I have always wondered about the professionalization of gaming, and Taylor’s book definitely helped to sort out some of the threads. Like Edbo, I remember watching the twitch thing and just was amazed at how SO many people were watching it and commentating. I honestly did not understand how it was entertaining to watch. I really enjoyed Taylor’s discussion on the kinesthetic aspect of gaming. The fact that our bodies become asphyxiated and transformed into an almost robot-like state when in a serious gaming mode is insane to me.<\/p>\n
When my boyfriend plays games, he doesn’t even have to look at the keyboard or mouse, he is in “the zone” that Taylor talks about. If gaming turns into a franchise that is as big as any sports league I feel like it wouldn’t fully consume the media or get the coverage that professional sports get. When I think of sports, I think of physical activity. Gaming, in my opinion is not a sport. Yes, there is physicality involved, but it is more cerebral based and not executed in any athletic display. I did enjoy gaining Taylor’s perspectives on the industry, I just don’t think I would ever categorize gaming as anything other than well, gaming.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
I have always wondered about the professionalization of gaming, and Taylor’s book definitely helped to sort out some of the threads. Like Edbo, I remember watching the twitch thing and just was amazed at how SO many people were watching it and commentating. I honestly did not understand how it was entertaining to watch. I…<\/p>\n