Gaming and esports can be a family affair, something that doesn’t just connect the youth but connects all generations. In this episode of All In With Esports, Lewis Johnson welcomes his nephew Thibault to the show for a fun family episode!

Thibault was born and raised in France, and they discuss gaming, the effects of a second shut down, and how he has seen it affect gaming in France. They also talk about the hot spots for esports fans to visit while in Paris, and what’s on the horizon for this international sport in Europe.

Mentioned in This Podcast

Team Vitality (France) – https://vitality.gg/en/

V.Hive – https://vitality.gg/en/vhive/

Esports Stadium – https://www.facebook.com/esportstadiumparis/- 

Reset Bar – http://www.reset.bar/

Milk Club – https://milklub.com/wp/

Full Episode Breakdown:

1:50 – The importance of understanding your why, and why you want to get into the world of esports in the first place.

4:30 – Lewis introduces us to his family member who is like a son to him.

6:40 – Thibault shares his experience growing up with Lewis’ kids and the adventures they had together.

8:40 – What games did they play growing up? Thibault shares his love for gaming and where it all began.

10:02 – Is gaming also exploding in France in the midst of the pandemic? 

13:04 -What’s it like for the owners of esports gaming centers in France as the lockdown takes a second turn? Thibault gives some insight into what they’re going through.

17:34 – What’s life like in France with a second shutdown? We get the inside look. And what lockdown really means in a country like France vs. the United States.

22:01 – What are the places in France that esports and gaming lovers should check out?

25:30 – Are esports athletes truly athletes? The guys discuss training requirements that could definitely make the argument lean too ‘yes.’