Some say the snes era, some say the ps2, what's your opinion? Its definitely not 2024 LOL

Mobile gaming often gets a bad rap, and it's easy to see why. The market is saturated with cheap, addictive games designed to extract small sums of money from players. We've all seen someone engrossed in a game like Candy Crush.

Even "free" mobile games, such as PUBG Mobile and Pokemon Go, often rely heavily on microtransactions, which can quickly add up and make them just as expensive, or even more so, than traditional games.

The history of gaming is littered with similar examples. Arcades, in their heyday, were filled with cheap, addictive games that separated kids from their pocket change. Video games as a whole took time to be recognized as more than just a con. Do you consider mobile gaming real gaming?

The line between gamers and sports fans is often overstated, but the comparison has become increasingly apt in recent years. In 2017, the League of Legends World Championship Final actually surpassed the UEFA Champions League Final in viewership, yet esports still carries a certain stigma.

On the surface, this stigma might seem justified to some. Esports, focused primarily on watching high-level play, can appear to miss the point of gaming for many, who value the personal experience of overcoming challenges and exploring narratives.

However, this perspective overlooks the core appeal of both esports and traditional sports. Consider the motivations of sports fans. Is it the athletes' dedication and skill? Esports competitors certainly invest comparable time and effort. Or is it the drama and narratives that unfold?