In a sign that negotiations are imminent, Gretech and KeSPA have signed an NDA (Non-disclosure agreement) which would guarantee the secrecy of said negotiations.
As the sole holder of the rights to broadcast Blizzard games in South Korea, Gretech gave KeSPA a grace period until the end of August to finish the past season of Proleague. Now that the season is over, it looks like KeSPA are willing to negotiate with Gretech over sub-licencing the right to broadcast Brood War games for the following season.
On August 09 2010 19:44 Waxangel wrote: Gretech and Gretech have signed an NDA
In before edit.
On a more serious note, KeSPA really did not have a choice in the matter. It was either broadcast under different rules, or not broadcast. Glad BW will live longer.
On August 09 2010 19:44 Waxangel wrote: Gretech and Gretech have signed an NDA
In before edit.
On a more serious note, KeSPA really did not have a choice in the matter. It was either broadcast under different rules, or not broadcast. Glad BW will live longer.
On August 09 2010 19:44 Waxangel wrote: Gretech and Gretech have signed an NDA
In before edit.
On a more serious note, KeSPA really did not have a choice in the matter. It was either broadcast under different rules, or not broadcast. Glad BW will live longer.
BAH
I can edit your edit o_o
Cant edit a screenshot 8D
(though you can edit it away from the forums and ban me, but that is another story )
On August 09 2010 19:56 Ftrunkz wrote: Hopefully they pick up sc2 games as well (Kespa that is). but that might be a bit too much wishful thinking.
Gomtv can keep SC2 and let MBC and OGN continue with BW.
I don't think there is a chance gomtv will let them just continue broadcasting BW without sneaking in some GSL games on MBC and OGN. They have mentioned they want a cable channel doing some GSL games anyways.
Yeeaahh BW will live forever (until SC2 has its LAN hehe). Really great move by both parties, hopefully e-sport will develop more and more due to this.
I think Blizzard / Gom needs KeSPA for Starcraft 2 and KeSPA needs Gom for broadcasting rights so this is a good move on both sides on the fence.
On August 09 2010 21:10 Hyde wrote: NDA kind of sucks, but I guess we'll find out in the end what the results will be. As long as Sc2 prevails, that's all that matters to me right now.
On August 09 2010 21:10 Hyde wrote: NDA kind of sucks, but I guess we'll find out in the end what the results will be. As long as BW continues, that's all that matters to me right now.
Yep, i think it's kind of sad if kespa would have to pay royalities to blizzard, but if at the end of the day BW continues, then all is well.
On August 09 2010 21:10 Hyde wrote: NDA kind of sucks, but I guess we'll find out in the end what the results will be. As long as BW continues, that's all that matters to me right now.
Yep, i think it's kind of sad if kespa would have to pay royalities to blizzard, but if at the end of the day BW continues, then all is well.
Loyalties are ok, just don't let Blizz to control the whole proscene.
On August 09 2010 19:44 Waxangel wrote: Gretech and Gretech have signed an NDA
In before edit.
On a more serious note, KeSPA really did not have a choice in the matter. It was either broadcast under different rules, or not broadcast. Glad BW will live longer.
BAH
I can edit your edit o_o
Cant edit a screenshot 8D
(though you can edit it away from the forums and ban me, but that is another story )
Sounds like a good time to introduce you to my friend: Mr. Photoshop!
I think it'd be end up well if OGN/MBC continued with BW, while GOM focused on sc2. I don't mind having 5000 vods to watch a day with three individual leagues + PL, but it'd probably be easier that way.
EPT
.I dunno why but I feel like Gretech will allow it only if KeSPA takes up sc2 as well.
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