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http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/news/sony-ericsson-sponsorship-tsquared-tlo/
Surprised to have not seen this, but I caught a glimpse of this surfing the MLG site after reading the interview with IdrA and thought I should post it here. I think it's a personal sponsorship, not sure how it works with Team Liquid being sponsor by The Little App Factory, but here is the press release.
We recently introduced Sony Ericsson as a new sponsor of MLG for 2011, and their newest Android smartphone, the Xperia™ PLAY, as the official mobile handset of MLG.
Today, we’re pleased to also announce that Sony Ericsson will be sponsoring two of the biggest names in the worlds of Halo: Reach and StarCraft 2. Tsquared of Instinct and TLO of Team Liquid have both been selected to represent Sony Ericsson and the Xperia™ PLAY during the 2011 Pro Circuit Season. Congratulations to both players!
Be sure to stop by the all-new Sony Ericsson booth at each of the 2011 Pro Circuit Live Competitions to meet the guys and check out the Xperia™ PLAY: the world’s first PlayStation Certified smartphone with the apps you need and the games you want.
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haha he doesn't win games yet hustling away at sponsors. keep hustling tlo!
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edit: when I was writing this I didn't intend to sound this way, sorry. TLO HWAITING!
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On March 22 2011 08:56 dkim wrote:
haha he doesn't win games yet hustling away at sponsors. keep hustling tlo!
Not about winning but about getting people to want to watch you!!
Great news for TLO.
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Epic but weird. Didn't TLO stop with diehard SC2?
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I'm going to assume everything was talked about before hand with TLO/Liquid/TLAF but thats awesome for TLO, congrats.
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So I assume that means that TLO will be at all of the MLG events on Sony's bill? If so, I'm even more hyped for MLG Dallas!
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SE.TLAF.Liquid'TLO for the win! I hope thats ok with his current sponsers. Good for him though, thats a huge deal.
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Cool! I think we can all agree that TLO is awesome. Grats on the extra sponsorship!
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Glad I bought a Sony Ericsson cell phone
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On March 22 2011 08:57 Wesso wrote:
Epic but weird. Didn't TLO stop with diehard SC2?
I think he said the opposite in his NASL application.
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They probably choose TLO because he's such a nice guy and has a huge fanbase,
definitely someone you would want to represent you because it's so hard to hate him.
And even if he hasn't been successful lately, he has so much talent that he's going to play well again.
Can't wait for his TSL3 match again Nada !
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Smart move, TLO is probably one of the - if not the - most loved SC2 players to date. :O
<3
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congrats! I REALLY wanna try out the SE tablets at the MLG !!
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On March 22 2011 08:57 peekn wrote:Show nested quote +On March 22 2011 08:56 dkim wrote:
haha he doesn't win games yet hustling away at sponsors. keep hustling tlo! Not about winning but about getting people to want to watch you!! Great news for TLO.
this. as long as he pulls viewers thats what will make you sponsors/money
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Fewer flight tickets for TLAF to pay is nice, I guess  Congrats TLO.
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awesome! so happy for you TLO! <3
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On March 22 2011 09:12 FliedLice wrote:
Smart move, TLO is probably one of the - if not the - most loved SC2 players to date. :O
<3
With good reason too!
Good luck for MLG, TLO!
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TLO understands showmanship like Boxer and is a great, likeable guy like Nony. He deserves it.
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This says even more than some of you might realize. From what I remember of my dabbling in FPS pro news, Tsquared is a massive name. This is essentially a recognition of TLO as the "best" player by Sony Ericsson considering that they're pairing him with Tsquared as a FPS/RTS combo. That's quite the declaration.
Of course, I love TLO and think he's awesome, so I'm cool with that, haha. I certainly wouldn't say he's number one going into this (and I honestly don't think anyone would), but he's definitely a threat to everyone there.
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On March 22 2011 08:57 Wesso wrote:
Epic but weird. Didn't TLO stop with diehard SC2?
He had to take a step back due to Carpal Tunnel but he said he is doing fine now and is going hard!
Congrats TLO - you have always been a fan (and my) favourite
Go go go SE.TLAF-Liquid'TLO!
On March 22 2011 09:17 Char711 wrote:
This says even more than some of you might realize. From what I remember of my dabbling in FPS pro news, Tsquared is a massive name. This is essentially a recognition of TLO as the "best" player by Sony Ericsson considering that they're pairing him with Tsquared as a FPS/RTS combo. That's quite the declaration.
Of course, I love TLO and think he's awesome, so I'm cool with that, haha. I certainly wouldn't say he's number one going into this (and I honestly don't think anyone would), but he's definitely a threat to everyone there.
You need to do a marketing course - it's got nothing to do with being the best; and has everything to do with who attracts the most attention; usually those 2 seem to coincide, but in this case i don't think anyone would say TLO is "the best" at the moment (he is most certainly a top player) but he has always been a fan favourite that everyone comes out to see.. He gets great exposure, plain and simple..
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so the stopped sponsoring GSL to sponsor TLO?
sure why not
good for him!
though theyre might of been more deserving playing out there maybe
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So Boxer was right.
In order to be successful, you have to have both the skill and most importantly the ability to use that skill to entertain the fans. If you achieve that, you will gather attention, which will attract personal sponsorships and lead to a successful career.
I am pretty sure he said that in his past interviews, including the TSL pre-game interview.
Say what you want about Boxer's skill level, but the man remains as the one and only who transcended the game itself and became something larger than the game that he plays.
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I'm glad TLO is getting support on the MLG forums too! Gogo TLO
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Love it. Keep in mind that if Sony sponsors TLO's trips and accomodation for all MLG events, this loosens up a couple of thousand bucks in Liquid'TLAF's budget that they can now spend on travel costs for even more events!
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lol...
I mean I liked him in the beta, but..
.. really? TLO, out of all the SC2 pro players out there? =/
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Grats TLO this is pretty awesome ^^
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i wouldve sponsored IdrA
that guy moved from KOREA to play sc2 in usa(giving up a very sought out for CodeS spot)
if that doesnt show dedication to home country and esports
i dont know what does
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Ah, this must one of the reasons that he chose to go to MLG instead of try for the GSL World Champions.
It's pretty cool, as someone who's followed MLG pretty much since its inception, to have TLO up next to Tsquared. Tsquared was like their first big star in halo, he had the biggest contract when MLG started doing those, so on and so forth. This is just another sign that MLG is really giving SC2 some major love, hope the fans can step up and reciprocate it!
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Wow, awesome, hurray for TLO!
In life, you get style points xD
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I wonder if other members of TL are jelly? hahahahaahahahah jk.
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This is great news. It's about time TLO got serious.
And to add, do you think Liquid needs those cool jackets that all korean teams wear? Would be awesome to see TLO with sponsor logos all over him.
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On March 22 2011 09:29 MadCatZ wrote:
if that doesnt show dedication to home country and esports
i dont know what does
it doesn't really, it shows IdrA is really smart and realises there's more money to be made by winning "easier" tournaments. Anyway I'll stop derailing this thread now.
Grats to TLO, without a doubt a great entertainer, TLO draws the crowd that's what Sony wants to promote their stuff, there's few who fit that slot besides TLO.
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He is the most popular player in the world. His game against HyperDub is still on the most viewed on Gomtv
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Easily the best personality in e-sports to sponsor, congrats!
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TLO is okay but if I were Sony, I would have given it to Idra. Or minigun XD (minigun fanboy i noe i noe)
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On March 22 2011 09:26 andrewwiggin wrote:
lol...
I mean I liked him in the beta, but..
.. really? TLO, out of all the SC2 pro players out there? =/
Why do so many people dismiss TLO as a player? He's really, really good - and apart from the time that he was having serious trouble with carpal tunnel, he's been really succesful (winning the pokeridol and qualifying for the TSL). There seems to be such an obsession with playing a style that's considered 'standard' that anyone who sometimes does other styles gets dismissed as a player, no matter how skilled.
