Gamers becoming recognized as pro athletes?

http://www.gamespot.com/news/us-government-recognizes-league-of-legends-players-as-pro-athletes-6411377 

:lol: how does the great people of sw feel about this? could u imagine competitive gaming leagues getting gamers under contracts to compete against other teams of gamers?

:roll:

http://www.gamespot.com/news/us-government-recognizes-league-of-legends-players-as-pro-athletes-6411377 

:lol: how does the great people of sw feel about this? could u imagine competitive gaming leagues getting gamers under contracts to compete against other teams of gamers?

AD216

Doesn't that already happen?

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http://www.gamespot.com/news/us-government-recognizes-league-of-legends-players-as-pro-athletes-6411377 

:lol: how does the great people of sw feel about this? could u imagine competitive gaming leagues getting gamers under contracts to compete against other teams of gamers?

deeliman

Doesn't that already happen?

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http://www.gamespot.com/news/us-government-recognizes-league-of-legends-players-as-pro-athletes-6411377 

:lol: how does the great people of sw feel about this? could u imagine competitive gaming leagues getting gamers under contracts to compete against other teams of gamers?

AD216

Doesn't that already happen?

Video gamers recognized as athletes much less pro athletes? Mmmmm. No.

its obviously not an athletic sport. BUT it is tough and no one can argue that. These are professionals at the games, I know it'd be hard for me to play against a l.o.l. pro team. 

Video gamers recognized as athletes much less pro athletes? Mmmmm. No.

jun_aka_pekto

Already have been for years, and It's realy no different then poker or chess. Maybe they are thumb athletes.

[QUOTE="AD216"][QUOTE="deeliman"]

Doesn't that already happen?

LordOfPoms

[QUOTE="LordOfPoms"][QUOTE="AD216"] in tournaments and they arent under contract. at least i dnt believe they r. AD216

Is chess and poker and pool a waste too? All games.

Already have been for years, and It's realy no different then poker or chess. Maybe they are thumb athletes.

asonne1

[QUOTE="AD216"][QUOTE="LordOfPoms"] Yes, they are under contract. And they make quite a bit.asonne1

Is chess and poker and pool a waste too? All games.

I think it's best not to give much thought to this... don't know, don't care.

http://www.gamespot.com/news/us-government-recognizes-league-of-legends-players-as-pro-athletes-6411377 

:lol: how does the great people of sw feel about this? could u imagine competitive gaming leagues getting gamers under contracts to compete against other teams of gamers?

AD216

Have you been living under a rock? Starcraft has been doing that for over a decade now.

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http://www.gamespot.com/news/us-government-recognizes-league-of-legends-players-as-pro-athletes-6411377 

:lol: how does the great people of sw feel about this? could u imagine competitive gaming leagues getting gamers under contracts to compete against other teams of gamers?

Rage010101

Have you been living under a rock? Starcraft has been doing that for over a decade now.

I think it's best not to give much thought to this... don't know, don't care.

Rocker6

A competitive sport, Yes. But to be a pro athlete, don't ya have to be ummm..ATHLETIC as a requirement for your sport ?

lol almost 100% of gamers are non athletic lumps.

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[QUOTE="AD216"]

http://www.gamespot.com/news/us-government-recognizes-league-of-legends-players-as-pro-athletes-6411377 

:lol: how does the great people of sw feel about this? could u imagine competitive gaming leagues getting gamers under contracts to compete against other teams of gamers?

AD216

Have you been living under a rock? Starcraft has been doing that for over a decade now.

Well in Korea, STarcraft is considered a National Sport.  A contract is important so that the team sponsoring you doesnt go back on agreement as far finances, practice sessions, housing (yes starcraft players are given a place to live, i am not kidding), work time, royalties, publicity, winning cuts, etc.  Leagues are self explanatory - Starcraft has been doing global competition (ie usa vs korea), it helps for organizing brackets.

[QUOTE="AD216"][QUOTE="Rage010101"]

Have you been living under a rock? Starcraft has been doing that for over a decade now.

Rage010101

Well in Korea, STarcraft is considered a National Sport.  A contract is important so that the team sponsoring you doesnt go back on agreement as far finances, practice sessions, housing (yes starcraft players are given a place to live, i am not kidding), work time, royalties, publicity, winning cuts, etc.  Leagues are self explanatory - Starcraft has been doing global competition (ie usa vs korea), it helps for organizing brackets.

lol almost 100% of gamers are non athletic lumps.

