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Why does the "mainstream media" not cover video games? -- (link)

Posted by Boooker (aka Anniebecca) Oct 27 '19, 04:34

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https://www.theringer.com/2019/10/25/20929604/the-mainstream-media-is-not-playing-games (www.theringer.com)

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because most of the people in charge didn't grow up with them. Wait till the late 80's/90's kids really get in charge. -- nm - Remlik Oct 27, 09:03
Same reason it took them years to cover UFC. -- nm - Strongbad, Champ Champ Oct 27, 06:49 2
- *imagines CBS Nightly News covering UFC*... lol. How would they even do that with a nice feel-good bow on top for the old-timers? -- nm - con_carne Oct 27, 07:53 1
  - "Ahhh, the sounds have long since faded for BJ Penn, since his marches to the Octagon...but the fans have never let him forget his wars. - Will Hunting Oct 27, 08:02
Because esports is, even years later, still in its infancy. But The Ringer needs to write a lot more, so go with what they said. -- nm - Qale Oct 27, 06:05

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