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Interview with StarTale european's manager

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quantz911
Profile Joined December 2011
France17 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-02-09 10:05:42
February 08 2012 21:41 GMT
#1
Hello to the TL ans Starcraft 2 community, i did an interview in both english and french (i translated it) of James Banks, the european manager of StarTale. He talks about how he became a manager of a top Korean team, how he sees the future of the e-sports and present us his concept of Definitive eSports.

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Here is his interview :

Q (Team aAa): Could you tell us how you became one of StarTale's manager ?

A (James Banks): By accident really, I was working with one of StarTale'S sponsors, ZOWIE GEAR and doing some coverage for the UpCloseGamers website in August 2011. I was able to stay at the house for 7 days and I had so much fun, built a relationship with the players and coaches. During the last few days I sat down with the owner of StarTale and the coaches in a meeting to discuss me joining StarTale and helping them in the international activities and promoting StarTale to all the non-Korean fans.

Q: You are the CEO of Definitive eSports as well as the manager of StarTale. Could
you tell us the concept of the site and introduce it to many e-sports Fan ?


A: Definitive eSports, D-eSports for short, is an eSports news website that covers gaming events around the world as well as hosting four weekly eSports shows a week. I used to work on UpCloseGamers and basically I took everything from that website and did it better in what I envisioned, we are partnered with Antec who support us very well and we don't take any Money for ourselves. Everything D-eSport gets goes back in the project to make it better and we have a great team behind us helping us grow and we really want to bring the community and eSports fans some hard hitting and exciting content.

Q: From a man who knows both worldwide and korean e-sports scene, could you tell us what is the difference ? in your opinion what does make Koreans always one step ahead of all the world when it comes to Starcraft 2 ?

A: All eSports scenes are great in their own way, they also all have negatives, and the Koreans were blessed with a very embracive country that was able to create a unique, never seen before gaming culture and have it succeed on the mainstream television. This did not happen instantly though; the Koreans have an amazing work rate and huge dedication, more than 90% of non-Koreans I have seen, which is another reason for their success. In terms of skill of the players it also comes down to hard work, in my eyes if my competition is working and I am sleeping I am doing something wrong and the Korean players are practicing a lot more than a majority of non-Koreans Which is putting them ahead, it is easily noticeable.

Q: As you became the manager of StarTale outside Korea, does it mean that we will be able to see StarTale's players more ofently in european or north american tournaments ?

A: Well we recently collaborated with Quantic Gaming which features players such as NaNiwa and SaSe, so thanks to this partnership we aim to be sending more players to events outside of Korea working with them. StarTale Sound will be in Germany for the IEM World finals that take place on the 5th of March, I will be attending this event with him. I can't say of anywhere else we will see StarTale players but last year we went on a tour for a few days with July and Bomber in Sweden as well DreamHack Summer 2011 where they both attended as well.

Q: As a person who follow e-sports from inside, as you are a manager of a very famous Korean team, how do you think the world of e-sports will do in the future ?

A: I see a bright future for eSports, we will see games change, teams collapse, new teams rise and more but the best thing about it is more people are watching, more people are learning and more people are promoting the word eSports worldwide. I have been involved since 2003 and have seen so much happen, just don't let the men in suits take over and make sure the community pushes hard to keep eSports great, I have faith in everyone with the passion and I hope I have many more years where I can watch great things unfold in front of my eyes. There is darkness in every sport, just make sure we don't let it overshadow the great things about it.

Q: As we see more and more Korean teams doing partnerships with foreign teams (lately oGs is doing a partnership with eSahara and Razer), is it the proof for you that the world of e-sports is changing ? is it a part of the bright future, more international teams ?

A: eSports is changing daily, mostly for the positive and these kind of partnerships are great, as long as both teams hold up their End of the deal. Sadly, there are many shady people involved in eSports and try to take advantage of these styles of partnerships; I just hope people can create long lasting partnerships such as oGs-TL. They also help the non-Korean teams a lot in terms of Practice so this is a good thing for sure.


view the rest on team aAa

NB: the thoughts expressed are those of "James Banks".
asendent88
Profile Joined August 2011
United Kingdom63 Posts
February 08 2012 21:44 GMT
#2
This banks guy seems very engaged ... I wonder if he can coach time management ???
One troll at a time
Coal
Profile Joined July 2011
Sweden1535 Posts
February 08 2012 21:44 GMT
#3
Sweet :D I've seen James post a ton of content here on TL, but I didn't realize he was their official manager! :O Awesome!
In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.
quantz911
Profile Joined December 2011
France17 Posts
February 08 2012 22:01 GMT
#4
yes, banks is really engaged when it comes to E-sports and he's a very nice guy if you get to know him
Indrium
Profile Joined November 2010
United States2236 Posts
February 08 2012 22:02 GMT
#5
I obviously approve of this guy. (See sig) ^^

Good interview thanks a bunch!
Yoshi Kirishima
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States9645 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-02-08 22:03:39
February 08 2012 22:03 GMT
#6
ah wtf even rainbow wasn't in the picture? hopefully it's not an indicator that he's disconnected with the team or something

nice interview tho
Mid-master streaming MECH ONLY + commentary www.twitch.tv/yoshikirishima +++ "If all-in fails, all-in again."
NexUmbra
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
Scotland3775 Posts
February 08 2012 22:05 GMT
#7
Lol I read the whole interview in his manly voice ;p

Startale hwaiting!
Life has won two GSLs and a Blizzard Cup. NOT three GSLs.
pdd
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
Australia9933 Posts
February 08 2012 22:08 GMT
#8
On February 09 2012 07:03 Yoshi Kirishima wrote:
ah wtf even rainbow wasn't in the picture? hopefully it's not an indicator that he's disconnected with the team or something

nice interview tho

He practices from home, but he's still on ST.
TI4 Champions: EE-Sama | B7-God | A-God_2000 | Kappa Lord | pieliedie
quantz911
Profile Joined December 2011
France17 Posts
February 08 2012 22:24 GMT
#9
On February 09 2012 07:08 pdd wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 09 2012 07:03 Yoshi Kirishima wrote:
ah wtf even rainbow wasn't in the picture? hopefully it's not an indicator that he's disconnected with the team or something

nice interview tho

He practices from home, but he's still on ST.


