While participating the previously mentioned photo shoot in NYC for the new Sega video game, wired.com asked the Olympic athletes what they thought about the potential for video games as an Olympic sport. Most, including Seth, thought it was pretty suspect. We tend to agree, but that's neither here nor there. Interestingly enough, the one athlete who was slightly open to the possibility was Lindsey Vonn, though she stopped short of saying that video gaming should be in the Olympics.
Our humble opinion? Video games are cool and all, but we'll take the feel of actual snow under our boards (or skis) any day.
Check out the full interview at http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2009/07/olympics/