Indicud

:roll:

Gargus

ome League of Legends players are now considered professional athletes by the United States government, which allows international players easier access to visas to compete on American soil. According to a tweet from League of Legends Championship Series commentator Leigh Deman Smith, the US government now considers professional players on the same level as NBA, NFL, and NHL competitors. This is especially important news for Canadian players, who are included in the North American segment of the LCS. With the changes, it will be much easier for them to come to the States for the weekly tournaments.

lol almost 100% of gamers are non athletic lumps.

Indicud

You are definitely wrong about this. I lift 3/4 times a week and lot of guys at gym play videogames.

Anyway considering them pro athletes is joke, but at same I really don't care what they label themselves.

99% of you are missing the reason they won this classification.

ome League of Legends players are now considered professional athletes by the United States government, which allows international players easier access to visas to compete on American soil. According to a tweet from League of Legends Championship Series commentator Leigh Deman Smith, the US government now considers professional players on the same level as NBA, NFL, and NHL competitors. This is especially important news for Canadian players, who are included in the North American segment of the LCS. With the changes, it will be much easier for them to come to the States for the weekly tournaments.LordOfPoms

Just because you don't like the idea of eSports, doesn't mean that this isn't a great win for them and will help grow the scene even more. It's fun, give it a shot. Drop your prejudice for a moment and revel in games being more accepted outside of nerd circles.

Yeah I can see universities starting scholarship video game teams and all the groupies lining up bang Starcraft wizards. :lol:...:roll:

[QUOTE="Indicud"]

lol almost 100% of gamers are non athletic lumps.

StrongBlackVine

You are definitely wrong about this. I lift 3/4 times a week and lot of guys at gym play videogames.

Anyway considering them pro athletes is joke, but at same I really don't care what they label themselves.

[QUOTE="Indicud"]

lol almost 100% of gamers are non athletic lumps.

StrongBlackVine

You are definitely wrong about this. I lift 3/4 times a week and lot of guys at gym play videogames.

Anyway considering them pro athletes is joke, but at same I really don't care what they label themselves.

Not to mention many service men play Xbox/PS3 during off time while deployed. Are they "Lumps"? lol

[QUOTE="LordOfPoms"]99% of you are missing the reason they won this classification.

ome League of Legends players are now considered professional athletes by the United States government, which allows international players easier access to visas to compete on American soil. According to a tweet from League of Legends Championship Series commentator Leigh Deman Smith, the US government now considers professional players on the same level as NBA, NFL, and NHL competitors. This is especially important news for Canadian players, who are included in the North American segment of the LCS. With the changes, it will be much easier for them to come to the States for the weekly tournaments.StrongBlackVine

Just because you don't like the idea of eSports, doesn't mean that this isn't a great win for them and will help grow the scene even more. It's fun, give it a shot. Drop your prejudice for a moment and revel in games being more accepted outside of nerd circles.

Yeah I can see universities starting scholarship video game teams and all the groupies lining up bang Starcraft wizards. :lol:...:roll:

Video gamers recognized as athletes much less pro athletes? Mmmmm. No.

jun_aka_pekto

[QUOTE="Indicud"]

lol almost 100% of gamers are non athletic lumps.

StrongBlackVine

You are definitely wrong about this. I lift 3/4 times a week and lot of guys at gym play videogames.

Anyway considering them pro athletes is joke, but at same I really don't care what they label themselves.

[QUOTE="jun_aka_pekto"]

Video gamers recognized as athletes much less pro athletes? Mmmmm. No.

Chutebox

Please no.

The reason for that decision was to make international travel and play much easier for people. It's not about being seen on the "same level" as athletes. I don't see what's funny about it.

Pro athletes are people like Lebron James, Cristiano Ronaldo, Usain Bolt. Not kids playing videogames lol

Lol, U.S. culture.Arbiterisl33t69

The culture the rest of the world is obessed with is LOL? Try harder.

The reason for that decision was to make international travel and play much easier for people. It's not about being seen on the "same level" as athletes. I don't see what's funny about it.

Valiant_Rebel

The reason for that decision was to make international travel and play much easier for people. It's not about being seen on the "same level" as athletes. I don't see what's funny about it.

Valiant_Rebel

It is still weird but atleast there is good reason behind it I guess. 

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The reason for that decision was to make international travel and play much easier for people. It's not about being seen on the "same level" as athletes. I don't see what's funny about it.

DJ-Lafleur

It is still weird but atleast there is good reason behind it I guess.