The Future of ESPORTS
“Well, now according to Riot Games eSports manager Nick Allen (speaking to Gamespot), after a long back and forth with the government, the U.S. finally now recognizes eSports players as professional athletes, and will grant them visas under that identifier.”
When asked to comment on Amazon’s $1 billion deal to buy video game streaming site Twitch, ESPN President John Skipper didn’t mince words when it came to offering his appraisal of the form of entertainment dubbed ‘eSports.’ “It’s not a sport — it’s a competition. Chess is a competition. Checkers is a competition,” said Skipper in remarks Thursday at the Code/Media Series: New York conference. “Mostly, I’m interested in doing real sports.”
~John Skipper ESPN Report
- What do you think, are eSports a real sport? What do you suspect will happen in the future?
- Do you think eSports might take over Championship basketball or Monday Night Football in terms of popularity? Do eSports deserve a place in the Olympics? (Consider what you / your friends do...watch sports or play video games)
- If you were able to be a part of an Esports team would you take that chance, why or why not? What team would you be on?
1.) No, and it never will be because it's on a screen and people gamble for fun and use goldfish as the money.
ReplyDelete2.) No, because people have trained for their lives for these types of things, especially the olympics.
3.) Probably, because there's absolutely zero chance I will join the olympics myself, so i think eSports will make me have a chance to compete in something since I have no chance of anything else.
1. I think Esports could be a real thing. There's a real talent that goes into playing games like DOTA2 and LoL. Games like these create a community where players collaborate and learn team work by strategizing inside of these games. If there was enough training and people spending time doing something like this, Esports could become something great and bigger than it already is!
ReplyDelete2. Already, League of Legends has coliseums larger than the Super Bowl rented out so they can host competitions. There are viewers in the seats at these places and everyone online is able to watch all week long. Another thing is that these competitions last all week long rather than a single day! This creates so much money holding events like this and it may rise to the top as the most watched sports program.
3. I wouldn't join an Esport team just for the fact that I play videogames for the fun of it and to experience new adventures and worlds given to me. I'm not much of a competitive type, and playing games should be relaxing, not full of stress of winning and getting money if you win.
1. Personally, I do not believe that Esports are true sports. Although there are competitions and prizes for winning, and it might meet the requirements for being a sport, it does not hold the same value to me as a more physical sport. In the future, though, I believe that Esports will definitely gain popularity, since there are more and more people that are getting into the gaming scene.
ReplyDelete2. I do not believe that Esports will take over other physical supp Our society is still based around physical activity, and it would be difficult to replace it with computer games. I don't believe that Esports should ever be in the Olympics because I believe the Olympics have their roots in physical competition, and this tradition should not be broken.
3. I don't believe I would be on an Esports team. I believe that these teams practice way too much, sometimes up to 10 hours a day, and I believe that there are more important jobs in life than playing games every day. For those reasons, I would choose not to participate.
1) Esports are real sports and are played at a competitive level. As such I personally think that they are a real sport only in a different way and place.
ReplyDelete2) I disagree with this. It will most likely not take over in popularity in the same way that Football and the like gained popularity. It will rise to the challenge but not meet the same standards. As for being an Olympic sport, I'd say it's still highly unlikely.
3) I would enjoy to be on an Esports team because it means I get to do something I love for a chance at gaining a living and a career. I'd perform at my best for that chance. As for what team, any team is fine, I'm not going to be picky.
1. Yes. It requires the same mentality, teamwork, and dedication to make it in both sports and eSports.
ReplyDelete2. It may, and it may not. It's all based on opinions, so as long as more people like sports like football and basketball more than eSports, eSports won't be bigger.
3. Twitch is just livestreaming video games. Imagine watching Kobe Bryant play and being able to tell you what he's doing and interact and talk to him in the comfort of your home. It's just like that for Twitch and eSports.
4. I would. I have been a part of 2 teams on a MOBA called Smite, the one I'm in now is called Dishonored Gods (DiGo). The first team disbanded shortly after i joined, about 1-2 months after. I've been in many tournaments with DiGo and we have fought against the second best team at that time (now they are the World Champions) and have won 2 tournaments hosted by TierMonster. I like being on a team where everyone is a friend, but that has made it hard when we had to kick someone.
1. I do not entirely believe that E-Sports are a true sport, as there is no physically activity except for moving a mouse and typing some keys on a keyboard. I do believe that there is a market for these types of entertainment, as many people enjoy watching people compete over certain games. In the future I can imagine that E-Sports will become a major entertainment market for some people.
