ESports Yearbook 2009
Author: Julia Christophers
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 122
ISBN-13: 3839164311
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eSports Yearbook 2019/20
Author: Julia Hiltscher
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Published: 2021-12-08
Total Pages: 138
ISBN-13: 3755754819
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe 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 2013/14
Author: Julia Hiltscher
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Published: 2015-10-06
Total Pages: 146
ISBN-13: 3738649816
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis year issue contains several articles about major eSport topics in 2013 and 2014. André Fagundes Pase and Heelary Schultz wrote about Brazil. Matt Demers wrote a detailed story about commentators. Dominik Härig and Tilo Franke chose topics about marketing and marketisation in eSports. The eSports Yearbook is a collection of articles about eSports.
ESports Yearbook 2011/12
Author: Julia Christophers
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 110
ISBN-13: 3848228726
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis year's issue contains articles about many major eSports topics in 2011 and 2012, StarCraft II for example. Manuel Schenkhuizen wrote a Manifesto. Henry Harris wrote a detailed story about Team Fortress 2. Aman Parmar and ngel Quintina chose topics that focus on India and Spain. Marc-Andre Messier looks at Quake and Terrence Wong gives an insight into South East Asia and the problems of Dota 2 there. The eSports Yearbook is a collection of academic articles and columns about eSports. It is published every year. Contact us at: [email protected]
Transnational Contexts of Culture, Gender, Class, and Colonialism in Play
Author: Alexis Pulos
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2016-12-24
Total Pages: 223
ISBN-13: 3319438174
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book examines the local, regional and transnational contexts of video games through a focused analysis on gaming communities, the ways game design regulates gender and class relations, and the impacts of colonization on game design. The critical interest in games as a cultural artifact is covered by a wide range of interdisciplinary work. To highlight the social impacts of games the first section of the book covers the systems built around high score game competitions, the development of independent game design communities, and the formation of fan communities and cosplay. The second section of the book offers a deeper analysis of game structures, gender and masculinity, and the economic constraints of empire that are built into game design. The final section offers a macro perspective on transnational and colonial discourses built into the cultural structures of East Asian game play.
Esports Yearbook 2010
Author: Julia Christophers
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Published: 2011-08
Total Pages: 102
ISBN-13: 3842374925
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis year's issue contains articles about many major eSports topics in 2010, StarCraft II for example. Jasper Mah and Colin Webster chose topics that focus on Asia and South Africa. And we are proud to present you some beautiful eSports and gaming art in the eSports Yearbook for the very first time, as art is a very important cultural area in eSports media. Handpicked artists Daniel Andersson, Kee Ahnström and Emil Erlandsson are starring in this book.The eSports Yearbook is a collection of academic articles and columns about eSports. It is published every year.
Videogame Sciences and Arts
Author: Nelson Zagalo
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: 2019-12-26
Total Pages: 282
ISBN-13: 3030379833
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis 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.
Understanding Esports
Author: Ryan Rogers
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2019-09-18
Total Pages: 251
ISBN-13: 1498589812
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUnderstanding 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.
Digital Athletics: The Convergence of Esports and Traditional Sports
Author: Mr. Koushik Chatterjee
Publisher: OrangeBooks Publication
Published: 2024-08-10
Total Pages: 138
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Digital Athletics: The Convergence of Esports and Traditional Sports" likely explores the fascinating intersection between the digital realm of competitive gaming and the physical world of traditional sports. This book presumably delves into how esports is increasingly adopting structures, training regimens, and business models similar to traditional sports, while also examining how traditional sports are embracing digital elements and esports-style engagement. It may analyze the shared challenges and opportunities in areas such as athlete development, fan engagement, media rights, and sponsorships. The book probably investigates how the lines between digital and physical athletics are blurring, with esports athletes requiring physical fitness and traditional athletes honing their skills in video game versions of their sports. It likely discusses the potential for crossover events, hybrid sports, and the integration of esports into major sporting institutions like the Olympics. By examining this convergence, the book aims to provide insights into the future of competitive entertainment and athletics in an increasingly digital world.
eSports Yearbook 2017/18
Author: Julia Hiltscher
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Published: 2019-06-05
Total Pages: 158
ISBN-13: 3738621334
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe 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.
