Before you can have an Esport, you must have a video game to play and a game developer to design it. This course is dedicated to discussing game developers and their relationship with their respective Esport. The content will help you recognize the qualities a video game must have to become a successful Esport. We will examine the diagram demonstrating the various competitive structures commonly found in Esports.
Esports, just like traditional sports, have their own professional organizations. These organizations strive to become successful businesses that win, make a profit, take care of their professional players, and attract a large audience. We will explore the factors that contribute to an Esports organization’s success, including branding, positioning, structuring the organization and funding sources.
This course is part of the Esports Specialization
Game Developers and Esports Organizations
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week
1Game Developers and their Esports
Before you can have an Esport, there must be a video game to play and a game developer to design it. This week is dedicated to discussing game developers and their relationship with their respective Esport. I also created some content for you to get a better idea of what qualities a video game needs to have to be a successful Esport and the competition structure of a variety of esport genres.
2 videos (Total 16 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz
5 readings
What Makes a Video Game a Viable Esport?10m
Why Competitive Games Patch So Much10m
Nintendo Responds To Smash Bros. Pro's Callout, Wants To Keep Scene Grassroots10m
Riot Releases Details on NA LCS Franchising with $10M Flat-fee Buy-in10m
Esports Competition Structure Diagram10m
Week
2Esports Organizations
Just like sports have professional teams, Esports also have their own professional organizations. The goal of these organizations is to become a successful business that not only tries to win, but takes care of its professional players while at the same time trying to create a brand identity that the audience can relate to. We'll be covering what goes into making an Esports organization successful, which includes branding, structuring the organization, funding sources, and more.
1 video (Total 15 min), 6 readings, 1 quiz
1 video
6 readings
So You Want to Buy an Esports Team?10m
Esports Organization Branding10m
The Story Behind New York Excelsior’s One of a Kind Logo10m
Fnatic Esports Brand Receives Over $7 Million in Financing10m
What to Expect from the Blooming Esports Industry in 201710m
Esport Organization Diagram10m
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About the Esports Specialization
The Esports Management Specialization prepares students to turn a passion for gaming into a viable career. According to a market report by Newzoo, global esports revenues have reached $906 million in 2018, a year-on-year growth of +38%. Speak knowledgeably about the history, community, and business of esports with future employers and other stakeholders in the industry. Individuals aspiring to launch or already beginning their career in the business of esports. This program suits game developers, finance professionals, community managers, marketers, and project managers. Overview of esports will introduce learners to the roles and influences that game developers have in the industry. Learners get a glimpse into the structures of an organization and how it builds a brand. Learners will also be informed of the jobs available in esports and where to get started in order to be involved.
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