There was a time when launching a mobile app felt full of promise. The ecosystem was expanding rapidly, user acquisition was affordable, and growth curves rewarded speed over […]
Growth, Resilience, and Reinvention in the Global Games Market in 2025
The global games industry in 2025 stands at a paradoxical crossroads. It is no longer the explosive frontier market of a decade ago, yet it remains one of […]
If Science Is Clear, Why Do We Still Blame Video Games?
For more than two decades, researchers have asked a simple question and reached an increasingly consistent answer: violent video games do not cause violent behavior. Meta-analyses, longitudinal studies, […]
How RRQ Dota 2 Built a Legacy That Shaped Indonesian Esports
Chapter 1 – The Rise of the King: From DotA to Dota 2 Before Rex Regum Qeon became a giant in Indonesian esports, it was born from something […]
The Myth That Refuses to Die: Video Games and Violence
When tragedy strikes — a school shooting, a violent act by a young person — we often look for something, anything, to blame. And all too often, fingers […]
How Saudi Arabia Is Redefining Esports Through the EWC
In the heart of Riyadh this summer, a seismic shift is taking place—not just in competitive gaming, but in how the world views esports, youth culture, and even […]
Does Esports Need Physical Aptitude? A Scientific Reexamination of the Gamer’s Body
For decades, physical aptitude has been considered the exclusive domain of traditional athletes—those who sprint, jump, and endure grueling workouts. By contrast, esports, defined by quick keystrokes and […]
How Southeast Asia Became a Powerhouse in Mobile Esports
Here’s the truth: while North America, Europe, China, and South Korea were already soaring with their esports scenes in the early 2010s—thanks to popular PC titles like League […]
Esports vs. Football: Cultural Showdown
Introduction Esports has surged from a niche pastime into a formidable global phenomenon, commanding significant revenues and captivating a vast audience. Major esports tournaments now electrify packed arenas, […]
Decoding the Gaming Industry: A Strategic Mapping of Its Ecosystem
Most people, even those who have worked in the gaming industry for years, don’t have a clear understanding of how big the gaming industry is. For example, people […]