I have always wondered about the professionalization of gaming, and Taylor’s book definitely helped to sort out some of the threads. Like Edbo, I remember watching the twitch thing and just was amazed at how SO many people were watching it and commentating. I honestly did not understand how it was entertaining to watch. I really enjoyed Taylor’s discussion on the kinesthetic aspect of gaming. The fact that our bodies become asphyxiated and transformed into an almost robot-like state when in a serious gaming mode is insane to me.

When my boyfriend plays games, he doesn’t even have to look at the keyboard or mouse, he is in “the zone” that Taylor talks about. If gaming turns into a franchise that is as big as any sports league I feel like it wouldn’t fully consume the media or get the coverage that professional sports get. When I think of sports, I think of physical activity. Gaming, in my opinion is not a sport. Yes, there is physicality involved, but it is more cerebral based and not executed in any athletic display. I did enjoy gaining Taylor’s perspectives on the industry, I just don’t think I would ever categorize gaming as anything other than well, gaming.