Esports buffs: the perceived role of fans and fandoms in U.S. collegiate programs

• Main Authors: Amanda C. Cote (Author), Md Waseq Ur Rahman (Author), Maxwell Foxman (Author), Andrew Wilson (Author), Brandon C. Harris (Author), Onder Can (Author), Jared C. Hansen (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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IntroductionCollegiate esports-organized competitive gaming-has expanded rapidly in the United States, drawing in student players, broadcasters, and support staff, as well as university employees. Universities have invested financially in esports, hoping to capitalize on gaming fandom to attract pro...