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On April 09 2013 09:29 Carlin wrote:+ Show Spoiler +On April 09 2013 04:37 scintilliaSD wrote:
While I'm excited to know that IPL won't be a dead organization, I am a bit disappointed because one of the biggest things I saw IPL doing for the eSports scene was their involvement in the fighting game community in particular. Getting Capcom's backing is difficult, and the fact that their venture failed and now has been picked up by a company that has no reason to work with the FGC means that it will be even more difficult for organizations in the future to prove to Capcom that it's worthy to work for them.
I was also a huge fan of how IPL treated the League of Legends scene, so I'll be sad to see that go as well. I'm sorry to be blunt, but why are some people having such difficulties realizing FGC was never meant to be? I gave up 3 years ago after the last deal crash and burned, and I'm sorry, but I don't ever see it rising to stardom over the current dominant e-sports. Just let it die in silence. Even Fifa is crushing fighting games these days.. I called it on Blizzard acquiring IPL though. Great move content-wise, Someone mentioned how weird it is that Blizzard chose MLG to partner with, which in turn leaves us with Axeltoss and Axslav. I have to agree on the weird fact that we're stuck with sub-par and unpopular casters that are not very hyped within Sc2 community, nor will they be intriguing for newcomers. Both lack ANY appeal, individuality or personality. One has a very bad speech impediment that is veeery distracting (And will be mocked by most newcomers) and quite frankly unfitting for the profession of commentating, while Rotti and Bitter are stuck playing mock-social games on Sunday late nights.. Makes no sense.
Harsh but true. If you have speech issues you should be backstage support not the guy trying to portray the excitement of the game, no matter how smart you are about the game. Listening to people who slurr and butcher the English language have no place in top level of casting. YouTube videos ok but I hope blizzard realizes this and fills them in.
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This is amazing!
This really excites me, to see Blizzard taking initiative like this.
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On April 09 2013 09:53 Laryleprakon wrote:Show nested quote +On April 09 2013 09:49 ThomasjServo wrote:
This will be interesting to see how Blizzard manages content from other companies, most notably League but Shoot mania as well. I don't think they will be doing any content that isn't a blizzard game, maybe another activision game but highly unlikely league/shootmania.
They will probably pick up COD but I doubt they will drop league because of how profitable it is. they could use the LOL stream to try and direct people to the SC stream and also LOL gets lots of viewers so if they make somthing worth watching, then it will make money. Just getting rid of the LOL stream causes blizzard to lose potential money and also possible viewers that they can re direct to SC. The only reason I can see to cut league would be if riot makes unreasonable demands for the rights to broadcast their game.
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On April 09 2013 10:02 GaNgStaRR.ElV wrote:Show nested quote +On April 09 2013 09:29 Carlin wrote:+ Show Spoiler +On April 09 2013 04:37 scintilliaSD wrote:
While I'm excited to know that IPL won't be a dead organization, I am a bit disappointed because one of the biggest things I saw IPL doing for the eSports scene was their involvement in the fighting game community in particular. Getting Capcom's backing is difficult, and the fact that their venture failed and now has been picked up by a company that has no reason to work with the FGC means that it will be even more difficult for organizations in the future to prove to Capcom that it's worthy to work for them.
I was also a huge fan of how IPL treated the League of Legends scene, so I'll be sad to see that go as well. I'm sorry to be blunt, but why are some people having such difficulties realizing FGC was never meant to be? I gave up 3 years ago after the last deal crash and burned, and I'm sorry, but I don't ever see it rising to stardom over the current dominant e-sports. Just let it die in silence. Even Fifa is crushing fighting games these days.. I called it on Blizzard acquiring IPL though. Great move content-wise, Someone mentioned how weird it is that Blizzard chose MLG to partner with, which in turn leaves us with Axeltoss and Axslav. I have to agree on the weird fact that we're stuck with sub-par and unpopular casters that are not very hyped within Sc2 community, nor will they be intriguing for newcomers. Both lack ANY appeal, individuality or personality. One has a very bad speech impediment that is veeery distracting (And will be mocked by most newcomers) and quite frankly unfitting for the profession of commentating, while Rotti and Bitter are stuck playing mock-social games on Sunday late nights.. Makes no sense. Harsh but true. If you have speech issues you should be backstage support not the guy trying to portray the excitement of the game, no matter how smart you are about the game. Listening to people who slurr and butcher the English language have no place in top level of casting. YouTube videos ok but I hope blizzard realizes this and fills them in.
who has a speech impediment?
