Ep. 24: Zwift Play, Multi-input Beta Gaming Experience, and What it Means For Zwift As We Know It

The Virtual Velo Podcast p/b TheZommunique.com

In Episode Twenty-Four of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Si asks Chris what he learned about the Zwift Play Controller and Beta Gaming Experience while attending the Zwift press conference announcing the new hardware.

What does it say about the company’s path and the general state of virtual cycling and esports?

The two explore the question while bringing up the recent departure of several members of Zwift’s Esports Division to form indieVelo, what the heads of National Cycling Governing Bodies worldwide think of esports, a recent interview with USACs Jim Miller, and what it will take to legitimize esports at the international level.

Chris spoke about the articles he wrote during the discussion.

• Zwift says About New Zwift Play Controller and Beta Gaming Experience, “Indoor Cycling is About to Get More Interesting”
• New Virtual Cycling Platform indieVelo is Defining the Future of Esports
• “USA Cycling Embraces Cycling Esports and the Olympics Would be a Game-Changer,” Says the Chief of Sports Performance

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