SO Nerds are trying to get Video Games into Olympic Competition

[The Mad Titan]

What Im hearing is if it isn't physical activity it shouldn't be consider for a Olympic game.


The funny thing is alot of pro players have hand eye coordination or dexterity that would blow most people out the water. But I guess that only matters when your trying to shot from the line, throw a ball or put one in a hole right?


Love how bmx, racing, motor boating, table tennis, and weightlifting can be considered Olympic games but gaming

 

[Black Magisterialness]

What Im hearing is if it isn't physical activity it shouldn't be consider for a Olympic game.


The funny thing is alot of pro players have hand eye coordination or dexterity that would blow most people out the water. But I guess that only matters when your trying to shot from the line, throw a ball or put one in a hole right?


Love how bmx, racing, motor boating, table tennis, and weightlifting can be considered Olympic games but gaming

I honestly think that should be the determining factor. Even table tennis requires athleticism to play at a high level. BMX, Skateboarding all that should be. And OBVIOUS ones like weight lifting should always be in there. Now if there's one that shouldn't in my opinion its shooting, even archery requires more physical dexterity.

 

[Here Comes the Pain]

If the spelling bee can be shown on ESPN why not videogames???

 

[FeloniousMonk]

Wait..somebody compared the strategic and mental prowess of Chess to a friggin video game?