Last October, the International Olympic Committee stated electronic sports could be recognized as a sporting activity, so the next step might be the 2022 Asian Games including eSports as a competition. After that, there is a chance for the 2024 Olympics. Photo Credit: Columbus Crew SC Communications “That’s what I’m hearing,” Graham “Skamzz” Ellix said. “I’ll be 30 by then, and I have two kids at home, but it would be great to see it make there, for sure.” Ellix, who has
Photo Courtesy of Konami Konami’s PES League World Tour is one of the most prestigious events in all of eSports. We were able to speak with an American gamer who played a prominent role in the event. Mojtaba Khavari, also known as Mojtaba_USA and team leader of All Stars, is from Moorhead, Minnesota. How did you get into eSports? When did you begin playing PES? Well, first of all I’m a big fan of soccer so I’m just following my heart and wherever
“An accomplishment, to me, is winning the whole thing. I want to go to the next stage.” Those are the words of Graham “Skamzz” Ellix as he prepares to represent Columbus Crew SC at the first-ever eMLS Cup next month. Photo Credit: Crew SC Communications He’s already beaten 2010 FIFA Interactive World Champion Nenad Stojkovic for the right to wear the Black & Gold at PAX East in Boston. Ellix defeated Stojkovic, who played college soccer at Cleveland State with current Crew
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