Congress is Bad at Rocket League (theverge.com) 50
An anonymous reader shared a story: On Wednesday, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) hosted a Rocket League tournament in Congress, pitting members against each other in 2v2 matches. The ESA paired up with Congress' Future Forum caucus to teach members about the e-sports and gaming communities. A whole slate of members picked up the game and faced off head-to-head, teaming up with staff members. The two-hour event was streamed on Twitch and featured Reps. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), Stephanie Murphy (D-FL), Katie Hill (D-CA), Marc Veasey (D-TX), and Jimmy Gomez (D-CA).
The event included everything from professional commentary to post-game interviews and minor trolls from the chat calling for lawmakers to learn how to use their boosts. "SOMEONE TELL THEM THE BOOST KEY PLEASE," one person in the chat wrote. "Next time, we could do a first-person shooter. That's more my thing," Hill said. The only thing they left out was a winners ceremony. It's unclear who actually won, but it didn't seem like any of the members cared. It was obvious the lawmakers weren't pros at Rocket League, and an ESA representative said on the stream that they were looking to find a game that was easy to pick up and play, something that wouldn't take much time for them to master.
The event included everything from professional commentary to post-game interviews and minor trolls from the chat calling for lawmakers to learn how to use their boosts. "SOMEONE TELL THEM THE BOOST KEY PLEASE," one person in the chat wrote. "Next time, we could do a first-person shooter. That's more my thing," Hill said. The only thing they left out was a winners ceremony. It's unclear who actually won, but it didn't seem like any of the members cared. It was obvious the lawmakers weren't pros at Rocket League, and an ESA representative said on the stream that they were looking to find a game that was easy to pick up and play, something that wouldn't take much time for them to master.
Congress is bad (Score:4, Funny)
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/Oblg. If "con" is the opposite of "pro" does that mean congress is the opposite of progress? :-)
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Congress is Bad at Rocket League (Score:1)
More like:
Democrats are Bad at Rocket League
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I would hope that they were bad at the game. They should be better at more IMPORTANT THINGS (yes, I said that) than video games. Give them a taste of the game? Sure, but them not suddenly being experts? That is a GOOD THING. Perhaps they should have made the photo-op with the legislators' kids.
Democrats are Bad at Rocket League (Score:3)
You're right, Republicans would have been much better. Republicans are strong on defense. (ducks)
>> It's unclear who actually won, but it didn't seem like any of the members cared.
Just like when passing legislation, right? Why fix now what you can fundraise around in a future election?
If it were the GOP they would use Russias. (Score:2)
Don't you read?
Putin owns trump.
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What did the ESA expect exactly?
A lot of publicity in exchange for their donations to the politicians.
I want a Q3 deathmatch, with Congress!!! (Score:2)
We have lots of skins, and Q3 will play on almost any hardware.
I play a Zenomorph, and one of my friends plays Cheney, another plays Bush, and one of the chicks Plays Hitler.
This could really energize the electorate.
I'd love to see the Chitolini get fragged by AOC, lol.
Porn actresses... (Score:1)
Say your penis looks like a rotten mushroom, only smaller. :)
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sorry, AC. parent nailed it. Modpoints show the consensus on this, too -- their modpoints are 3ish, you're at zero.
A troll isn't just obnoxious. They're obnoxious intentionally, with a degree of malice. They're disruptive for the sake of being disruptive. "Please for the love of god do X to improve your gameplay" was not and never will be trolling. It is diametrically opposite of trolling. It is an audience member shouting out encouragement / advice. Soccer moms aren't TROLLING their fucking kids fr
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That word really has lost all meaning, hasn't it?
Press Alt-F4 to give the word more meaning!
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It is fun, and can be when you lose if it's a good match.
Unfortunately for congress getting good at it requires skill and teamwork.
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It's a computer game in which players control an avatar depicted as a four wheeled motor vehicle with good acceleration, low top speed and a traditional front wheel steering.
In the typical gameplay six of these avatars are organised into two even teams, with each team placed at either end of an inescapable virtual environment described as an arena, with a flat surface on which to drive, high walls and a high ceiling. Gravity is modelled at approximately real-world levels but the avatars can successfully mov
Democrats playing first-person shooters? (Score:1)
The irony meter just pegged at WTF.
Rocket League vs Congress (Score:2)
I wonder what, if any, strategy anyone in congress came up with to play the game. Or did they just press buttons and laugh with each other, not caring about the outcome, like they do at work?
OK so bad at 1 game but the real question .. (Score:2)
So congress was bad at one game. Fair enough.
The real question is "Are they good at anything?" :-)
Rep (Score:2)
No republicans?