{"product_id":"global-esports-transformation-of-cultural-perceptions-of-competitive-gaming-9781501369254","title":"Global esports: Transformation of Cultural Perceptions of Competitive Gaming","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eGlobal esports explores the recent surge of esports in the global scene, analyzing its rapid growth and implications in culture and digital economy. It discusses a potential shift from online to mobile gaming and identifies major platforms used to enjoy esports. The book sheds light on unexamined or less-discussed agendas in the debates on the growth of global esports culture. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 336 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20 October 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGlobal esports delves into the recent surge of esports in the global landscape, offering a comprehensive exploration of people's understanding of this captivating phenomenon. By historicizing and institutionalizing esports, the contributors analyze the rapid growth of esports and its profound implications in culture and the digital economy. In a curated discussion, Dal Yong Jin explores the reasons behind esports' global phenomenon. This collection stands out by examining the potential shift of esports from online to mobile gaming, with a focus on games like Spacewar, Starcraft, and Overwatch. The book delves into why global game players and fans engage in professional game competitions, exploring the dynamics of transitioning between online and mobile gaming cultures among a specific subset of global youth. The remaining focus identifies the major platforms used to enjoy esports, including broadcasting and smartphones. By analyzing these unexamined or less-discussed agendas, this book sheds light on the ongoing debates surrounding the growth of global esports culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 500g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 152 x 227 x 25 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781501369254\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44094410293498,"sku":"9781501369254","price":34.26,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1671193718552_book.jpg?v=1671359488","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/global-esports-transformation-of-cultural-perceptions-of-competitive-gaming-9781501369254","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}