MBCGame to shut down? - Page 65

On July 28 2011 04:43 Bobster wrote:
Well, as I said before, there's still the SPL and OSL.


That said, there will come a time in the future (maybe 2 years, maybe 20 years) where there's no more BW pro leagues. And when that time comes, you can scream and stomp your feet and squirm all you want - but that's not a very productive use of your time. It's much better to try and seek out similar venues of entertainment! So I simply suggested to try and broaden your spectating horizons, especially targeting those who never gave another esport a chance, for example!

But if nothing else is even remotely your cup of tea and Korean BW is absolutely the only e-sports you're willing to watch... I'm sorry.




I'm trying to find a silver lining here but you guys aren't making it easy.

On July 28 2011 04:43 Bobster wrote:
Well, as I said before, there's still the SPL and OSL.


That said, there will come a time in the future (maybe 2 years, maybe 20 years) from now where there's no more BW pro leagues. And when that time comes, you can scream and stomp your feet and squirm all you want - but that's not a very productive use of your time. It's much better to try and seek out similar venues of entertainment! So I simply suggested to try and broaden the spectating horizons, especially those who never gave another esport a chance, for example!

If nothing else is even remotely your cup of tea and Korean BW is absolutely the only e-sports you're willing to watch... I'm sorry.

On July 28 2011 04:49 Essbee wrote:


I know we may seem like hardcores dudes who can't evolve, but it's really hard to find something as satisfying as epic BW moments.

I must say that I could start following Quake since I also really like that game but it's not the same. And I don't know if Quake is really alive right now. I have no clue.

Also, Quake is a good example of a game that evolved well. There were no dramatic changes but at least they kept the core there and I think that's what make it a successful game for quite a long time.

On July 28 2011 04:51 Bobster wrote:
Quake Live is definitely on its way out, sadly. ESL recently removed it from its premiere IEM lineup and the player scene has been very stagnant in recent years with the same 3 or 4 people dominating everything for years now (which Slasher has mentioned as one of the reasons for its receding popularity iirc).

On July 28 2011 04:52 wassbix wrote:
God Fucking Damn it. It's been like 10 years MBC don't do this .

Also, fuck all the stupid GLOBAL ESPORT HYPE bullshit, it has never worked the past 10+ years and there isn't much sign of any improvement beyond some amateur webtv streaming. If you think that's mainstream you have no fucking clue what mainstream is (hint: it isn't some nerd watching streams in their bedroom).

Nothing has yet to achieve mainstream status like BW has and MBCgame / OGN / Kespa are the main players that accomplished this. My 8 year old cousin like JD, not because he likes videogames but because he thinks JD looks boss when crushing players with mutas. Look at BW streams and you see fangirls; they aren't fans of BW (as a game) but fan of the pros/teams and the showmanship aspect of BW. That is mainstream.

Increased viewership of current games only goes to tell you that internet streaming has improved says nothing of viability of games becoming mainstream. Gaming nerds watching stream of videogames they play means absolutely nothing. Sponsorship from gaming hardware makers also mean nothing, they will put in the minimum amount to advertise and then cut n run when the next shiny game comes along. Esport in its nature is bubbly and cyclical and that is why its so rare for a scene to last for one singular game title.

All in all, fuck esports I just want my BW