep Deprivation Affects Your Gaming Performance

Sleepless Nights: How Sleep Deprivation Affects Your Gaming Performance

CHRISTIAN | DECEMBER 07, 2025 Being sleep-deprived is known to cause performance decline across many domains. Many esports titles depend on
3 min read
Nov
30
Physical Exertion During Gaming

Physical Exertion During Gaming

CHRISTIAN | NOVEMBER 30, 2025 In order to bring your A-game, it is important to understand the physical burden and exertion
3 min read
Nov
02
Coffee x Performance in Esports

Coffee x Performance in Esports

CHRISTIAN | NOVEMBER 02, 2025 Many people consume coffee on a regular basis, and so do esports athletes. However, in their
3 min read
Oct
19
The Benefits Of Limited Communication

The Benefits Of Limited Communication

CHRISTIAN | OCTOBER 19, 2025 Communication in esports is an essential element for performance. But what if you restrict it? Can
3 min read
Oct
12
Rocket League: Traits, Abilities, and Performance

Rocket League: Traits, Abilities, and Performance

CHRISTIAN | OCTOBER 12, 2025 Cognitive abilities and personality traits contribute to performance in many video games. However, hybrid games (e.
3 min read
Oct
05
From Tilt to Ragequit: The Psychology Behind Losing Control

From Tilt to Ragequit: The Psychology Behind Losing Control

CHRISTIAN | OCTOBER 05, 2025 Tilt and ragequitting are common among gamers. But what exactly causes people to tilt and leave
4 min read

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