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New episode now available! We talked with Adebisi this week about the MLG Arena. Check it out below!!
This Week: Episode 115 VoD: Click here!Guest: Mike "Adebisi" van Driel
Topics and highlights this week include:
- MLG Arena observer Mike "Adebisi" van Driel joins the crew to discuss the recent event! Who is Adebisi and how was his experience at the second Spring Arena? (Time: 00:09:00)
- Paradise talks with Adebisi about some of the newer features added to the MLG Arena production. How did MLG pull off picture-in-picture, instant replays, and first person views? (Time: 00:14:15)
- How does Adebisi train for observing games? Additionally, who are the other casters that are working in observing? (Time: 00:18:45)
- What would Adebisi like to see added to MLG to increase production value even further? Could features similar to the League of Legends spectator mode improve casting capability in Starcraft II? (Time: 00:24:45)
- Adebisi supports quite a few different podcast shows! How does Mike make time to support so many facets of eSports while playing games, practicing, and finishing his undergraduate degree? (Time: 00:34:30)
- Mike is involved in a part of eSports that generally goes unnoticed. For example, we rarely notice the cameraman during a sports game. What motivates Adebisi in this field? (Time: 00:39:00)
- Does Adebisi have a system for breaking down a map before observing a game? What does he look for during a game and how does he choose what to focus on? (Time: 00:44:00)
- KeyHunt mentions that Adebisi is fairly vocal with his opinions on social media networks. Curt pulls out a random controversy, Starcraft II player Destiny, and asks Mike his opinion on the matter. Why does LordJerith say that the eSports community needs to "self-police?" (Time: 00:50:45)
- The crew opens the show to callers! Our first caller asks a question about game sequels. When a new game comes out does it refresh the scene for a title? Do game sequels splinter the gaming community? (Time: 01:12:00)
- With MLG Anaheim right around the corner, a three-way player swap has taken place between major League of Legends teams. How will these changes impact the teams involved? (Time: 01:22:15)
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Great interview with Adebisi this week! We really do need more people doing the behind-the-scenes work. It's less glory but so so important for production quality.
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Here is the show from this week!
This Week: Episode 116 VoD: Click here!Guest: vVv Fourth Oracle
Topics and highlights this week include:
- Fred "Fourth Oracle" Knudsen joins the cast of the podcast and shares some details on both himself and his new show Summoner Herald. (Time: 00:03:00)
- The first details for the MLG Summer Season have been released! There will be only one SC2 arena. The second arena will be a League of Legends competition! Is this the right move? (Time: 00:6:30)
- Paradise pulls up the recent League of Legends infographic about the number of viewers per stream over the last year. Do these incredibly large numbers mean anything... or is there something more important to learn here? (Time: 00:19:00)
- Major League Gaming will be running Call of Duty: Black Ops at E3! Could this be a sign we will see Black Ops 2 later this year? In the Summer Season announcement, MLG said that the "plans for additional games" will be announced soon. What does this mean for the final two seasons of MLG 2012? (Time: 00:29:45)
- vVv Romance sweeps UFGT8 taking out Justin Wong 2-0 in the finals! (Time: 00:45:00)
- Want to win some free SteelSeries gear? Listen in to hear details on our Diablo III contest that is currently ongoing! Submit your entries before next Monday night! Additionally, what does Diablo have to do with Pineapples? (Time: 00:47:00)
- KeyHunt discusses the new IPL format! Huge changes are incoming. Also, what are the new amature qualifier events that IPL has created? (Time: 00:51:30)
- The crew takes a listener call-in about why LordJerith "underestimates" Starcraft II and the stream numbers for the game. (Time: 01:02:30)
- Another listener sends in a question about the recent DDOS attacks during the SoloMid invitational. Does Jerry have any tips for security? (Time: 01:14:00)
- The show wraps up with Paradise getting FourthOracle's opinion for League of Legends teams to look out for at MLG Anaheim. What teams could make a splash at Anaheim? (Time: 01:21:00)
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We are discussing mlg anaheim with xSix Suppy and Incontrol!!
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Just updated the thread with our latest episode! Check it out below!
This Week: Episode 118 VoD: Click here!Guests: EGiNcontroL and xSixSuppy!
