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The Gaming Olympics will be held at the NEC Birmingham for the first time in April 2001.
There are 4 Categories:
Handheld
Console
PC
Arcade
Each Main Category is further sub-divided into other disciplines.
Handheld:
Gameboy
GBA
GameGear
Console:
DC
PS2
N64
PC:
Win Games (Bundled with O/S)
Stand Alone Games (Packaged)
Arcade:
Static Games (pressing buttons)
Interactive Games (full body interaction with machine)
As yet, the IOC has not yet revealed which games are to be tested within each discipline, which has already caused some controversy. The 'games' are to be disclosed circa February 2001 but it is believed that three main developers will be involved:
Capcom
Electronic Arts
Rare
Skills that will be tested are :
Hand/Eye co-ordination
Hi-Scores
Style/Gaming Approach
Each country will be allowed to submit two entrants per discipline, and individuals are allowed to enter more than one discipline, up to a maximum of four individual disciplines.
186 countries are expected to be involved. Method of applying for squad status are as yet unclear, it is believed that in GB regional heats will be held sometime in January.
There are no age restrictions, but there are restrictions on height, weight, criminal convictions and being an Ant.
More news as it happens here on the FantasyMeister Channel.
There are 4 Categories:
Handheld
Console
PC
Arcade
Each Main Category is further sub-divided into other disciplines.
Handheld:
Gameboy
GBA
GameGear
Console:
DC
PS2
N64
PC:
Win Games (Bundled with O/S)
Stand Alone Games (Packaged)
Arcade:
Static Games (pressing buttons)
Interactive Games (full body interaction with machine)
As yet, the IOC has not yet revealed which games are to be tested within each discipline, which has already caused some controversy. The 'games' are to be disclosed circa February 2001 but it is believed that three main developers will be involved:
Capcom
Electronic Arts
Rare
Skills that will be tested are :
Hand/Eye co-ordination
Hi-Scores
Style/Gaming Approach
Each country will be allowed to submit two entrants per discipline, and individuals are allowed to enter more than one discipline, up to a maximum of four individual disciplines.
186 countries are expected to be involved. Method of applying for squad status are as yet unclear, it is believed that in GB regional heats will be held sometime in January.
There are no age restrictions, but there are restrictions on height, weight, criminal convictions and being an Ant.
More news as it happens here on the FantasyMeister Channel.
The Gaming Olympics will be held at the NEC Birmingham for the first time in April 2001.
There are 4 Categories:
Handheld
Console
PC
Arcade
Each Main Category is further sub-divided into other disciplines.
Handheld:
Gameboy
GBA
GameGear
Console:
DC
PS2
N64
PC:
Win Games (Bundled with O/S)
Stand Alone Games (Packaged)
Arcade:
Static Games (pressing buttons)
Interactive Games (full body interaction with machine)
As yet, the IOC has not yet revealed which games are to be tested within each discipline, which has already caused some controversy. The 'games' are to be disclosed circa February 2001 but it is believed that three main developers will be involved:
Capcom
Electronic Arts
Rare
Skills that will be tested are :
Hand/Eye co-ordination
Hi-Scores
Style/Gaming Approach
Each country will be allowed to submit two entrants per discipline, and individuals are allowed to enter more than one discipline, up to a maximum of four individual disciplines.
186 countries are expected to be involved. Method of applying for squad status are as yet unclear, it is believed that in GB regional heats will be held sometime in January.
There are no age restrictions, but there are restrictions on height, weight, criminal convictions and being an Ant.
More news as it happens here on the FantasyMeister Channel.
There are 4 Categories:
Handheld
Console
PC
Arcade
Each Main Category is further sub-divided into other disciplines.
Handheld:
Gameboy
GBA
GameGear
Console:
DC
PS2
N64
PC:
Win Games (Bundled with O/S)
Stand Alone Games (Packaged)
Arcade:
Static Games (pressing buttons)
Interactive Games (full body interaction with machine)
As yet, the IOC has not yet revealed which games are to be tested within each discipline, which has already caused some controversy. The 'games' are to be disclosed circa February 2001 but it is believed that three main developers will be involved:
Capcom
Electronic Arts
Rare
Skills that will be tested are :
Hand/Eye co-ordination
Hi-Scores
Style/Gaming Approach
Each country will be allowed to submit two entrants per discipline, and individuals are allowed to enter more than one discipline, up to a maximum of four individual disciplines.
186 countries are expected to be involved. Method of applying for squad status are as yet unclear, it is believed that in GB regional heats will be held sometime in January.
There are no age restrictions, but there are restrictions on height, weight, criminal convictions and being an Ant.
More news as it happens here on the FantasyMeister Channel.
The FantasyMeister channel?
I saw that once! I was just flicking through the channels at my parents house late one night, when I found this channel. After a few minutes it disappeared though.
PC games: Minesweeper - time challenge!
I saw that once! I was just flicking through the channels at my parents house late one night, when I found this channel. After a few minutes it disappeared though.
PC games: Minesweeper - time challenge!
Flicking through the channels? You should be ashamed...: )
Anywho. Is this real? I always wanted a gaming olympics.
Anywho. Is this real? I always wanted a gaming olympics.
GIVE me MORE info PLEASE!!!
I want TO improve MY 12th BEST in UK at Goldeneye!
That HAS to BE a GAME!
LET me KNOW more!
I want TO improve MY 12th BEST in UK at Goldeneye!
That HAS to BE a GAME!
LET me KNOW more!
Update:
EA have announced that a FIFA type title will be available for the PC gaming discipline, but it will NOT be one of the current editions available on the market, it will be a 'specially designed' Olympic version, whatever that may mean.
No news from Capcom or Rare.
Rumour has it from the IOC that the games in each discipline will not all be sports based, as the idea is to explore all of the skills necessary to be an Olympic Gamer. Application forms for squad status are now available from the IOC direct, although for some countries the appropriate organisations have yet to be set up to receive the completed forms. Great Britain is one of these countries.
More news, as it happens, on the FantasyMeister Channel.
EA have announced that a FIFA type title will be available for the PC gaming discipline, but it will NOT be one of the current editions available on the market, it will be a 'specially designed' Olympic version, whatever that may mean.
No news from Capcom or Rare.
Rumour has it from the IOC that the games in each discipline will not all be sports based, as the idea is to explore all of the skills necessary to be an Olympic Gamer. Application forms for squad status are now available from the IOC direct, although for some countries the appropriate organisations have yet to be set up to receive the completed forms. Great Britain is one of these countries.
More news, as it happens, on the FantasyMeister Channel.