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2011: The Year of Esports

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UberDrive
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States144 Posts
January 01 2012 18:50 GMT
#1
We just published a recap of the amazing growth in the past year, and touched on some of the issues facing the community. I had the pleasure of speaking to people throughout the industry, and I'm always struck by how passionate everyone is.

http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/274997/20120101/2011-year-esports-starcraft-2.htm

I'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback.

Thanks!
RevRich
Profile Joined February 2011
United States218 Posts
January 01 2012 18:54 GMT
#2
Nice article - good work!
1Focus
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
United States409 Posts
January 01 2012 18:54 GMT
#3
Still reading but so far a great read! Thanks for writing this up!
Twitter: iF0CUS
UberDrive
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States144 Posts
January 01 2012 19:36 GMT
#4
Thanks! The goal was to make it accessible to people who don't know anything about esports, but also provide some something for long-time fans. Hopefully that worked out somewhat.
heha
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
Australia425 Posts
January 12 2012 23:54 GMT
#5
Thay was amazing T.T
Random for life! phoneheha
KicKDoG
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Sweden765 Posts
January 13 2012 00:09 GMT
#6
cute team liquid photo there at the end
nice article overall!
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