Intersections of Fandom in the Age of Interactive Media: eSports Fandom as a Predictor of Traditional Sport Fandom

This study focuses on comparing the uses sought and gratifications obtained when consuming media related to eSports and traditional sports; in doing so, relevant areas of overlap and distinction are ascertained. In all, more than 1,300 American eSports participants were queried as to their interest...

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Published in:Communication and sport 2018-08, Vol.6 (4), p.418-435
Main Authors: Brown, Kenon A., Billings, Andrew C., Murphy, Breann, Puesan, Luis
Format: Article
Language:English
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