The Gamer and the Mouth mixes gaming and comedy

Gaming has swiftly risen to become as much of a spectator sport as it is an individual hobby. The rise of YouTube, Twitch and live esports has created a whole economy out of people watching other people play video games. Now Cinemark and Real Good Touring have added a new wrinkle to the formula with their event, The Gamer and the Mouth.

At this new event, which airs at Cinemark theaters on October 7, four gamers are paired with four stand-up comedians, and the latter backs up the former while attempting to demoralize the other gamers. The gamers are Jirard “The Completionist” Khalil, Ethan Nestor, Andrea Botez and Jaiden Animations; and the comedians are Moses Storm, Eleanor J. Kerrigan, Jeremiah Watkins and Chris “Comedian CP” Powell.