Esport and Society

Chapter 1: Benefits and Challenges

• • 1.1 Introduction
• • 1.2 Esports and Violence
• • 1.2.1 Violence in Video Games
• • 1.2.2 Violence and Aggression as a Result of Playing Video Games
• • 1.3 Esports and Physical Activity
• • 1.3.1 Physical Activity and Professional Esports Players
• • 1.3.2 Physical Activity and Nonprofessional Esports Players
• • 1.4 Esports and Psychological Well-Being
• • 1.5 Esports and Inclusion
• • 1.6 Loot Boxes, Skins, and Their Relation to Gambling
• • 1.7 Participation Costs
• • 1.8 Conclusion

Chapter 2: Are Esports Considered Sports?

• • 2.1 Introduction
• • 2.2 Earning Money from Traditional Sports or Esports
• • 2.3 Similarities and Differences Between Esports and Traditional Sports
• • 2.4 The Role of Superstars
• • 2.5 The Aging of an Athlete: When Players Retire
• • 2.6 Conclusion

Chapter 3: Professions in Esports

• • 3.1 Introduction
• • 3.2 Salary and Wage Distribution for Professional Players
• • 3.2.1 Example: Fortnite World Cup 2019 Tournament Earnings
• • 3.2.2 Example: CS:GO and Dota 2 Tournament Earnings
• • 3.3 Esports-Specific Issues and Perspectives for Professional Players
• • 3.4 Job Opportunities in Esports
• • 3.4.1 Streaming
• • 3.4.2 Coaching
• • 3.4.3 Event Organization and Personnel
• • 3.4.4 Content Creation
• • 3.4.5 Game Development
• • 3.4.5.1 Sponsorship
• • 3.4.6 Other Job Opportunities
• • 3.5 Conclusion

Chapter 4: Games

• • 4.1 Introduction
• • 4.2 Describing a Game
• • 4.3 What Makes a Game Successful?
• • 4.3.1 Complexity
• • 4.3.2 Equality - Balance in the Game
• • 4.3.3 Player/Fan Interaction with the Game - Modifications (Mods)
• • 4.3.4 Extra Content
• • 4.3.4.1 Extra Content that Potentially Improves the Game or the Game's Story
• • 4.3.4.2 Extra Content That Does Not Change the Game at All or Only Cosmetically
• • 4.3.5 Player and Fan Interaction with the Game
• • 4.3.6 Professional Tournaments
• • 4.3.7 Marketing
• • 4.3.8 Fun Factor?
• • 4.4 Conclusion

Chapter 5: Using Data from Esports

• • 5.1 Introduction
• • 5.2 Data for Players and Supporters
• • 5.2.1 Example: Country of Origin for The International Participants
• • 5.2.2 Example: Tournament Earnings for StarCraft II Players
• • 5.2.3 Example: Posts in Overwatch, Fortnite, League of Legends, and Doom Subreddits
• • 5.2.4 Example: Aiming at Targets
• • 5.3 Data for Teams and Groups
• • 5.3.1 Example: Team Diversity and Performance for Teams Participating in The International
• • 5.3.2 Example: Organizations Focusing on Multiple Teams
• • 5.4 Data for Games, Nonprofessional Players, and Tournaments
• • 5.4.1 Data for Games and Their Longevity
• • 5.4.2 Data for Nonprofessional Players
• • 5.4.2.1 Example: Player Nationality and Gaming Platforms
• • 5.4.2.2 Example: Player Demographics
• • 5.5 Concluding Remarks