Download or read book eSports Yearbook 2017/18 written by Julia Hiltscher and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2019-06-05 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sixth edition of the eSports yearbook focuses on the recent developments in the scene. Especially with the ongoing professionalization, there is an increase in academic research observable. The topics range from governance and institutionalization of the eSports industry to the continuing professionalization of companies involved in the industry. Still, sponsoring stays crucial for the survivability of businesses in eSports. Furthermore, critical issues such as nationalism and censorship will be discussed. The book highlights the development of eSports from being a niche phenomenon towards becoming a central part of modern society.