Carbon Footprint of Online Multiplayer Games
Games and Culture: A Journal of Interactive Media
Published online on May 08, 2026
Abstract
Games and Culture, Ahead of Print.
The growth of online gaming has raised questions about its environmental impact. This study estimated the carbon footprint generated by user-side activity in two of the most-played PC games—Counter-StrikeandDota 2—during 2024. The assessment followed ...
The growth of online gaming has raised questions about its environmental impact. This study estimated the carbon footprint generated by user-side activity in two of the most-played PC games—Counter-StrikeandDota 2—during 2024. The assessment followed ...