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The symbolic value of esports megaevents: a London and League of Legends Worlds case study

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JARRETT, Joshua and MURPHY, David (2026) The symbolic value of esports megaevents: a London and League of Legends Worlds case study. In: The Geopolitical Economy of Esports. Routledge. ISBN 9781041211488

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This article uses a case study of the 2024 League of Legends World Finals, hosted in London, to posit that esports megaevents on this scale create symbolic value that is coveted by politicians and businesses. In the case of London, an esports megaevent conveys a sense of digital excellence that is important for contributing to the domestic policy aims of attracting venture capital, especially surrounding AI technologies.

Item Type: Book Chapter, Section or Conference Proceeding
Faculty: School of Digital, Technologies and Arts > Esports
Depositing User: Joshua JARRETT
Date Deposited: 13 Jul 2026 08:44
Last Modified: 13 Jul 2026 08:44
URI: https://eprints.staffs.ac.uk/id/eprint/9296

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