If you happen to’ve been glued to the Paris Olympics as of late, and take into account your self a eager fan of motion RPGs from the previous few years, you ears most likely perked up in the course of the inventive swimming final night time. That is as a result of that the Japanese crew competing in that occasion determined to pair their efficiency with a sure tune from Nier Automata of all issues.
As seen by spectators final night time, the Japanese inventive swimming efficiency was paired with A Stunning Track from the sport’s official sountrack. Posted to Twitter, this was then seen by lead singer for the OST Emi Evans, in addition to Yoko Taro himself, each exhibiting appreciation for the Olympic cameo.
The Japanese crew would in the end take residence 4th place, sadly lacking out on a medal by simply six factors. Nonetheless, it was an important present price watching. Come for the Nier soundtrack, keep for the sports activities! The winners of this occasion had been China, adopted by the USA taking silver and Spain taking bronze.
Every crew, made up of eight swimmers, should all swim in unison to a deliberate routine set to music, with factors given for the complexity of this routine, technicality of the efficiency, the transitions between numerous actions and so forth. After the efficiency is full, the factors are given by judges to every crew, which resolve their final placement.
That is certainly not the primary time Olympic athletes have proven video video games some love. The much-loved American Pommel Horse athlete was found to be a little bit of a Rocket League lover and Spanish Bronze medal winner Pau Echaniz misplaced two ranked video games of League of Legends earlier than profitable his prize, main gold medal winner Noah Lyles to disclose his personal love for the rift.
Do you assume we’ll be seeing extra athletes reveal their gaming colors within the coming days? Tell us beneath!