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(Homeland) - To compete in ASIAD, Esports may be subject to a unique rule.
As known, the Hangzhou ASIAD will be the first time Esports officially becomes a medal competition. Although it appeared in 2018, Esports was only for exhibition purposes at that time. However, both representatives in the final, China and South Korea, delivered impressive performances. In that year's results, the team from the populous nation claimed victory convincingly.
Returning to the Hangzhou ASIAD in late 2023, being a medal sport, Esports disciplines here might have to adhere to strict regulations. Electronic sports differ significantly from traditional sports, especially in highly competitive games like League of Legends, DOTA 2, where in-game terms are already sensitive, such as 'Double Kill' (defeating 2 opponents consecutively within a certain time frame).
Recently, according to 957 (former Team WE star, currently working as a commentator at LPL), Esports may likely be subjected to special rules to minimize sensitive language at the upcoming ASIAD. 957 suggests that no other sport has elements like having to eliminate opponents to win, except Esports. Therefore, terms like 'kill' may need to be replaced with 'knock down' or 'take point'.
Following the information from 957, many believe this could pose challenges for game developers. If adjustments are necessary, developers may need to provide urgent updates for the versions used at ASIAD. Additionally, some argue that while editing is necessary, it may dilute the essence and familiar terms for Esports audiences in general and fighting game enthusiasts in particular.
Currently, these are just details from LPL media, and the ASIAD organizing committee has not made any statements on this matter. However, if there are any, the information will likely be understandable, and the audience may need to get accustomed to these edits at the upcoming ASIAD.
