A1 Journal article (refereed)
The Ethical and Political Contours of Institutional Promotion in Esports : From Precariat Models to Sustainable Practices (2020)

Chee, F. M., & Karhulahti, V.-M. (2020). The Ethical and Political Contours of Institutional Promotion in Esports : From Precariat Models to Sustainable Practices. Human Technology, 16(2), 200-226. https://doi.org/10.17011/ht/urn.202008245642

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All authors or editors: Chee, Florence M.; Karhulahti, Veli-Matti

Journal or series: Human Technology

ISSN: 1795-6889

eISSN: 1795-6889

Publication year: 2020

Volume: 16

Issue number: 2

Pages range: 200-226

Publisher: Jyväskylän Yliopisto

Place of Publication: Jyväskylä

Publication country: Finland

Publication language: English

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17011/ht/urn.202008245642

Publication open access: Openly available

Publication channel open access: Open Access channel

Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/71609

Abstract

This study evaluated five early cases in which esport developer Riot Games made rulings regarding activities and infractions by members of various institutions related to its product, League of Legends. The findings of this study support future theoretical exploration of other esports in seeking a fuller understanding of issues related to consent, power differentials, and roles and behaviors expected of the institutional activities of players and teams in competition. Increased investigation of these—and other—issues from an ethical standpoint could lead to a framework that not only would facilitate future study but also bring opportunities for improvements in practices in concert with necessary policy changes.

Keywords: electronic sports; ethics; rights

Free keywords:  esports; institutional promotion; labor; league

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VIRTA submission year: 2020

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