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[DIGRA MX – eSports & Communication] Evolution of Esports Journalism: From Early Competitive Gaming to a Global Digital Media Phenomenon

Authors: João Pedro Ferreira; Contreras-Espinosa, Ruth Sofia;

[DIGRA MX – eSports & Communication] Evolution of Esports Journalism: From Early Competitive Gaming to a Global Digital Media Phenomenon

Abstract

This infographic offers a historical overview of the evolution of esports journalism, tracing its development from early competitive gaming events in the late 1970s and 1980s to its consolidation as a global digital media phenomenon in the 21st century. Through a chronological timeline, it highlights key milestones such as the Space Invaders Championship (1980), the institutionalization of gaming records through Twin Galaxies (1981), the early professionalization of players with the formation of national teams, and the transformative impact of the internet during the 1990s. The infographic also addresses the role of technological advances, digitization, and online platforms in reshaping journalistic practices, enabling the globalization of esports coverage and the emergence of new formats, audiences, and professional routines. By situating esports journalism within broader media, cultural, educational, and entertainment contexts, this visual resource contributes to understanding esports as a hybrid and evolving sociocultural phenomenon. It is intended for researchers, students, and media professionals interested in digital journalism, game studies, and the historical development of competitive gaming media.

Keywords

esports history, Esports journalism, online tournaments, game studies, digital journalism, gaming culture

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