INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ESPORTS

An open access peer reviewed journal publishing research in Esports

We welcome research articles in Esports across all specialties.

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Recent Original Research Articles

Exploring the relative importance of skill and character choice in Super Smash Bros.
Original Research Article
Exploring the relative importance of skill and character choice in Super Smash Bros.
Michael Kasumovic
Published: 2026-09-14
Measuring the social impact of smaller scale esport events: A Mixed Methods investigation
Original Research Article
Measuring the social impact of smaller scale esport events: A Mixed Methods investigation
Raphael-Enea Prifti, Wesley Breul, Koen Breedveld
Published: 2026-08-09
The Relationship between Career Decision-Making and Parental Support in Esports Players
Original Research Article
The Relationship between Career Decision-Making and Parental Support in Esports Players
Tomoki Aoyama, Kyoma Tanigawa, Takeshi Inui, Masaki Takito, Momoko Nagai-Tanima
Published: 2026-03-21
Dying to be successful ? Revisiting the Goldman Dilemma in the age of cycling esports.
Original Research Article
Dying to be successful ? Revisiting the Goldman Dilemma in the age of cycling esports.
Bryce Dyer, Andrew Richardson
Published: 2026-01-01
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Recent Reviews

Defining Tilt in Esports: A Review
Review
Defining Tilt in Esports: A Review
Nathan Rhea, Annette Martinez, Sharon West
Published: 2026-10-19
An Updated Classification of Cheating in Esports
Review
An Updated Classification of Cheating in Esports
Andrew Richardson
Published: 2025-10-05
Time to ‘Power-Up’ Esports Performance Nutrition: A Systematic Scoping Review
Review
Time to ‘Power-Up’ Esports Performance Nutrition: A Systematic Scoping Review
Kate Lawson, James Fleming
Published: 2025-05-30
Entering Cheat Codes or to Play True: Where is Anti-Doping going within Esports?
Review
Entering Cheat Codes or to Play True: Where is Anti-Doping going within Esports?
Andrew Richardson
Published: 2024-08-30
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Recent Perspectives

Effects of mouse sensitivity: questioning between performance and injury prevention
Perspective
Effects of mouse sensitivity: questioning between performance and injury prevention
Antoine Dupuy
Published: 2023-08-16
A Parallel Approach to Performance and Sport Psychology Work in Esports Teams
Perspective
A Parallel Approach to Performance and Sport Psychology Work in Esports Teams
Matthew Watson, Callum Abbott, Ismael Pedraza-Ramirez
Published: 2021-04-21
Cycle E-racing: Simulation or a New Frontier in Sports Technology ?
Perspective
Cycle E-racing: Simulation or a New Frontier in Sports Technology ?
Bryce Dyer
Published: 2020-11-26
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Student Articles

Advocating Netnography for Esports Research
Student Perspective
Advocating Netnography for Esports Research
Published: 2026-07-25
A Comparison of Self-reported Level of Physical Activity of Collegiate Esports Players with that of Non-esports Undergraduate Students
Student Original Research Article
A Comparison of Self-reported Level of Physical Activity of Collegiate Esports Players with that of Non-esports Undergraduate Students
Published: 2026-03-08
A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF TOP EARNING FEMALE AND MALE ESPORTS PLAYERS: ASSESSING SOCIAL MEDIA ACTIVITY
Student Original Research Article
A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF TOP EARNING FEMALE AND MALE ESPORTS PLAYERS: ASSESSING SOCIAL MEDIA ACTIVITY
Published: 2025-11-20
APRU 2021 Competition - 1st Prize for Business Models for the Esports Industry
Student Essay
APRU 2021 Competition - 1st Prize for Business Models for the Esports Industry
Published: 2022-05-29
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