gaming for good | Resurgens Gaming, CEO | United States Esports Federation, Chair | NASEF, Chair | Atlanta Esports Alliance, Chair | Co-founder, Hi-Rez Studios
"The two most powerful warriors are patience and time." 2018 - Many of us met with the IOC in Switzerland to explore esports. 2024 - IOC proposes the Esports Olympic Games! Could start next year. Some good ideas just take a while. I am optimistic about the additional cultural legitimacy the Olympics can provide to esports. And the generational relevancy and digital engagement esports can provide to the Olympics. There WILL be stumbles out of the game. More likely than not the very first games selected by the IOC will not be ideal. But ultimately more competitive gaming and more media content and coverage benefits the games industry, the esports industry and most importantly the esports competitors themselves -- given patience and time.
I’ve always thought esports would be in the Olympics 2028 in Los Angeles and I believe I said it on FoxBusiness.com to Stuart Varney back in 2018. It makes sense for everyone from players to fans to advertisers. People seem to forget it offers the biggest eyeballs around the world. Can’t wait! 🥳
The synergy between traditional Olympic values and the dynamic nature of esports could offer a unique blend. Sounds awesome :)
Todd Harris that is amazing!
Well said Todd!!
Adjunct Professor and Course Developer at Syracuse University & George Mason University
6moThat is pretty much how the first Olympic Esports Week last year turned out - a lot of stumbles (which is fine), a lot of resentment from youth & young adult esports fans, and a lot of not ideal game selections the broader community were not fans of. Still, change and mixing with mainstream is always a gradual and bumpy road. Just good to be thought of and great that inclusive mindsets are at the table.