The author primarily tries to convince us that video gaming is a sport by stating that reaction time is crucial in both video gaming and regular sports. The author also supports this claim by mentioning studies that suggest video gamers possess better thinking skills and quicker reflexes than other professional athletes. Additionally, the author discusses how video gamers can have more fans than any other sport, implying that the popularity and audience support of video gaming is comparable to traditional sports. However, the author does not argue that video games are always more physically tough than regular sports.