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Global Esports

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Author by : Dal Yong Jin
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2021-03-25
Publisher by : Bloomsbury Publishing USA

ISBN : 9781501368769

Global esports explores the recent surge of esports in the global scene and comprehensively discusses people's understanding of this spectacle. By historicizing and institutionalizing esports, the contributors analyze the rapid growth of esports and its implications in culture and digital economy. Dal Yong Jin curates a discussion as to why esports has become a global phenomenon. From games such as Spacewar to Starcraft to Overwatch, a key theme, distinguishing this collection from others, is a potential shift of esports from online to mobile gaming. The book addresses why many global game players and fans play and enjoy online and mobile games in professional game competitions, and therefore, they investigate the manner in which the transfer to, from and between online and mobile gaming culture is occurring in a specific subset of global youth. The remaining focus identifies the major platforms used to enjoy esports, including broadcasting and smartphones. By analyzing these unexamined or less-discussed agendas, this book sheds light on the current debates on the growth of global esports culture....

Global Esports

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Author by : Dal Yong Jin
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2021-03-25
Publisher by : Bloomsbury Publishing USA

ISBN : 9781501368752

Global eSports explores the recent surge of eSports in the global scene and comprehensively discusses people's understanding of this spectacle. By historicizing and institutionalizing eSports, the contributors analyze the rapid growth of eSports and its implications in culture and digital economy. Dal Yong Jin curates a discussion as to why eSports has become a global phenomenon. From games such as Spacewar to Starcraft to Overwatch, a key theme, distinguishing this collection from others, is a potential shift of eSports from online to mobile gaming. The book addresses why many global game players and fans play and enjoy online and mobile games in professional game competitions, and therefore, they investigate the manner in which the transfer to, from and between online and mobile gaming culture is occurring in a specific subset of global youth. The remaining focus identifies the major platforms used to enjoy eSports, including broadcasting and smartphones. By analyzing these unexamined or less-discussed agendas, this book sheds light on the current debates on the growth of global eSports culture....

Global Esports

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Author by : Dal Yong Jin
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2021
Publisher by :

ISBN : 1501368745

Global eSports explores the recent surge of eSports in the global scene and comprehensively discusses people's understanding of this spectacle. By historicizing and institutionalizing eSports, the contributors analyze the rapid growth of eSports and its implications in culture and digital economy. Dal Yong Jin curates a discussion as to why eSports has become a global phenomenon. From games such as Spacewar to Starcraft to Overwatch , a key theme, distinguishing this collection from others, is a potential shift of eSports from online to mobile gaming. The book addresses why many global game players and fans play and enjoy online and mobile games in professional game competitions, and therefore, they investigate the manner in which the transfer to, from and between online and mobile gaming culture is occurring in a specific subset of global youth. The remaining focus identifies the major platforms used to enjoy eSports, including broadcasting and smartphones. By analyzing these unexamined or less-discussed agendas, this book sheds light on the current debates on the growth of global eSports culture....

Understanding Esports

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Author by : Ryan Rogers
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2019-09-18
Publisher by : Rowman & Littlefield

ISBN : 9781498589819

Understanding Esports: An Introduction to the Global Phenomenon places professional Esports, a rapidly growing industry, in both the cultural and athletic landscape. This book explores how the rise of professional gaming has shaped—and been shaped by—media trends, interpersonal communication, and what it means to be classified as an athlete. Ryan Rogers has assembled contributors from a variety of backgrounds and experiences in order to provide a broad view of the history, experience, and impact of professional gaming. Scholars of media studies, communication, sports, and cultural studies will find this book especially useful....

Game On

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Author by : Larry Johnston
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2023-11-21
Publisher by : Independently Published

ISBN : 9798868424953

Dive into the heart of Esports excitement with The Esports World Cup 2024 and the Future of Global Esports. with this book: Immerse yourself in the electrifying world of esports as you delve and prepare for the Esports World Cup 2024, the most groundbreaking and anticipated esports event of all time. Witness the convergence of the world's most popular games, experience the unparalleled excitement of the largest prize pool ever seen in esports, and discover how Saudi Arabia is poised to become a global esports hub. Unravel the captivating stories behind the gamers, the teams, and the technology that will shape the future of esports. Explore the economic and social impact of this groundbreaking event, and gain insights into the transformative power of esports in connecting communities and inspiring generations. Prepare to be captivated by the Esports World Cup 2024 a Global Gaming Phenomenon, the ultimate guide to understanding the future of gaming and esports. Order your copy today and become a part of the Esports World Cup 2024 legacy!...

Esports Insights

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Author by : Emily Hayday
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2022-02-27
Publisher by : Routledge

ISBN : 9781000589214

Esports Insights outlines the fundamental characteristics, features, and structures of the rapidly growing esports industry and acts as the perfect primer for readers without any prior knowledge of esports. Featuring international case studies in every chapter, this book showcases the contemporary nature of esports through illustrative, industry examples. By offering a concise and easy to understand introduction, it discusses the key components, stakeholders, and features of this commercially driven sector, which by its very nature is dynamic and highly complex. Exploring current regulatory and governance structures within esports, it unpacks the industry’s essential features by outlining the various genres, formats and stakeholders who are instrumental to the functioning of the esports industry. Adopting a critical but balanced analysis, the book discusses the social benefits of esports, outlining its potential as a tool for social inclusion and sport development, whilst acknowledging the potential impacts and risks of esports participation and spectatorship, related to health and wellbeing. Finally, Esports Insights also considers future developments and changes within esports, as the sector evolves and continues to professionalise. This book will be of interest to any student, researcher, or practitioner with an interest in sport business, sport and society, event studies, esports or video gaming, or the wider media industry....

Routledge Handbook Of Esports

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Author by : Seth E. Jenny
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2024-09-24
Publisher by : Taylor & Francis

ISBN : 9781040115732

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....

Esports Is Business

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Author by : Tobias M. Scholz
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2019-02-20
Publisher by : Springer

ISBN : 9783030111991

The global phenomenon of eSports has experienced exponential growth in recent years, gaining interest from the media, sports and technology industries. Being born digital, global and agile, competitive gaming appeals to a young and emerging audience, and therefore the management of businesses within the eSports industry requires a unique strategy. Presenting a short history of the industry and an overview of its various stakeholders, the author explores how important governing principles have emerged to culminate in a business model network. An insightful read for scholars researching innovation, eBusiness and strategy, this book takes a pioneering approach and examines potential implications for the future of eSports....

Esports World

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Author by : Maximus Wilson
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2023-03-21
Publisher by : Adidas Wilson

ISBN :

In the past, playing video games was often seen as a waste of time, and parents would tell their children to stop playing and do something more productive instead. However, in recent years, the rise of eSports has changed the way that people view video games, and teenagers are now getting paid to play competitive video games professionally. The growth of eSports has been fueled by the increasing popularity of video games and online gaming. As more and more people have gained access to gaming platforms and technologies, the audience for competitive gaming has grown, with millions of people now watching and participating in eSports events. The rise of social media and online streaming platforms has also helped to boost the popularity of eSports. Platforms like Twitch and YouTube have provided a way for gamers to showcase their skills and connect with audiences around the world. This has helped to increase the visibility of eSports and make it more mainstream. As the popularity of eSports has grown, so has the financial opportunity for professional gamers....

Esports In The Asia Pacific

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Author by : Filippo Gilardi
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2023-10-24
Publisher by : Springer Nature

ISBN : 9789819937967

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....