EPT[DES] Only in BW will he invest - Page 3
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Norada
China482 Posts
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Jojo131
Brazil1631 Posts
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Sayle
United Kingdom3685 Posts
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OopsOopsBaby
Singapore3425 Posts
On July 12 2012 14:40 BlindKill wrote: If you look at the viewer counts for livestreams, MLG/Dreamhack are raking in over 20,000 viewers ( for days, not just for the ro16 or whatever) easily plus guys like destiny/stephano getting over 4,000 viewers whenever they stream. I'd assume GSL gets even more being the "Korean" tournament. http://www.complexitygaming.com/news/2969/ I think during the Jangbang OSL Sayle's count was like 2,000? There are probably more unlisted stream that get a few thousand here and there, plus ESPORTSTV . But yeah, SC 2 brings a higher viewer count and way way bigger international attention. there is a bigger outside of the english speaking world. | ||
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iky43210
United States2099 Posts
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Darksoldierr
Hungary2012 Posts
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slappy
United States1271 Posts
Yes the timing seems too late, but it's obvious he has been behind the scenes talking to kespa and everyone else much before any of us knew about the demise of BW. This CEO has made a PUBLIC statement of his stance on only supporting BW. All any of us have done at this point is make statements on TL about how we feel on the matter, so I don't see how any of you can give this guy grief. For all we know this could be the guy that resurrects the Korean BW scene. If I knew who this guy was I would send him a box of chocolates, because I feel the exact same way he does | ||
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Norada
China482 Posts
On July 12 2012 15:56 slappy wrote: wtf @ everyone making negative comments toward this! Yes the timing seems too late, but it's obvious he has been behind the scenes talking to kespa and everyone else much before any of us knew about the demise of BW. This CEO has made a PUBLIC statement of his stance on only supporting BW. All any of us have done at this point is make statements on TL about how we feel on the matter, so I don't see how any of you can give this guy grief. For all we know this could be the guy that resurrects the Korean BW scene. If I knew who this guy was I would send him a box of chocolates, because I feel the exact same way he does Agreed, just too many sc2 fanboys in here it seems. | ||
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whatusername
Canada1181 Posts
On July 12 2012 15:49 Darksoldierr wrote: Well he didn't gave money for Team 8 but now he says he wants to support BW only, seems like an ad for his own company or for himself. The name of the company will be found out in no time anyway Ok if it was an ad for his own company and himself why would he put it under an anonymous column where they probably wont ever find out his name or his company. LOL | ||
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slappy
United States1271 Posts
On July 12 2012 15:58 Norada wrote: Agreed, just too many sc2 fanboys in here it seems. Team tags and post counts are how you tell the sc2 boys from the BW fatalists. With BW, there are the fans who want to sit in a corner and pout, and there are those who want to raise their fist in loud acclaim. Sounds like this CEO is the latter. The thread recently opened, "One last push", by Konadora, and this CEO's statements are very similar timings. What makes this CEO so different than us and our efforts(besides the fact that he has been way more involved and active behind the scenes than we could dream of)? He gets more credit than we do as far as one voice goes. If ALL OF BW TL banded together and came up with a huge statement toward the carrying on of the BW scene, maybe we could amount to something of worth as well. | ||
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chrisolo
Germany2608 Posts
So not to late. No need to have it named "OSL" Gogogo for it  | ||
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ShadeR
Australia7535 Posts
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endy
Switzerland8970 Posts
On July 12 2012 15:56 slappy wrote: wtf @ everyone making negative comments toward this! Yes the timing seems too late, but it's obvious he has been behind the scenes talking to kespa and everyone else much before any of us knew about the demise of BW. This CEO has made a PUBLIC statement of his stance on only supporting BW. All any of us have done at this point is make statements on TL about how we feel on the matter, so I don't see how any of you can give this guy grief. For all we know this could be the guy that resurrects the Korean BW scene. If I knew who this guy was I would send him a box of chocolates, because I feel the exact same way he does He may have at some point trying to make his company sponsor something BW related (team or tournament), and I respect him for that. But a year ago, as a CEO, he could have made a non anonymous announcement saying that he was publicly supporting BW. And all the answers on the thread would have been "FUCK YEAH CEO <3<3<3". That move could have made other executives from any company step up. I mean Korean Air executives publicly showed their support for BW. It's not about them sponsoring 2 OSLs, it's about them publicly saying "We love Brood War and we are proud to support it". In a context where sponsors were shy and hesitating because of IP lawsuit/match fixing scandal, such an announcement for Korean Air was invaluable to the scene. Even if he didn't successfully convince the shareholders of his company (do every sponsoring deal even have to go through the board of directors?) he could have showed his support. Not anonymously, and when it wasn't too late. edit: Don't misunderstand me, this anonymous statement is still much much better than if he had remained silent forever, but it leaves a bitter taste in my mouth. | ||
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Reyis
Pitcairn287 Posts
this CEO dude is smart enough and didnt whistled past few years just because BW and KESPA itself was in danger because of Blizzard and its ip rights bullshit. Blizzard itself have scared all the investors and possible sponsors when they tried to screw over BW with their quarrel with KESPA. Now the things are calmer and Blizzard/Kespa have achieved their plan and deals to kill BW entirely, CEO's and rich guys like this will start talking now. I hope this turns out good. | ||
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slappy
United States1271 Posts
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plasmidghost
Belgium16168 Posts
If only there was something anyone could do to keep the scene alive and well in Korea... | ||
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Marshall_D
United States196 Posts
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sheaRZerg
United States613 Posts
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Caihead
Canada8550 Posts
On July 12 2012 16:43 Marshall_D wrote: Please for the love of brood war, make this happen. I know for a fact there will still be the same amount of live spectators in korea and in china that want specifically BW, not SC2. I don't think I can watch another sc2 match, especially that fat kid MC. Flash all day er day. MC still cool =3 calm down this thread is about BW not SC2 | ||
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Sinedd
Poland7052 Posts
 semi-pro korean/foreign leagues with nice prizepools would be awesome too and it can be done via the internet ! have to wait and see if this CEO dude is a real person though.. | ||
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