Olympic Esports to become standalone event.
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Read here for more details - Olympic Esports Article on the BBC
I am so happy to see this moving forward, not sure about all the list of games but hey, got to start somewhere I guess. I hope they fix the list and get some ESports like League of Legends, Valorant, Counter-Strike, Dota 2, Overwatch, Rocket League, Rainbow Six, Call of Duty and so on, they really need an adviser so people tune in online. Chess is cool idea and Gran Turismo is fine but the other games are a strange choice but maybe I am missing something? I guess at the end of the day when the Olympics started it had Live Pigeon Shooting, Underwater Distance Swimming, Dueling Pistols and not to mention it gave out medals for art where painters, sculptors, writers and musicians battled for gold. I guess its going to take a while before they fine tune the best ESports games but hey "Olympic Esports" come on!! it's a great start.
Official source - https://olympics.com/ioc/news/ioc-announces-olympic-esports-games-to-be-hosted-in-the-kingdom-of-saudi-arabia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kweDDrEUYV0&t=1111s
I am so happy to see this moving forward, not sure about all the list of games but hey, got to start somewhere I guess. I hope they fix the list and get some ESports like League of Legends, Valorant, Counter-Strike, Dota 2, Overwatch, Rocket League, Rainbow Six, Call of Duty and so on, they really need an adviser so people tune in online. Chess is cool idea and Gran Turismo is fine but the other games are a strange choice but maybe I am missing something? I guess at the end of the day when the Olympics started it had Live Pigeon Shooting, Underwater Distance Swimming, Dueling Pistols and not to mention it gave out medals for art where painters, sculptors, writers and musicians battled for gold. I guess its going to take a while before they fine tune the best ESports games but hey "Olympic Esports" come on!! it's a great start.
Official source - https://olympics.com/ioc/news/ioc-announces-olympic-esports-games-to-be-hosted-in-the-kingdom-of-saudi-arabia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kweDDrEUYV0&t=1111sThey should break it down into categories such as "FPS, Racing, Board Game." For an Olympic Esports event, here are some top contenders across various genres, considering factors like popularity, competitive scene, and global reach.
First-Person Shooter (FPS)
- Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS)
- Valorant
- Overwatch 2
- Rainbow Six Siege
- Call of Duty: Warzone
Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA)
- League of Legends
- Dota 2
Battle Royale
- Fortnite
- PUBG
- Apex Legends
Fighting Games
- Street Fighter V
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
- Mortal Kombat 11
Sports Simulations
- FIFA
- NBA 2K
Strategy and Board Games
- Hearthstone
- StarCraft II
- Clash Royale
- Chess (Digital)
Racing Games
- Rocket League
- Gran Turismo
These categories and games provide a well-rounded selection for an Olympic Esports event, showcasing the diversity and excitement of competitive gaming but hey, what do I know 
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PC Gamer - https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/the-first-ever-olympic-esports-games-are-coming-in-2025-and-of-course-theyre-being-held-in-saudi-arabia/
I am starting to look at the Vesaro as an investment, just need to convince my wife that I can become an olympic athlete with it.
Tell her I said you'll definitely make it - I'm an expert (probably)
more seriously.. Bolting a wheel to your desk and using a VR headset is brilliant and doesn't require a divorce - it's not as good as the simulator at the mercedes f1 factory but it will make you motion sick if you spend hours drifting in assetto corsa and also doesn't cost more than my house.
The Stig from Top Gear and Mat Armstrong, check out this set up.