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The Olympic Esports Series [a] is an Olympic Games-style esports event, planned to be held annually, [2] featuring multiple different virtual sports and video games coming together in a single location similar to a multi-sport event, run by the International Olympic Committee.
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (2007) [22] Sonic at the Olympic Games (2008) [23] Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (2009) [24] Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (2010) [25] Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (2011) [26] Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games (2013) [27] Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 ...
World e-Sports Masters: Originally known as the World e-Sports games and based in Seoul, the competition has since moved to China and been renamed the World e-Sports Masters. China: 2005–2010 World Series of Video Games: The tournament held events around the world featuring a variety of games until its cancellation. Worldwide: 2006–2007 ...
World Cyber Games is one of the largest global esports tournaments, with divisions in various countries. [1] The World Cyber Games, created by International Cyber Marketing CEO Yoosup Oh and backed financially by Samsung, was considered the e-sports Olympics; [2] [3] events included an official opening ceremony, and players from various countries competing for gold, silver and bronze medals.
The Esports Olympics will build on an IOC-backed week of video game competitions held last year in Singapore. It was a mix of physical simulations of Olympic sports and traditional video games.
Players competing in a League of Legends tournament. Esports (/ ˈ iː s p ɔːr t s / ⓘ), short for electronic sports, is a form of competition using video games. [3] Esports often takes the form of organized, multiplayer video game competitions, particularly between professional players, played individually or as teams.
eGames is an international esports (competitive video gaming) competition based on national teams.The first eGames showcase event took place during the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at the British House in Parque Lage, Jardim Botânico on 15–16 August.
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are unfolding amid growing instability around the globe. Here’s a look at other times the Summer Games have taken place against a backdrop of conflict.