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Yay! Although IPL 6 being cancelled sucked
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On April 09 2013 10:18 jj33 wrote:Show nested quote +On April 09 2013 10:02 GaNgStaRR.ElV wrote:On April 09 2013 09:29 Carlin wrote:+ Show Spoiler +On April 09 2013 04:37 scintilliaSD wrote:
While I'm excited to know that IPL won't be a dead organization, I am a bit disappointed because one of the biggest things I saw IPL doing for the eSports scene was their involvement in the fighting game community in particular. Getting Capcom's backing is difficult, and the fact that their venture failed and now has been picked up by a company that has no reason to work with the FGC means that it will be even more difficult for organizations in the future to prove to Capcom that it's worthy to work for them.
I was also a huge fan of how IPL treated the League of Legends scene, so I'll be sad to see that go as well. I'm sorry to be blunt, but why are some people having such difficulties realizing FGC was never meant to be? I gave up 3 years ago after the last deal crash and burned, and I'm sorry, but I don't ever see it rising to stardom over the current dominant e-sports. Just let it die in silence. Even Fifa is crushing fighting games these days.. I called it on Blizzard acquiring IPL though. Great move content-wise, Someone mentioned how weird it is that Blizzard chose MLG to partner with, which in turn leaves us with Axeltoss and Axslav. I have to agree on the weird fact that we're stuck with sub-par and unpopular casters that are not very hyped within Sc2 community, nor will they be intriguing for newcomers. Both lack ANY appeal, individuality or personality. One has a very bad speech impediment that is veeery distracting (And will be mocked by most newcomers) and quite frankly unfitting for the profession of commentating, while Rotti and Bitter are stuck playing mock-social games on Sunday late nights.. Makes no sense. Harsh but true. If you have speech issues you should be backstage support not the guy trying to portray the excitement of the game, no matter how smart you are about the game. Listening to people who slurr and butcher the English language have no place in top level of casting. YouTube videos ok but I hope blizzard realizes this and fills them in. who has a speech impediment?
Can't name the caster but he is on most of the main casts, might not be a speech impediment in reality but more like "ESL who speaks as if he has an impediment".
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damn they out bid me on ebay...
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I'm pretty sure a year ago most threads would be bashing Blizzard for not getting involved. well played blizzard, well played.
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On April 09 2013 10:48 GaNgStaRR.ElV wrote:Show nested quote +On April 09 2013 10:18 jj33 wrote:On April 09 2013 10:02 GaNgStaRR.ElV wrote:On April 09 2013 09:29 Carlin wrote:+ Show Spoiler +On April 09 2013 04:37 scintilliaSD wrote:
While I'm excited to know that IPL won't be a dead organization, I am a bit disappointed because one of the biggest things I saw IPL doing for the eSports scene was their involvement in the fighting game community in particular. Getting Capcom's backing is difficult, and the fact that their venture failed and now has been picked up by a company that has no reason to work with the FGC means that it will be even more difficult for organizations in the future to prove to Capcom that it's worthy to work for them.
I was also a huge fan of how IPL treated the League of Legends scene, so I'll be sad to see that go as well. I'm sorry to be blunt, but why are some people having such difficulties realizing FGC was never meant to be? I gave up 3 years ago after the last deal crash and burned, and I'm sorry, but I don't ever see it rising to stardom over the current dominant e-sports. Just let it die in silence. Even Fifa is crushing fighting games these days.. I called it on Blizzard acquiring IPL though. Great move content-wise, Someone mentioned how weird it is that Blizzard chose MLG to partner with, which in turn leaves us with Axeltoss and Axslav. I have to agree on the weird fact that we're stuck with sub-par and unpopular casters that are not very hyped within Sc2 community, nor will they be intriguing for newcomers. Both lack ANY appeal, individuality or personality. One has a very bad speech impediment that is veeery distracting (And will be mocked by most newcomers) and quite frankly unfitting for the profession of commentating, while Rotti and Bitter are stuck playing mock-social games on Sunday late nights.. Makes no sense. Harsh but true. If you have speech issues you should be backstage support not the guy trying to portray the excitement of the game, no matter how smart you are about the game. Listening to people who slurr and butcher the English language have no place in top level of casting. YouTube videos ok but I hope blizzard realizes this and fills them in. who has a speech impediment? Can't name the caster but he is on most of the main casts, might not be a speech impediment in reality but more like "ESL who speaks as if he has an impediment".
