On January 31 2011 12:20 Almin wrote:
Daniel Negreanu loves Starcraft, and talked about Starcraft 2 on the pokerstars show. He ALSO knew about beta, etc, so I'm guessing he's a big fan.

really? got a link?

always liked negreanu , such a nice guy.

random user

85 Posts

January 31 2011 03:36 GMT

#62

Maybe it'll be like a HORSE tournament, except they're going to replace Stud with Starcraft II

Almin

United States583 Posts

January 31 2011 03:37 GMT

#63

On January 31 2011 12:32 BeMannerDuPenner wrote:

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really? got a link?

always liked negreanu , such a nice guy.

Yeah I'm trying to find it but some asshole put starcraft in his tags for pokerstars on youtube that have nothing to do with starcraft, but it used to be there. It was a real early episode too.

JustQuitWarcraftIII

United States679 Posts

January 31 2011 03:40 GMT

#64

Nice. SC2 can grow in the west if it does not in Korea. It's beneficial to us foreigners.

S.O.L.I.D.

United States792 Posts

January 31 2011 03:44 GMT

#65

I'm sure it has something to do with the EG announcement, which isn't due for a while. I don't know when we'll find out, but I'm hoping it's soon.

Antoine

United States7481 Posts

January 31 2011 03:45 GMT

#66

On January 31 2011 12:37 Almin wrote:

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Yeah I'm trying to find it but some asshole put starcraft in his tags for pokerstars on youtube that have nothing to do with starcraft, but it used to be there. It was a real early episode too.

http://thebiggame.pokerstars.net/episodes/s1/w2/
if this link doesn't go straight to it, it's week 2 episode 2. they talk about it for roughly the 1st 15 minutes.

brain_

United States812 Posts

January 31 2011 03:46 GMT

#67

I hope so. I'm in SoCal. B)

zakmaa

Canada525 Posts

January 31 2011 03:46 GMT

#68

Ugh. So fucking curious right now. Can't wait to find out what it is...

Nobu

Spain550 Posts

January 31 2011 03:50 GMT

#69

On January 31 2011 12:26 Juxx wrote:

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Daniel Negreanu becomes progamer!

That would be simply amazing.

.Aar

Korea (South)2177 Posts

January 31 2011 03:51 GMT

#70

I'm really really excited, especially since I live in socal! Yay

A.J.

United States209 Posts

January 31 2011 03:52 GMT

#71

I don't want to sound pessimistic, but I don't think Esports are really going to get that big in the US. Parents here generally think video games are for lazy kids and think video games are just games. How would an American parent react if their son told them he wanted to become a pro gamer? The son would probably get laughed at and get zero support. Also, it isn't that glamorous to be a known WoW/Starcraft player here in So Cal. I would be crucified if my class mates knew I spend my spare time playing Starcraft. There could be some money in it of course, but I'm not sure how successful it would be. It might be successful with the hardcore crowd, but what about the casual crowd?

Twistacles

Canada1327 Posts

January 31 2011 03:53 GMT

#72

I still don't think america is quite ready for e-sports. Too much emphasis on consoles and football.

Canada, on the other hand...

Deleted User 108965

1096 Posts

January 31 2011 03:55 GMT

#73

On January 31 2011 12:53 Twistacles wrote:
I still don't think america is quite ready for e-sports. Too much emphasis on consoles and football.

Canada, on the other hand...

possible nfl strike in a couple years, or did that blow over? i like football, but that would be one of the best things for esports to grow

pirates

United States701 Posts

January 31 2011 03:56 GMT

#74

On January 31 2011 12:52 A.J. wrote:
I don't want to sound pessimistic, but I don't think Esports are really going to get that big in the US. Parents here generally think video games are for lazy kids and think video games are just games. How would an American parent react if their son told them he wanted to become a pro gamer? The son would probably get laughed at and get zero support. Also, it isn't that glamorous to be a known WoW/Starcraft player here in So Cal. I would be crucified if my class mates knew I spend my spare time playing Starcraft. There could be some money in it of course, but I'm not sure how successful it would be. It might be successful with the hardcore crowd, but what about the casual crowd?

yea pretty much this. in south korea, the sc pros are surrounded by girls like famous rappers in the US. pro gamers in the US seek to live in korea. far less people understand what being a pro gamer is about in the US.

DyEnasTy

United States3714 Posts

January 31 2011 03:56 GMT

#75

Oh shit instant EBONER!!!

Pudge_172

United States1378 Posts

January 31 2011 03:57 GMT

#76

Sports guy here....

The NFL CBA(collective bargaining agreement) expires soon so the 2011 season might be a lockout.

S.O.L.I.D.

United States792 Posts

January 31 2011 03:57 GMT

#77

Yeah, you obviously think that now because it's never been tested. Maybe this announcement will help convert the more casual gamers or something of that nature, we don't know. I say we wait for the actual announcement before coming to conclusions.

staplestf2

United States147 Posts

January 31 2011 03:59 GMT

#78

On January 31 2011 12:55 FrankWalls wrote:

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possible nfl strike in a couple years, or did that blow over? i like football, but that would be one of the best things for esports to grow

i think the nba or nhl could have a strike in the next year or too also. i heard something but i'm not sure which one it was

udgnim

United States8024 Posts

January 31 2011 04:01 GMT

#79

interesting theory

Gretorp announced that he quit his job and was going to become a full time progamer as his occupation, but I didn't understand why he would need to also move to California in the process.

takingbackoj

United States684 Posts

January 31 2011 04:02 GMT

#80

Well whatever it is it has got to be huge. Since they are treating this like a national security secret then it better be big, if not then I and probably everyone else will be disappointed and lose interest fast.