This may not be good news to the woman who's facing a lot of financial trouble due to the tickets of the players (12k USD) but at least it sheds a little clarity on what amount IPL really handed down to Gus/AZK/PPSL.

However, despite of the fact that the 14k USD was the only arrangement, we do have to keep in mind that there are other sponsors aside from IGN who's money should also be accounted for.

As this entire situation deshroud and develops, everyone is going to get what they deserve, but the urgent matters should be keeping everyone out of trouble, specially those who's only trying to help out.

IGN is completely understandable. This is the kind of transparency that e-sports needs.

Trowa127

United Kingdom1230 Posts

November 10 2011 00:46 GMT

#43

Just to add my voice, iseries and multiplay in general are really good at what they do. I have no doubt they will deliver yet another kick ass event!

IGN <3

Plus, in the long run 14k is just a drop in the ocean compared to what newscorp is willing to spend on extending its viewership. Doubt this will effect them at all.

Peleus

Australia420 Posts

November 10 2011 00:55 GMT

#44

Thanks for being open, honest and sharing what's happening with the community. It's great communication like this that turns a slight negative (I don't think IPL should be branded by what PPSL did) into a huge positive for you guys.

Cheers.

GumThief

Canada284 Posts

November 10 2011 00:57 GMT

#45

I think i'm in love...

Toastmold

Canada207 Posts

November 10 2011 01:02 GMT

#46

IPL is so polished and professional in their community dealings.

NekoFlandre

United States497 Posts

November 10 2011 01:04 GMT

#47

IGN (IPL) Such a good sponosor company.

Bensio

United Kingdom621 Posts

November 10 2011 01:06 GMT

#48

Thank you Alex, this is a much needed clear up over the sponsorship money

BarbieHsu

574 Posts

November 10 2011 01:07 GMT

#49

On November 10 2011 09:41 vankaizer wrote:
This may not be good news to the woman who's facing a lot of financial trouble due to the tickets of the players (12k USD) but at least it sheds a little clarity on what amount IPL really handed down to Gus/AZK/PPSL.

However, despite of the fact that the 14k USD was the only arrangement, we do have to keep in mind that there are other sponsors aside from IGN who's money should also be accounted for.

As this entire situation deshroud and develops, everyone is going to get what they deserve, but the urgent matters should be keeping everyone out of trouble, specially those who's only trying to help out.

IGN is completely understandable. This is the kind of transparency that e-sports needs.

Easy to be transparent when there's nothing to hide.

Great PR work IPL, the community loves ya <3

Mokss

Philippines114 Posts

November 10 2011 01:17 GMT

#50

Thank you IGN for the continuous support for esports. Please do come back to the Philippines.

Despite everything that happened I know you guys are not giving up on us. Thanks again!

GreyArrow

United States157 Posts

November 10 2011 01:22 GMT

#51

IPL does it again!, thank you for sharing this information. Here's hoping for the best!

SidewinderSC2

United States236 Posts

November 10 2011 01:24 GMT

#52

IPL is so badass. Classy, classy organization.

Automata

393 Posts

November 10 2011 01:25 GMT

#53

Thank you Alex for being so open with this (even included the sponsorship dollars with PPSL). Although I'm not Philipino or have any cultural ties with the Philipines at all (Chinese-Canadian here). I urge IPL and any other tournament holders to not give up on eSports in Philipines and the SEA. After reading countless posts these few days, there are a ton of passionate and dependable people who can run a tournament there. Don't let one bad egg ruin eSports for SEA. I'll keep definitely keep tuning in for future IPL events and IPL-sponsored events and this made me even more confident in the IPL brand (openess, and no bullshit approach).

Lastly, we have to catch this Gus guy and he has to held accountable. Maybe any future events he holds needs to be boycotted until he has a real apology (his last one didn't even qualify as an explanation). Esports is too volatile I feel and we can't have one asshole ruining this for everyone.

Gamegene

United States8308 Posts

November 10 2011 01:50 GMT

#54

IPL:

Setting the bar higher.

theBALLS

Singapore2935 Posts

November 10 2011 01:54 GMT

#55

I know this is a long shot, but is there any way the 7k could go straight to Amanda? It would help her a lot.

LXR

357 Posts

November 10 2011 01:56 GMT

#56

I'm pretty damn impressed with IPL over the past few months. Seriously legit stuff. I hate to say it but i think the professionalism partially comes from where the money is, i mean, IGN is a pretty well-established news outlet and one of the most important in the gaming scene. Though their success does not directly correlate to their responsibility, i think it plays a big part. I hope as our fledgeling sc2 e-sports organizations get more money, their high profile will encourage this level of professionalism.

Probe1

United States17920 Posts

November 10 2011 02:00 GMT

#57

Thank you for handling this matter with transparency and professionalism. I know personally it will be remembered when deciding to watch your tournaments.