EPTI love how the news reader dudes actually seemed to take it seriously. I've seen a number of things, eg: pro wrestling for example where it's clear the interviewers have zero respect for the industry they're discussing but these guys were respectful.
Australian news interview on SCII - Page 2
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Goibon
New Zealand8185 Posts
I love how the news reader dudes actually seemed to take it seriously. I've seen a number of things, eg: pro wrestling for example where it's clear the interviewers have zero respect for the industry they're discussing but these guys were respectful. | ||
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OdiousTea
Australia357 Posts
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Veldril
Thailand1817 Posts
Now, for the question: On June 04 2012 13:08 PiGStarcraft wrote: What could help: a) make esports seem interesting b) Dispel images of antisocial people in basements c) accurately describe and answer the questions that are asked, or even steer them towards better questions? Are there any other suggestions on how esports personalities should communicate with mainstream media? a.) BarCraft b.) BarCraft Well, I think you can give an example more on BarCraft, or elaborate a little bit more. There's a lot of good BarCraft all around the world that can be used as an example. c.) I think you can tell them more a little bit about how much you exercise (like 2-3 hours to stay fit) and how much you socialize with your friend for the question about the stereotypes. | ||
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muzzy
United States640 Posts
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CaptainCharisma
New Zealand808 Posts
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cristo1122
Australia505 Posts
On June 04 2012 13:18 FirmTofu wrote: I loved watching the african-australian lady nod as if she understood and sympathized the plight of the stereotypical gamer. afaik she is not african also we tend not to ad prefix the name as in america rather it refered as more of a suffix e.g. Australian of irish background/descent/origin | ||
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Rampager
Australia1007 Posts
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juicy
Australia145 Posts
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theBOOCH
United States832 Posts
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Mohdoo
United States15716 Posts
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nekoconeco
Australia359 Posts
Also nice that you mentioned the NBN On June 04 2012 13:18 FirmTofu wrote: I loved watching the african-australian lady nod as if she understood and sympathized the plight of the stereotypical gamer. FYI she is Australian not African | ||
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hiyo_bye
United States737 Posts
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PiGStarcraft
Australia987 Posts
I really agree with all the the advice: 1) Dispelling the image of the unfit overweight gamer and I'll try to focus on the fact that I do work out a few times a week and know other progamers who come from backgrounds in competitive sports, and diet, workout regularly 2) Make it seem interesting. Thanks for pointing this out Delete, it's really key to not just explain but also bring across my passion for the game whilst explaining what about Starcraft makes it so great to both watch and play 3) Definitely talking about barcraft and perhaps comparing it to going to watch the Football (soccer) world cup to explain the excitement at these events is also something that I'll be doing in future. As for big events coming to Australia in the near future for you guys abroad we have quite a few upcoming LAN events in the next few months: ACL melbourne -$2K prizepool + the best stream production Australia has seen Gigabte Esports Winter Clash: $4K prizepool WCS Australia - $6K prizepool WCS Oceania - $12k prizepool Might have that last figure slightly wrong wrote this off the top of my head! Both WCS australia and Oceania to be held in my hometown of Sydney w00t! Starcraft in Australia is really on the up at the moment I'm not even going to try and list all the weekly and monthly online tournaments we have going! Guys like me just need to start training harder so I can come over and actually beat some good international players so it isn't just moonglade as our lone soldier! Look forward to getting over to an MLG later this year | ||
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Kharnage
Australia920 Posts
On June 04 2012 14:49 PiGStarcraft wrote: Thanks for the feedback guys this all helps me for the next time I get an opportunity like this. I really agree with all the the advice: 1) Dispelling the image of the unfit overweight gamer and I'll try to focus on the fact that I do work out a few times a week and know other progamers who come from backgrounds in competitive sports, and diet, workout regularly 2) Make it seem interesting. Thanks for pointing this out Delete, it's really key to not just explain but also bring across my passion for the game whilst explaining what about Starcraft makes it so great to both watch and play 3) Definitely talking about barcraft and perhaps comparing it to going to watch the Football (soccer) world cup to explain the excitement at these events is also something that I'll be doing in future. As for big events coming to Australia in the near future for you guys abroad we have quite a few upcoming LAN events in the next few months: ACL melbourne -$2K prizepool + the best stream production Australia has seen Gigabte Esports Winter Clash: $4K prizepool WCS Australia - $6K prizepool WCS Oceania - $12k prizepool Might have that last figure slightly wrong wrote this off the top of my head! Both WCS australia and Oceania to be held in my hometown of Sydney w00t! Starcraft in Australia is really on the up at the moment I'm not even going to try and list all the weekly and monthly online tournaments we have going! Guys like me just need to start training harder so I can come over and actually beat some good international players so it isn't just moonglade as our lone soldier! Look forward to getting over to an MLG later this year Make it happen pig! Aussie aussie aussie!!! | ||
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bLecK
Australia625 Posts
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_Ventus
Australia12 Posts
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mrtomjones
Canada4020 Posts
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Hamboigahz
Australia55 Posts
On June 04 2012 13:18 FirmTofu wrote: I loved watching the african-australian lady nod as if she understood and sympathized the plight of the stereotypical gamer. She's Aboriginal, not African. | ||
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nicknack
Australia189 Posts
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Cirqueenflex
499 Posts
oh and also that was quite the pleasing interview, well done =) and nice hosts | ||
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