This is fine. Journalists always try to inject controversy/ issues into a story so they can be seen to cover all sides on any story. The footage is most likely just the promo stuff that was out for Starcraft 2. They probably don't have the rights to show actual games in tournaments etc and couldn't be bothered to license for a 10 minute story

FunnelC4kes

Ireland462 Posts

December 10 2011 02:29 GMT

#62

What is that old saying, bad press is good press?

Everybody needs to calm the fuck down with the whole "killin eSports" shit. Seriously.

The fact that CNN makes a story on professional starcraft is amazing, even if it isn't the best news report you've ever seen.

redviper

Pakistan2333 Posts

December 10 2011 02:34 GMT

#63

Is this really true that people have died playing SC2? I have heard of this for mmorpgs but never really for SC2.

aintz

Canada5624 Posts

December 10 2011 02:35 GMT

#64

its cnn we are talking about, can you really expect more?

and this is still publicity for esports!

dartoo

India2889 Posts

December 10 2011 04:08 GMT

#65

They were more interested in the deaths caused by gaming and the curbs imposed, for most of the time, below the wcg header, it said deaths caused by games urges curbs or something, it was frustrating. The clips they took were off the trailer of sc2 lol.

But I guess for a filler piece you cant expect more. Would've been cool to have talked about mlg, shown some clips of actual sc2 progaming.

Hairy

United Kingdom1169 Posts

December 10 2011 06:24 GMT

#66

Couldn't help but /sigh a little at the fact a third of the coverage was dedicated to the negligible 'dangers' of gaming, but nevermind. Decent video overall - the guy gave a good quick summary of the event and Starcraft. The use of campaign promo footage rather than competition gameplay is a non-issue for a video like this, as all it needs to do is give someone the gist of what the gameplay is like. The fact Starcraft gameplay is shown on CNN at all is really great exposure.

Go ESPORTS!

bode927

United States164 Posts

December 10 2011 06:31 GMT

#67

this video could seem interesting to someone who plays video games but hasn't heard of starcraft. I could see them watching this and saying, maybe I'll look into that game.

p4NDemik

United States13896 Posts

December 10 2011 06:34 GMT

#68

The status quo is maintained. CNN does their yearly coverage of the worlds largest gaming tournament and they sprinkle it with the typical "but gaming can also be unhealthy ... even to the point of death!" schpeale. Not a step forwards or backwards. The worlds keeps on turning.

OPL3SA2

United States378 Posts

December 10 2011 06:40 GMT

#69

On December 10 2011 05:13 Zzoram wrote:
Gaming addiction has killed what, 4 people in the world in the last 5 years?

Football causes 9 American deaths per year on average.

Yeah and football gets the same treatment, too. Every time the media talks about american football, they always talk about the death ratio.

Wait a minute

GGTeMpLaR

United States7226 Posts

December 10 2011 06:46 GMT

#70

Overall a pretty good interview I thought, just a bit heavy on the whole "gaming addiction" scare.

Creegz

Canada354 Posts

December 10 2011 07:03 GMT

#71

It seems they were talking it down a bit, he showed the excitement, talked about that, then moved onto what Starcraft is, then spent the last half talking about negative points.

ChaosTerran

Austria844 Posts

December 10 2011 07:18 GMT

#72

The good thing is that once our generation is the 'old' generation (mid 30's, early 40's), eSports will be mainstream, every kid is playing video games nowadays and most young adults grew up playing video games, it's actually only a matter of time until eSports is accepted as a mainstream thing all over the world.

Terranist

United States2496 Posts

December 10 2011 07:24 GMT

#73

On December 10 2011 05:13 Zzoram wrote:
Gaming addiction has killed what, 4 people in the world in the last 5 years?

Football causes 9 American deaths per year on average.

so you're comparing a sedentary activity to one of the most physical sports in the world? that is very bad logic.

Syrupjuice

United States173 Posts

December 10 2011 07:37 GMT

#74

On December 10 2011 16:24 Terranist wrote:

Show nested quote +

so you're comparing a sedentary activity to one of the most physical sports in the world? that is very bad logic.

Um… that's his point?

Anyway, I thought the piece was alright. Neither good nor bad as many people have been saying. I think it is great that WCG is getting a little bit of attention. Small instances like this, and SOTG's Twitter trending campaign, can be what helps legitimize eSports in the eyes of many people who are disconnected from games.

The world is an exciting place for games right now. I hope it continues to grow.

NOTjak

United States25 Posts

December 10 2011 16:37 GMT

#75

This honestly just seems like someone that doesn't like video games was told to research WCG.

howLiN

Portugal1676 Posts

December 10 2011 19:45 GMT

#76

It's actually a really great publicity for the scene, I was actually surprised how it was the female anchor bringing up Starcraft. Why do you think it's demeaning? You were expecting the guy to start talking about Mvp and MarineKing or something?

neek

Netherlands51 Posts

December 11 2011 13:53 GMT

#77

theyre talking about the high apm of the players and then they show some dumbass playing wow and the campaign on normal speed?? Thing annoyed me the most is once they explained what it is they immediately start talking about gaming addiction etc which is completely irrelevant

Keyboard Warrior

United States1178 Posts

December 11 2011 14:07 GMT

#78

Anything to get SC public exposure is good.
I just hope they do better next time

MountainDewJunkie

United States10340 Posts

December 11 2011 14:09 GMT

#79

Nobody watches CNN. Sensationalists promoting some kind of long-standing agenda. It's like they're some kind of American media outlet or something! Craaaaazy shit!