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Makes a lot of sense. Known in KR from GSL, NA from TL, and he's from EU. He speaks really well, is consistently funny and good mannered, and speaks German & English. He's a marketer's ideal candidate.
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On March 22 2011 09:29 Antoine wrote:
Ah, this must one of the reasons that he chose to go to MLG instead of try for the GSL World Champions.
It's pretty cool, as someone who's followed MLG pretty much since its inception, to have TLO up next to Tsquared. Tsquared was like their first big star in halo, he had the biggest contract when MLG started doing those, so on and so forth. This is just another sign that MLG is really giving SC2 some major love, hope the fans can step up and reciprocate it!
Basically yes. As someone else who's also followed MLG for ages, it's quite a statement by MLG to find an individual sponsorship for an SC2 player along with someone like Tsquared (although I think Walshy and the Ogre twins might have something to say about the "first big star in Halo" assertion :D).
TLO has broad appeal, a huge following, and is a top foreigner player -- it's easy to see why Sony Ericsson went with him. Congrats TLO! :D
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On March 22 2011 09:46 Treadmill wrote:Show nested quote +On March 22 2011 09:26 andrewwiggin wrote:
lol...
I mean I liked him in the beta, but..
.. really? TLO, out of all the SC2 pro players out there? =/
Why do so many people dismiss TLO as a player? He's really, really good - and apart from the time that he was having serious trouble with carpal tunnel, he's been really succesful (winning the pokeridol and qualifying for the TSL). There seems to be such an obsession with playing a style that's considered 'standard' that anyone who sometimes does other styles gets dismissed as a player, no matter how skilled.
lol his playstyle? I dont even know his playstyle..
I stopped watching him after the beta. I mean during that, sure he was exciting as hell. Loved looking up youtube vids of him etc.
But after that... never saw him place well in major tournaments. =/ So I just stopped following him, started following other players instead.
JUST saying.
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Pretty awesome news for Dario =)
And well, think everything was said why he probably was the one to be chosen... And let's hope to see some results from him again.
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On March 22 2011 09:55 andrewwiggin wrote:Show nested quote +On March 22 2011 09:46 Treadmill wrote:On March 22 2011 09:26 andrewwiggin wrote:
lol...
I mean I liked him in the beta, but..
.. really? TLO, out of all the SC2 pro players out there? =/
Why do so many people dismiss TLO as a player? He's really, really good - and apart from the time that he was having serious trouble with carpal tunnel, he's been really succesful (winning the pokeridol and qualifying for the TSL). There seems to be such an obsession with playing a style that's considered 'standard' that anyone who sometimes does other styles gets dismissed as a player, no matter how skilled. lol his playstyle? I dont even know his playstyle.. I stopped watching him after the beta. I mean during that, sure he was exciting as hell. Loved looking up youtube vids of him etc. But after that... never saw him place well in major tournaments. =/ So I just stopped following him, started following other players instead. JUST saying.
I has a feeling, that we will find out soon!
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On March 22 2011 09:17 Char711 wrote:
This says even more than some of you might realize. From what I remember of my dabbling in FPS pro news, Tsquared is a massive name. This is essentially a recognition of TLO as the "best" player by Sony Ericsson considering that they're pairing him with Tsquared as a FPS/RTS combo. That's quite the declaration.
Of course, I love TLO and think he's awesome, so I'm cool with that, haha. I certainly wouldn't say he's number one going into this (and I honestly don't think anyone would), but he's definitely a threat to everyone there.
iirc (I didn't follow Halo at all but I always saw headlines), Tsquared was by far the best player, on the best team................in 2008. He is still the most popular play afaik, but by far not the best. So Sony Ericsson is saying that TLO is the most popular player as far as they know.
Also I think many people are missing that TLO was the number ONE OR TWO foreigner at the time of GSL 1 and 2 with IdrA, and the only reason he fell off the map was not because of a slump, but a medical condition 
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On March 22 2011 09:56 mprs wrote:Show nested quote +On March 22 2011 09:55 andrewwiggin wrote:On March 22 2011 09:46 Treadmill wrote:On March 22 2011 09:26 andrewwiggin wrote:
lol...
I mean I liked him in the beta, but..
.. really? TLO, out of all the SC2 pro players out there? =/
Why do so many people dismiss TLO as a player? He's really, really good - and apart from the time that he was having serious trouble with carpal tunnel, he's been really succesful (winning the pokeridol and qualifying for the TSL). There seems to be such an obsession with playing a style that's considered 'standard' that anyone who sometimes does other styles gets dismissed as a player, no matter how skilled. lol his playstyle? I dont even know his playstyle.. I stopped watching him after the beta. I mean during that, sure he was exciting as hell. Loved looking up youtube vids of him etc. But after that... never saw him place well in major tournaments. =/ So I just stopped following him, started following other players instead. JUST saying. I has a feeling, that we will find out soon!
this. also pokeridol was not that long ago and way past beta. he did well in the mlg dallas tournament too afaik. think fourth and best zerg or something.
way to go tlo
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gz tlo, looks like i know what phone i will get next.
if only i could afford it.
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On March 22 2011 09:29 MadCatZ wrote:
i wouldve sponsored IdrA
that guy moved from KOREA to play sc2 in usa(giving up a very sought out for CodeS spot)
if that doesnt show dedication to home country and esports
i dont know what does
As I remember it, TLO would have been Code A if he had reached RO64 instead of being injured and returning home. He didn't fail in Korea.
And I don't know if there is someone like "the best foreigner". IdrA, Jinro all still manage to lose in tournaments.
TLO is really good.
And used nukes in GSL.
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Congratulations TLO :D
Hope you make huge success and drawn even more attention :3
Hugs from Brazil!
//tx
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This is incredible news, I'm very happy for TLO! Congratulations!
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On March 22 2011 09:55 andrewwiggin wrote:Show nested quote +On March 22 2011 09:46 Treadmill wrote:On March 22 2011 09:26 andrewwiggin wrote:
lol...
I mean I liked him in the beta, but..
.. really? TLO, out of all the SC2 pro players out there? =/
Why do so many people dismiss TLO as a player? He's really, really good - and apart from the time that he was having serious trouble with carpal tunnel, he's been really succesful (winning the pokeridol and qualifying for the TSL). There seems to be such an obsession with playing a style that's considered 'standard' that anyone who sometimes does other styles gets dismissed as a player, no matter how skilled. lol his playstyle? I dont even know his playstyle.. I stopped watching him after the beta. I mean during that, sure he was exciting as hell. Loved looking up youtube vids of him etc. But after that... never saw him place well in major tournaments. =/ So I just stopped following him, started following other players instead. JUST saying.
How can you quote someone who explains some of his achievements to you ( qualifying as pointleader for TSL, pokeridol win) and answer to that that you never saw him place well in tournaments?? Besides, before he left Korea he was as succesful as Idra in GSL and the Koreans's dear. With his two ro32 appearences he would have gotten code SA, you know...
edit: corrected for factual mistakes
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Wonder how TL feel about this? I mean I guess it should be positive all around though...?
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Great news for TLO, hope he performs well this MLG.
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Sony should have sponse the entire Instinct team, not only 1 member.
pretty weird
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On March 22 2011 09:55 andrewwiggin wrote:Show nested quote +On March 22 2011 09:46 Treadmill wrote:On March 22 2011 09:26 andrewwiggin wrote:
lol...
I mean I liked him in the beta, but..
