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    This document discusses the debate around whether video games should be considered a sport. It acknowledges that while video games involve skills, strategy, and competition similar to sports, they lack the physical activity that is a core part of how most define sports. However, it also notes that eSports have grown tremendously in recent years with large tournaments and professional teams that attract huge audiences. Overall, the document presents arguments on both sides of the debate and concludes that while video games and sports differ in their physicality, they both involve rules, competition, and require training to develop expertise.

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    This document discusses the debate around whether video games should be considered a sport. It acknowledges that while video games involve skills, strategy, and competition similar to sports, they lack the physical activity that is a core part of how most define sports. However, it also notes that eSports have grown tremendously in recent years with large tournaments and professional teams that attract huge audiences. Overall, the document presents arguments on both sides of the debate and concludes that while video games and sports differ in their physicality, they both involve rules, competition, and require training to develop expertise.

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    This document discusses the debate around whether video games should be considered a sport. It acknowledges that while video games involve skills, strategy, and competition similar to sports, they lack the physical activity that is a core part of how most define sports. However, it also notes that eSports have grown tremendously in recent years with large tournaments and professional teams that attract huge audiences. Overall, the document presents arguments on both sides of the debate and concludes that while video games and sports differ in their physicality, they both involve rules, competition, and require training to develop expertise.

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    Prince Angelo Sison 10-Gomez (Rogerian method)

    Do you think that video games can be a


    sport?
    Nowadays, peoples are still arguing about why does video games cannot be considered as sports.
    They’re still looking for its pros and cons. Some people say that it’s unfair because sports are
    involving physical activities while video games are not. Video game players have been using
    their skills and knowledge most of the time. So, which is better? Sports or video games? Do I
    agree that video games can be considered as sport? Well, let’s talk about it then!
    “ESports are a skill, but not a sport” it does not incorporate enough physical aspects to be a sport.
    Sports require full-body movements and coordination, not just finger and hand movements. And
    while it is possible to move your whole body while playing a video game, it is not usually
    required to be successful. It is completely possible and common for people playing eSports to sit
    in front of their TV or computer with a bag of chips and move the controller with one hand while
    snacking with the other. In this way, not only is there no physicality involved, but playing video
    games often is also unhealthy, whereas sports are proven to improve health and well-being.
    Playing video games for hours on end gives the body nothing but headaches, grogginess, and
    irritation. Playing sports competitively or recreationally can leave the whole body tired and help
    build muscle and lose fat. After playing sports, one’s mood is boosted, and the mind is clearer.
    ESports simply do not give these results.
    Well, to be honest, some of its points is really valid, and I agree with it. Since I am a video
    gamer, I do know what the advantages and disadvantages of playing video games is. Of course
    yes, over exposure to video games can give you headaches, and we all know that it’s bad for our
    health.
    “Playing video games often is also unhealthy’’ I do agree with this one, but in my opinion,
    playing video games can avoid stress, anxiety, and depression. Especially in this past COVID-19
    pandemic. Also, there’s a lot of big tournament worldwide happened throughout these past 3
    years since the pandemic started. One of them is the Mobile Legends tournament or the “M-
    Series”. Also, video games is one of the part of the 21 st SEA Games. Professional teams earns a
    lot by just playing and qualifying on those international tournaments. Now, why does video
    games should be considered as sports? Video games attracts a massive audiences. Also, it’s
    highly competitive and teams are recruiting professional players who have their skills and
    knowledge on the game. Video games tournaments have rules, people compete against each
    other, and excellence requires significant amounts of training, skills, strategy, and coordination.
    So, for me, it could be considered a sports because they share several similarities with
    conventional sports, or maybe, video games is way better than real sports.
    As we all agree, both games and sports have a set of rules, which ensure fair competition. They
    may involve teams or individual competitors. People play games and sports for recreation and
    amusement, but they also gain various skills and knowledge through games and sports. Both of
    them requires to be professional, and of course, mentally and physically healthy.
    Maybe some of you will agree, and some of you will not. The majority of the people argue about
    this problem, but both of these sides has their own valid reasons about video games can be
    considered as sports. As I mentioned earlier, one of the main characteristics of a sport is physical
    activity. They say that it is unfair, but for me, video games and sports has their own differences
    that we need to know and learn, whether you agree or not.

    2-22-23
    Other sources:
    Ivypanda.com/
    mcgilltribune.com/sports/point-counterpoint

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