Exploring Esports from the Perspectives of Multiple Stakeholders: Introduction to the Esports Minitrack

Abstract
The esports research field continues to evolve rapidly, encompassing various interdisciplinary perspectives. For HICSS-58, we sought high-quality research across various methodologies examining diverse aspects of esports. We received 15 manuscripts spanning multiple disciplines and perspectives, and six were selected for inclusion. The papers cover player behavior analysis, environmental sustainability, fan experience technologies, sponsorship integration, public perceptions of esports in major sporting events, and character preferences in competitive games. These studies contribute to understanding the complex esports ecosystem, its leaders, technological innovations, and player behaviors shaping its future.
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Siuda, P., Hedlund, D.P., Darvin, L.E., Witkowski, E. (2025). Exploring Esports from the Perspectives of Multiple Stakeholders: Introduction to the Esports Minitrack [in:] Proceedings of the 58th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, HICSS 2025, Hilton Waikoloa Village, January 7-10, 2025, Big Island, Hawaii, USA, (ed.) Tung X. Bui, Honolulu, HI, pp. 4261-4262.