Principles of Esports Engagement

Key insights

6 takeaways

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The document reports that esports has a global community of hundreds of millions of people who actively compete in or watch esports each year.See it on page 1
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The principles were developed by members of the global video games and esports community, including owners and publishers of the intellectual property underlying esports.See it on page 1
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The document sets out four core values: safety and well-being, integrity and fair play, respect and diversity, and positive and enriching game play.See it on page 1
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Principle 2 states that cheating, hacking, and other dishonest behavior detracts from others' experience, unfairly advantages teams and players, and tarnishes the legitimacy of esports.See it on page 2
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Principle 3 calls for respect and courtesy toward teammates, opponents, game officials, organizers, and spectators, whether in person or online.See it on page 2
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Principle 4 states that esports can help build self-confidence, sportsmanship, and interpersonal communication and teamwork skills.See it on page 2

Summary

The document, titled "Principles of Esports Engagement", is a set of guiding principles created by members of the global video games and esports community, including the owners and publishers of the intellectual property underlying esports. It is presented as a collaborative effort intended to promote esports that are fun, fair, and enjoyed by players around the world in an open and inclusive environment. The document states that esports has a global community of hundreds of millions of people who actively compete in or watch esports each year, and that the signatories support these principles and encourage all esports stakeholders to do the same. The principles are grouped into four core values: safety and well-being, integrity and fair play, respect and diversity, and positive and enriching game play. The first principle holds that all community members deserve to participate in safe spaces free from threats, violence, and harassing language or behavior. The second states that cheating, hacking, and dishonest behavior detract from others' experience and tarnish the legitimacy of esports. The third calls for respect and courtesy toward teammates, opponents, officials, organizers, and spectators, and for an open and inclusive environment regardless of background. The fourth states that esports can build self-confidence, sportsmanship, and teamwork skills, and can lead to lasting friendships among teammates, competitors, and members of the broader esports community.