| Description |
1 online resource (234 pages) : illustrations (black and white, and color) |
| Contents |
Overview of E-Sports -- Development History and Status-Quo of Global E-Sports -- Development Environment of Chinas E-Sports Industry -- Development History and Status-Quo of Chinas E-sports Industry -- Comparative Analysis of Global E-Sports Industry -- Case Analysis on Worlds Top E-Sports Events -- Special Analysis on the Development of Chinas E-Sports Industry -- Problem Analysis on the Development of Chinas E-Sports Industry -- Countermeasures and Suggestions for the Development of Chinas E-Sports Industry -- Innovation Characteristics and Development Trend of Chinas E-Sports Industry. |
| Summary |
This book presents a series of studies on the status quo, characteristics of and trends in Chinas eSports industry, while also analyzing key problems to help the industry avoid potential risks, seize opportunities for development, and promote industrial drivers. In addition, it puts forward feasible plans and strategic suggestions for high-quality innovation and development of the industry. Electronic sports or eSports refers to digital entertainment activities that combine technological, sports, cultural and social aspects, and which have a unique commercial and user value. With their rapid growth in this century, eSports are now an emerging sector with huge growth potential and room for innovation. In 2020, Chinas eSports industry led the globe in growth rates; contributing roughly RMB 75.198 billion, it brought considerable new momentum to the national economy. As a new cultural phenomenon, eSports are politically, economically, culturally, and socially suited to helping use information technologies to restructure human social activities. The emergence and spread of an eSports culture embody the richness of subcultural phenomena and the importance of multicultural spaces, while also having a positive effect on peoples competitive spirit, intelligence, aesthetic tastes, etc. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Chinas eSports industry has faced a host of problems, e.g. postponed competitions, management difficulties and brand devaluation, all of which have hampered its progress. Nevertheless, the number of Chinese eSports users is on the rise and the online market share is climbing steadily, establishing a user base for the industry. Moreover, new technological advances like 5G, VR and AR offer a wealth of new opportunities for innovation in Chinas eSports industry. The book encourages readers to approach the topic from various perspectives and think across disciplines. As a result, it is not only essential reading for students at colleges and universities, but also offers a valuable reference guide for eSports researchers and enthusiasts |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
eSports (Contests) -- China
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eSports (Contests)
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China
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Wang, Xiaohui, author
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Zhang, Allan Yijia, author
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Ji, Bin, author
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| ISBN |
9789811992889 |
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9811992886 |
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