On March 27 2012 23:41 CosmoK wrote:
Honestly not that surprising to me. It just makes more sense to hire them (or other casters) for singular envents and not have them on a payroll all the time, since the daily shows they casted didn't have enough viewers to justify the costs (IMO).

I'd extrapolate that this is accurate. The desired content by the community does seem to be pure gameplay at this point, which I think is completely understandable. However, I do believe that it is worth the investment, and sought by the community to create content like the interview with LookNoHands by Mr. Bitter through ESL TV, if I am correct. It was that very interview that I found out about ESL TV's content, and furthermore learned about LookNoHands, which I really enjoyed! Hopefully more interesting and informative content about aspects of the community will be generated, if not by ESL TV, other video production groups as well.

TheRealNanMan

United States1471 Posts

March 27 2012 23:19 GMT

#227

Sad to see them leave but i'm sure they have other plans already made and this will not be the last time we see them! GL to both Mr. Bitter and Rotterdam in the future!

Alasper

179 Posts

March 27 2012 23:20 GMT

#228

Please cast for gom or the future proleague, would make my life complete.

Synergy

United States90 Posts

March 27 2012 23:22 GMT

#229

Well this is really sad I like there casting duo they mesh really well

awakenx

United States341 Posts

March 27 2012 23:35 GMT

#230

So... why? Why'd they leave ESL? seemed to have an awesome time there, I don't really see a reason for them to leave, or for ESL to kick them.

Pocky52

United States463 Posts

March 27 2012 23:36 GMT

#231

huh, would like to see them go to NASL... Maybe a 3 way casting thing with Gretorp? would sorta mess with the balance that has been found in 2, especially a duo, but I think it'd be worth trying... I really think that NASL is improving a lot, so if we get to see them there, that'd be nice.

as for their replacement, I really like Kaelaris and would like to see him more, but don't know if he has a regular partner?

anyways good luck to all involved in future endeavors!

Bearhammer

United States49 Posts

March 27 2012 23:37 GMT

#232

What! (,-,_,-,) Double tears for double caster.
~Gona miss you guys!

ReaperX

Hong Kong1758 Posts

March 27 2012 23:40 GMT

#233

Wow that's a bit weird, they were a nice casting duo!

UnceL

Poland73 Posts

March 27 2012 23:40 GMT

#234

wuuut?!! My favorite caster duo (alongside Tastosis ofc)!! I can't believe it...

What are they up to? It can't be the end of them, they are way too good at what they do.

Little Rage Box

United States84 Posts

March 27 2012 23:40 GMT

#235

Can you say Pro League?

DoomsVille

Canada4885 Posts

March 27 2012 23:43 GMT

#236

Well they're definitely going to NASL.

MooMooMugi

United States10531 Posts

March 27 2012 23:44 GMT

#237

Argubly the best caster for most European events, his chemistry with Mr.Bitter is too good

bokchoi

Korea (South)9498 Posts

March 27 2012 23:49 GMT

#238

I think people are confused. It says that BitterDaM will continue to cast ESL events, but are no longer contracted exclusively to ESL. Before, they had contracts with ESL, now they are going more freelance, with more freedom and choice to pick the events they would like to do (given the events want them). I'm sure as ESL said they will continue to cast all ESL events, but now we can (potentially) look forward to them at other events such as MLG, IPL, NASL, etc. In addition, now they can work on personal/passion projects, such as the Razer Academy.

morbvs

Germany358 Posts

March 27 2012 23:53 GMT

#239

Damn this is sad news :-( I was looking at my calender and checked if it was 1st of April already, but unfortunately it's not.

I was Platinum Member of Giga 2 and ESL TV Premium subscriber eversince... I won't change that now. HSC + IEM in HD alone justify the price, even if you don't watch any weekly shows.

6 IEM + 2 HSC per year = 8 events for 36€ per year -> 4,5€ for HD per event; which is less than buying the HD pass everytime...

Edit: mouz.kaelaris to ESL TV? Maybe they knew about that before IEM Hanover and that's why they used him there to check the feeback. Seems likely to me....