Is gaming a sport?

[Randy]

Some gamers make a living from playing video games. Do you think professional gamers are similar to the athletes in other sports? Why or why not?

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

Well it does require a lot of skill to be good at video games. Its just not a physical activity so they're not really athletes.

 

[MrDawn]

Well it does require a lot of skill to be good at video games. Its just not a physical activity so they're not really athletes.

lol maybe someday like chess.

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

lol maybe someday like chess.

Is chess a sport?

 

[Smiley]

It has been generally accepted as such, yes, but you'll always find the naysayers.

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

It has been generally accepted as such, yes, but you'll always find the naysayers.

Like me

 

[Smiley]

Why you little...

 

[KenDaGamer]

Gaming, to me, is a hobby.

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

Gaming, to me, is a hobby.

That sounds like a good way to describe it.