Imagine gearing up for an epic eSports showdown... only to find out the lineup looks more like a virtual PE class than a high-stakes gaming arena! 😅
Instead of iconic titles like Counter-Strike or DOTA 2, the Olympics eSports Week will feature... simulated sports like archery, baseball, and chess. Yep, chess.
💬 "Not Real eSports!" cries the competitive gaming world. Even pro coach Khairul Azman Mohamad Sharif was baffled, questioning why these digital versions of physical sports are being showcased instead of legendary eSports titles.
🔥 The one saving grace? A Fortnite event... but hold the Battle Royale mayhem — this version’s been stripped of its famous kill-or-be-killed gameplay to align with Olympic values.
IOC's logic? They claim this is a “sensible first step” to introducing eSports into the Olympics without controversy. Plus, they’re aiming for inclusivity and gender balance — something still evolving in traditional eSports.
👀 Will this move pave the way for top eSports titles in future Olympic Games? Or will simulated sports fizzle out faster than a no-scope headshot in CS:GO? Only time (and maybe a few million Twitch viewers) will tell.
