This article aims to perform a literature review of the available research that focuses strictly
on MOBA (multiplayer online battle arena) games. First, a review identifying the relevant …

Esports are competitive videogames watched by audiences. Most esports generate detailed
data for each match that are publicly available. Esports analytics research is focused on …

Non-verbal communication plays a large role in online competitive multiplayer games, as
team members attempt to coordinate with each other without distraction to achieve victory …

Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) games are among the most played digital games in
the world. In these games, teams of players fight against each other in arena environments …

Esports (competitive videogames) have grown into a global phenomenon with over 450m
viewers and a 1.5 bn USD market. Esports broadcasts follow a similar structure to traditional …

Game data science, defined as the practice of deriving insights from game data, has created
a revolution in the multibillion-dollar games industry-informing and enhancing production …

Objectives This study aimed to explore the positive effects of online games on college
students' psychological demands and individual growth. Methods A qualitative study design …

Vast data on eSports should be easily accessible but often is not. League of Legends (LoL)
only has rudimentary statistics such as levels, items, gold, and deaths. We present a new …

Computer games are big business, which is also reflected in the growing interest in
competitive gaming, the so-called electronic sports. Multi-player online battle arena games …

Introduction Toxic behavior (ie, toxicity) is a pervasive problem in online gaming
communities such as League of Legends. This issue arises from factors such as frustrating …