.. really? TLO, out of all the SC2 pro players out there? =/
Why do so many people dismiss TLO as a player? He's really, really good - and apart from the time that he was having serious trouble with carpal tunnel, he's been really succesful (winning the pokeridol and qualifying for the TSL). There seems to be such an obsession with playing a style that's considered 'standard' that anyone who sometimes does other styles gets dismissed as a player, no matter how skilled. lol his playstyle? I dont even know his playstyle.. I stopped watching him after the beta. I mean during that, sure he was exciting as hell. Loved looking up youtube vids of him etc. But after that... never saw him place well in major tournaments. =/ So I just stopped following him, started following other players instead. JUST saying.
After that, he tried GSL. and GSL is pretty harsh, exposure-wise...
TLO HWAITING!! the last player of consequence to still be random (is he still?).
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This is pretty cool to see even though I have not seen TLO in the finals for any tournament lately, but neither the less I hope he does well in MLG. ^^
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TLO is awesome, good choice by them. ^^
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Congratulations to TLO? Screw you, Congratulations to you since he's representing your product!
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Awesome news for TLO. Its great to see MLG helping SC2 players land sponsorships!
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TLO is easily one of my favorites. This is very exciting news and I am glad to hear it! Can't wait until you start ripping it up TLO!
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On March 22 2011 10:02 Dyme wrote:Show nested quote +On March 22 2011 09:29 MadCatZ wrote:
i wouldve sponsored IdrA
that guy moved from KOREA to play sc2 in usa(giving up a very sought out for CodeS spot)
if that doesnt show dedication to home country and esports
i dont know what does As I remember it, TLO would have been Code A if he had reached RO64 instead of being injured and returning home. He didn't fail in Korea. And I don't know if there is someone like "the best foreigner". IdrA, Jinro all still manage to lose in tournaments. TLO is really good. And used nukes in GSL.
IIRC he would have been in Code A whether he qualified for GSL3 or not. In fact had he qualified for GSL3 he may have been in code S. I'd have to go back to his numbers and look. I'm 99% positive him and idra lost in the same rounds (ro64 in GSL 1 or 2 and then a ro32 in the other GSL), and idra had the extra ro32 finish to put him into code S.
Also on topic gogo TLO <33
EDIT: nvm wrong about his finishes but right about his points. He would have been in Code A either way (according to the liquipedia page)
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On March 22 2011 10:13 aqui wrote:Show nested quote +On March 22 2011 09:55 andrewwiggin wrote:On March 22 2011 09:46 Treadmill wrote:On March 22 2011 09:26 andrewwiggin wrote:
lol...
I mean I liked him in the beta, but..
.. really? TLO, out of all the SC2 pro players out there? =/
Why do so many people dismiss TLO as a player? He's really, really good - and apart from the time that he was having serious trouble with carpal tunnel, he's been really succesful (winning the pokeridol and qualifying for the TSL). There seems to be such an obsession with playing a style that's considered 'standard' that anyone who sometimes does other styles gets dismissed as a player, no matter how skilled. lol his playstyle? I dont even know his playstyle.. I stopped watching him after the beta. I mean during that, sure he was exciting as hell. Loved looking up youtube vids of him etc. But after that... never saw him place well in major tournaments. =/ So I just stopped following him, started following other players instead. JUST saying. How can you quote someone who explains some of his achievements to you ( qualifying as pointleader for TSL, pokeridol win) and answer to that that you never saw him place well in tournaments?? Besides, before he left Korea he was as succesful as Idra in GSL and the Koreans's dear. With his two ro32 appearences he would have gotten got S, you know...
Actually he had one ro32 and one ro64, so definitely not code S, he would have needed ro16 or ro32 in s3, and his play seemed to be going downhill after season 1.
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On March 22 2011 09:51 delo wrote:Show nested quote +On March 22 2011 09:29 Antoine wrote:
Ah, this must one of the reasons that he chose to go to MLG instead of try for the GSL World Champions.
It's pretty cool, as someone who's followed MLG pretty much since its inception, to have TLO up next to Tsquared. Tsquared was like their first big star in halo, he had the biggest contract when MLG started doing those, so on and so forth. This is just another sign that MLG is really giving SC2 some major love, hope the fans can step up and reciprocate it! Basically yes. As someone else who's also followed MLG for ages, it's quite a statement by MLG to find an individual sponsorship for an SC2 player along with someone like Tsquared (although I think Walshy and the Ogre twins might have something to say about the "first big star in Halo" assertion :D). TLO has broad appeal, a huge following, and is a top foreigner player -- it's easy to see why Sony Ericsson went with him. Congrats TLO! :D
t2 in ins makes me lol still haha.
I agree with this too though, TLO and t2 getting a sponsorship together is kinda big.
gogo tlo
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Incoming TLO playing sc2 on the Xperia PLAY!!
Sony ftw!
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too bad TLO is overhyped and could only win in beta....
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Is there anybody that doesn't love TLO!? I'm happy to hear that he is getting sponsored by Sony Ericsson.
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Nice TLO, way to get them sponsors!
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I wonder why people hate on the ONLY player who had medical (read: carpel tunnel + bout with chicken box) issues in his career that significantly reduces his performance. It's like, saying to someone "why don't you run at full speed" after they mildly strained a quad earlier in a football game.
TLO is hugely entertaining to watch and on top he's a really good face for the game. He's insightful, successful (why else is he in TSL) and eloquent, I can hardly imagine anyone else that brings the entire package he possesses.
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On March 22 2011 10:50 Juliette wrote:Show nested quote +On March 22 2011 09:51 delo wrote:On March 22 2011 09:29 Antoine wrote:
Ah, this must one of the reasons that he chose to go to MLG instead of try for the GSL World Champions.
It's pretty cool, as someone who's followed MLG pretty much since its inception, to have TLO up next to Tsquared. Tsquared was like their first big star in halo, he had the biggest contract when MLG started doing those, so on and so forth. This is just another sign that MLG is really giving SC2 some major love, hope the fans can step up and reciprocate it! Basically yes. As someone else who's also followed MLG for ages, it's quite a statement by MLG to find an individual sponsorship for an SC2 player along with someone like Tsquared (although I think Walshy and the Ogre twins might have something to say about the "first big star in Halo" assertion :D). TLO has broad appeal, a huge following, and is a top foreigner player -- it's easy to see why Sony Ericsson went with him. Congrats TLO! :D t2 in ins makes me lol still haha. I agree with this too though, TLO and t2 getting a sponsorship together is kinda big. gogo tlo
Dude, tell me about it. T2 = Str8 to me...never thought he'd team up with Roybox. Only thing that'd be weirder is if he got on FB somehow.
I can't ever see that happening though :D
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On March 22 2011 10:47 Kvothe wrote:Show nested quote +On March 22 2011 10:13 aqui wrote:On March 22 2011 09:55 andrewwiggin wrote:On March 22 2011 09:46 Treadmill wrote:On March 22 2011 09:26 andrewwiggin wrote:
lol...
I mean I liked him in the beta, but..
.. really? TLO, out of all the SC2 pro players out there? =/
Why do so many people dismiss TLO as a player? He's really, really good - and apart from the time that he was having serious trouble with carpal tunnel, he's been really succesful (winning the pokeridol and qualifying for the TSL). There seems to be such an obsession with playing a style that's considered 'standard' that anyone who sometimes does other styles gets dismissed as a player, no matter how skilled. lol his playstyle? I dont even know his playstyle.. I stopped watching him after the beta. I mean during that, sure he was exciting as hell. Loved looking up youtube vids of him etc. But after that... never saw him place well in major tournaments. =/ So I just stopped following him, started following other players instead. JUST saying. How can you quote someone who explains some of his achievements to you ( qualifying as pointleader for TSL, pokeridol win) and answer to that that you never saw him place well in tournaments?? Besides, before he left Korea he was as succesful as Idra in GSL and the Koreans's dear. With his two ro32 appearences he would have gotten got S, you know... Actually he had one ro32 and one ro64, so definitely not code S, he would have needed ro16 or ro32 in s3, and his play seemed to be going downhill after season 1.
