“Who makes these decisions?” - Asmongold voices frustration over games chosen for the Olympic Esports, calls it "Wii Sports"

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Zack "Asmongold" took to his Twitch stream to express his displeasure with selecting games for the upcoming Olympics Esports Series.

He expressed his disappointment that popular games such as Counter-Strike and League of Legends were overlooked in favor of less popular games that lacked an established fanbase.

Asmongold questioned the individuals responsible for choosing the games, asking why they did not consider the most popular and well-established esports titles. He criticized the selection process, stating that it appeared out of touch with the esports community's preferences and needs. He remarked:

Asmongold and many in the gaming community expressed frustration and disappointment at the line-up of games available for the Olympics Esports Series.

For those unaware, the Olympic Esports Series 2023, a global virtual sports competition, has been announced by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in partnership with International Federations (IFs) and game publishers.

The line-up of games, however, left many disappointed. Speaking on the subject, Asmongold sarcastically stated that the organizers had conveniently overlooked some of the biggest titles in esports, such as Call of Duty, Counter-Strike, and League of Legends.

Initially, nine sports were confirmed as featured games. Here is the list of virtual sports that are included in the Olympics Esports Series:

The decision to include virtual sports in the Olympics has been met with mixed reactions, with many having criticized the choice of games and the lack of input from the community in the selection process. Here are some of the reactions to the announcement:

For the first time, the Olympic Esports Series 2023 will feature live, in-person finals, giving players a