Call for papers Special Issue on “Disruption by Esports: The digital transformation of media businesses” Esports, competitive video gaming, continues to rise in both popularity and pervasive influence globally, redefining elements of how we understand modern media and business. During the pandemic, games and esports have not only acted as source of connection and entertainment for many people but also […]
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The Medical Side of Esports with Dr Lindsey Migliore, aka GamerDoc
After med school when her professional Fortnite playing career didn’t take off as planned, Dr Lindsey Migliore, aka GamerDoc, decided to fall back on a trade as a medical doctor to become; a licensed esports medicine physician, host, consultant, writer, and nonprofit director. Seriously she does a LOT (https://www.gamerdoc.net/). We talk to her about the medical side of esports health […]
Summary of the 1st Esports Research Network Symposium in Jönköping
The phenomenon of esports escaped its niche in recent years and became an integral part of the digitized society. Esports titles like League of Legends fill arenas and events like the DreamHack evolved into festivals that attract so many people that a small city like Jönköping became a beacon for esports all over the world. Still, the topic of esports […]
The 1st ERN Symposium: Developing a Sustainable Future for Esports in the City of DreamHack
On November 27th and 28th 2019, the Esports Research Network with the Media, Management & Transformation Centre from Jönköping University will be hosting our first official symposium. The purpose of the symposium is to bring the worlds of research and industry together to develop an agenda towards working towards a sustainable future for Esports. 60 participants from Sweden and abroad […]
