About the Journal

The Esports Legal Review is a peer-reviewed quarterly journal (ISSN: 2978-6053) dedicated to the critical examination of legal issues arising from the rapidly evolving esports and video games industries. As the global gaming sector continues its unprecedented expansion—encompassing competitive gaming, streaming platforms, virtual economies, and emerging technologies—the need for rigorous legal scholarship has never been greater.

The journal serves as an authoritative forum for academics, practitioners, policymakers, and industry professionals to explore the complex legal frameworks governing this dynamic field. The Esports Legal Review publishes original research, case analyses, and commentary spanning the full spectrum of legal disciplines intersecting with esports and gaming, including:

  • Intellectual Property & Licensing: Copyright, trademark, and patent issues in game development, streaming rights, and franchise structures
  • Competition & Antitrust Law: Market dominance, exclusivity agreements, and competitive balance in esports ecosystems
  • Labor & Employment: Player contracts, talent representation, employment classification, and collective bargaining
  • Regulatory & Compliance: Gambling regulations, age restrictions, consumer protection, and cross-border legal challenges
  • Data Protection & Privacy: GDPR compliance, player data rights, and cybersecurity considerations
  • Contract & Commercial Law: Tournament operations, sponsorship agreements, and platform terms of service
  • Dispute Resolution: Arbitration mechanisms, player discipline, and sports-specific tribunal proceedings
  • Criminal & Tort Law: Match-fixing, cheating, harassment, and liability frameworks

The journal welcomes comparative and international perspectives, recognizing that esports transcends national boundaries and requires globally-informed legal analysis. Each issue features scholarly articles, practitioner insights, book reviews, and updates on significant legislative and judicial developments affecting the industry.

Whether addressing the enforceability of player transfer regulations, the legal status of in-game assets, or the constitutional dimensions of content moderation, the Esports Legal Review provides essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the legal architecture of competitive gaming and interactive entertainment.