E-SPORT AND GAMING CULTURE:
Esports, also known as competitive gaming, are leagues, tournaments, or similar competitions where individuals or teams play video games, typically for spectators, for the purpose of entertainment, prizes, or money.
KEY TECHNOLOGY:
Artificial intelligence (AI) is arguably one of the most impactful technologies, not only in the eSports gaming world but also across other industries. This revolutionary technology allows for eSports games to be played across different devices.
ADVANTAGES:
Fostering Social-emotional Learning Skills Regardless of one’s skill in gaming, esports players gain social and emotional learning skills as they establish teams, develop mentorships, collaborate, and compete amongst students who may not otherwise interact with one another.
DISADVANTAGES:
“Esports carry risks for the body and, possibly, the developing brain,” according to The Washington Post. “The eight to 12 hours that many top esports players say they train per day has led to an increase in computer-related injuries, including carpal tunnel syndrome, repetitive strain injury and back pain.”
USES:
Regardless of one’s skill in gaming, esports players gain social and emotional learning skills as they establish teams, develop mentorships, collaborate, and compete amongst students who may not otherwise interact with one another.
HOW IT WORKS?
Esports can be played at a professional or amateur level, at international or local events, in person in a venue or at a studio, or purely online from home or anywhere with an Internet connection. In most cases, esports involve the creation and distribution of video content, mostly through live streaming or broadcast.
