ESPN adding video games to Web site
ESPN.com has launched a new video game section to further embrace the gaming culture of male sports fans.
By John Gaudiosi
ESPN.com has launched a new video game section to further embrace the gaming culture of male sports fans.
ESPN Arcade, created in collaboration with leading casual game and advergame developer Skyworks, offers more than 40 free casual games that range from such sports titles as Ice Hockey and Slam Dunk to such card and puzzle games as Spades and Sudoku and such board games as chess and checkers.
“Gaming is an important and fast-growing part of a fan’s connection to sports,” ESPN Enterprises vp gaming Raphael Poplock said.
“The ESPN Arcade is the latest addition to ESPN’s array of gaming initiatives — casual online games now join fantasy games, innovative content integration within console games, and news, information and reviews — all to provide sports fans with interactive connections to sports.”
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How come the USCF wasn’t involved in this?
What do you think of videogames yourself Susan…? Have you played much and would you encourage your children to play them…?
I think Chris Berman should do the color commentary: “Look at that passed pawn go, right for the back rank! Rumbling, bumbling, stumbling… He. Could. Go. All. The. Way!”
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What I want to know is where in the world is this photo from?
I really wish that ESPN would have fantasy chess contests for all major tournaments and events throughout the year. It would be great fun and would increase interest in the game.