Videogames Aim For Olympic Recognition

Chris Morris at CNN's Game Over column reports that there is a push on for possible representation of pro gaming at the 2008 Olympics. From the article: "Television networks are getting interested, too. NBC's USA Network will air a series of seven hour-long shows featuring Major League Gaming tournaments this fall. But financial and network interest don't earn a sport an Olympic berth; Just ask fans of golf, motorcycle racing and bowling - or, for that matter, baseball, which (along with softball) will be dropped from the Olympics in 2012. And the fact that video gaming is so technology dependent could be particularly damaging."

Comments

Re:Olympic recognition?

[olego]

I ignored the last Olympics because of how it was covered by the network(s) in this country. NBC, I believe, held exclusive rights to show the events it deemed most entertaining, with about 15 minutes of commercials between 10 minutes of events.

I also tried watching some events online, but I didn't have IE6, and it didn't support any other browser properly.

Because there is a mind-boggling embargomonopoly on the Olympics here, and because I'm not willing to spend a ridiculous amount of money to buy cable to watch just 1 station for 2 weeks, I ignored it. I'll probably ignore the World Cup this year for similar reasons.

Re:Not gonna happen. Forget about it.

[daeley]

haven't you tried curling naked?

Ahem, submitted without comment:

Women of Curling calendar (NSFW)