Yes he's living with aphrodite, but he is still startale's team captain.
Gladiator6
Profile Joined June 2010
Sweden7024 Posts
February 08 2012 22:41 GMT
#10
PartinG isn't on that picture right?
Flying, sOs, free, Light, Soulkey & ZerO
quantz911
Profile Joined December 2011
France17 Posts
February 08 2012 22:44 GMT
#11
He is the second guy from the left sitting down with glasses
babylon
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
8765 Posts
February 08 2012 22:48 GMT
#12
On February 09 2012 07:44 quantz911 wrote:
He is the second guy from the left sitting down with glasses

I feel like that's Sound.

... but I always get Sound/Parting/Squirtle mixed up anyways.
quantz911
Profile Joined December 2011
France17 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-02-08 22:53:09
February 08 2012 22:51 GMT
#13
On February 09 2012 07:48 babylon wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 09 2012 07:44 quantz911 wrote:
He is the second guy from the left sitting down with glasses

I feel like that's Sound.

... but I always get Sound/Parting/Squirtle mixed up anyways.


Oh yeah my bad that is Sound... All i know is that he's wearing glasses. But i think on this pic he doesn't. He might be the third guy from the left who is standing.
FinestHour
Profile Joined August 2010
United States18466 Posts
February 08 2012 22:54 GMT
#14
It's nice how they are inspired by the OGs-TL relationship and want to eventually have that same kind of bond with another foreign team.
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Yoshi Kirishima
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States9645 Posts
February 09 2012 00:22 GMT
#15
On February 09 2012 07:08 pdd wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 09 2012 07:03 Yoshi Kirishima wrote:
ah wtf even rainbow wasn't in the picture? hopefully it's not an indicator that he's disconnected with the team or something

nice interview tho

He practices from home, but he's still on ST.


Kk, i was thinking he would show up for the picture though. I guess it was just a quick thing then
Mid-master streaming MECH ONLY + commentary www.twitch.tv/yoshikirishima +++ "If all-in fails, all-in again."
quantz911
Profile Joined December 2011
France17 Posts
February 09 2012 03:19 GMT
#16
On February 09 2012 09:22 Yoshi Kirishima wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 09 2012 07:08 pdd wrote:
On February 09 2012 07:03 Yoshi Kirishima wrote:
ah wtf even rainbow wasn't in the picture? hopefully it's not an indicator that he's disconnected with the team or something

nice interview tho

He practices from home, but he's still on ST.


Kk, i was thinking he would show up for the picture though. I guess it was just a quick thing then


yes, it should be more a souvenir-like photo they took
Blennd
Profile Joined April 2011
United States266 Posts
February 09 2012 03:25 GMT
#17
Holy random capital letters, batman. Good interview though.
babylon
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
8765 Posts
February 09 2012 03:36 GMT
#18
On February 09 2012 07:51 quantz911 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 09 2012 07:48 babylon wrote:
On February 09 2012 07:44 quantz911 wrote:
He is the second guy from the left sitting down with glasses

I feel like that's Sound.

... but I always get Sound/Parting/Squirtle mixed up anyways.


Oh yeah my bad that is Sound... All i know is that he's wearing glasses. But i think on this pic he doesn't. He might be the third guy from the left who is standing.

Hmm, third from the left is definitely Virus, IMO.

Top: KingKong, Parting(?), Virus, no clue, Curious, SUPERSTAR, coach(?)
Bottom: FD, Sound, Hack, Ace, JBanks, Squirtle, July, Ssoja(?), Tiger(?)
fams
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
Canada731 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-02-09 08:06:59
February 09 2012 05:40 GMT
#19
Delete Please
http://www.twitter.com/famsytron/
RaiKageRyu
Profile Joined August 2009
Canada4772 Posts
February 09 2012 05:50 GMT
#20
On February 09 2012 14:40 fams wrote:
First I read this question and answer:

+ Show Spoiler +

What is the most difficult thing when you decide to get involved with e-sports ? What are the things you need to be avoiding, what are the things you should do if one day someone decides to be part of all of this ?
Well what I say here is not the law but when you decide to get involved with eSports, make sure you do it because you love it and have passion for it. If you are getting involved to make money you are an idiot, one because you will fail, two because you must have passion, I am very sure I could make more money outside of eSports but what is most important is being happy and doing something I love. Also have a plan, network with people, be friendly and chase your own dream, try to be different and bring something new to the eSports world, set your own path and make your own history.



Then I read this one:

+ Show Spoiler +

Do you have something to say to the people who follows you for the Definitive eSports ?
Hello everyone! Thanks for the support, I think I would have given up already if it were not for the amazing support you people give me, I truly love the eSports community. I hope to bring you people the most amazing content possible and we hope to grow with you, just keep supporting us. You can follow us on twitter : http://www.twitter.com/D_eSports, facebook : http://www.facebook.com/DeSports, and YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/definitiveesports and finally visit our site http://www.D-eSports.com . Thank you.


So, you do eSports because you have a passion for getting e-fame and some followers? I'm confused. You say one thing, then in the next question, you say something totally different.


Money and support are totally two different aspects.
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