He only needed a ro64 to be in Code S. ro64+ro64+ro32=code S (i don't know how this make sense, but trust me it is true.) His slump after season 1 was due to carpal tunnel, but he was still placed 5th in dallas (top ranked zerg). He qualified for TSL recently which is definitely a feat. I hope TLO can do even better this year, and also STICK TO A RACE!
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Great news for TLO!! A player as mannered, creative, and fun to watch deserves some extra attention (and money!)
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On March 22 2011 11:21 godemperor wrote:Show nested quote +On March 22 2011 10:47 Kvothe wrote:On March 22 2011 10:13 aqui wrote:On March 22 2011 09:55 andrewwiggin wrote:On March 22 2011 09:46 Treadmill wrote:On March 22 2011 09:26 andrewwiggin wrote:
lol...
I mean I liked him in the beta, but..
.. really? TLO, out of all the SC2 pro players out there? =/
Why do so many people dismiss TLO as a player? He's really, really good - and apart from the time that he was having serious trouble with carpal tunnel, he's been really succesful (winning the pokeridol and qualifying for the TSL). There seems to be such an obsession with playing a style that's considered 'standard' that anyone who sometimes does other styles gets dismissed as a player, no matter how skilled. lol his playstyle? I dont even know his playstyle.. I stopped watching him after the beta. I mean during that, sure he was exciting as hell. Loved looking up youtube vids of him etc. But after that... never saw him place well in major tournaments. =/ So I just stopped following him, started following other players instead. JUST saying. How can you quote someone who explains some of his achievements to you ( qualifying as pointleader for TSL, pokeridol win) and answer to that that you never saw him place well in tournaments?? Besides, before he left Korea he was as succesful as Idra in GSL and the Koreans's dear. With his two ro32 appearences he would have gotten got S, you know... Actually he had one ro32 and one ro64, so definitely not code S, he would have needed ro16 or ro32 in s3, and his play seemed to be going downhill after season 1. He only needed a ro64 to be in Code S. ro64+ro64+ro32=code S (i don't know how this make sense, but trust me it is true.) His slump after season 1 was due to carpal tunnel, but he was still placed 5th in dallas (top ranked zerg). He qualified for TSL recently which is definitely a feat. I hope TLO can do even better this year, and also STICK TO A RACE!
He still would have had to fight for his spot if he got ro64, the 32nd player had those exact same stats, therefore he would not have been guaranteed code s, trust me it's true.
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On March 22 2011 09:26 andrewwiggin wrote:
lol...
I mean I liked him in the beta, but..
.. really? TLO, out of all the SC2 pro players out there? =/
I'm the exact opposite. I thought he was creative but way way overrated in the beta. Now he's become a lot more solid and is a nice representative of international e-sports.
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GRATZ TLO! You're awesome man, easily one of the most enjoyable players to watch in the scene and always delivers a show, thank you man for playing this game and keep on ownin! =D
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On March 22 2011 11:20 delo wrote:Show nested quote +On March 22 2011 10:50 Juliette wrote:On March 22 2011 09:51 delo wrote:On March 22 2011 09:29 Antoine wrote:
Ah, this must one of the reasons that he chose to go to MLG instead of try for the GSL World Champions.
It's pretty cool, as someone who's followed MLG pretty much since its inception, to have TLO up next to Tsquared. Tsquared was like their first big star in halo, he had the biggest contract when MLG started doing those, so on and so forth. This is just another sign that MLG is really giving SC2 some major love, hope the fans can step up and reciprocate it! Basically yes. As someone else who's also followed MLG for ages, it's quite a statement by MLG to find an individual sponsorship for an SC2 player along with someone like Tsquared (although I think Walshy and the Ogre twins might have something to say about the "first big star in Halo" assertion :D). TLO has broad appeal, a huge following, and is a top foreigner player -- it's easy to see why Sony Ericsson went with him. Congrats TLO! :D t2 in ins makes me lol still haha. I agree with this too though, TLO and t2 getting a sponsorship together is kinda big. gogo tlo Dude, tell me about it. T2 = Str8 to me...never thought he'd team up with Roybox. Only thing that'd be weirder is if he got on FB somehow. I can't ever see that happening though :D
It could happen because Halo pro 4s=tons of immaturity, no team loyalty, and a lot of backstabbing.
Anyway, gratz to TLO, hope MLG does a lot more of these (like they help get other pros individual sponsorships through corporate networking or whatever)
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On March 22 2011 11:30 Kvothe wrote:Show nested quote +On March 22 2011 11:21 godemperor wrote:On March 22 2011 10:47 Kvothe wrote:On March 22 2011 10:13 aqui wrote:On March 22 2011 09:55 andrewwiggin wrote:On March 22 2011 09:46 Treadmill wrote:On March 22 2011 09:26 andrewwiggin wrote:
lol...
I mean I liked him in the beta, but..
.. really? TLO, out of all the SC2 pro players out there? =/
Why do so many people dismiss TLO as a player? He's really, really good - and apart from the time that he was having serious trouble with carpal tunnel, he's been really succesful (winning the pokeridol and qualifying for the TSL). There seems to be such an obsession with playing a style that's considered 'standard' that anyone who sometimes does other styles gets dismissed as a player, no matter how skilled. lol his playstyle? I dont even know his playstyle.. I stopped watching him after the beta. I mean during that, sure he was exciting as hell. Loved looking up youtube vids of him etc. But after that... never saw him place well in major tournaments. =/ So I just stopped following him, started following other players instead. JUST saying. How can you quote someone who explains some of his achievements to you ( qualifying as pointleader for TSL, pokeridol win) and answer to that that you never saw him place well in tournaments?? Besides, before he left Korea he was as succesful as Idra in GSL and the Koreans's dear. With his two ro32 appearences he would have gotten got S, you know... Actually he had one ro32 and one ro64, so definitely not code S, he would have needed ro16 or ro32 in s3, and his play seemed to be going downhill after season 1. He only needed a ro64 to be in Code S. ro64+ro64+ro32=code S (i don't know how this make sense, but trust me it is true.) His slump after season 1 was due to carpal tunnel, but he was still placed 5th in dallas (top ranked zerg). He qualified for TSL recently which is definitely a feat. I hope TLO can do even better this year, and also STICK TO A RACE! He still would have had to fight for his spot if he got ro64, the 32nd player had those exact same stats, therefore he would not have been guaranteed code s, trust me it's true.
But remember one of TLO's opponents (had TLO been in ro64) for code S spot will be legal mind, who is the worst player ever, currently in code B.
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On March 22 2011 11:36 godemperor wrote:Show nested quote +On March 22 2011 11:30 Kvothe wrote:On March 22 2011 11:21 godemperor wrote:On March 22 2011 10:47 Kvothe wrote:On March 22 2011 10:13 aqui wrote:On March 22 2011 09:55 andrewwiggin wrote:On March 22 2011 09:46 Treadmill wrote:On March 22 2011 09:26 andrewwiggin wrote:
lol...
I mean I liked him in the beta, but..
