Esports Motivations

doi:10.5771/9781666913583

Esports Motivations

What's Driving the Fastest Growing Sports Phenomenon?

1. Edition 2024

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doi.org/10.5771/9781666913583
ISBN print: 978-1-66691-357-6
ISBN online: 978-1-6669-1358-3
Lexington, Lanham Lexington, Lanham

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Abstract

This edited volume explores the various and unique motivations driving the rapidly-growing esports industry, which attracts attention and financial investment from major sponsors, athletic organizations, and entertainment values. Contributors draw on a variety of perspectives and theoretical vantage points to examine the multitude of traditions, cultures, expectations, and rituals that different stakeholders factor into their motivation to play and watch esports. Scholars of media studies, game studies, communication, entertainment, and digital communities will find this volume of particular interest.

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i–vi Preface i–vi
- Contents
1–4 Introduction 1–4
5–20 Gamers . . . They’re Just Like Us!! 5–20
21–36 Development of a Paying Motivation Scale for Esports Consumption 21–36
37–54 The Rules of Engagement 37–54
55–70 Gambling in Esports 55–70
71–80 Esports Motivations through Gaming History and Technological Development 71–80
81–94 Multiplayer Support 81–94
95–114 Collegiate Esports 95–114
115–128 Achievements, Ego, or Playing for Satisfaction? 115–128
129–142 In the Words of Gamers 129–142
143–144 Index 143–144
145–148 About the Editors and Contributors 145–148

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