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On May 11 2012 08:29 CCsyph wrote:
My only criticism is the name. Is it really necessary to have "esports" in the title of an event focused on competitive gaming?
It's very narcissistic and annoying.
It's basically 100% due to the Korean term. The Koreans used the term first, and they set the bar for quality when it comes to big events. Soon enough the word will just be the word. If you came out to an event you'd realize the people playing, casting, organizing and watching don't really care what the terminology is as long as their hobby keeps growing.
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This looks to be a good tournament. I like the live drawing idea for the group stages, makes things interesting and unique.
I hope the rest of the invites are good.
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the KR's did not coin the word 'esports' as far as I know.. I have been using it for longer then 10 years.
Anyway.. good stuff for this event.
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Destiny casting? I thought he was a progamer, will be interesting to see.
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Destiny :D gonna be epic omg
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sick Destiny is so sick for casting with his game knowledge and how comfortable he is infront of the camera =]
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I think this is the tournament with the biggest number of sponsor in the entire history of SC II.
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This is akward............ I haven't recieved my invite to play yet.................
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United States65 Posts
11 May 2012 Today's GESL Announcements
Introducing the Evil Geniuses◘ EGDeMusliM ◘ EGMACHINE ◘
Benjamin "DeMusliM" Baker is a Terran player from the UK. Over the past two years he has made impressive podium-placing showings at such tournaments and events as the MLG Pro Circuit, IEM, the North American Star League, the IGN ProLeague, Dreamhack, HomeStory Cup (of which he won the first one), and the Blizzcon Invitationals.
Bryce "Machine" Bates is a strong pillar in the NA Zerg competitive community. He has placed consistently in such major tournaments and events as the MLG Pro Circuit, the North American Star League, the IGN ProLeague, and Dreamhack.
Bryce is also Santa:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFewiFu7HdU
The GESL is proud to be able to have America's bests attendance at our event.
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Machine fighting! Hadn't heard anything about this at all but will definitely be tuning in now!
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On May 11 2012 09:00 itsjustatank wrote:Show nested quote +On May 11 2012 08:29 CCsyph wrote:
My only criticism is the name. Is it really necessary to have "esports" in the title of an event focused on competitive gaming?
It's very narcissistic and annoying.
esports, esport, eSports, e-Sports, e-sports, ESPORTS, E-SPORT, E-SPORTS = competitive gaming The term has been in use, on this website at least, for a very, very long time. There is nothing 'narcissistic and annoying' about it except maybe perceptually in your own mind. Its use in the title is not a demand, it is a descriptor. ESPORTS will be had regardless of the title. And specifically about that last link in the list, something important is said: Show nested quote +On May 02 2012 10:20 Gheed wrote:
I was going to work on either a LoL blog or another bronze blog, but this stupid thread came to my attention and epitomized everything I feel is wrong with the community. It's a thread filled with people uselessly arguing about shit that doesn't matter not because they feel it's worth arguing about, but because they worry about what other people, people not even in the community, would think about it.
In this particular instance, I don't feel as strongly, but this should be good food for thought.
You completely misunderstood what I said.
I am simply saying that there is no need to specifically place "esports" in the title of an event. I simply cannot see a reason other than "it looks good" or "it sounds good".
I am not debating whether or not esports does or does not mean competitive gaming.
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I can't contain my excitement for this event anymore...POOP SHITS.
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OMG BROTHA YOU JUST TOOK IT TO A WHOLE NUTHA LEVEL!
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AHHH YEAAAAAAAAAAA. TUUUUUUUUHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
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On May 12 2012 06:29 CCsyph wrote:Show nested quote +On May 11 2012 09:00 itsjustatank wrote:On May 11 2012 08:29 CCsyph wrote:
My only criticism is the name. Is it really necessary to have "esports" in the title of an event focused on competitive gaming?
It's very narcissistic and annoying.
esports, esport, eSports, e-Sports, e-sports, ESPORTS, E-SPORT, E-SPORTS = competitive gaming The term has been in use, on this website at least, for a very, very long time. There is nothing 'narcissistic and annoying' about it except maybe perceptually in your own mind. Its use in the title is not a demand, it is a descriptor. ESPORTS will be had regardless of the title. And specifically about that last link in the list, something important is said: On May 02 2012 10:20 Gheed wrote:
I was going to work on either a LoL blog or another bronze blog, but this stupid thread came to my attention and epitomized everything I feel is wrong with the community. It's a thread filled with people uselessly arguing about shit that doesn't matter not because they feel it's worth arguing about, but because they worry about what other people, people not even in the community, would think about it.
In this particular instance, I don't feel as strongly, but this should be good food for thought. You completely misunderstood what I said. I am simply saying that there is no need to specifically place "esports" in the title of an event. I simply cannot see a reason other than "it looks good" or "it sounds good". I am not debating whether or not esports does or does not mean competitive gaming.
I think e-sports is used as a generic term to fill space when the tournament is for more than one game. In this case, it is both SC2 and LoL. Also, the ES (as anyone who plays scrabble will tell you) makes forming an acronym for the event a lot easier. I think that Gigabyte Lan *could* work for a title, but GL is kind of bland, while GESL can be pronounced quickly. I agree with you completely that the term is being beaten into the ground, but I don't see a convenient alternative that works quite as nicely.
Also, awesome news! I'm glad that EG is sending players. I know a lot of people would agree Arizona *wants* to be SoCal, so I think they're a fitting entry. Also they're good contenders to take on some of the Koreans, and both Bryce and Ben are super nice people, so this is a big plus for people that are attending. Looking forwarding to this more and more every day!
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looks like its gonna be a great tournament! I hope that theres more than 1 stream because I'll definitely be turning off whichever stream that Destiny is on. Love DoA though and I miss him on GSL tbh. Anyway I think me and the fiance are gonna move to Cali so I can goto all these badass events that are happening out there lol
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As with Axslav, I support Machine because Machine supports Liquipedia. Machine fighting!
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On May 12 2012 06:17 thegesl wrote:
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Benjamin "DeMusliM" Baker is a Terran player from the UK.
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The GESL is proud to be able to have America's bests attendance at our event.
Slightly inconsistent is all. Cool though.
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Destiny just tweeted this: "Apparently @GIGABYTE_USA doesn't want me to cast at their event because 3 people e-mailed them and told them I'm a racist."
If this is true, come on. Ridiculous. Be better than that Gigabyte. I'm not gonna watch if you're gonna cave to the pressure of a few offended people, some of which might only be complaining as a motive to get Destiny kicked from the line-up out of actual dislike, not out of concern of being politically correct or whatever.
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