As a passionate gamer and long-time esports enthusiast, this news fills me with immense excitement and pride. The Olympic Esports Games announcement is a monumental moment for our community, and I can hardly believe it!
Today is an exhilarating day for esports enthusiasts! The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has made it official: the Olympic Esports Games are being established. In simpler terms, video games have earned their place in the esteemed Olympic Games.
The news came earlier today (July 23, 2024) while being presented live by the IOC.
Esports have Officially Joined the Olympics
From an avid fan’s perspective, the explosive expansion of esports and gaming is a thrilling ride that promises even more breathtaking moments ahead. The recent acknowledgement of esports as an official Olympic sport by the IOC signifies a bright future for gaming, with no limit in sight to its upward trajectory.
At the recent IOC Session, the 142 attendees unanimously approved esports as a new addition to the Olympics, with no one opposing or abstaining from the decision.
The 142nd International Olympic Committee (IOC) meeting makes a groundbreaking decision: the establishment of the Olympic Esports Games. 🎉 Save the date!
— IOC MEDIA (@iocmedia) July 23, 2024
As a dedicated gamer following the Esports World Cup 2024 unfolding in Saudi Arabia, I’m thrilled by the buzz and excitement surrounding this groundbreaking event. However, let me remind my fellow gaming community: not every game is Olympic-worthy.
IOC Sets Rules for Esports in the Olympics, Excluding First-person Shooters
It’s a significant milestone that esports has been acknowledged in the Olympic Games. however, it’s essential to note that not all popular esports titles will make the cut. Surprisingly, no first-person shooter games will be featured in the Olympics.
As a longtime gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I’ve spent countless hours immersed in various gaming worlds, from first-person shooters like Doom and Half-Life to real-time strategy games such as StarCraft and Age of Empires. However, there are some genres that have recently sparked debate among the gaming community – multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) games.
In the previous year, an esports competition at the Olympics included Fortnite Creative. This has left some pondering about the potential future significance of the Battle Royale mode in such events.
Here is a list of games that will be involved in the Olympic Esports Games:
- League of Legends
- Rocket League
- Street Fighter
- Tekken
- iRacing
- NBA2K
- FIFA
As a dedicated gamer, I’m excited to share that there are going to be several unspecified mobile games in the mix. Over time, we may even see more games join our collection.
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2024-07-24 03:18