Breaking: Mass Shooting At Madden Tournament in Jacksonville, FL

[GannonFan]

I've watched the world Street Fighting championships, plus I was watching Overwatch the other day (haven't seen League of Legends yet, although I have played that game - it's an extension of the multiplayer game they had on Warcraft: Frozen Throne, which was an awesome game). With that said, I personally don't get a lot of thrill watching these things - there's not a lot of replay value watching this. I know my kids love watching Fortnite videos of other people playing, so obviously there's a market for it (heck, South Korea has been watching national StarCraft tournaments for years now), and it's clearly going to keep getting bigger. Most NBA franchises now have e-sports NBA 2K teams.

[CID1990]

^To be fair, it's called electronic-sports, such as NASCAR is a motor-sport. The adjectives clearly define what they are (although motor-sports are physically and mentally demanding).

Golf and bowling, well...

Golf is every bit as physically demanding as baseball, if not more.

There are no alligators in WA so I'm not sure under what circumstances you would ever sprint while playing golf


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[kalm]

Golf is every bit as physically demanding as baseball, if not more.

There are no alligators in WA so I'm not sure under what circumstances you would ever sprint while playing golf


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How many sprints in a game? 4-5 at bats 1-2 hits, outfielders chasing down a fly ball. Maybe 5-10? Add walking back and forth from the dugout to your position and it's still not that many steps. Golfers average 6-8 miles per 18 holes on sometimes hilly terrain. NCAA golfers walk 4 rounds (including practice round) carrying their bag in 36 hours.

[CID1990]

There are no alligators in WA so I'm not sure under what circumstances you would ever sprint while playing golf


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How many sprints in a game? 4-5 at bats 1-2 hits, outfielders chasing down a fly ball. Maybe 5-10? Add walking back and forth from the dugout to your position and it's still not that many steps. Golfers average 6-8 miles per 18 holes on sometimes hilly terrain. NCAA golfers walk 4 rounds (including practice round) carrying their bag in 36 hours.

Well hell then let's make being a mailman a sport


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[Pwns]

I've watched the world Street Fighting championships, plus I was watching Overwatch the other day (haven't seen League of Legends yet, although I have played that game - it's an extension of the multiplayer game they had on Warcraft: Frozen Throne, which was an awesome game). With that said, I personally don't get a lot of thrill watching these things - there's not a lot of replay value watching this. I know my kids love watching Fortnite videos of other people playing, so obviously there's a market for it (heck, South Korea has been watching national StarCraft tournaments for years now), and it's clearly going to keep getting bigger. Most NBA franchises now have e-sports NBA 2K teams.

I think esports biggest problem is that there's just no way for anyone to appreciate the ridiculous level of skill that there is at the professional level. Any person who has never watched football can tell the difference between high school athletes and NFL players or high school pitchers and big leaguers.

Now, I do like to watch people who have a ridiculous level of skill on games like Pac-Man or Mario Bros (because you can tell the difference between a casual player and a hardcore one), but your average person isn't going to be able to tell if you're watching amateur League of Legend players or pros. And they're not going to be interested in the mathematical explanation for why you chose the potion of vitality instead of the cuirass of +1 damage reduction.

It just doesn't dazzle you.

[kalm]

How many sprints in a game? 4-5 at bats 1-2 hits, outfielders chasing down a fly ball. Maybe 5-10? Add walking back and forth from the dugout to your position and it's still not that many steps. Golfers average 6-8 miles per 18 holes on sometimes hilly terrain. NCAA golfers walk 4 rounds (including practice round) carrying their bag in 36 hours.

Well hell then let's make being a mailman a sport


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[∞∞∞]

I think esports biggest problem is that there's just no way for anyone to appreciate the ridiculous level of skill that there is at the professional level. Any person who has never watched football can tell the difference between high school athletes and NFL players or high school pitchers and big leaguers.

Disagree. People who grow up playing video games have a huge appreciation for how ridiculously tough it is to possess those skill levels. I'm not sure how old you are, but video games were a huge part of my life; young people even more so today (especially with the rise of mobile gaming).

It's the fact that video games are so accessible that makes those skill more appreciative.

