Gaming and esports researcher, lecturer, & freelancer. On this website we explore gaming & esports science, as well as gaming industry insides.
Gaming Science | Esports is a grueling industry for young players. The majority exists in the professional scene early. But why? What conditions are they met with that have them quit? What does their career trajectory look like?
Gaming Science | Esports is booming in China. However, Chinese Generation Z is cautious about pursuing a career in esports. But why? This study explains why GenZ's career choice is between a rock and a hard place.
Gaming Science | This article explores how in-game rank affects attractiveness. Are gamers perceived as more or less attractive by gamers and non-gamers?
Gaming Science | Millions of people worldwide play video games. People that consider themselves gamers. But what exactly is a gamer? How is it different from casual players and esports players? Today's study developed and tested a scale to get a more clear picture.
Gaming Science | Does playing violent video games make us more aggressive? And how do your dark personality traits fit into the picture? Today's study highlights how violent video games, hormones, dark personality traits, and aggression (don't) act together.
Gaming Science | Gaming is fun, entertaining, and satisfies many human needs that may also benefit people with major depressive disorder. The study today examines how video games can help them improve on motivation and mood.
Gaming Science | During lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic, gaming increased and mental health decreased. But this due to the lockdowns or gaming? This study looks at the relationship between spent gaming, loneliness, and mental health.
Gaming Science | When you play a video game, you want to have a good time and great experience, right? Knowing which type of game experiences are most important and which of them are satisfied by which game (genre), is important. This is what today's study looks at.
Gaming Science | The gaming industry has gone through many shifts in terms of business models. This article explains the major shifts and reasons behind them.
Gaming Science | Which cognitive skills are most important for esports performance? 51 professional coaches were asked. The results also reveal which skills are least important.
Gaming Science | Tilt and esports are inseparable. But what causes tilt, and can it be predicted before it arises? Here's a study answering these questions.
Gaming Science | Video games are an escape from real-life problems. One of them may be workplace frustration. This study investigates if being unsatisfied at work drives us to play video games.
Gaming Science | Millions of players stream their gameplay every day on platforms like Twitch and YouTube. Does streaming affect their performance? This study analyzes League of Legends data to find out.
Gaming Science | Sportsmanship in Esports differs from traditional sports. But in what way exactly? We discuss a study highlighting what Esportsmanship means in Counter-Strike.
Gaming Science | Customizing your in-game self is a great way to bond with it and keep playing the game. However, does looking and feeling alike, as well as customizing items in-game make you more loyal to a game? Here's what the science says.
