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Ahead of the Brisbane Olympics, Australia must step up by developing esports talent pathways and investing in infrastructure.
High Performance Sport New Zealand’s new funding priorities place podium results first. Some of the most loved and watched sports miss out, and the pressure on athletes will only increase.
Over the last five years the IOC has been pursuing new reforms to safeguard the future of the Olympics. So what does this mean for the future of modern sport and its audiences?
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has endorsed the creation of the Olympic Esports Games, an important chapter for both Olympic sport and video games.
A pioneering effort that allowed a teenager with a neck injury to play pinball sheds light on today’s vibrant community of esports players with disabilities.
The involvement of AI in the huge organisational beast that is the Olympics was inevitable, but how exactly is it being used, and what does it mean for the future of the Games?
Esports, obstacle course racing and pickleball are becoming more and more popular, but how do they impact physical and mental health?
Studies reveal a chequered history when it comes to the benefits of hosting the event.
Electronic sports, or esports, is a practice that is often looked down upon. But it is a growing global phenomenon played on an incredible scale.
For young men who struggle with mental health or lack connections in real life, chat and community features of online games can be a source of support.
There are huge potential revenues for tourism in online video gaming’s massive fanbase – if they can be encouraged to attend live events in host cities.
Sexual harassment and discrimination in gaming and tech are not inevitable or permanent, write experts in the field. The solutions are positive community standards and women in power.
Sponsorship is key to holding some of the most popular events in the world.
Sexual harassment and discrimination in gaming and tech is not inevitable or permanent, write experts in the field. The solutions are positive community standards and women in power.
Women are a rarity in college esports. A scholar explores the reasons.
Diversification into related businesses can provide a firmer financial footing.
Esports is becoming a goldmine for betting companies. New research shows how their online ads are reeling in children.
Combating sexism and other forms of harassment in online videogames comes down to community standards.
The success of the virtual road race shows how quickly esports are moving into the mainstream.
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Chair in Science Communication & Future Media, University of Salford
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Assistant Professor of Media Studies/Game Studies, University of Oregon
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Assistant Professor of Sport Management, Syracuse University
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Associate Professor, Film, Screen and Creative Media, and Associate Dean Engagement, Bond University
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Research Assistant, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
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Professor and Director, Center for Sports and Management, WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management
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Barrett Hazeltine Professor of the Practice of Engineering, Brown University
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Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, University of South Florida
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Professeur en droit, Section de droit civil, Université d’Ottawa (Canada), membre du Conseil scientifique de la Fondation France Libertés, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
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Assistant Professor, School of Media, Toronto Metropolitan University
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Research Lead and Fellow, National Institute of Economic and Social Research
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Head Of Department in Department of Sport & Event Management, Bournemouth University