ReplyDelete2. Personally I can't see E-Sports replacing the World Series on the TV, unless the market for it increases. Maybe a new TV channel will compete with ESPN, but show only live E-Sports for a select market. E-Sports in the Olympics is probably one of the the most unsubstantial ideas I have ever heard, and there's no need for an explanation on why it should not be in the Summer Olympics.
3. I would not join any form of an E-Sports team, as I hardly play video games, as I do not find much enjoyment in them.
1. I believe Esports are a real sport because of the following and the entertainment over a variety of different types of games. It shows characters on the screen making combos that anyone can do with enough practice so that it inspires kids to grow up with that as a choice.
ReplyDelete2. I see esports growing in a few generations and replacing more boring sports such as baseball. I do not see the gaming sceen in the Olympics
3.I would take the chance because gaming is a passion and the payout for being in the scene is better than my career path right now
1. I believe Esports are a real sport because of the following and the entertainment over a variety of different types of games. It shows characters on the screen making combos that anyone can do with enough practice so that it inspires kids to grow up with that as a choice.
ReplyDelete2. I see esports growing in a few generations and replacing more boring sports such as baseball. I do not see the gaming sceen in the Olympics
3.I would take the chance because gaming is a passion and the payout for being in the scene is better than my career path right now
1.Quoting the definition of sports "an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment." The second part is definitely part of games like league or smash but the first part says physical exertion. Playing games does not require high physical exertion but high mental exertion. It is not a sport but hey you could say it is a mental sport.
ReplyDelete2.Maybe if people like watching it because it can get very entertaining. It will never be in the Olympics but it can have one of its own. The Olympics are made for physical sports not mental.
3.I would take the chance but I don't watch it and I have no idea what team i want to be on.
1. Giving eSports the label of a “real sport” is pointless and can be debated until pigs fly and hell freezes. The fact of the matter is that eSports can have the same mentality applied to them that sports have and it totally fits. eSports have commentators and a huge following and scholarships and competition visas for foreign players just like sports have. It takes the same amount of skill and the same type of competitive mindset.
ReplyDelete2. The League of Legends World Championship receives triple the number of viewers that the NBA finals games and the World Series receive. Granted those are more national competitions than anything but even still, of course eSports could one day overtake sports in popularity. I highly doubt they’ll be in the Olympics, but again if they did, the formula would work.
3. I would join an eSports team in a heartbeat, but for me that is not a realistic goal to actively work towards. I enjoying following eSports from time to time and that is plenty for me.
1. When I'm asked "are eSports real sports?" I always answer yes. In my opinion, it takes just as much effort, hard work, and determination to be good at an eSport than it does to be good at a "real sport." ESports are getting bigger and bigger, and I can only suspect that the viewership numbers are only going to be increasing indefinitely in the next coming years.
ReplyDelete2. I think eSports will definitely take major sports off of the air, as their viewers have gone to the internet to watch their favorite sport. I do in fact believe that eSports deserve a place in the Olympics.
3. I would most certainly take the chance to be on an eSports team, it is my dream. If I could pick the team, I would love to be on either Cloud 9 or TSM.
1. I would definitely say that eSports are real sports, but they are not traditional "sports". Sure, they may not involve more physical exertion than running your fingers across a keyboard and using a mouse to aim, but they do use many of the same training concepts and sportsmanship and conduct rules as many other sports.
ReplyDelete2. In popularity terms, in many cases, I'd say eSports already has overtaken the NFL and NBA. I mean, for the first LCS, Riot was able to buy out the Staples Center to host it. It was a testament to the efficacy of the new "professional gaming" concept, and it shone through in a big way. And streams of DotA matches on ESPN2 are probably just the start of the sport's popularity. And sure, if someone can get the proper legislation done, and if Chess can join the Olympics, so can eSports.
3. I'm not sure; if I got the chance to be on an eSports team, it would mean I'd be really good at one particular video game which (let's be honest here) I am far from doing. And outside of that, I don't think I'd even want to join an eSports team; it'd be too much of an investment in something I don't think I'd even enjoy. I don't like playing one game for too terribly long, and I like having little breaks in between my "interest shifts".
1.) In technical terms no but I do consider it a sport since it requires hard work dedication and effort in order for these people who play these games in order for them to play at the top tier level against even stronger people.
ReplyDelete2.) I think its going to because of changing audiences once the older generations die there will be less people actively involved in sports. So in time it's possible for esports to overcome big name sports.
3.)Yeah its a gamble but it a fun one and I can see myself with those overly advertised jackets they all wear.
1) In most cases I would say no that it is not a sport but these kids that are playing and practicing hours just to get better like in a real sport makes it look like a real sport. So in my own opinion I would say yes I would say it is a sport because of all the hours and dedication they put in it just to be in the high ranks of gaming. If I was even good enough to play games I would love to say that I play a sport.
