From January 28-31, eight teams (six of them American, one German, the other British) will compete in group play that will conclude in a single-elimination bracket-style tournament at what is known as "The Gaming Shack." Potential prizes include some medals and $30,000 in prize money.
“Gaming plays a big role in the youth culture," said Tim Reed, X Games Vice President. "The Halo World Championship Tour: X Games Aspen Invitational nicely complements the world-class action sports competition and musical elements at the X Games.”
Even as its own separate entity that doesn't count towards the final outcome, eSports finding their way into the X Games is a giant step for the gaming community. It holds several implications regarding just how far sports networks will be willing to run with competitive gaming, perhaps seeing the potential of a fully fresh and tangible market.
The event will be streamed on ESPN's streaming service, as well as on Twitch from January 28-31. More scheduling information can be found here.
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