tobias.scholz – Academic Esports

Announcing: Academic Esports World Tournament in Maui

by tobias.scholzworld tournament 4. October 2024No Comments

We’re thrilled to announce the inaugural Academic Esports World Tournament, a groundbreaking collaboration between the University of Hawaii Maui College (UHMC) and the University of Agder (UiA)! 🗓️ Date: December 14-19, 2024 📍 Location: Maui, Hawaii 🏛️ Participants: up to 10 international university teams, which we will announce soon 🎮 Esports Disciplines:– League of Legends– Valorant– Rocket League 🧠 Academic …

Groundbreaking Esports Handbook Published with UiA Contribution

by tobias.scholzpublication, research 20. September 202420. September 2024Comments are Disabled

We are thrilled to announce the publication of the “Routledge Handbook of Esports,” a comprehensive and interdisciplinary study that brings together the expertise of 93 leading academics and industry specialists from around the world. Our very own Dr. Tobias Scholz from the University of Agder’s served as one of the editors for this groundbreaking work. …

Academic Esports Seminar 2024 Videos

by tobias.scholzevents, seminar 26. August 202426. August 2024Comments are Disabled

Here you can find the videos from the presentations of the 2024 (21st – 24th May) edition of the Academic Esports Seminar Wednesday, 22nd May 2024 The Game Dynamics of Life – Andreas Prinz (University of Agder) The Overrepresentation of Cisgender Men in Esports Research – Sam Di Nicola (College of Esports), Carina de Assunção (Fallmouth University) and …

Unleashing Potential Through Play: The metaframe Innovative Approach Skill Assessment and Team Building

by tobias.scholzevents, research 13. August 202413. August 2024Comments are Disabled

Last week marked a significant milestone for the GameOn Project, a collaborative initiative between UiA – Faculty of Engineering and Science and Varodd AS. This project is passionately committed to empowering individuals who have encountered various life challenges—ranging from health issues to unfortunate setbacks. By harnessing the transformative power of digital skills acquired through gaming, …

ARD MixTalk on Saudi Arabia with Tobias Scholz

by tobias.scholzappearances 1. August 202413. August 2024Comments are Disabled

Yesterday, Tobias Scholz participated in the ARD MixTalk (in German) with Vivien Mallant, Maurice Lange, Benedikt Wenck, and bril1o, which was hosted by Lvcia. We delved into the current state of esports, with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia’s influence. Here is the VOD. During our two-hour discussion, we explored several critical issues that led …

Academic Esports Seminar at University of Agder: Paving the Way for an Esports Research Cluster

by tobias.scholzevents, seminar 26. June 202426. June 2024Comments are Disabled

The Esports Research Network’s mission is to connect researchers worldwide, and the network supports satellite events and conferences worldwide. This is increasingly more relevant as esports has become an integral part of modern society, with increasing numbers of people engaging in video gaming. While the spotlight often shines on professional players competing for millions and …

Call for Abstracts

by tobias.scholzevents, seminar 13. February 202426. June 2024Comments are Disabled

In an era where digital landscapes are continually reshaping the way we learn, teach, and engage, the advent of academic esports stands at the forefront of educational innovation. Distinct from the realms of casual gaming and competitive esports, academic esports emerges as a disciplined approach that harnesses the immersive power of video games to cultivate …