The esports market has been growing exponentially has been growing exponentially with
much interest from industry and academia. Perhaps because of this growth, there is a lack of …

Esports frequently invoke high-pressure circumstances in which player performance is
crucial; in these contexts, moments of critical underperformance ('choke') can have …

This work explores perceptions of performance enhancer usage in esports. Specifically, we
explored the perception of: food and food supplements; non-medical use of prescription …

Competitive gaming, a long-standing study context for CSCW, has recently faced criticism
due to its design emphasis on competition and achievement, which is associated with …

Digital games can provide effective recovery from stress, with players turning to a variety of
genres-including those with game mechanics that can be considered stressors themselves …

Many videogames require players to perform under pressure; however, not all players
respond equivalently to pressure: why are some players more likely to tilt (lose control …

Video games are designed for enjoyment and can benefit players, but in competitive settings
such as esports they may lead to stress, a significant concern for players and coaches in …

This paper explores the phenomenon of choking under pressure within the context of
esports, particularly focusing on the difference between online and live competitive settings …

Esports provide an opportunity to study the relationship between affect and competitive
performance in highly structured, yet ecologically valid, environments. In this study, we …

Little is known about the interactions between the iceberg profile, which is characterized by
high vigor scores, as opposed to low scores in tension, depression, anger, fatigue, and …