.. really? TLO, out of all the SC2 pro players out there? =/
Why do so many people dismiss TLO as a player? He's really, really good - and apart from the time that he was having serious trouble with carpal tunnel, he's been really succesful (winning the pokeridol and qualifying for the TSL). There seems to be such an obsession with playing a style that's considered 'standard' that anyone who sometimes does other styles gets dismissed as a player, no matter how skilled. lol his playstyle? I dont even know his playstyle.. I stopped watching him after the beta. I mean during that, sure he was exciting as hell. Loved looking up youtube vids of him etc. But after that... never saw him place well in major tournaments. =/ So I just stopped following him, started following other players instead. JUST saying. How can you quote someone who explains some of his achievements to you ( qualifying as pointleader for TSL, pokeridol win) and answer to that that you never saw him place well in tournaments?? Besides, before he left Korea he was as succesful as Idra in GSL and the Koreans's dear. With his two ro32 appearences he would have gotten got S, you know... Actually he had one ro32 and one ro64, so definitely not code S, he would have needed ro16 or ro32 in s3, and his play seemed to be going downhill after season 1. He only needed a ro64 to be in Code S. ro64+ro64+ro32=code S (i don't know how this make sense, but trust me it is true.) His slump after season 1 was due to carpal tunnel, but he was still placed 5th in dallas (top ranked zerg). He qualified for TSL recently which is definitely a feat. I hope TLO can do even better this year, and also STICK TO A RACE! He still would have had to fight for his spot if he got ro64, the 32nd player had those exact same stats, therefore he would not have been guaranteed code s, trust me it's true. But remember one of TLO's opponents (had TLO been in ro64) for code S spot will be legal mind, who is the worst player ever, currently in code B.
I think you mean Jook-to?
Still it's not guaranteed code S, TLO would have had to qualify for ro64, then assuming he gets knocked out, he has to beat Jook-to for the last spot in code s.
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On March 22 2011 11:44 Kvothe wrote:Show nested quote +On March 22 2011 11:36 godemperor wrote:On March 22 2011 11:30 Kvothe wrote:On March 22 2011 11:21 godemperor wrote:On March 22 2011 10:47 Kvothe wrote:On March 22 2011 10:13 aqui wrote:On March 22 2011 09:55 andrewwiggin wrote:On March 22 2011 09:46 Treadmill wrote:On March 22 2011 09:26 andrewwiggin wrote:
lol...
I mean I liked him in the beta, but..
.. really? TLO, out of all the SC2 pro players out there? =/
Why do so many people dismiss TLO as a player? He's really, really good - and apart from the time that he was having serious trouble with carpal tunnel, he's been really succesful (winning the pokeridol and qualifying for the TSL). There seems to be such an obsession with playing a style that's considered 'standard' that anyone who sometimes does other styles gets dismissed as a player, no matter how skilled. lol his playstyle? I dont even know his playstyle.. I stopped watching him after the beta. I mean during that, sure he was exciting as hell. Loved looking up youtube vids of him etc. But after that... never saw him place well in major tournaments. =/ So I just stopped following him, started following other players instead. JUST saying. How can you quote someone who explains some of his achievements to you ( qualifying as pointleader for TSL, pokeridol win) and answer to that that you never saw him place well in tournaments?? Besides, before he left Korea he was as succesful as Idra in GSL and the Koreans's dear. With his two ro32 appearences he would have gotten got S, you know... Actually he had one ro32 and one ro64, so definitely not code S, he would have needed ro16 or ro32 in s3, and his play seemed to be going downhill after season 1. He only needed a ro64 to be in Code S. ro64+ro64+ro32=code S (i don't know how this make sense, but trust me it is true.) His slump after season 1 was due to carpal tunnel, but he was still placed 5th in dallas (top ranked zerg). He qualified for TSL recently which is definitely a feat. I hope TLO can do even better this year, and also STICK TO A RACE! He still would have had to fight for his spot if he got ro64, the 32nd player had those exact same stats, therefore he would not have been guaranteed code s, trust me it's true. But remember one of TLO's opponents (had TLO been in ro64) for code S spot will be legal mind, who is the worst player ever, currently in code B. I think you mean Jook-to? Still it's not guaranteed code S, TLO would have had to qualify for ro64, then assuming he gets knocked out, he has to beat Jook-to for the last spot in code s.
Well jook-to is also in code B, now. Just saying TLO had a good chance of getting in Code S, as a response to some of the people's hate on TLO. (how can you hate TLO, its almost as bad as hating Jinro, which is almost as bad as hating TL)
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On March 22 2011 11:49 godemperor wrote:Show nested quote +On March 22 2011 11:44 Kvothe wrote:On March 22 2011 11:36 godemperor wrote:On March 22 2011 11:30 Kvothe wrote:On March 22 2011 11:21 godemperor wrote:On March 22 2011 10:47 Kvothe wrote:On March 22 2011 10:13 aqui wrote:On March 22 2011 09:55 andrewwiggin wrote:On March 22 2011 09:46 Treadmill wrote:On March 22 2011 09:26 andrewwiggin wrote:
lol...
I mean I liked him in the beta, but..
.. really? TLO, out of all the SC2 pro players out there? =/
Why do so many people dismiss TLO as a player? He's really, really good - and apart from the time that he was having serious trouble with carpal tunnel, he's been really succesful (winning the pokeridol and qualifying for the TSL). There seems to be such an obsession with playing a style that's considered 'standard' that anyone who sometimes does other styles gets dismissed as a player, no matter how skilled. lol his playstyle? I dont even know his playstyle.. I stopped watching him after the beta. I mean during that, sure he was exciting as hell. Loved looking up youtube vids of him etc. But after that... never saw him place well in major tournaments. =/ So I just stopped following him, started following other players instead. JUST saying. How can you quote someone who explains some of his achievements to you ( qualifying as pointleader for TSL, pokeridol win) and answer to that that you never saw him place well in tournaments?? Besides, before he left Korea he was as succesful as Idra in GSL and the Koreans's dear. With his two ro32 appearences he would have gotten got S, you know... Actually he had one ro32 and one ro64, so definitely not code S, he would have needed ro16 or ro32 in s3, and his play seemed to be going downhill after season 1. He only needed a ro64 to be in Code S. ro64+ro64+ro32=code S (i don't know how this make sense, but trust me it is true.) His slump after season 1 was due to carpal tunnel, but he was still placed 5th in dallas (top ranked zerg). He qualified for TSL recently which is definitely a feat. I hope TLO can do even better this year, and also STICK TO A RACE! He still would have had to fight for his spot if he got ro64, the 32nd player had those exact same stats, therefore he would not have been guaranteed code s, trust me it's true. But remember one of TLO's opponents (had TLO been in ro64) for code S spot will be legal mind, who is the worst player ever, currently in code B. I think you mean Jook-to? Still it's not guaranteed code S, TLO would have had to qualify for ro64, then assuming he gets knocked out, he has to beat Jook-to for the last spot in code s. Well jook-to is also in code B, now. Just saying TLO had a good chance of getting in Code S, as a response to some of the people's hate on TLO. (how can you hate TLO, its almost as bad as hating Jinro, which is almost as bad as hating TL)
I don't think many do hate TLO, just think his gimmicky play style isn't going to get him far. In my opinion he did well earlier on because people didn't have near the knowledge of the game and he came up with a lot of interesting builds. As time goes on, this style becomes less effective. He must know this and thats why hes changing into more macro oriented. I'm all for TLO doing well, he provides interesting games, but I would rather cheer for someone who can provide results. I am more consistently disappointed in his games than the other way around.
