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October 22, 2020
Are all esports organizations and teams and built the same?
As esports teams grew from the early days of bedroom organizations to multimillion-dollar franchises, they have now become professional employers. They hire full-time staff on legally-binding contracts, aim to profit,…
October 5, 2020
Government support is essential for esports growth
There is an ongoing trend over the past few years, characterized by lack of faith in governmental institutions and politics. The trend has spilled over into esports, as more and…
June 14, 2021
Are female esports competitors taken seriously?
Over the past few years, female esports player numbers have been reaching new highs year upon year. Opportunities within the industry have also steadily increased with developers and event organizers…
October 6, 2020
Are unhealthy esports sponsorships enhancing bad habits?
Sponsorships play a crucial role in the esports industry. As an entertainment industry, esports relies heavily on external investment for its income. These investments often come in the form of…
August 4, 2023
Has transitioning esport careers after “Going Pro” become any easier?
The esports careers of a professional esports players are far from glamorous. There are countless hours of grinding, stress, weighty expectations, and bitter disappointments. In the end, is a price…
September 21, 2020
Are giant esports prize pools mandatory for tournament success?
Prize pools are one of the primary incentives for competition in esports. In many sports and esports, the competing teams can win a portion of prize money depending on their…
September 7, 2020
Analysing Gaming Burnout and How it Affects Player Mentality and Fortitude
Gaming burnout is a prevalent issue in the esports industry as well as the broader gaming world. Doing one thing on a repeated basis, no matter how interesting, will eventually…
August 25, 2020
Should New Champions be temporarily excluded from Ranked Play?
League of Legends (LoL) maintains a regular update schedule that has seen it remain prominent as one of the most popular PC game titles in the world. A core part…
August 24, 2020
Riot Games doubles down on Teamfight Tactics
Teamfight Tactics (TFT) is the spinoff game from Riot Games’ League of Legends. Similar to the Auto-Chess game mod popularised in Valve Corporation’s Dota 2, TFT is a round-based strategy…
August 18, 2020
Riot Games entering South Asia can cause a mobile esports renaissance
Riot Games is one of the leading video game developers in the world. Its signature title, League of Legends (LoL), remains one of the most popular PC games with over…
