EPTIn 2007 I heard the most beautiful phrase. StarCraft 2 was being developed. I saw the simple website with a picture of a marine (later it was revealed to be Tychus Findlay). Soon the trailer was released. Then the battle reports that continually played at Fry's electronics. I was a missionary at the time. No internet, no video games, so a trip to Fry's to buy a new memory card for my camera was like a trip to Disneyland. I absorbed all the gaming information I could, and funny enough helped people out that asked thinking I was an employee because of my shirt and tie.
Growing up video games was always a part of my life. When finding others that had similar interests in passing or by competing in BW all-nighters/tournaments in the Seattle area I loved sharing my thoughts and learning from others. My parents supported me, but the last time they ever tried to understand my video game world was when they played GoldenEye (no Oddjob!) with us kids.
As the video game scene continued to grow, especially in the console spectrum, I still kept my pc current with new games coming out, waiting for more information about StarCraft 2. Then in February 2010 I had access to the beta. I was elated. I played and invited friends (Wiggin) to join me as well. When the MLG ProCircuit event announced their inclusion of SC2 at Raleigh 2010 I tried to buy a competitor pass, but they sold out in a matter of seconds. Wiggin was able to compete, so we both attended. The rest is eSports history
I have had to describe what I do & love to people in the media world, acting world, and even video game world time and time again. I don't mind sharing my love for eSports, but it is so refreshing to be surrounded by people that love the same things you do. To be in front of a crowd of thousands cheering is unique in and of itself, and there is no way to share it, but I can use words to describe it. When I am excited explaining eSports it causes others to be excited, and if they value my opinion in other areas they are more likely to say yes if I invite them to watch, listen to, or read something I love.
We have plenty of NASL broadcasts, one NASL Season Finals, one MLG, one IPL, one DreamHack, the WCS Global Finals, and other events before the year ends. Invite a friend, enjoy an event online, at a barcraft, or in person, and even if they don't become a fan you can say that you contributed to helping eSports grow.