Topics and highlights this week include:
- Geoff “EGiNcontroL” Robinson joins the hosts of The Loser’s Bracket. What did iNcontroL think of the recent MLG Anaheim event? Also, what is success in the eyes of iNcontroL? (Time: 00:03:15)
- When it comes to building a fanbase, what are some of the key things an upcoming player could do? What about the “bad boy” attitude? (Time: 00:08:30)
- What happened during the MLG Anaheim event for EGiNcontroL? How did his matches go? Geoff gives his insight on the Starcraft II games he played over the weekend. (Time: 00:17:45)
- Geoff is a player that wears his heart on his sleeve. How does iNcontroL keep his spirits up? How does he continue to move towards the next step in his gaming career? (Time: 00:25:15)
- xSixSuppy, the highest placing American player at MLG Anaheim, joins the hosts of the show as our second guest of the evening. (Time: 00:34:00)
- iNcontroL recently made a thread on Reddit about some issues regarding the player area at MLG. Listen in as Geoff describes the current problems. xSixSuppy gives his thoughts regarding team mates and the spectator experience. After, vVv Paradise also shares a similar experience. (Time: 00:36:45)
- LordJerith speaks on an opportunity for MLG. Could MLG have a human capital / training issue? Jerry additionally shares a frustrating story about the vVv Gaming League of Legends team from the MLG event. (Time: 00:45:00)
- What is it like for xSixSuppy as an up and coming player? How does he handle nervousness? What were some of the biggest moments for Suppy at MLG? (Time: 01:02:15)
- What is next for Suppy? What else does Suppy do outside of eSports events? (Time: 01:13:30)
- League of Legends was incredible at MLG Anaheim! How did the presentation look from home? What did LJ think of the event in person? (Time: 01:23:00)
- Jerry makes a stunning announcement that a top Mortal Kombat player from vVv Gaming will be retiring after MLG Anaheim. Additionally, what did the hosts think of the fighting game titles from the most recent MLG? (Time: 01:29:00)
- LordJerith asks if he can rant a little bit… and when do we ever turn that down?! Jerry shares a piece of his mind about Halo, League of Legends, and more. What makes him say that “eSport nerd elitism” has no place in the eSports world? (Time: 01:36:00)
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really liked the last episode. keep up the good work! 
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Round 119 of the Loser's Bracket will be joined by Clutch, on stage talent and personality for MLG and host of Shifting Gears. We will be discussing his history with competitive gaming, future plans and much more! If you have any questions for our guest or usual hosts just post them here
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On June 16 2012 08:11 Finrod1 wrote:really liked the last episode. keep up the good work!
Thank you so much for tuning in! We appreciate it!!
The latest VoD has been uploaded to YouTube. This week we were joined by a familiar face to MLG fans, Clutch! Check out the show below!
This Week: Episode 119 VoD: Click here!Guest: Joshua "Clutch" Gray!
Topics and highlights this week include:
- Joshua "Clutch" Gray joins the cast of the show and gives a detailed look into his personal and competitive gaming history. (Time: 00:02:45)
- What is coming for Clutch over the next year? Clutch just signed with an agency, what will that mean for him? (Time: 00:12:45)
- What can MLG do to help players break out of the open bracket? What suggestions would Clutch make? (Time: 00:21:30)
- Paradise asks Clutch for thoughts on what MLG can change in regards to the recent staffing/player area discussion. Is the solution to create a player lounge? Also, why is communication with Korean players an important part of this? (Time: 00:27:45)
- Is there enough professional development of eSports players? (Time: 00:32:00)
- When preparing for an MLG event, what is the process that Clutch goes through? How much is scripted? (Time: 00:35:00)
- What does the future hold for Clutch? What would he like to accomplish? Additionally, Clutch has recently checked out the game Smite. What new features does this game add to the MOBA genre? (Time: 00:39:00)
- Since working with MLG, what is Clutch's favorite moment that he has been involved in? After sharing, Clutch heads out to host his own show, Shifting Gears. Follow him on Twitter: @Clutch08 (Time: 00:46:00)
- CEO 2012 has wrapped up in Orlando, Florida. After a great performance from the vVv Gaming fighters, what were the overall opinions of the event? Did the wrestling theme work? Also, what was up with the game Divekick? (Time: 00:52:30)
- MLG Raleigh recently had a little debacle come up with the next WCS tournament. What happened and how did MLG correct the situation? Also, MLG has announced the location of their Fall championship. Where will the final event of the year be held? (Time: 01:00:45)
- Dreamhack was over the weekend. KeyHunt shares his thoughts. Right afterward the team talks about the GESL in Southern California. (Time: 01:07:00)
- Paradise throws a few questions about the eSports world at LordJerith and KeyHunt. Is Team SoloMid the favorite to win the Season 2 championship? Can the vVv Gaming LoL team do well in the TSM invitational this weekend? Does dmaq know the solution to MLG shooters? Will LoL at MLG eventually have more chairs than SC2? (Time: 01:17:30)
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VoD of Episode 120 is now online. We talked with Tumba from the new eMG this week! Check the show out below:
This Week: Episode 120 VoD: Click here!Guests: Alex Jebailey and Tobias "Tumba" Sherman!
