New York Islanders: Islanders Launch New E-Sports Brand

[PK Cronin]

I know some of you won't care about this at all, but it seemed interesting.

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[MJF]

I know some of you won't care about this at all, but it seemed interesting.

Someone's eIslanders will win an eCup before the flesh and bone Islanders win a Stanley Cup.

 

[doublechili]

The Isles contacted me about being on their Intellivision E-roster, but it's not going to work out because I refuse to get a haircut and shave.

 

[Tres Peleches]

I guess someone finally explained to Lou the magic of these moving pictures and the interwebs

 

[The Real JT]

I told all of you that we never should’ve gotten rid of JHS.

He would’ve brought us home an e-Cup!

 

[The Lighthouse]

"New team with the same dream"

 

[Gonzothe7thDman]

As someone who has known a couple of guys on this team for the last decade+ in some capacity, theres definitely a couple good ones here. There is also one that has had a few "heated gamer moments" during that time frame hopefully that's cleaned up.

 

[Big L]

Did they win?

 

[doublechili]

Did they win?

It was postponed due to a computer virus.

 

[Fantom]

I have No issues with E Sports. However this is really dumb

 

[JeffNYI]

I have No issues with E Sports. However this is really dumb

I think the concept is to build some kind of relationship or rapport with the next generation of fans... a lot of whom are playing fantasy sports and attaching their fandom to individual players rather than teams..

I believe this is an attempt to connect with them..

 

[xECK29x]

I have No issues with E Sports. However this is really dumb

Because it’s probably not targeted for you? ESports is HUGE for GenZ and below. This is targeted for pre-teens and teens.

 

[Fantom]

Because it’s probably not targeted for you? ESports is HUGE for GenZ and below. This is targeted for pre-teens and teens.

you would be somewhat correct

 

[doublechili]

Not directly analogous to E Sports, but they're starting to tinker with driver-less auto racing. Basically full-sized, remote control electronic race cars. I'm trying to figure out what the difference is between this and slot car racing, and why anyone would ever want to watch?

 

[Fantom]

Not directly analogous to E Sports, but they're starting to tinker with driver-less auto racing. Basically full-sized, remote control electronic race cars. I'm trying to figure out what the difference is between this and slot car racing, and why anyone would ever want to watch?

Slot car racing is on a fixe track no ?

 

[doublechili]

Slot car racing is on a fixe track no ?

Sure, but it's still remote controlled. It's the difference between playing hockey and manipulating remote controlled hockey players. I'm sure it's fun to do it, but to watch it??

 

[The Real JT]

Outside of “jumbo shrimp” is there any bigger oxymoron than “esports athlete”?

 

[Satan'sIsland81]

Outside of “jumbo shrimp” is there any bigger oxymoron than “esports athlete”?

Exactly. That is not an athlete. These are the kinds of people who once would have been called losers.