The Kings have found a way to stay connected with fans amid the coronavirus shutdown by replicating its schedule through video games.
have turned iRacing’s virtual program into expertly produced television events, including a nationally televised race Sunday on Fox. Athletes themselves have connected with fans through online platforms such as Twitch, de facto video game social media channels.
“I love watching our virtual [Kings] play,” one Kings fan recently commented on Twitter. “I’m going through a rough patch at the moment and need these games.”These aren’t the same as legitimate eSports endeavors, with professional gamers and organized competitions. Streams such as the Kings’ are far more informal, yet ingenious in their own way too. For the Kings, “Bailey” the team mascot began working on the idea, controlling the Kings’ team against computer-simulated opponents.
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