Topics and highlights this week include:
- Alex Jebailey rejoins The Loser's Bracket crew to discuss his recent CEO 2012 event. What does he have planned for 2013? Will the wrestling ring return? (Time: 00:03:00)
- Next week is Evo2k! What will Jebailey be doing at the event? Could this be the last time Jebailey competes at an event? (Time: 00:05:15)
- Evo will feature an HD PPV option and they have introduced a $10,000 scholarship from the earnings. On top of this, only people who pay can chat on stream. What does Jebailey think of these changes? (Time: 00:08:00)
- Has Jebailey seen a change in the way sponsors deal with fighting game events? (Time: 00:11:30)
- With MLG including fighting games in their events, does this positively affect sponsors for FGC events? Does a rising tide lift all boats in regards to fighting game events? (Time: 00:16:45)
- Was this Jebailey's best event so far? Also, Jebailey advertised CEO on the radio. Did this pay off? (Time: 00:21:15)
- Will we ever see a resolution to the Capcom/eSports events issue? (Time: 00:26:00)
- What could MLG do to make their show better? How can they appeal better to fighting game players? (Time: 00:30:30)
- Tobias "Tumba" Sherman joins The Loser's Bracket to discuss his new eSports Management Group. Tumba starts by giving us some info on his background and afterward delves into the details of eMG. What makes eMG different than playing for a team? (Time: 00:40:00)
- Who are the other founders of eMG? What makes them qualified to work in this space? What does eMG founder Brian Balsbaugh have to gain in this new company? (Time: 00:46:15)
- Other companies in this field, such as EON, haven't signed any teams so far. eMG is already working with League of Legends powerhouse CLG. Was this an easy deal to finalize? How did this deal come about? (Time: 00:53:30)
- What will be expected of players that sign with eMG? What would a player sign away? What are the details of a deal with eMG? (Time: 00:59:00)
- What does Tumba say to those who feel eMG is attempting to capitalize off of others success? (Time: 01:05:00)
- Would a player such as Destiny be too hot to touch for a company such as eMG? Has his brand been sterilized? (Time: 01:08:00)
- There is a huge gap between the smaller eSports teams and the larger organizations. Will eMG be able to change this dynamic? (Time: 01:25:00)
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MioFF from the new MachinimaVS channel will be joining us tonight!
Additionally, this will be LordJerith's last show with us as he will be moving to work for Riot.
Tune in at 9pm EST here: www.twitch.tv/livevvvgaming
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Wow, there are a lot of big names that come on this podcast. I don't know how I haven't heard of it until now.
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Our final episode for a while was recorded last week. Jerry has accepted a position working for Riot games and as such, we'll be putting the show on hiatus for now. Check out our interview with MioFF below!
This Week: Episode 122 VoD: Click here!Guests: MioFF from MachinimaVS!
Topics and highlights this week include:
- Zach "MioFF" Mazzotta joins our hosts and gives us a look into his background, history with competitive gaming / MLG, and a look into the daily life of working for Machinima. (Time: 00:02:00)
- What kind of content does MioFF want to put on the MachinimaVS channel? What should you be making if you want to be a part of it? (Time: 00:07:30)
- Is it challenging to keep content providers on track? (Time: 00:09:00)
- In professional sports, the people who were the best at a game aren't necessarily the same talent doing the casting. As eSports, do we do a good job of looking for people who are entertaining? (Time: 00:13:00)
- What feedback has MioFF received about MachinimaVS so far? How is the company looking to implement the feedback into the channel moving forward? (Time: 00:16:30)
- Where would MioFF like the see the MachinimaVS channel at this point next year? (Time: 00:26:45)
- How invested into eSports is Machinima? (Time: 00:30:30)
- eSports can be a bit political at times. Does the MachinimaVS channel have any current restrictions on who they can work with? (Time: 00:36:00)
- What is the next step? What does the near future look like for MachinimaVS? (Time: 00:47:00)
- Paradise went out to San Diego Comic Con with IGN last week! What was he up to out there? (Time: 00:57:00)
- Recently there was a large discussion about the idea of independence in eSports journalism. Our hosts delve into the background of this topic and share their thoughts on the subject. (Time: 00:59:00)
- vVv Gaming recently made a decision to drop their fighting game division. LordJerith goes in depth into the thought process behind the choice. Additionally, what is the future of fighting games in relation to eSports? (Time: 01:14:30)
- Kennigit covered "Boobs, Framing Shots & Esports" in a recent video on YouTube. What do the hosts think of the subject? (Time: 01:47:15)
- LordJerith says thank you and shares stories from the history of vVv Gaming. (Time: 01:51:30)
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