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On March 22 2011 11:54 Kvothe wrote:Show nested quote +On March 22 2011 11:49 godemperor wrote:On March 22 2011 11:44 Kvothe wrote:On March 22 2011 11:36 godemperor wrote:On March 22 2011 11:30 Kvothe wrote:On March 22 2011 11:21 godemperor wrote:On March 22 2011 10:47 Kvothe wrote:On March 22 2011 10:13 aqui wrote:On March 22 2011 09:55 andrewwiggin wrote:On March 22 2011 09:46 Treadmill wrote:
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Why do so many people dismiss TLO as a player? He's really, really good - and apart from the time that he was having serious trouble with carpal tunnel, he's been really succesful (winning the pokeridol and qualifying for the TSL). There seems to be such an obsession with playing a style that's considered 'standard' that anyone who sometimes does other styles gets dismissed as a player, no matter how skilled. lol his playstyle? I dont even know his playstyle.. I stopped watching him after the beta. I mean during that, sure he was exciting as hell. Loved looking up youtube vids of him etc. But after that... never saw him place well in major tournaments. =/ So I just stopped following him, started following other players instead. JUST saying. How can you quote someone who explains some of his achievements to you ( qualifying as pointleader for TSL, pokeridol win) and answer to that that you never saw him place well in tournaments?? Besides, before he left Korea he was as succesful as Idra in GSL and the Koreans's dear. With his two ro32 appearences he would have gotten got S, you know... Actually he had one ro32 and one ro64, so definitely not code S, he would have needed ro16 or ro32 in s3, and his play seemed to be going downhill after season 1. He only needed a ro64 to be in Code S. ro64+ro64+ro32=code S (i don't know how this make sense, but trust me it is true.) His slump after season 1 was due to carpal tunnel, but he was still placed 5th in dallas (top ranked zerg). He qualified for TSL recently which is definitely a feat. I hope TLO can do even better this year, and also STICK TO A RACE! He still would have had to fight for his spot if he got ro64, the 32nd player had those exact same stats, therefore he would not have been guaranteed code s, trust me it's true. But remember one of TLO's opponents (had TLO been in ro64) for code S spot will be legal mind, who is the worst player ever, currently in code B. I think you mean Jook-to? Still it's not guaranteed code S, TLO would have had to qualify for ro64, then assuming he gets knocked out, he has to beat Jook-to for the last spot in code s. Well jook-to is also in code B, now. Just saying TLO had a good chance of getting in Code S, as a response to some of the people's hate on TLO. (how can you hate TLO, its almost as bad as hating Jinro, which is almost as bad as hating TL) I don't think many do hate TLO, just think his gimmicky play style isn't going to get him far. In my opinion he did well earlier on because people didn't have near the knowledge of the game and he came up with a lot of interesting builds. As time goes on, this style becomes less effective. He must know this and thats why hes changing into more macro oriented. I'm all for TLO doing well, he provides interesting games, but I would rather cheer for someone who can provide results. I more consistently disappointed in his games than the other way around.
that I definitely agree with, he use to rely on gimmicks to win during the beta, how he is using some of these to complement his play. His last few games in the GCPL has been very underwhelming, but hey qualifying for TSL with highest amount of point aint bad either. Hope he choose a race and improves his game.
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One of my favorite players! This is awesome news ^^ TLO FIGHTING!!!! <33
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lol never said anything about hating TLO -_-
just that he's not as exciting to watch as he was in the beta, when he pwned everybody doing crazy stuff like colossi drops. now its more like... standard play. and even then, he's not the best at it =/
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works teh same as in Tennis with Kurnikova or Sharapova 
Not saying TLO is one of them(although he is quite handsome) but endoresements are always about exposure and popularity, not about skill
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Grats TLO! That's the kind of thing that really brings SC2 to the top.
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On March 22 2011 12:34 Baerinho wrote:works teh same as in Tennis with Kurnikova or Sharapova Not saying TLO is one of them(although he is quite handsome) but endoresements are always about exposure and popularity, not about skill
Are you saying we will have random email spam containing virus which has title like "TLO uncensored", "nude TLO pictures" and "Dario...revealed"?
Also Sharapova is a pretty great player, even if really inconsistent also shes lot 3 grand slam.
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NIIIIIIIIIIIIICE! great and entertaining players are awesome and its great to see them being supported by large sponsors!!!
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So does this mean TLO will be the next foreign progamer turned cell phone game champion come next WCG? TLO Fighiting!!
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This is awesome news. Hopefully more companies follow suit. This could be huge for eSports. Definitely am excited for this. 
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TLO is really entertaining to watch play, cool to see him get such a big company to sponsor him. Shows that companies are interested.
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On March 22 2011 09:17 bkrow wrote:Show nested quote +On March 22 2011 08:57 Wesso wrote:
Epic but weird. Didn't TLO stop with diehard SC2? He had to take a step back due to Carpal Tunnel but he said he is doing fine now and is going hard! Congrats TLO - you have always been a fan (and my) favourite Go go go SE.TLAF-Liquid'TLO! Show nested quote +On March 22 2011 09:17 Char711 wrote:
This says even more than some of you might realize. From what I remember of my dabbling in FPS pro news, Tsquared is a massive name. This is essentially a recognition of TLO as the "best" player by Sony Ericsson considering that they're pairing him with Tsquared as a FPS/RTS combo. That's quite the declaration.
Of course, I love TLO and think he's awesome, so I'm cool with that, haha. I certainly wouldn't say he's number one going into this (and I honestly don't think anyone would), but he's definitely a threat to everyone there. You need to do a marketing course - it's got nothing to do with being the best; and has everything to do with who attracts the most attention; usually those 2 seem to coincide, but in this case i don't think anyone would say TLO is "the best" at the moment (he is most certainly a top player) but he has always been a fan favourite that everyone comes out to see.. He gets great exposure, plain and simple..
While I appreciate your slight on my abilities, it doesn't change what it looks like. As someone else said, Tsquared was probably the best in 2008 but not really currently, so it's not the "best of the best," but it is certainly pointing out one player above all the others as a type of "favorite" (and, indeed, we'd all call TLO a fan favorite, correct?).
I also put that TLO wasn't the best, so maybe you didn't read my post thoroughly enough -- I thought that putting that helped to clarify what I meant. I acknowledged the exposure thing but was pointing out the type of association it was making. The Average Joe is more likely to see it as "TLO is totally awesome and kicks so many peoples' asses!" rather than "hmm, I guess he was just the best person to choose based on audience appeal."
If you still fear for my marketing credentials, you'll be relieved to know that I've written up marketing plans for a franchisee opening his third branch of an international restaurant chain and am currently fielding interviews from several marketing firms. I like to think I know at least the basics, you know?
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i feel like i haven't seen this guy play since his gsl match or w/e (was he even in gsl?)
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Thats awesome hopefully TLO can make more apperances!
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TLO fighting!! for playstation phones :p
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Super cool news. TLO Fighting!
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I look forward to seeing a few new patches on TLO's TL shirt. Heck, you can't even spell TLO without spelling TL. That's how important he is to the TL community with his amazingly creative play even this far into the game's release.
He is a great player, caster, and person. I look forward to seeing the first white, Random bonjwa tear his way through MLG.
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TLO is a cool person of the starcraft community. He deserves it, i hope his play will get super ace again.
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would be happier if TLO take the game more serious.
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Great news...he really deserved that... TLO!!!
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Can somebody explain, why's TLO considered so awesome? Not that I'm anything new to the sc2 scene, but still..
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On March 22 2011 16:06 Korbos wrote:
Can somebody explain, why's TLO considered so awesome? Not that I'm anything new to the sc2 scene, but still..
Check out TLOwnage on youtube. Pretty entertaining.
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TLO HWAITING !!!
great news indeed!
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Tee Ell Ooo Ooo
TeeEllOooOoo
TLO!
Wo!
Anyway, congrats mate, represent the world well
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An odd way to sponsor, congrats TLO!
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On March 22 2011 09:46 Treadmill wrote:Show nested quote +On March 22 2011 09:26 andrewwiggin wrote:
lol...
I mean I liked him in the beta, but..
.. really? TLO, out of all the SC2 pro players out there? =/
Why do so many people dismiss TLO as a player? He's really, really good - and apart from the time that he was having serious trouble with carpal tunnel, he's been really succesful (winning the pokeridol and qualifying for the TSL). There seems to be such an obsession with playing a style that's considered 'standard' that anyone who sometimes does other styles gets dismissed as a player, no matter how skilled.
Haters gonna hate yo. TLO is ballin'. I guess this means Sony will be paying his way into the tournament?
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So is he a part of Teamliquid or is not? Is there an official statement from TL and TLAF?
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Great news for TLO and how will this clash with the little app factory? They are not in the same market hence they are not competitors so there isnt really a problem, not really rocket science to figure that out.
