📩 Latest Episodes
Nov
17
Vape 'n Play: A Dangerous Trend or Smoke in the Wind?
Vapes that play video games are on the rise raising public health concerns.
3 min read
Nov
10
Team History & Success: Skill isn't Everything!
Winning in DotA 2 might depend more on your team history than individual player skill.
4 min read
Nov
03
What Makes You Click? The Push and Pull Factors of Esports Streaming
Why do we watch esports streams and interact with gaming content? We discuss the push and pull factors that drive our behavior.
4 min read
Oct
27
Guest Episode | Dr. Oliver Leis: Turning Pressure into Power: Stress and Coping in Esports
Stress in esports: Is it always bad? No! Learn insights from Dr. Oliver Leis on managing pressure in competitive gaming.
7 min read
Oct
20
Can Esports Find a Home in the Olympics? Lessons from the First Olympic Virtual Series
What did we learn from the Olympic Virtual Series, and can esports ever truly join the Olympic Games?
4 min read
Oct
13
Olympic Esports: Benefits, Challenges, and the Future of Competitive Gaming
Could esports have a place in the Olympic Games? We discuss both the benefits and challenges.
4 min read
Oct
06
Specialization and Familiarity: Ingredients for a Competitive Edge
Specialized teams are 1.75% more likely to win, and team familiarity can make or break your chances of winning in competitive games.
4 min read
Sep
29
Skills vs. Friendship: How Player Motivation Shapes Team Selection
How do players choose their team mates in video games, and how do men and women differ?
4 min read
Sep
22
New Blood vs. Experience: Who Performs Better in the Long Run?
Do teams with new members perform better? We discuss how different gaming team types perform over time.
4 min read
Sep
15
The Impact of Toxic Behavior: How Negative Communication Impacts Team Performance
We discuss who is affected most by toxic behavior in video games, and how it impacts team performance.
4 min read
