GAMING
| May 18, 2018
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| (Image Source: Asian Games Organizing Committee/eSports Observer) |
Thousands
of amateur and professional gamers from different parts of Asia, young and old alike,
are slated to compete against each other in one of the grandest stages in sports
today as eSports is set to make its debut run in the upcoming 2018 Asian Games
and it will be one interestingly intriguing endeavor for more sports fanatics
to find out for themselves what makes the pro gaming scene more exciting in
today's modern world especially when it is yet to be included in the upcoming
Olympics.
Many
are wondering what games will be played during the prestigious affair with some
expressing their own recommendations on social media. Well, it looks like the eSports
lineup for the 2018 Asian Games has already decided as confirmed and announced
by no less than the Asian eSports Federation and the Asian Games Organizing
Committee. Sans the drumroll, making their way to the Asian Games are as
follows: League of Legends, StarCraft II, Pro Evolution Soccer 2018, Hearthstone,
Clash Royale and Arena of Valor.
I'm
sure that there will be mixed reception from gamers and pro gaming honchos
regarding this strong lineup, but this is clearly an official announcement considering
that these games are bound by the values that the Asian Games promote through
the years. Heck, you can even check out the Asian eSports Federation's official
Facebook page to confirm it yourself whether you have doubts or not plus
details on how to participate in the said competitions.
Anyway,
there will be a series of qualifying tournaments across five different regions
in Asia which will take place between June 10 and 20, 2018. The winners of
these tournaments will move on to the main event which will be held in Jakarta
and Palembang, Indonesia on August 18-September 2, 2018. Oh, by the way,
eSports will make its debut in the Asian Games this year as a demonstration
sport and it will become official in the next Asian Games in 2022.
