eSports are shifting the focus of Australia’s sporting passion

James R. Birt

eSports are shifting the focus of Australia’s sporting passion

Faculty of Society & Design

Research output: Contribution to journal › Online Resource › Research

Abstract

Whether or not you’re a gamer, you’ve probably heard about eSports – because these video game battles are attracting the crowds. The Australian eSports fan base has more than doubled in the past two years, and the vast majority (66%) of those fans are between the ages of 18 and 34, and mostly male. This demographic has always been well represented in traditional physical sports, but has more recently shifted to gaming. It’s one sign of how Australia’s deep passion for sport is changing. And women gamers are also going professional. With fewer people attending major traditional sporting codes compared to the same time 10 years ago, media and sporting organisations are taking note.

Original language	English
Journal	The Conversation
Publication status	Published - 1 May 2018

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Projects

1 Active

eSports Diplomacy

Birt, J. & Murray, S.

16/01/19 → …

Project: Research

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Activities

2 Invited talk
1 Talk or Presentation Outside of an Organised Event

Bond University eSports - Teaching, Research and Service

James Birt (Speaker)

17 Mar 2020

Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk

eSports Industry Presentation

James Birt (Speaker)

13 Feb 2020

Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk

eSport strategy at Bond University - Talk and guided tour for Sports Illustrated

James Birt (Speaker)

19 Dec 2019

Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or Presentation Outside of an Organised Event › Oral Presentation

Cite this

Birt, J. R. (2018). eSports are shifting the focus of Australia’s sporting passion. The Conversation.

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