This week in esports sees doctor Levi Harrison talk about the importance of healthcare for professional gamers, and we take another look at esports and the Olympic games.
Healthy esports
Variety caught up with Los Angeles doctor Levi Harrison, who has entered into the esports market to offer services to professional gamers. As well as dealing with issues that plague traditional athletes, Harrison is moving to those who play video games on-stage. From the report:
Not only are traditional sports teams investing in esports, they're also offering professional video game players the same type of access to nutritionists, psychologists, trainers, and medical staff that pro athletes receive.
Harrison revealed that "when it comes to esports players, the brain is the first instrument players use to strategize, and the second instrument is the body, using your hands, wrists, elbows, and arms. Teams today are starting to have more medical staff beyond coaches and gaming coordinators. Having a medical professional who's been a gamer and understands the body as well as the ergonomics of gaming is important to not only win, but to play for a long time."
It makes sense and it can only be a positive advancement to offer better behind-the-scenes services to players.
The Olympic dream
We looked at the news esports will be heading to the Olympic games, but according to new data released by Nielsen, gamers aren't too convinced it should become a recognized sport at the games. That said, is there still room for professional video games during the Olympic games, even if it's not to become an official discipline? We're interested in your thoughts.
H1Z1 standards
Daybreak Games is still working on returning H1Z1 to its former glory as one of the leading battle royale games and esports is going to play a major role with the new league. The H1Z1 Pro League has found its home in Las Vegas, with the backing of gambling corporation, Caesars Entertainment. This has helped secure a 50,000 square foot production facility for two matches per week. Our Matt Brown traveled to Las Vegas last month to check out the stage.
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