Raising the Stakes was an interesting read, taking on a historical tone more than a modern exploration of esports for me. The structure and culture of the scene seems to have not changed all that much from its inception to where it is today. It has become more structured since it started, but the style…
Staising the Rakes
by Edbo •
I think that Taylor touches on a lot of very important issues of computer gaming in this book. The issue that I gravitate towards the most is the further development of gaming as a franchised sport. In the Gaming as Industry chapter Taylor cooly debates whether or not computer gaming will become a “well oiled…
Taylor Response
by Skye •
I thought the reading was interesting. At first I thought I was not going to understand a word because my knowledge of e-sports is nil. I did find it interesting how similar e-sports is to what people call real sports, like football and basketball. The athleticism, the practice, the scrutiny, the ego, etc. I really…
We eSports Now
by Keenan T •
BoRT February: Single Player Co-op
by Patrick Anderson •
Raising the Stakes Response
by Alexina •
Book Review of Daniel O’Sullivans Anthology “Chess in the Middle Ages and Early Modern Age”
by chandsaker •
The way in which the game of chess was able to so easily immerse itself into Medieval European society between 1100 and 1500 C.E. has fascinated historians for many years. In his anthology Chess in the Middle Ages and Early Modern Age, Daniel O’Sullivan explores the relationship chess had with European culture during the Middle…
BoRT post 2 (?)
by Alexina •
BotRT February
by Maria •
Schooled: The Price of College Sports
by Edbo •
I have not always been a fan of the idea that college athletes should receive compensation for playing sports. I used to believe that the “spirit” and “wholesomeness” of college sports would be compromised if athletes started to get paid; but then my brother played D1 college football for a year, and his experience totally…