Japan organizes first-ever esports competition for the disabled

Videogames are for everyone and Japan is taking it to heart with an upcoming esports event for the disabled.

Organized by One Game and Japan-based pro-gaming group Unsold Stuff Gaming, the “1st eSports Event for Disabled in 2019 GUNMA” will take place in Takasaki City in the Gunma Prefecture on August 31 and will feature a League of Legends tournament, with a cool 1 million yen (US$10,000) cash prize.

Beyond being a LoL tournament, the event is also aimed to be a videogames and disability awareness event for attendees. There will also be a Puyo Puyo Experience Corner and disability consultation services.

While there’s not a lot of information yet about this first-of-its-kind event, we do know that there will be a Japan eSports Union certified player attending the Puyo Puyo Experience.