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Very cool, congratulations!
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TLO might not be the best player when you look at his old form (not sure about his current form after he's gotten over his injury), but he's definitely one of the most popular ones. Still hoping for him to go random. ^^
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interesting, TLO will now be the face of the MLG SC2 division.
congrats on the sponsorship!
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On March 22 2011 09:44 mytent wrote:
TLO is okay but if I were Sony, I would have given it to Idra. Or minigun XD (minigun fanboy i noe i noe)
Minigun?, hes pretty good but in terms of recognition and results TLO is the obvious choice lol
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Awesome I actually met TLO yesterday his accent is even cuter inperson.
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Great news for TLO.
I am looking forward to watch his game against NaDa. He really has the chances to win. He seems to be healthier. How is his arm doing?
I think it's because he has a huge fanbase. And even if he doesnt win all the tournaments, he is doing well and a lot of people love to watch his games.
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I love Sony Ericsson (and Xperia Play is looking awesome), I love TLO, and I love SC2... This is making me feel all warm and fuzzy inside:D
And TLO really deserves this!
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grats tlo
he is such a cool guy and deserves it
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Does the sponsorship mean that only his flights/hotel costs and so forth will be paid or does he also receive a salary?
Anyway I think this is quite good for TLAF-TL as it prevents that their travel expenses won`t be out of proportion. I also think that if TLO now sticks to Terran for a while his game will be solidified and he will be a strong competitor.
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Neither of these guys seem to be that successful lol, but props for the epic sponsorship I guess.
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TLO sure is a handsome and good to market guy but i would wish he showed some more constant play. Maybe he really should decide for a race.
Anyways im verry happy for him to have such a great deal!
@Irrationla_Animal, i guess he wont get a salary, because he has his contract with TL about monthly salary or whatever. Only if he would make active advertising for sony (for example ads for streams praising new stuff) he would get paid directly. But who knows :D
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Love this guy, if there was a Zorkmid Inc. I'd be trying my damnedest to get my Logo on TLO.
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This is indeed surprising seeing is how TLO hasn't been in the spotlight nearly as much compared to the first three months of launch. I am very happy for him though, and Sony Ericsson made a good choice since this german has captured so many of our hearts :x.
TLO fighting!
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TLO is going big time! Now all he needs is super model girlfriend and a visit from MTV cribs to show-off his fleet of cars. (all kidding aside)
Congratulations TLO on your commercial success. TLO Fighting!
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A highly popular SCII player known for his creativity.
Well mannered, has good on-screen charisma. Not the greatest, but he definitely carries a personality on him even without needing to speak.
Say what you want about him, he's a respectable high-tier level SCII player, even now. Sure, he doesn't feel as invincible as when Idra and him were the only real GSL challengers and how he was literally the (f)ace of Team Liquid at one point, but he's still darn darn great.
A darn great player who are definitely in the top 20-30 of non-Koreans, imo. And he plays random.
Uses nukes.
Honestly, despite his lack of winning success, he's one of the few players who had really cemented his presence and quality as a SCII pro. With personality, skill, entertainment value, fanbase, etc.
I think his Korean nickname, Nostradario is really reflective of the kind of player and person TLO is. The name Nostradario reminds me of a Maestro, and that is pretty much how I think TLO plays.
A maestro who captivates. Nostradario. The Little One.
Definitely deserving of a personal sponsorship.
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This is so well deserved. A super solid random player and he seems like such a nice guy.
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TLO would be a great person to sponsor, he is extremely nice and one of the most creative players.
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Is there a conflict between the sponsors? i mean, TLAF is an iOS Developer, and now TLO is getting sponsored by a direct competitor to the iphone.
is TLO still going to be a liquid sponsored player after this?
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Hah! You go TLO, just start winning some big tournaments, or keep playing with your amazing playstyle, either way, you deserve this!
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For the people not understanding the negativity, i think it is mostly because tlo is awesome hnas has awesome sponsors already, while other player/teams as awesome as tlo do not have any real sponsors at all.
But well its hardly tlo´s fault so gratz =)
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if TLO played hard and commited to Terran he would be right up there imo
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TLO hasn't won anything. He's yet to prove himself. Congratz on the $$$$. But I'd rather see you win.
I like TLO. I want to see him win. He never wins. I feel its hard to support TLO by his lack of performance.
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On March 23 2011 00:52 purecarnagge wrote:
TLO hasn't won anything. He's yet to prove himself. Congratz on the $$$$. But I'd rather see you win.
I like TLO. I want to see him win. He never wins. I feel its hard to support TLO by his lack of performance.
He is one of the around 20-30 persons (maybe even less) to have won an international LAN event (Pokeridol which had 5000 Pound Prizepool).
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On March 23 2011 00:52 purecarnagge wrote:
TLO hasn't won anything. He's yet to prove himself. Congratz on the $$$$. But I'd rather see you win.
I like TLO. I want to see him win. He never wins. I feel its hard to support TLO by his lack of performance.
Win what? Tournaments? He won Pokeridol. Win matches? His 151 points in the TSL qualifiers proved that he has no problem winning matches.
He is a nice guy with a creative playstyle who has chosen to play the hardest race, that is why he is so likeable. If you only want to support players who win 100% of their matches then you will probably find it hard supporting anyone.
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:O so awesome grats tlo <3<3
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Grats to TLO.
I don't understand the hate..... Be glad for someone when good things happen to them
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Not a surprise, the guy's a fan favourite and really earned his following. :D
TLO fighting!
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Go TLO! That's a huge sponsorship, it's nice to see a player with a really creative playstyle getting sponsored. Easily one of the most fun players to watch
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On March 22 2011 08:56 dkim wrote:
haha he doesn't win games yet hustling away at sponsors. keep hustling tlo!
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edit: when I was writing this I didn't intend to sound this way, sorry. TLO HWAITING!
lol, owned... though to be honest I think this was just a misunderstanding.
as someone else said, TLO attracks people to watch the game, after all that is why people/teams get sponsors, cause they expose the sponsor to the public that want to see him/them playing.
good for TLO!!! I want to see his games =)...
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On March 22 2011 08:56 dkim wrote:
haha he doesn't win games yet hustling away at sponsors. keep hustling tlo!
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edit: when I was writing this I didn't intend to sound this way, sorry. TLO HWAITING!
it's about selling your self well. that's marketing.
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Really happy for TLO! Hwaiting!
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thats sc2 overrated and its rediclious what peple get sponsored..there so many better players than him. it seems like they push the game so much, coz they know soon it will be over...
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On March 23 2011 03:34 ageai wrote:
thats sc2 overrated and its rediclious what peple get sponsored..there so many better players than him. it seems like they push the game so much, coz they know soon it will be over...
Lol what?
Anyways, glad to head TLO will be at MLG events. Way to go Sony.
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What I find odd is they sponsored T2 when hes also sponsored by Dr Pepper that guy must be rolling in it atm.
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On March 22 2011 08:56 dkim wrote:
haha he doesn't win games yet hustling away at sponsors. keep hustling tlo!
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edit: when I was writing this I didn't intend to sound this way, sorry. TLO HWAITING!
You were only telling the truth DKIM I don't care WHAT Team liquid thinks. We all knew you love TLO and wouldn't mean anything harmful by it. But you don't see TLO winning as much as Jinro or Idra now do you? Who ever took you serious about the hustling bit is retarded and also believes that violent video games make a bigger impression on children than parental discipline. -.-?
Getting a little communist there TL.
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Gotta lobe companies who support esports! Gotta love TLO!
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TSquared doesn't win that many events any more. I haven't watched any Reach but his teams sucked last year at Halo 3 (by pro standards). But he's an icon in Halo 3, mainly on account of his personality.
Hwaseung Oz are no KT or T1 right now but the players are still on T.V. advertising backpacks.
