EPTGom Partners With Blizzard - Page 3
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thopol
Japan4560 Posts
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Hyde
Australia14568 Posts
On June 18 2009 02:11 HuskyTheHusky wrote: I think this is further proof that Blizzard is looking to get a jump start on e-sports. I really dont think they would invest this much money into a tournament without plans of much grander things... This is exactly what I was thinking, Blizzards first step into total domination, probably fees/licenses if you want to broadcast or hold televised leagues for SC2 (but I guess why wouldn't they? They are a business afterall) | ||
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MoRe_mInErAls
Canada1210 Posts
 Jaedong will be travelling to US to take on the legendary Blizzcon champion sAviOr? | ||
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SpiritAshura
United States1271 Posts
On June 18 2009 02:11 HuskyTheHusky wrote: I think this is further proof that Blizzard is looking to get a jump start on e-sports. I really dont think they would invest this much money into a tournament without plans of much grander things... Likely very correct with this, I think Blizzard is going to top the season WC3 tournaments with something like this for SC2, I'm quite excited to see what they do | ||
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SlayerS_`HackeR`
United States190 Posts
anyways, 50 million won = 50 thousands USD the same amount they are already giving for the nostalgia tourny | ||
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Zoler
Sweden6339 Posts
On June 18 2009 02:28 SlayerS_`HackeR` wrote: lol no offense but i dont think blizzard is "the most famous game company." anyways, 50 million won = 50 thousands USD the same amount they are already giving for the nostalgia tourny Yes, it's the most famous. | ||
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spydernoob
Canada1066 Posts
also bad for kespa. seems like it would be a smart idea for them to try and get back on goms good side | ||
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SoleSteeler
Canada5456 Posts
Nintendo?  I agree with the thoughts that this is probably going to lead to something bigger in the future. Should be interesting. | ||
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ninjafetus
United States231 Posts
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Wala.Revolution
7584 Posts
Of course, this is only a conjecture, but I just have a bad feeling... | ||
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Ideas
United States8148 Posts
July for blizzcon! | ||
cgrinker
United States3824 Posts
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broz0rs
United States2294 Posts
 As for GOM, I really felt they were established with the premise that they would provide esports with English language coverage. The Blizzard exclusivity is huge for this company. I'm almost positive GOM is going to provide additional content now. This is a total win-win for both companies. A huge blow for KESPA. | ||
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Luddite
United States2315 Posts
On June 18 2009 00:49 Kennigit wrote: wowow! i have no underlying meaning when i say this is really good for esports! Actually... is it? My understanding is that broadcasting starleagues the way OGN and MBC had been doing is actualy slightly illegal, and they just got away with it because Blizzard ignores them. If Blizzard decides that e-sports is profitable, they could theoretically make the starleagues shut down. | ||
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StorrZerg
United States13919 Posts
On June 18 2009 03:14 Luddite wrote: Actually... is it? My understanding is that broadcasting starleagues the way OGN and MBC had been doing is actualy slightly illegal, and they just got away with it because Blizzard ignores them. If Blizzard decides that e-sports is profitable, they could theoretically make the starleagues shut down. you nuts? of course blizzard won't shut them down. its SC (they are a huge reason why sc is still around). blizzard might put stops on them broadcasting sc2... but i doubt that. more likely blizzard will try to partnerup/buy them out to increase their advantage. | ||
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R3condite
Korea (South)1541 Posts
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Husky
United States3362 Posts
I trust in Blizzard, they have never let me down and I dont think they will when they start pumping massive (I HOPE) amounts of money into E-Sports. edit: They also allow iccup to run... which directly takes users off of Battle.net. I would trust in Blizzard :D | ||
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Artifex
Belgium189 Posts
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Luddite
United States2315 Posts
On June 18 2009 03:57 StorZerg wrote: you nuts? of course blizzard won't shut them down. its SC (they are a huge reason why sc is still around). blizzard might put stops on them broadcasting sc2... but i doubt that. more likely blizzard will try to partnerup/buy them out to increase their advantage. Companies usually don't like it when another company is making money off their product and not giving them anything. Especially now that they're officially sponsoring GOM, which makes OGN, MBC, etc the "unofficial" companies. My guess is that Blizzard will start charging them royalties. | ||
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HanN00b
Germany1441 Posts
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