Axslav does. He enunciates badly (He sounds like he is latin-American with a bad stereotyped "geek"-manner of speaking), has slurred speech and a lisp. Three really bad qualities when your profession is related to public speaking. I don't mean to personally attack him, but I really can't stand it.
As a analyst etc., I don't mind him at all -- As he does a great job in that regard.
It's just as a caster, there's literally 15 other people I'd rather watch.
Rotterdam isn't a native English speaker, and has somewhat of a bad accent, which might be bothersome to North-American watchers, as well as non-English speakers might find him difficult to understand, but as an individual he brings a lot more to the table than Axslav.
Edit: I realize that I'm shitting on Axslav quite badly, but hopefully it's done in a constructive way (?).. I don't hate the guy, I just don't want him to be potentially casting 5 days a week, because I would simply not watch that at all.
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On April 09 2013 10:52 Carlin wrote:Show nested quote +On April 09 2013 10:48 GaNgStaRR.ElV wrote:On April 09 2013 10:18 jj33 wrote:On April 09 2013 10:02 GaNgStaRR.ElV wrote:On April 09 2013 09:29 Carlin wrote:+ Show Spoiler +On April 09 2013 04:37 scintilliaSD wrote:
While I'm excited to know that IPL won't be a dead organization, I am a bit disappointed because one of the biggest things I saw IPL doing for the eSports scene was their involvement in the fighting game community in particular. Getting Capcom's backing is difficult, and the fact that their venture failed and now has been picked up by a company that has no reason to work with the FGC means that it will be even more difficult for organizations in the future to prove to Capcom that it's worthy to work for them.
I was also a huge fan of how IPL treated the League of Legends scene, so I'll be sad to see that go as well. I'm sorry to be blunt, but why are some people having such difficulties realizing FGC was never meant to be? I gave up 3 years ago after the last deal crash and burned, and I'm sorry, but I don't ever see it rising to stardom over the current dominant e-sports. Just let it die in silence. Even Fifa is crushing fighting games these days.. I called it on Blizzard acquiring IPL though. Great move content-wise, Someone mentioned how weird it is that Blizzard chose MLG to partner with, which in turn leaves us with Axeltoss and Axslav. I have to agree on the weird fact that we're stuck with sub-par and unpopular casters that are not very hyped within Sc2 community, nor will they be intriguing for newcomers. Both lack ANY appeal, individuality or personality. One has a very bad speech impediment that is veeery distracting (And will be mocked by most newcomers) and quite frankly unfitting for the profession of commentating, while Rotti and Bitter are stuck playing mock-social games on Sunday late nights.. Makes no sense. Harsh but true. If you have speech issues you should be backstage support not the guy trying to portray the excitement of the game, no matter how smart you are about the game. Listening to people who slurr and butcher the English language have no place in top level of casting. YouTube videos ok but I hope blizzard realizes this and fills them in. who has a speech impediment? Can't name the caster but he is on most of the main casts, might not be a speech impediment in reality but more like "ESL who speaks as if he has an impediment". Axslav does. He enunciates badly, has slurred speech and a lisp. Three really bad qualities when your profession is related to public speaking. I don't mean to personally attack him, but I really can't stand it. As a analyst etc., I don't mind him at all -- As he does a great job in that regard. It's just as a caster, there's literally 15 other people I'd rather watch. Rotterdam isn't a native English speaker, and has somewhat of a bad accent, which might be bothersome to North-American watchers, as well as non-English speakers might find him difficult to understand, but as an individual he brings a lot more to the table than Axslav.
i enjoy axlav as a caster he's one of my favourite
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man if blizzard hires in sf I am submitting my resume
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FINALLY blizzard doing something to support their game...
