For those in the Montreal Vs Toronto debate, I have one thing to say. Ottawa wins
In a more serious note, anyone else think MLG pretty much HAS to be watching this very closely? Thisis a chance to prove that not only does Canada have just as rabid of a fan base as the US for Starcraft 2 but for Esports in general. The league fan base in Ottawa alone is massive, and I for one would absolutely LOVE to see the rest of the country turn out for what promises to be one of the highlights in Esports this year.
Cannot believe people are bitching about Toronto vs Montreal...
lived in Toronto most of my life, yet I love Montreal, I love french language.....both places would be great to host NASL finals. People who are implying that toronto doesn't have a night life are being childish. No city that size has "nothing to do at night"
I agree that Montreal through their barcrafts have shown a huge fanbase for e-sports but Toronto is a very accessible place that is recognizable all throughout Canada. It makes sense to put the first foot forward in Toronto even if those living in Montreal think it to not be the best one.
I also go to school in Hamilton, and between Mcmaster university, and Toronto I've found a huge love for e-sports from both so I am sure the event will succeed....
if this follows with an MLG toronto...or even an MLG montreal I would be SO happy! I would also travel to both!
On April 05 2012 08:42 gamingaddictmike wrote: Cannot believe people are bitching about Toronto vs Montreal...
lived in Toronto most of my life, yet I love Montreal, I love french language.....both places would be great to host NASL finals. People who are implying that toronto doesn't have a night life are being childish. No city that size has "nothing to do at night"
I agree that Montreal through their barcrafts have shown a huge fanbase for e-sports but Toronto is a very accessible place that is recognizable all throughout Canada. It makes sense to put the first foot forward in Toronto even if those living in Montreal think it to not be the best one.
I also go to school in Hamilton, and between Mcmaster university, and Toronto I've found a huge love for e-sports from both so I am sure the event will succeed....
if this follows with an MLG toronto...or even an MLG montreal I would be SO happy! I would also travel to both!
People of montreal it's only 6 hours away!!!
i think laguage could also be a reason, although im sure they wouldnt ahve any problem setting up in Montreal it jsut seems like less of a headache doing it in TO
On April 04 2012 23:19 Loxis wrote: Err... this is great but.. I myself live in montreal, and tbh, it is true that there is a big fan base in montreal, but toronto..? Toronto is boring, evevryone goes to bed around 9pm, there is nothing to do there.. we call it: ontario. It is a great city, but not for a starcraft event, thats my opinion. Should definetly have happened in montreal. People from montreal are party animal, evrything is open all night long, could have had great barcraft opportunitys, the night life is much more interesting, and montreal is pretty open minded, not that toronto isnt, but its different.. anyway. I am not gonna drive 6 hours to go to toronto, this city is boring.
i live in Toronto and i basically agree.
I dunno what part of Toronto you live in... maybe... Etobicoke, where there is nothing? Downtown Toronto never sleeps. Random festivals/afterparties are happening every week. Gypsy 2am dance parties in the streets!
downtown Toronto is a small part of the city. relative to Montreal... Toronto is boring. ever been to a hockey,basketball, baseball football game in toronto. its like being in an elevator with 19,000 people.
Ever been to a baseball or basketball game in Montreal? Oh yeah, I forgot -- Montreal has shit-all. Seriously though, absence makes the heart grow fonder. Grew up in the suburbs north of Toronto, and now live and Vancouver. And honestly, Toronto is great. It's a huge metropolis with major sports teams, and a huge, well-funded arts and culture community. Vancouver and Montreal are cute and all, but it makes most other cities look like in North America (aside from Chicago, LA, New York) look like small potatoes. You might think Montreal is more exciting, but honestly it's because you live in Toronto. Grass always seems greener somewhere else.
i'd rather go to Christie Pitts on a saturday afternoon than the concrete convertible.
i've lived in montreal for 10 years, toronto for 13 years, and chicaago for 1.5 years. montreal is more fun than toronto.
Toronto will always attract the premier sports and entertainment events. There is simply a bigger media market and economy there. Which is why NASL is going there.
You can keep you poutine and crappy stripclubs and shove it up your empty bazillion dollar stadium !!!!!!! <--- not serious.
if you love canada you'd realize that this debate also makes the country far more interesting.
any idea what venue the event will be held in?
Thank you for posting that awesome NFB video. Too bad the NFB is losing more and more money every year Stupid government
May I just add Ottawa is like that one uncle you only ever see at family get togethers while Edmonton and Calgary are like the cousins you see at weddings and landmark anniversaries in relation to Montreal and Toronto,
For those complaining that it is in Toronto vs. Montreal, you should all just be thankful there is finally an event in Canada. I have been following numerous eSports titles for about 8 years now and is literally a 'once every couple of years' event for us to get a big tournament ANYWHERE in Canada. The best thing everyone can do is support NASL Toronto and make it a huge success. That way other tournament organizers realize Canada is a viable place to host tournaments and we will see big events taking place in places like Montreal & Vancouver in the future!
MLG had hosted two events in Toronto in the past, both of which I've attended, and the spectator attendance was very lackluster. As you can see now, MLG has not been back to Canada. Lets not make this mistake again! Start planning your road trips to Toronto. For those in Southern Ontario, you have no excuse not to be there!