ReplyDelete2) I watch these games whenever I want to but its actually pretty fun watching these high end people fight in a game. I could really see this in the future being on TV and people actually shout casting what is going on like on Twitch. I would actually watch these more if it did happen.
3) I would cause these guys make big bucks but then again I wouldn't cause you would be playing the same game over and over and spending countless hours on the chair just to get good. I am one of those kids that likes to play multiple different games instead of one constantly. But if I just played that one game I would most likely would.
1. By definition I don’t consider a eSports a “sport”. Its more hybrid of competitions like chess, but with teamplay. I think the term eSports is very fitting because the video game element sets it apart. It doesn’t make sense to me why people would want to classify it as a sport while it has its own genre of competition.
ReplyDelete2. While I don’t think it will take over, it is definitely a growing industry. The large majority of our country's youth (lets say 25 and under) grew up with the gaming industry, while arguably most people over the age of 35 or so would have no inclination or interest because they didn't grow up during the same time period. As time progresses it is bound to expand beyond where it is now, and its exciting to see big names such as Shaq and Mark Cuban get involved in eSports.
3. Yeah, I think it would be a fun experience to join a competitive community. I was involved in many different sports teams growing up and I really thrive in that competitive environment. I’m not sure I would like to join an existing team, but working with a company like Red-Bull would be great because they work hard to keep their 'athletes' happy
1) Personally, I don't consider eSports a "sport". I do however believe that it is a widely accepted sport because of the fact that it brings people from all over the world to compete.
ReplyDelete2) eSports will not take over the popularity of Football, Futball, or Basketball. I do not think it deserves a spot in the Olympics because there are already so many different competitions and companies that host these games.
3) I would definitely take the chance to be part of a competitive eSports team, although I am definitely not good enough to succeed. I think it would be a fun experience while also having the opportunity to lead to a financial victory.
1. I consider esports a real sport, despite the lack of physical activity. They require skill, and training, and have a massive fan base. I believe they will increase in following as at the moment they seem to be blowing up especially in Asia.
ReplyDelete2. I don't think eSports at the moment deserves an olympics, or will take over basketball in popularity. I think they both have distinctive fan bases which don't clash and that esports is not established enough to get an Olympic game.
3. I would participate in an esports team. I watch competitive CS: Go teams play in tournaments and I think it looks fun and entertaining. I also follow professional starcraft two players.
1. I don't believe that eSports are a real sport because a sport is a physical activity. I suspect that eSports will get bigger in the future but will not take over things.
ReplyDelete2. ESports won't take over basketball or Football because they are too big and well known. Because they are not a physical sports eSports won't ever be on the Olympics.
3. I would join only if I was good enough mainly because they can make a lot of money. I don't know any eSport teams.
1. This subject keeps getting brought up, and I'll continue to give the same answer. It should defiantly be as big as real sports (as it pretty much is already) but should not be considered a real sport. It should remain in it's own category, because they are nothing alike. As someone who has been an avid member of both scenes, I feel I can talk about this subject more better insight than others. While eSports do have health risks involved while playing, they do not compare to real sports. There is physical strain and stress involved in real sports, where practicing alone will affect people at a later age. In eSports, there is just stress. There is no physical labor or strain required. When I was training for wrestling, there were moments in the training alone where if I moved the wrong way, or did something wrong, I would have a broken arm or had some other physical injury. The injuries in eSports are still serious, but nearly on the same scale. When ever I play an eSport, personally I don't have to worry about anyting physical, i just have to worry about how loud I'm yelling. Stress levels run high in both, but real sports have so much more risk involved, and have been around for so much longer. It would be a disgrace to the name "sport" if eSports were just called "sports". They should remain labeled as eSports. I'm not really sure why people want them to be on the same scale, they are both very respectable on their own. Although, in the future, if they make VR video games with ACTUAL PHYSICAL LABOR, than THAT could be considered a sport.
ReplyDelete2. I don't really think so. They both have their own fan bases, and people who like both will watch both. They will not give up basketball or football just because they also like League of Legends or another eSport. I think they should have their own Olympic scaled event, but they shouldn't be apart of the Olympics. For the same reasons I listed above.
3. Assuming I was good enough to play against some of the best players in the world, I defiantly would. They make a lot of money and gain a lot of fame. At the same time, if I was good enough at an actual sport, I would join a team as well. I think I would like to be on Cloud 9, because they are my favorite team.
I think Esports could be a real thing. There's a real talent that goes into playing games like DOTA2 and LoL. Games like these create a community where players collaborate and learn team work by strategizing inside of these games.
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