That's not what it's about. It's because TLO is probably the most exciting player to watch in competitive Starcraft 2, probably only second to on-form Boxer.
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I remember Heosat saying somewhere (on Reddit, I think) that TLAF's sponsorship of Team Liquid initially came out of a proposal to sponsor TLO alone. Say what you will about his polish and his tournament results, but in terms of being a respectable big-name entertainer who brings in the sponsorships, comparisons to Boxer are not unjustified.
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That's pretty awesome. Grats to Dario, hope this gives him the confidence/peace of mind/whatever he needs to smash some MLGs!
I like SE's involvement in SC2 and e-sports in general btw. Is this new or was I just not aware pre-GSL?
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Cool but TLO is still on liquid isnt he? I dunno seems weird to be representing your teams sponsors as well as your own.
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On March 23 2011 06:17 Tanstaafl wrote:
I remember Heosat saying somewhere (on Reddit, I think) that TLAF's sponsorship of Team Liquid initially came out of a proposal to sponsor TLO alone. Say what you will about his polish and his tournament results, but in terms of being a respectable big-name entertainer who brings in the sponsorships, comparisons to Boxer are not unjustified.
This. If you guys think getting sponsorship has anything to do with skill and amount of practice you are naive
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On March 23 2011 06:49 Sworn wrote:
Cool but TLO is still on liquid isnt he? I dunno seems weird to be representing your teams sponsors as well as your own.
Yeah he should still be on TL, He just gained a personal sponsorship!
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On March 23 2011 07:54 zaii wrote:Show nested quote +On March 23 2011 06:49 Sworn wrote:
Cool but TLO is still on liquid isnt he? I dunno seems weird to be representing your teams sponsors as well as your own. Yeah he should still be on TL, He just gained a personal sponsorship!
That, alot of the Halo crowd have Personal sponsors. T2, Enable, Walshy but still retain their team sponsors. They pretty much just have to put extra stuff on their jerseys do events for the companies that sponsor them and get free stuff. Like Walshy gets free Crates of Red Bull.
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Great for TLO! Looking forward to him throwing some punishment in tourneys with mayhaps more motivation :D
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TLO is such a fun player to watch, he definitely deserves this ^^
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On March 23 2011 05:34 TehAntiphobia wrote:Show nested quote +On March 22 2011 08:56 dkim wrote:
haha he doesn't win games yet hustling away at sponsors. keep hustling tlo!
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edit: when I was writing this I didn't intend to sound this way, sorry. TLO HWAITING! You were only telling the truth DKIM I don't care WHAT Team liquid thinks. We all knew you love TLO and wouldn't mean anything harmful by it. But you don't see TLO winning as much as Jinro or Idra now do you? Who ever took you serious about the hustling bit is retarded and also believes that violent video games make a bigger impression on children than parental discipline. -.-? Getting a little communist there TL. User was temp banned for this post.
You accuse TL of being communists, TL will oblige;)
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On March 22 2011 09:44 mytent wrote:
TLO is okay but if I were Sony, I would have given it to Idra. Or minigun XD (minigun fanboy i noe i noe)
This isn't meant to knock IdrA in any way but SE might not want to be associated with a player commonly known for his BM; while TLO is a very likable personally and always a fan favourite.
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On March 23 2011 08:35 CobraKaun wrote:Show nested quote +On March 22 2011 09:44 mytent wrote:
TLO is okay but if I were Sony, I would have given it to Idra. Or minigun XD (minigun fanboy i noe i noe) This isn't meant to knock IdrA in any way but SE might not want to be associated with a player commonly known for his BM; while TLO is a very likable personally and always a fan favourite.
IdrA is also fully sponsored as a member of Team EG, and Sony is a competitor with at least one of EG's sponsors in MSi so it wouldn't make any sense ;p Congrats TLO!
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Congrats, TLO.
Can't wait to see some more "TLO arm spazm-muscles-like-movement" at Dallas!
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yay nice sponsorship TLO! hope to see u moaaaaaar streaming soon 
and damn, ur quite often in Stockholm these days... TL house comin' ? That would be.... quite nice, to say the least ^^
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vnice TLO. Fan support brings big sponsors :D You deserve it.
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On March 23 2011 00:52 purecarnagge wrote:
TLO hasn't won anything. He's yet to prove himself. Congratz on the $$$$. But I'd rather see you win.
I like TLO. I want to see him win. He never wins. I feel its hard to support TLO by his lack of performance.
People like you disgust me. You are just like the those people IRL who doesnt support their fotball team unless they are winning.. If you cant support a player even when times are rough dont call yourself a supporter.
And on topic; TLO is a likeable guy and a fan favorit, ofc he is being chosen as a whom gets the sponsorship. And he deserves it too, he much like BoxeR knows that entertainment is just as important as skill or results, I mean if I had to get a friend into SC2 and I could only show 1 game i'd sure as hell show a TLO game.
Point being haters gonna hate, and for no reason. TLO Fighting!
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tlo and tsquared have the biggest fanboy clubs so it makes sense.
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Tsquared is the richest professional gamer outside of korea, in fact, he might be close to richest.
This is amazing news that Sony Ericsson would personally sponsor one player!
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On March 23 2011 11:15 Rylaji wrote:Show nested quote +On March 23 2011 00:52 purecarnagge wrote:
TLO hasn't won anything. He's yet to prove himself. Congratz on the $$$$. But I'd rather see you win.
I like TLO. I want to see him win. He never wins. I feel its hard to support TLO by his lack of performance. People like you disgust me. You are just like the those people IRL who doesnt support their fotball team unless they are winning.. If you cant support a player even when times are rough dont call yourself a supporter. And on topic; TLO is a likeable guy and a fan favorit, ofc he is being chosen as a whom gets the sponsorship. And he deserves it too, he much like BoxeR knows that entertainment is just as important as skill or results, I mean if I had to get a friend into SC2 and I could only show 1 game i'd sure as hell show a TLO game. Point being haters gonna hate, and for no reason. TLO Fighting!
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TLO is the only random player (Day9 aside, but he's not really a pro) I know who doesn't just rely on cheese, or even on ultrastandard builds and timing pushes. When combined with his creativity, this makes him one of the most consistently fun players to watch. When I watch MKP, MVP, MC, Nestea, or even Jinro, I more or less know what sort of game to expect. Not true with TLO.
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woo TLO!
nice to see e sports growing really fast as the years roll by.
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TLO is a baller. I'm surprised that companies has been this slow to realize what a fan favorite he is - no matter if he gets 2-0'ed as with the IEM showmatch.
I'm sure that SE will get their sponsorship back in publicity thousandfold.
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<3 Dario, that's awesome news
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And yet my mother still doesn't believe that pro gaming can get you cash. LOL.
Congrats to TLO :D
I bet TLO vs NaDa will be epic.
I support NaDa though. The Genius Terran lives on :D
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On March 22 2011 08:56 dkim wrote:
haha he doesn't win games yet hustling away at sponsors. keep hustling tlo!
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Lol my thoughts exactly. He's an exciting player and seems like a top bloke so I guess he's a prime candidate for sponsorship. Hope he wins more big stuff though.
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On March 27 2011 16:36 stormtemplar wrote:Show nested quote +On March 24 2011 20:56 Dysorl wrote:
TLO is a baller. I'm surprised that companies has been this slow to realize what a fan favorite he is - no matter if he gets 2-0'ed as with the IEM showmatch.
I'm sure that SE will get their sponsorship back in publicity thousandfold. vs nada? Wasn't it 1-1?
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No matter what happens to players like TLO or KiwiKaki (win or lose) I feel they will always have a big following, including myself, because of how entertaining they are in terms of game play. =D
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Did you know his sponsor also sponsors a big professional tennis tournament? It's going on right now. The Sony Ericsson Open. No joke.
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