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Gaming Science
Every week, we discuss the latest science on gaming and esports, as well as industry insides.
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Ecosystem
What is esports, and why is it special?
If you ask 10 different people what gaming and esports are, you will get 11 different answers. Therefore, it is vital to turn to science. The purpose is to foster a clearer understanding of what constitutes gaming, esports, and their ecosystems. This knowledge lays the foundation to distinguish between them and gain a better grasp of the science behind them.
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Performance
Striving to become the best - this is how you do it.
In gaming, as in life in general, people strive for the optimum - the best performance. However, it is unclear, especially in the new fields of gaming and esports, how to achieve this goal. Therefore, the purpose is to identify the factors that contribute to or hinder high performance. As we dive deeper into the topic, I'll present science-backed information and practices that may help you improve your in-game performance.
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Health
How to stay a healthy gamer.
Playing video games of any kind is known to have positive, but also negative, aspects. Our goal is to minimize the negatives and enhance the positives. In order to achieve this, I present facts, practices, and protocols grounded in science. Understanding the health-related aspects of gaming can empower everyone to work towards better gaming behavior.
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From Casual To Pro
From casual to pro - Here is what we know about them.
Gamers are their own kind. It is not fully understood what characteristics recreational or esports athletes possess. However, it is vital to build an understanding in order to deliver practical, science-based facts to improve the lives and gaming behavior of everyone who enjoys video games.
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Guest Episodes
Experts from the industry share their expertise.
Learning from research is an important part of acquiring knowledge in any domain. However, subjective experiences also hold tremendous value. Therefore, it is my desire and endeavor to incorporate a more practical view. To achieve this, some newsletter episodes are written by experts from the fields of gaming and esports.