A case study exploration of memorable messages in esports fandoms

Authors

  • Victoria McDermott University of Alaska Fairbanks Troth Yeddha' https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9837-5545
  • Matt Jardin University of Alaska Fairbanks Troth Yeddha'
  • Graham Sachtleben University of Alaska Fairbanks Troth Yeddha'

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3983/twc.2026.2933

Keywords:

Exclusion, Marginalized identities

Abstract

Esports fandoms in the United States have traditionally been considered masculine, white, and privileged spaces. In this article, we preliminarily explore how esports players who identify with historically marginalized identities describe memorable messages they have experienced when engaging with esports fandoms.

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Published

2026-03-14

Issue

Vol. 47 (2026): Gaming Fandom

Section

Symposium

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Copyright (c) 2026 Victoria McDermott, Matt Jardin, Graham Sachtleben

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