Intel has announced that it will host the Intel World Open, which is an eSports competition that will run close to the 2020 Olympic games. The tournament will be one of the first strong attempts to pair eSports with the Olympic games. The Intel World Open will run from June 22 to June 24th, which is three days before the start of the Tokyo Olympics. During the Intel World Open, eSports players will compete in either Street Fighter V, or Rocket League, where the winners receive a $500,000 prize.
The tournament will follow the format of conventional Olympic competitions. In order to participate players will have to compete in a qualifier, which will take place next year. After that players will have to compete in a national qualifier, that will occur in March.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Esports in Olympics
- The pairing of eSports and the Olympic Games presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the realm of competitive gaming on a global scale.
- Conventional Olympic Format
- Adopting the format of conventional Olympic competitions for eSports tournaments opens up possibilities for new and innovative ways to organize and structure gaming events.
- Qualification Process for Esports
- Developing a comprehensive qualification process for eSports tournaments creates opportunities for the establishment of standardized rules and guidelines in competitive gaming.
Where This Applies
- Gaming
- The gaming industry stands to benefit from the integration of eSports into the Olympic Games, as it brings wider recognition and legitimacy to the sport.
- Technology
- The technology industry has the opportunity to further innovate and develop advanced gaming technologies and platforms to support the growing eSports industry.
- Sports
- The sports industry can explore partnerships and collaborations with eSports organizations to tap into the growing popularity of competitive gaming and engage with a new audience.
