On April 14 2009 09:48 Terranist wrote: i have to strongly disagree with this weeks game. it's clear that EA is just using WCG to market their own game rather than showing the true side of esports. hell, it's even strategically timed so that the NBA live show airs the week that the NBA playoffs begin. i realize that television is all about marketing (Cheez-It anyone?) and that i'm just a big crybaby but i wish esports could be viewed as a legitimate enterprise, as it is in korea.
This is a new topic that has not yet been covered in this thread.
I can sympathize with the feeling, but this can be literally summed up with SOMEONE has to pay to for the production. The production of a tournament or the production of a show ends up being the same thing: The sponsors foot most of the bill, even in Korea. Does it make a difference that it is AMD vs. Samsung or Red Bull vs Cheezits or Blizzard vs EA? Maybe to gamers personally, but not to the bottom line as it all boils down to marketing, sponsorship, and advertising. It is my opinion that until someone can figure out how to make huge sums of money without these things, there is nothing we can so but literally thank the sponsors that believe in gaming enough to make these things even exist. =P
have you guys seen this video of Jamal smack talking Lisa Leslie yet lol? I can't believe they have it up before the show, but don't say I didn't do anything for you and have a good laugh =P
On April 15 2009 11:30 EscPlan9 wrote: How is Chelsea still in this? I'm still waiting to see her play decently in one single game. It's never gonna happen
Did she give the judges oral or something? I don't get it.
She's done well/gotten lucky in the real life challenges, and no one sees her as a threat in the games so there hasn't been a need to eliminate her.
EPT
