eSports Yearbook 2019/20

eSports Yearbook 2019/20
Author: Julia Hiltscher
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 138
Release: 2021-12-08
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 3755754819

The seventh edition of the eSports Yearbook is influenced by the Covid-19 pandemic, highlighting recent developments in the scene. The topics range from economic sustainability highlighting dynamic capabilities, the potential threat of video game publisher and sponsors, intercultural management and community building in Pokémon eSports to social sustainability discussing the grassroots development, the debate about Olympic eSports, state recognition in France, and the challenge of being an eSports athlete. Finally, the risks in terms of stakeholder responsibility are discussed. The book highlights the slowed development but eSports is becoming a central part of modern society.

eSports Yearbook 2017/18

eSports Yearbook 2017/18
Author: Julia Hiltscher
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 158
Release: 2019-06-05
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 3738621334

The sixth edition of the eSports yearbook focuses on the recent developments in the scene. Especially with the ongoing professionalization, there is an increase in academic research observable. The topics range from governance and institutionalization of the eSports industry to the continuing professionalization of companies involved in the industry. Still, sponsoring stays crucial for the survivability of businesses in eSports. Furthermore, critical issues such as nationalism and censorship will be discussed. The book highlights the development of eSports from being a niche phenomenon towards becoming a central part of modern society.

Routledge Handbook of Esports

Routledge Handbook of Esports
Author: Seth E. Jenny
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 1025
Release: 2024-09-24
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 104011573X

The Routledge Handbook of Esports offers the first fully comprehensive, interdisciplinary study of esports, one of the fastest growing sectors of the contemporary sports and entertainment industries. Global in coverage, the book emphasizes the multifaceted nature of esports and explores the most pressing issues defining the competitive video gaming landscape today. Featuring the work of 93 leading esports academics and industry specialists from around the world, and rigorously peer-reviewed, the book is structured around ten key themes: 1) Introduction to Esports, 2) Esports Research, 3) Esports Players, 4) Esports Business and Management, 5) Esports Media and Communication, 6) Esports Education, 7) Critical Concerns in Esports, 8) Global Esports Cultures, 9) Esports Future Directions, and 10) Key Terms Definitions. Examining the current state of esports, emerging areas of interest and the ongoing debates shaping the esports industry, each of the 62 chapters offers key highlights, an assessment of the latest research, practical esports examples and recommendations, and is complemented by enlightening case studies or industry interviews. For further academic and professional depth, chapters also include a guide to recommended additional resources. Explaining technical terms and gaming jargon in a user-friendly manner, and maintaining a balanced tone throughout, this handbook is essential reading for any student or researcher with an interest in esports, gaming, or sport studies, and for any practitioner or policy-maker working in the esports industry.

Videogame Sciences and Arts

Videogame Sciences and Arts
Author: Nelson Zagalo
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2019-12-26
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3030379833

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Videogame Sciences and Arts, VJ 2019, held in Aveiro, Portugal, in November 2019. The 20 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 50 submissions. They were organized in topical sections named: Games and Theories; Table Boards; eSports; Uses and Methodologies; Game Criticism.

eSports Yearbook 2021-23

eSports Yearbook 2021-23
Author: Julia Hiltscher
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 157
Release: 2024-08-15
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 3759750710

In our latest yearbook, we explore the strategic dynamics and global impact of eSports, highlighting the revolution of intelligent agents, the fusion of traditional sports, and insights into legal and economic challenges. Personal stories showcase the potential for career development within the vibrant gaming community. This edition celebrates the resilience and spirit of eSports, emphasizing its promising future in competitive gaming. Join us in examining the innovations, cultural shifts, and the passionate community driving the industry forward.

Knowledge Dynamics: Exploring Intersections and Impacts

Knowledge Dynamics: Exploring Intersections and Impacts
Author: Arop Deng Kuol Arop, Anna Wanjiru, Chris Paul, Alexa Ben, Natalie James, Dr. Ben Kajwang, PhD
Publisher: Cari Journals USA LLC
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2023-03-14
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9914746233

TOPICS IN THE BOOK Difference between Sports and Hobbies Effect of Knowledge Management on Firm Performance and Competitiveness Knowledge Management Practices in Agribusiness Firms Effectiveness in Knowledge Sharing Practices in Governmental Service Firms: The Effect of Organizational Characteristics on Interdepartmental Knowledge Sharing The Critical Issues of Knowledge Management and Sharing Across Service Agencies Influence of Ethical Practices on Performance of Insurance Firms in Kenya

Changing the Game

Changing the Game
Author: Lucy Chow
Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group
Total Pages: 349
Release: 2022-09-27
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 163299500X

The Future Is Now Video games are more than interactive entertainment; they are part of a multibillion-dollar industry you may have never heard of. Beyond the stereotypical isolated teenager, today’s players represent every demographic and every part of the world. Championship competitions in esports—complete with professional players, teams, and lucrative sponsorships—are often broadcast to audiences rivaling that of the Super Bowl. And the gaming industry is bursting with investment opportunities, emerging career paths, and innovation. Investment expert Lucy Chow has selected 34 essays from thought leaders in the gaming industry. These curated perspectives of the global network of game-changing esports insiders provide a back-stage pass to the impact and future of gaming. This diverse group of players, entrepreneurs, investors, and educators pull back the curtain, revealing the use of gaming in schools, the growing roles of women in the field, and innovative business opportunities. In building bridges among these, Chow welcomes you into a thriving community to discover a new opportunity for your own success.

Esports and the Media

Esports and the Media
Author: Angel Torres-Toukoumidis
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 119
Release: 2022-07-04
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1000652904

This book takes a multidisciplinary approach to the question of esports and their role in society. A diverse group of authors tackle the impact of esports and the ways in which it has grown within the entertainment industry around the world. Chapters offer a coherent response to the following questions: What role do esports play in the entertainment industry? What communication skills can be learned through esports? What do the media gain from broadcasting esports? What is the relationship between social networks and esports? What are the main marketing strategies used in esports? What effect does communicative globalization have on the development of esports? What is the relationship between merchandising and esports? What do communication experts think about esports? Offering clear insights into this rapidly developing area, this volume will be of great interest to scholars, students, and anyone working in game studies, new media, leisure, sport studies, communication studies, transmedia literacy, and digital culture. The Open Access version of this book has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-edit/10.4324/9781003273691/esports-media-angel-torres-toukoumidis

Esports in the Asia-Pacific

Esports in the Asia-Pacific
Author: Filippo Gilardi
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2023-10-24
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9819937965

This is an edited book that fills a gap in knowledge by providing a comprehensive view of esports practice from the Asia and Pacific region. The volume looks at the development of esports through the interconnections between institutions, industries, players, and society, across the Asia-Pacific. Over the last two decades, the Asia-Pacific region has been central to the growth and development of esports. The value of this book lies in its ability to provide a view of esport from countries that are currently underrepresented in the literature such as Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Philippines and Australia while still integrating chapters looking at more well-researched countries such as China, Korea, and Japan. Through its diverse case studies, the book serves as a resource for scholars and educators worldwide who seek diverse examples with which to improve understanding of the esports phenomenon and the inclusiveness of media and communication curricula. chapters “Introduction to Esports in the Asia-Pacific” and “Conclusions to Esports in the Asia–Pacific” are available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.