sports
February 18, 2026
The Winter Olympics Feel Like a 90s Snowboarding Game, and I'm Here For It
Milano Cortina has cutting-edge replays, chase-cam drones, and exuberant commentary bringing a wave of unexpected nostalgia for anyone who grew up on 90s extreme-sports games.
TL;DR
- The Winter Olympics' presentation, especially in snowboarding and freestyle skiing, resembles 90s extreme-sports video games.
- Innovative camera work, like first-person drone footage, mimics gameplay perspectives from titles like 1080° Snowboarding.
- Advanced replay systems with freeze, zoom, and slow-motion capabilities echo features in modern sports simulations.
- Exuberant and knowledgeable commentary channels the style of classic games such as Cool Boarders and SSX.
- The coverage captures the cultural aspects of snowboarding, including its music, language, and fashion, similar to how 90s games portrayed the sport.
- This connection creates a sense of nostalgia and emotional resonance, even for those unfamiliar with skiing.
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