Routledge Culture of Digital Fighting Games: Performance & Practice

This book explores the intricate world of competitive fighting games, examining how players worldwide form communities across real and virtual spaces whilst engaging in tournament play and online competition. It investigates the cultural logic binding fighting game communities together, exploring how shared playstyles, competitive practices, and community dynamics shape player identity and our understanding of esports culture. Drawing on observations from major fighting game events, the work provides insight into what connects players globally, how communities form both online and offline, and what competitive gaming reveals about modern gaming culture and digital identity.