In the analysis of the term “game” through Jaakko Stenros’ The Game Definition Game: A Review, he explores ten topics of interest that help conceptualize what a “game” might be (Stenros, 2017). One of these topics revolved around the idea of competition and conflict. Within the discussion of this topic as well as one written around “coherence”, he emphasizes how competition is a characteristic that makes up a game (Stenros, 2017).  

In the analysis of the term “game” through Jaakko Stenros’ The Game Definition Game: A Review, he explores ten topics of interest that help conceptualize what a “game” might be (Stenros, 2017). One of these topics revolved around the idea of competition and conflict. Within the discussion of this topic as well as one written around “coherence”, he emphasizes how competition is a characteristic that makes up a game (Stenros, 2017).  

Taking this into consideration, it is only natural that games have taken the aspect of competitiveness and created games with the purpose of fostering these competitive environments. Take for example the rise of e-sports, which has given way to a whole culture around gaming competition with various styles of games. Such titles within this realm are League of Legends, Counter-Strike Global Offensive, Super Smash Brothers, Hearthstone, and many more.  

Taking this into consideration, it is only natural that games have taken the aspect of competitiveness and created games with the purpose of fostering these competitive environments. Take for example the rise of e-sports, which has given way to a whole culture around gaming competition with various styles of games. Such titles within this realm are League of Legends, Counter-Strike Global Offensive, Fortnite, Hearthstone, and many more.