Great Debate: Are eSports sports?

Howard the Duck · 04-01-2012, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Zer0

It's Il Duce, what do you expect? I'm sure he's thinking of EA games.

yup

"EA Sports - it's in the GAME"

mr dave · 04-01-2012, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Howard the Duck

yup

"EA Sports - it's in the GAME"

Your not nearly as funny as you think

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As for the actual discussion golfing is a sport, so is competitive chess. CHESS.

The most strenuous thing about playing golf or chess is the mental discipline. Competitive multiplayer gaming is ALL about mental discipline. You'd also better believe the hand eye coordination necessary to rank on a professional level is physically demanding as well.

If golfing and chess can be considered sports I don't see a reason why high level competitive video gaming can't be considered the same.

Howard the Duck · 04-01-2012, 09:21 AM

well, playing in the competitive higher leagues in any of the EA sports games is pretty strenuous

**Goofle** · 04-01-2012, 10:08 AM

So I guess I am a sportsman for playing 11 vs 11 FIFA Pro Clubs?

I certainly don't feel that way.

**Goofle** · 04-01-2012, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Howard the Duck

well, playing in the competitive higher leagues in any of the EA sports games is pretty strenuous

Certainly is mentally, but not physically.

Urban Hat€monger ? · 04-01-2012, 10:12 AM

Sports - Anything you get off a couch to do.

**Goofle** · 04-01-2012, 10:13 AM

Football Managers don't consider themselves sportsmen, but those who play "Football Manager" are?

Howard the Duck · 04-01-2012, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Goofle11

Certainly is mentally, but not physically.

my fingers are exercised beyond their limits

not to mention callouses

Dr_Rez · 04-01-2012, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by GuitarBizarre

And I think he's trollin.

You pretty much attack anyone with a different view than you....

**Goofle** · 04-01-2012, 08:27 PM

Yeah, he confuses his "intelligence" with "being right". Just like how his taste in music is slightly average.

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