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Wow this is great! Esports is pushing into the future.
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On April 09 2013 10:52 Carlin wrote:Show nested quote +On April 09 2013 10:48 GaNgStaRR.ElV wrote:On April 09 2013 10:18 jj33 wrote:On April 09 2013 10:02 GaNgStaRR.ElV wrote:On April 09 2013 09:29 Carlin wrote:+ Show Spoiler +On April 09 2013 04:37 scintilliaSD wrote:
While I'm excited to know that IPL won't be a dead organization, I am a bit disappointed because one of the biggest things I saw IPL doing for the eSports scene was their involvement in the fighting game community in particular. Getting Capcom's backing is difficult, and the fact that their venture failed and now has been picked up by a company that has no reason to work with the FGC means that it will be even more difficult for organizations in the future to prove to Capcom that it's worthy to work for them.
I was also a huge fan of how IPL treated the League of Legends scene, so I'll be sad to see that go as well. I'm sorry to be blunt, but why are some people having such difficulties realizing FGC was never meant to be? I gave up 3 years ago after the last deal crash and burned, and I'm sorry, but I don't ever see it rising to stardom over the current dominant e-sports. Just let it die in silence. Even Fifa is crushing fighting games these days.. I called it on Blizzard acquiring IPL though. Great move content-wise, Someone mentioned how weird it is that Blizzard chose MLG to partner with, which in turn leaves us with Axeltoss and Axslav. I have to agree on the weird fact that we're stuck with sub-par and unpopular casters that are not very hyped within Sc2 community, nor will they be intriguing for newcomers. Both lack ANY appeal, individuality or personality. One has a very bad speech impediment that is veeery distracting (And will be mocked by most newcomers) and quite frankly unfitting for the profession of commentating, while Rotti and Bitter are stuck playing mock-social games on Sunday late nights.. Makes no sense. Harsh but true. If you have speech issues you should be backstage support not the guy trying to portray the excitement of the game, no matter how smart you are about the game. Listening to people who slurr and butcher the English language have no place in top level of casting. YouTube videos ok but I hope blizzard realizes this and fills them in. who has a speech impediment? Can't name the caster but he is on most of the main casts, might not be a speech impediment in reality but more like "ESL who speaks as if he has an impediment". Axslav does. He enunciates badly (He sounds like he is latin-American with a bad stereotyped "geek"-manner of speaking), has slurred speech and a lisp. Three really bad qualities when your profession is related to public speaking. I don't mean to personally attack him, but I really can't stand it. As a analyst etc., I don't mind him at all -- As he does a great job in that regard. It's just as a caster, there's literally 15 other people I'd rather watch. Rotterdam isn't a native English speaker, and has somewhat of a bad accent, which might be bothersome to North-American watchers, as well as non-English speakers might find him difficult to understand, but as an individual he brings a lot more to the table than Axslav. Edit: I realize that I'm shitting on Axslav quite badly, but hopefully it's done in a constructive way (?).. I don't hate the guy, I just don't want him to be potentially casting 5 days a week, because I would simply not watch that at all.
The speech thing bothered me for about 15 minutes and then I stopped thinking about it. Axslav is a very good commentator. As long as he is paired with someone who has a good radio voice he is fine. For example, I would love to hear him and Kevin Knocke.
Casters/player-casters like Axslav, Artosis, Incontrol, Apollo, and Tod give me the feeling of one layer deeper analysis than the slew of other "analytic" casters(this list is not exhaustive, and I also realize that there are plenty of good casters who spend their time doing a billion other good and productive things content-wise, and am not faulting them for their lack of pro-level knowledge).
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This sounds pretty awesome, it is cool to see Blizzard getting involved in the scene a bit more than they already are. Can't wait to see what they have in the works.
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we're not buying IPL
we bought IPL
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This depresses me :[ the loss of a new potential league for Fighting Games is gone.
Good for Blizzard I guess it was a smart business move to higher a team with a whole lot of experience already. Its just depressing to see so many games doors close because of 1 door opening.
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