fOu Becomes FXO Korea - Page 39

On July 19 2011 04:26 Klonere wrote:
I don't think that the acquisition has anything to with FXO management seeing their results in the GSTL and going "welp, we are getting smashed, better buy some players so we can win!". I'm 100% confident in that FXOBoss, Unstable and Wolf all had extremely grounded and realistic expectations for the GSTL. They did not go their expecting to win, or even perhaps place mid-table. Ultimately, FXO had two goals in entering the GSTL. First and foremost, giving their players the opportunity to play and practice in the most conducive atmosphere to improve anywhere on the planet; Korea. I'm sure FXO management and people close to the team can tell you that the team has gone up several notches in skill level since they arrived in Korea. One cannot deny the fact they have plunged headfirst into the Korean teamhouse model is not only admirable but also a sure fire way of vastly upping each players skills. Undoubtedly they underestimated the effect that playing in the Mok-Dong studios, inside the famous GSL booths would have. Anyone who has watched FXO's games in the GSTL can clearly see the presence of serious nerves in nearly every game.

Secondly, FXO's main objective is to introduce their brand to the Esports audience. Is there anyone who vaguely follows SC2 proscene that doesn't know about FXO now? Their KOTHs, mansion in KL, regular invitationals (<3 FXOPENIS), QXC/Sheth signings.....and to add to that the GSTL. The first ever foreigner team to compete in a Korean teamleague, an extremely ambitious and daring move one which will become part of Esports history, a mark in the development of non-Korean Esports. With the merger of FXO and fou, FXO can make a definitive mark in the Korean landscape.

FXO is now poised as a company that can act as a conduit through which western advertising dollars can flow into the Korean scene. FXO have proved themselves to some very big name sponsors in their professionalism and ability to put together an excellent product (the aforementioned KoTHs, Invitationals). They can now make great contacts within Korea and direct companies in successful partnerships. This is a bit of speculation on my part but I can see this pretty close to what is actually happening.

Finally, haters can suck it.

On July 19 2011 04:26 Klonere wrote:
I don't think that the acquisition has anything to with FXO management seeing their results in the GSTL and going "welp, we are getting smashed, better buy some players so we can win!". I'm 100% confident in that FXOBoss, Unstable and Wolf all had extremely grounded and realistic expectations for the GSTL. They did not go their expecting to win, or even perhaps place mid-table. Ultimately, FXO had two goals in entering the GSTL. First and foremost, giving their players the opportunity to play and practice in the most conducive atmosphere to improve anywhere on the planet; Korea. I'm sure FXO management and people close to the team can tell you that the team has gone up several notches in skill level since they arrived in Korea. One cannot deny the fact they have plunged headfirst into the Korean teamhouse model is not only admirable but also a sure fire way of vastly upping each players skills. Undoubtedly they underestimated the effect that playing in the Mok-Dong studios, inside the famous GSL booths would have. Anyone who has watched FXO's games in the GSTL can clearly see the presence of serious nerves in nearly every game.

Secondly, FXO's main objective is to introduce their brand to the Esports audience. Is there anyone who vaguely follows SC2 proscene that doesn't know about FXO now? Their KOTHs, mansion in KL, regular invitationals (<3 FXOPENIS), QXC/Sheth signings.....and to add to that the GSTL. The first ever foreigner team to compete in a Korean teamleague, an extremely ambitious and daring move one which will become part of Esports history, a mark in the development of non-Korean Esports. With the merger of FXO and fou, FXO can make a definitive mark in the Korean landscape.

FXO is now poised as a company that can act as a conduit through which western advertising dollars can flow into the Korean scene. FXO have proved themselves to some very big name sponsors in their professionalism and ability to put together an excellent product (the aforementioned KoTHs, Invitationals). They can now make great contacts within Korea and direct companies in successful partnerships. This is a bit of speculation on my part but I can see this pretty close to what is actually happening.

Finally, haters can suck it.