Bijan KarshenasTalent and Gender in Esports ShoutcastingDuncan “Thorin” Shields, esports pundit and Counter Strike: Global Offensive analyst, begins a 2015 video titled Female Representation in…Nov 19, 20171Nov 19, 20171
Bijan KarshenasThe Shoutcaster’s Role in Esports InclusivityI’ve spent the last few postings discussing what effectively amount to out-groups in esports, and why and how they are what they are. In…Nov 12, 20174Nov 12, 20174
Bijan KarshenasWomen in Esports TodayMLG, a pro gaming circuit based in the US, explicitly states that they are “‘the definitive property for major advertisers to reach young…Nov 6, 20175Nov 6, 20175
Bijan KarshenasSporting Masculinity vs. Nerd Embodiment in EsportsThere is a very distinct, and often unbalanced, split in the mindsets, activities, and perceptions of esports players, spectators, and…Oct 28, 20176Oct 28, 20176
Bijan KarshenasInternational Esports: A Glance at Prizes and Players on the World StageIn the modern day, esports is a flourishing industry, with rising viewership and consistent sponsors injecting money into events and teams…Oct 22, 20175Oct 22, 20175
Bijan KarshenasChina and Pro Gaming: Taking Advantage of EsportsEsports has garnered a far-reaching and enthusiastic fan base the world over, and its supporters, regardless of the game they take interest…Oct 15, 2017Oct 15, 2017
Bijan KarshenasMatch Fixing, Copyright Law, and The Future of EsportsWithin the past decade, much has changed about esports as a whole, how it is viewed, how the games are played, and how companies are…Oct 8, 2017Oct 8, 2017
Bijan KarshenasThe Plight of The Pro GamerWhen the layman thinks of a hardcore, competitive gamer, they generally think of a young white male, shouting obscenities at their enemies…Oct 1, 20173Oct 1, 20173
Bijan KarshenasAccess to Esports: Presence and UnderstandingEsports, and live-streamed video gaming on the whole, was built upon a foundation of technological advancement and adoption by youth and…Sep 24, 20171Sep 24, 20171