Performance

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
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
06
Specialization and Familiarity: Ingredients for a Competitive Edge

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
22
New Blood vs. Experience: Who Performs Better in the Long Run?

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

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
Sep
01
From Screen to Scalpel: Can Gaming Make You a Better Surgeon?

From Screen to Scalpel: Can Gaming Make You a Better Surgeon?

We explore how gaming skills like hand-eye coordination and visuospatial abilities might benefit real-world tasks like surgery.
5 min read
Aug
18
Guest Episode | Gabriel 'HeroMarine' Segat: Building the Perfect Routine: The Training Routine that Drives My Success

Guest Episode | Gabriel 'HeroMarine' Segat: Building the Perfect Routine: The Training Routine that Drives My Success

HeroMarine shares why he changed is training routine, the problems that came with it, important aspects of his new routine, and how he maintains a balance.
6 min read
Jul
07
Guest Episode | STEFAN 'Pengy' MOTT: Tournament Marathon Tips and Tricks: How to Stay Mentally Sharp

Guest Episode | STEFAN 'Pengy' MOTT: Tournament Marathon Tips and Tricks: How to Stay Mentally Sharp

Stefan shares some of his tips and tricks that serve him well as a professional player to stay mentally sharp throughout long and draining tournament days.
4 min read
Jun
30
Unlocking the Gamer's Mind: How Cognitive Skills Drive Your Gaming Success

Unlocking the Gamer's Mind: How Cognitive Skills Drive Your Gaming Success

How are cognitive characteristics related to in-game performance, and how can you use this knowledge to get better in-game?
5 min read
May
26
Coaching in Esports

Coaching in Esports

We discuss current practices and challenges in coaching esports video game players from the perspective of team coaches.
5 min read

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