Last night’s dinner was probably extra special for many Wild Rift players when the game was featured on VTV’s 24/7 Sports program right after the 7 PM news. The show covered the Icon Series SEA preseason tournament for League of Legends: Wild Rift.
For over a minute, VTV recapped the tournament’s grand final between RSG and Divine Esports. That’s a solid chunk of airtime showing how much VTV respects the competition’s quality, giving viewers a detailed rundown of the match and announcing RSG as the champions.
You can imagine how proud Wild Rift players felt last night. Many were eager to turn on the TV and show their parents during dinner. But while some parents were impressed, others fired back with some harsh words.
“My parents were sad: Other kids are competing in tournaments, but I’m just wasting time,” one player shared, reflecting the bittersweet vibe of what should have been a proud moment. Still, plenty of gamers took the chance to show their parents that gaming can lead to success and even national TV exposure.
“When I saw it, I quickly turned the volume up so my parents could see the benefits of gaming.”
“I hope my parents watch this program so they can feel more confident about me.”
“Watching this with my parents while eating dinner was a tear-jerking but heartwarming moment for gamers.”
It’s clear that esports in general, and Wild Rift in particular, are gaining serious attention from both the community and mainstream media. Gamers are the biggest winners here. Society’s view of gaming is shifting from seeing it as a waste of time to recognizing it as a pathway to success and even wealth, as long as players stay disciplined and pursue professional careers.
