Title

Good Game Well Played: an Esports Documentary

Author

Gabriella Clare Devia-Allen, Illinois State UniversityFollow

Date of Award

3-24-2017

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

School of Communication

First Advisor

Maria A. Moore

Second Advisor

Brent K. Simonds

Abstract

This film explores the operations and cultural practices of the esports community with an emphasis on Twitch as the dominant community platform. Explored sub-communities include Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Duelyst, and League of Legends. A focus on Duelyst allows us to explore the characteristics of an accessible esports culture while also referencing League of Legends and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive offers an objective look at two of the industry’s most developed esports scenes. This documentary tracks the production of broadcast content, the lifestyles of professional players, and the narratives of the industry’s most involved employees. In doing so, the research draws conclusions concerning esports culture, communication behaviors, and a comparison to traditional sports. The film includes expert interviews with industry professionals from both production and competitor viewpoints.

Comments

Imported from ProQuest DeviaAllen_ilstu_0092N_10978.pdf

Recommended Citation

Devia-Allen, Gabriella Clare, "Good Game Well Played: an Esports Documentary" (2017). Theses and Dissertations. 663.
https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/etd/663

DOI

http://doi.org/10.30707/ETD2017.DeviaAllen.G

Page Count

31