Christian Staedter

Christian Staedter

Hey there! 🙂 I'm Christian, a gaming and esports researcher, esports freelancer, university lecturer, and newsletter writer. I've been working in esports for 13 years, and doing research for 5 years.
Dec
22
2024 Recap: Gaming, Health, and the Science of Winning

2024 Recap: Gaming, Health, and the Science of Winning

We discuss the most impactful studies covered this year on gaming performance and health!
6 min read
Dec
15
Cyberbullying and its Consequences in Professional Gaming

Cyberbullying and its Consequences in Professional Gaming

Cyberbullying in professional gaming—who are the bullies, who is exposed to it the most, and what are the consequences?
4 min read
Dec
08
Nina Zweifel | It’s Time for Esports to Rethink its Approach: On Why We Need Integrated Support Teams

Nina Zweifel | It’s Time for Esports to Rethink its Approach: On Why We Need Integrated Support Teams

Most players and teams are in a dire state when it comes to support staff. Are Integrated Support Teams the solution to level up esports?
7 min read
Dec
01
How Thinking Styles Impact Team Success

How Thinking Styles Impact Team Success

Are you a global-liberal or local-conservative player? We discuss what makes the perfect team composition for victory.
4 min read
Nov
24
Dr. Nepomuk Nothelfer | Gaming Meets Law: We Need Esports-Specific Regulations!

Dr. Nepomuk Nothelfer | Gaming Meets Law: We Need Esports-Specific Regulations!

The esports regulatory system is diverse and complex. How should we approach it, and can esports benefit from it?
6 min read
Nov
17
Vape 'n Play: A Dangerous Trend or Smoke in the Wind?

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!

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

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

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

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

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