Boosting: The Shadow Economy of Gaming
Did you know that boosting generates over 100€ million every year? We discuss its damaging effects in gaming and esports.
League of Legends: The Emotional Economy Worth Billions
Riot Games turned League of Legends into a billion-dollar phenomenon—not by selling power, but by selling feelings. We discuss how their free-to-play model taps into emotions and opens players' wallets.
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?
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?
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.
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?
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.
Esports Tournaments as Marketing Goldmines: How Events Boost Revenue
Discover why video game publishers invest in live esports tournaments even at a loss, and how that drive revenue.
Esports Gambling: How Skins, Money, and Biases Shape the Market
Discover the unique aspects of esports gambling, how people tend to bet, and why they do it.
