Quincy Gaddy
Global Issues Project
Esports: The difference in China and America
Mission
As someone who plays video games a good amount of the time, Esports just kinda came to me. I love playing and watching video games, so why not turn a passion into a project? But, I had to think, about how could I connect it to the world, and the idea hit me, another country that focuses on Esports is China. So that’s where my research began, looking up different Esports stats, how it affects the countries, and what are some of the differences/similarities between the two countries. All things that would help better educate me and eventually the listeners of my final product.
Global Studies Theme
One of the 9 Global Studies themes is Technology & Communication. These play a large role in my final product, Esports are technology, and they both play a similar role in the development and success of the industry. Communication, Esports allows people from places all around the world and play the games they enjoy together to further understand each other.
Final Product
For my final, I decided to create a podcast. Even though I had never created a podcast before. I started by listening to podcasts to see how to model one. After, I began researching different aspects of my topic, then molded it into a script, and eventually recorded it on GarageBand.
Click the play button below to listen to my podcast!
Sources
“Esports in China: More than Just a Hobby.” Marketing China, 3 May 2021, https://marketingtochina.com/e-sport-china-just-hobby/.
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Intelligence, Insider. “Esports Industry in 2022: Market Stats & Viewership Growth Trends.” Insider Intelligence, 1 Jan. 2023, https://www.insiderintelligence.com/insights/esports-ecosystem-market-report/.
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Kharpal, Arjun. “China Remains the World's Largest e-Sports Market despite Gaming Crackdown.” CNBC, CNBC, 15 July 2022, https://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/15/china-is-worlds-largest-e-sports-market-despite-crackdown-study.html.
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Torres, Destiny. “Special Report - Business of Sports: The Economy of Esports.” Los Angeles Business Journal, 20 Jan. 2023, https://labusinessjournal.com/tourism/sports-tourism/special-report-business-of-sports-the-economy-of-esports/#:~:text=In%20total%2C%20global%20esports%20revenue,with%20less%20income%20from%20advertisers.
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“What Is next for China's Esports Industry?” US, 7 Jan. 2023, https://uschinatoday.org/features/2023/01/07/what-is-next-for-chinas-esports-industry/#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20International%20Journal,equivalency%20as%20sports%20have%20been.
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Yee, Nick. “How Chinese and American Gamers Differ.” VentureBeat, VentureBeat, 8 Jan. 2019, https://venturebeat.com/games/how-chinese-and-american-gamers-differ/.