The Principles of Esports Engagement: A Universal Code of Conduct

Authors

Yen-Shyang Tseng, Horvitz & Levy LLP

Abstract

Section I of this article provides a brief background of esports and the ESA. Section II states the four principles of esports engagement announced by the ESA. Section III applies these four principles by reviewing specific problems that have plagued the video game and esports industries, such as toxicity (especially towards women and other minorities), swatting, cheating, and other malicious behavior. This article concludes by discussing implementation of a universal code of conduct in esports based on the principles of esports engagement.

Recommended Citation

Yen-Shyang Tseng, The Principles of Esports Engagement: A Universal Code of Conduct, 27 J. Intell. Prop. L. 209 (2020).
Available at: https://digitalcommons.law.uga.edu/jipl/vol27/iss2/3