I can appreciate a great football player; I really don't understand all that it took to get there. I completely understand the effort it must have taken a pro e-player to get to the level he's at.

[GannonFan]

I think esports biggest problem is that there's just no way for anyone to appreciate the ridiculous level of skill that there is at the professional level. Any person who has never watched football can tell the difference between high school athletes and NFL players or high school pitchers and big leaguers.

Disagree. People who grow up playing video games have a huge appreciation for how ridiculously tough it is to possess those skill levels. I'm not sure how old you are, but video games were a huge part of my life; young people even more so today (especially with the rise of mobile gaming).

It's the fact that video games are so accessible that makes those skill more appreciative.

I can appreciate a great football player; I really don't understand all that it took to get there. I completely understand the effort it must have taken a pro e-player to get to the level he's at.

Eh, I kind of take pwns point of view. Mine was the first generation to have video games their whole lives (Gen X - I got my first Sears Teleplay (an unbranded Atari) in 1977) and it is difficult to see the actual skill going on when you watch these guys play, and even if you do recognize the skill, it's just not awe-inspiring. Like I said, I've played plenty of League of Legends and I can recognize when someone is really, really, good. I'd still rather watch physical sports, though.

[89Hen]

Passing fad.

[Ibanez]

There are no alligators in WA so I'm not sure under what circumstances you would ever sprint while playing golf


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How many sprints in a game? 4-5 at bats 1-2 hits, outfielders chasing down a fly ball. Maybe 5-10? Add walking back and forth from the dugout to your position and it's still not that many steps. Golfers average 6-8 miles per 18 holes on sometimes hilly terrain. NCAA golfers walk 4 rounds (including practice round) carrying their bag in 36 hours.

Walking on plush, well manicured lawns and swinging a club for less than 5 seconds must be taxing work.

[kalm]

How many sprints in a game? 4-5 at bats 1-2 hits, outfielders chasing down a fly ball. Maybe 5-10? Add walking back and forth from the dugout to your position and it's still not that many steps. Golfers average 6-8 miles per 18 holes on sometimes hilly terrain. NCAA golfers walk 4 rounds (including practice round) carrying their bag in 36 hours.

Walking on plush, well manicured lawns and swinging a club for less than 5 seconds must be taxing work.

I didn’t say it was. It’s just comparable to baseball as far as physical effort.

[Ibanez]

Walking on plush, well manicured lawns and swinging a club for less than 5 seconds must be taxing work.

I didn’t say it was. It’s just comparable to baseball as far as physical effort.

They see me trollin....they postin...

[CID1990]

I didn’t say it was. It’s just comparable to baseball as far as physical effort.

They see me trollin....they postin...

I came out and said as much to Treep and then klam went full tilt

I still havent landed the big tuna yet


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[AZGrizFan]

Wait, there’s people that play video games professionally? Da fuq?

I think you knew that but if you didn't, eSport revenues will likely top $1 billion/yr either this year or next. Viewership is already at 150 million people (globally) and expected to rise by another 100 million in less than 5 years. It's also the first truly global competitive league.

While Twitch (owned by Amazon) is still the primary platform, ESPN and TBS have been playing eSports for a year or two now. And Disney just signed the largest deal in eSport history for two leagues to air on ESPN and ABC, including prime-time slots for the playoffs and finals.

I have a friend who partially paid for college through professional gaming. He was sponsored and ended up qualifying for the World Championships (didn't win). Still...paid travel to South Korea, a small salary, free gear, and thousands of fans...not bad for a college kid. And he was part of it when eSports still hadn't exploded (no Twitch at that time). You can certainly make a great living doing it now.

Some colleges have begun to offer scholarships, there's youth leagues, and parents even hire personal trainers to teach their kids how to master games. There's a legitimate future in the profession.

ps. I've been to the World Championship semis for League of Legends, although I don't play or follow it. It was an exciting experience at a sold-out MSG on par with big sporting events I've been to.

Just shoot me.

[dbackjon]

Walking on plush, well manicured lawns and swinging a club for less than 5 seconds must be taxing work.

I didn’t say it was. It’s just comparable to baseball as far as physical effort.

yeah, no

[ALPHAGRIZ1]

#POS

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