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Happy to present my analysis on the polarized debate about transgender and non-binary athletes in elite sport. On the one hand, we have a discourse excluding transgender women and non-binary athletes from (elite) sport competition. On the other hand, we see a discourse addressing ‘gender trouble’ in sport, advocating an inclusive approach to these gender categories. How to understand (and overcome) this ongoing polarization in sport practice, -policymaking, -research and -journalism? #sport #gender #fairness #inclusion

Just wanted to share my thoughts on here in regards to the current discussion surrounding Riot Games and their approach to their tier 2 scene for Valorant: I don't think anyone is expecting/wanting Riot Games to create a "Tier 2 League" or be hands on with the tier 2 community. However, I think what people DO want is for Riot Games to not cut tier 2 at the knees, by not allow 3rd parties to host events/tournaments/leagues/etc and allow the tier 2 scene develop organically. When Valorant first released back in 2020, the tier 2 teams were thriving along side with the tier 1 teams. Tons of events, KVL (Knights Valorant League) was popping with a plethora of new talent, tons of content creators popped up around esports, it was the golden age of Valorant. In my opinion, we need to do away with this narrative that tier 2 isn't sustainable or cannot do well because its simply not true, and we've seen that to be the case In this very game. Don't believe me? Just look at the Renegades Invitational back in October of 2020. A tournament with a large prize pool that saw a healthy mix of tier 1 and tier 2 teams competing in it. Back then, new and exciting teams/players popped up left, right, and center. https://lnkd.in/ewWsd2fS As a matter of fact, take a look at any tournament around this time and you'll continue to see the same trend. If Riot Games wants Valorant to wear the proverbial crown as "top dog" in esports, then we need to go back to the way things were before. Keep your franchise league, and keeps all your current plans. Riot Games just needs to give their tier 2 scene a fighting chance if they plan for the game to have a long and fruitful future.

Call of Duty ain't what it used to be, sunshine! This grumpy Yorkshireman with a Ph.D. in Gaming Strategy (that's me, Scotty McG) is here to rip you a new one about the participation trophy epidemic plaguing this once-great game. EOMM got you feeling like a god amongst men? Think again! This ain't your highlight reel montage, this is the STRAIGHT TALK you need to hear. We're talking killstreaks, overpowered weapons, and a generation of players softer than a week-old Jaffa Cake. But fear not, there's hope! I'll show you how to ditch the training wheels and rediscover the TRUE skill that made Call of Duty great. Get ready for map mastery, weapon knowledge, and teamwork tips that'll have you dominating the battlefield in no time. So grab a brew, smash that like button, and Hit Subscribe! Leave a comment below with your thoughts and maybe, just maybe, you'll get featured on the channel. 🔗 Connect with Us: Follow us on Twitter: https://lnkd.in/eUgDG6mw Join our Discord: GamerGrin Chronicle - https://lnkd.in/e3BnQShc 📧 Business Inquiries: For sponsorship and collaboration opportunities, contact us at [email protected] Chapter Times: 00:00 - Intro: You Think You're Good? You're Probably Not. 01:26 - The EOMM Illusion: Are You Really That Good? 03:02 - The Call of Duty Crutch: Killstreaks and Overpowered Weapons 04:11 - The Participation Trophy Generation: Where Did the Trash Talk Go? 05:33 - Rekindling the Flame: How to Git Gud in Call of Duty (The Old-Fashioned Way)

'How Breaking at the Paris Olympics will *actually* be judged' In this easy-to-understand video, we breakdown the judging criteria for the Breaking (or 'Breakdance') competition at the Paris Olympics. There will be examples showcasing the individual criteria using only Breakers who have qualified to compete at the Games, too! It's widely thought, in the Breaking community, that the 'Trivium' system is being used, but actually, there is a Trivium-inspired system that is in place. We outline that in this video. If you find it useful, please circulate and enjoy ^_^

The second edition of Gamesweek Zurich conference kicks off tomorrow. If you are attending, don't miss our Nikola Cavic discussing the state of Serbian game ecosystem and sharing various insights and success stories. #gameindustry #gamesweekzurich #serbiangameindustry #gamebizconsulting

An open ecosystem is a winning choice. A couple of reasons: * Technology should allow multiple ways of interacting with people, in order to adapt itself to the required enduser operation. * It should support widely-used standards, so opex and cost of change are minimized. Share your needs with your Kramer point of contact: let us help! #proAV #IChooseKramer #Chutzpah

The WGRA 2024 agenda is shaping up to be a great one. We've got tribal regulators and operators from Wisconsin and around the country, state and federal regulators, industry experts in AI, responsible gaming, integrity monitoring, cybersecurity, sports wagering, surveillance, and more. Register today for WGRA 2024!

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With the Paris games fast approaching, we're getting in the Olympic spirit 🔥 How quickly can you give parents access to their online account for school bookings and payments? Can you beat Usain Bolt's 200m world record?🏅 Ready... Set... Go! 👟 #SimplifyingSchoolAdmin #SchoolAdministration #SchoolPayments #Olympics

This is one to watch - PGA Tour, gaming and blockchain. As Chris Dixon explains in his book 'Read, Write, Own', blockchain represents a significant shift towards a more open, equitable, and user-centric internet. It holds the promise of unlocking unprecedented levels of creativity, innovation, and economic opportunity by empowering us with true ownership and control over our digital lives. If you aren't sure about blockchain you can read more here, where Chris explains quite a bit from his book: https://lnkd.in/eN8VGqGt And follow the link below to the news release to read more about the PGA Tour game team up. #pgatour #videogames #blockchain #technology #innovation