I've been following ICCup since I found TL, and it's always been a place I could find quality games with top-notch commentary, from people who genuinely care about providing a quality show. I'm really excited to see what the GOM partnership has in store for them, and I can't wait to tune in now!

The code A spot is an interesting move by GOM, and it makes me wonder: is GOM TRYING to make there be a billion different ways to get into the GSL? What if someday there is no Code B, just large tournaments worldwide that give seeds into the GSL, the most high-level tournament in the world?

Makes me wonder... if this is their plan, then SC2 may have a bright future as a global esport.

Also, who will be casting? Are we still gonna be getting our weekly dose of -orb-?

Also strange that IPL/NASL don't have anything like this, even though they're far larger than the Korean weekly. NASL I guess I can understand because of the drama, but with so many Koreans fighting for a spot in IPL, I predict a Code A/S spot or three to the winner of that as well =P

doteh

Australia89 Posts

September 08 2011 10:42 GMT

#85

lovely news

niteReloaded

Croatia5282 Posts

September 08 2011 10:44 GMT

#86

Nice!

(Now go ask the TL staff to rename you to ESV.Diamond, lose the fricking iccup tag, it's holding you back)

hatespam

Romania161 Posts

September 08 2011 10:53 GMT

#87

great news, as always on TL

Frankon

3054 Posts

September 08 2011 10:54 GMT

#88

Nice partnership with benefits for all sides.

I imagine now that all the Korean teams will sign all their B teamers and Code A players for it.
It would be a good lesson for them.
ESV Korean weekly has a similar format as the offline code A qualifiers ( i don't mean the maps but the fact that you learn the full bracket after you get to the venue) so the players would learn how to adapt quickly to different play styles which would benefit them if they would still go for offline qualifiers.
Its also good for the GOM. People now complain that they dont know the new players who get to code A and S as could be seen here. More known people by western audience = more viewers for GOM.

And of course its good for ESL.... ups ESV.... Man as good as it sound its way to similar to ESL especially in european eyes. This deal will make it easy for them to grow more. Many new viewers and full brackets in their tournaments full of the new SC2 blood. Couldn't be better.

Bobster

Germany3075 Posts

September 08 2011 10:55 GMT

#89

I'd be up for getting orb a casting partner.

On September 08 2011 19:38 WArped wrote:
Brilliant news for ESL, congratulations on the partner!

The ESL is not involved in this...

Caos2

United States1728 Posts

September 08 2011 11:00 GMT

#90

On September 08 2011 18:13 Primadog wrote:
Whatever you're doing, Diamond, you're doing it right!

So true, so true...

Lorch

Germany3711 Posts

September 08 2011 11:03 GMT

#91

Oh fuck yeah with all the new ways to get into code a I'll actually start watching all of it because the level in code a is just rising by the month and there are soooo many good players in code a these days.

ClutchSC

Canada34 Posts

September 08 2011 11:06 GMT

#92

I was genuinely concerned about what was going to happen with ICCup.tv with the overabundance of weekly/daily tournaments; however, this will legitimize their weeklies to a level unlike any other weekly, and I look forward to you guys reaping the benefits of your hard work and dedication. Congratulations ICCup.tv. :D

Luepert

United States1934 Posts

September 08 2011 11:09 GMT

#93

this is will code a qualifiers even harder as there will be 4 less spots competed for b/c the 4 tourney winners.

sambo400

United States378 Posts

September 08 2011 11:11 GMT

#94

Good for Orb

ReboundEU

508 Posts

September 08 2011 11:12 GMT

#95

Oh god i am so happy for u guys. U clearly deserve this after all the huge hard work and commitment u put into casting SC2 games.

Can't wait to see u guys and big thumbs up!

LoCaD

Germany1634 Posts

September 08 2011 11:13 GMT

#96

awesome news looking forward to a Bright SC2 Future.

dartoo

India2889 Posts

September 08 2011 11:14 GMT

#97

Wow this is awesome great news! Who will be allowed to participate..are foreigners allowed too?

Badfatpanda

United States9719 Posts

September 08 2011 11:16 GMT

#98

Really, really awesome, the games are so high quality and the players deserve a code a slot!

Rustug

1488 Posts

September 08 2011 11:17 GMT

#99

Congratulations ESV TV! Awesome news! Keep fighting the good fight.

rave[wcr]

United States1166 Posts

September 08 2011 11:19 GMT

#100

this is great. maybe yonghwa and thestc can finally get into code a through this chance. orb is a great caster too so it will be entertaining to watch and see these high level korean guys try to qualify