Gaming Science - Gaming Science (Page 4)

Apr

21

Feel Pain while Gaming? Here's why!

Studies show: up to 80% of gamers have experienced gaming-related pain. We discuss the factors contributing to gamers' pain.

Apr 21, 2024

4 min read

Apr

14

The best way to warm-up and improve in-game Performance

We explore the effects of different warm-up types — physical and cognitive — on performance (speed and accuracy) during gameplay.

Apr 14, 2024

4 min read

Apr

07

Guest Episode | Alexandre 'FunKa' Verrier: The State of Esport Casting

A new approach game developers are taking to increase their numbers, and how that impacts the craft of professional casters.

Apr 7, 2024

5 min read

Mar

31

How (much) professional Esports Player practice

We discuss the effects of practice hours on performance in esports athletes, and dispel the myth of: play more to get better.

Mar 31, 2024

5 min read

Mar

24

How Ranking Systems and Personality influence Flow State and Emotions

We discuss flow state in gaming and esports, the impact of win/loss on emotions, motivation, and the role of personality traits.

Mar 24, 2024

5 min read

Mar

17

How to Snowball in Counter-Strike

We discuss the impact of money, early round kills and wins on teams' success in Counter-Strike (CS:GO) in gaming and esports.

Mar 17, 2024

5 min read

Mar

10

How Esports Performance depend on Tournament Structure & Prize Money

We discuss how prize money, as well as tournament structure, are connected with players' motivation in gaming and esports.

Mar 10, 2024

5 min read

Mar

03

Fog of War - How Air Pollution kills Esports Competition

We discuss the impact of air pollution (unclean air) on gaming and esports performance (teams and players), and decision making.

Mar 3, 2024

6 min read

Feb

25

Guest Episode | Théo 'PtitDrogo' Freydièr: Managing Expectations

PtitDrogo talks about his career transition, managing expectations, mindset, motivation, and valuable lessons and tips on how to improve.

Feb 25, 2024

7 min read

Feb

18

The Enjoyment of Griefing

We discuss how griefing in gaming satisfies players' needs, causes them enjoyment, and how players maintain justice in-game.

Feb 18, 2024

4 min read