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Blizzard Buys IGN Pro League - Page 5

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520
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States2822 Posts
April 08 2013 19:51 GMT
#81
On April 09 2013 04:50 HotShizz wrote:
why keep the same people? IGN dumped them for a reason. I haven't had the stomach to watch any of their content since IPL 3 because I just don't think they had the quality of personnel to make it worth my while. Cool blizzard is getting involved but is a sinking ship really where you want to place your trust? good luck to them hopefully they turn it into something worthwhile.

IPL 5 was widely regarded as one of the best-produced events in 2012 on both the Starcraft 2 and the League of Legends side. It's a shame that you missed it.
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Nerski
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States1095 Posts
April 08 2013 19:51 GMT
#82
This title is misleading a bit, as blizzard has purchased the name and assets, but does not appear in anyway to be continuing the IGN brand as a league.
Twitter: @GoForNerski /// Youtube: Youtube.com/nerskisc
kollin
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United Kingdom8380 Posts
April 08 2013 19:52 GMT
#83
On April 09 2013 04:50 HotShizz wrote:
why keep the same people? IGN dumped them for a reason. I haven't had the stomach to watch any of their content since IPL 3 because I just don't think they had the quality of personnel to make it worth my while. Cool blizzard is getting involved but is a sinking ship really where you want to place your trust? good luck to them hopefully they turn it into something worthwhile.

IGN didn't dump them because of the quality of content, please put in some effort to find out why they were cut off before stating wild accusations which are wrong.
Bayyne
Profile Joined January 2011
United States1967 Posts
April 08 2013 19:52 GMT
#84
To me, this is better and more interesting news than Blizzard unveiling their rushed WCS 2013 plans. I'm happy for the IPL guys and look forward to their content.
Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
April 08 2013 19:52 GMT
#85
On April 09 2013 04:50 HotShizz wrote:
why keep the same people? IGN dumped them for a reason. I haven't had the stomach to watch any of their content since IPL 3 because I just don't think they had the quality of personnel to make it worth my while. Cool blizzard is getting involved but is a sinking ship really where you want to place your trust? good luck to them hopefully they turn it into something worthwhile.


You clearly didn't follow the shutting down of IPL and IGN. IGN didn't dump them due to failure. They dumped them due to being sold by News Corp and loosing their largest backer. They also shut down a ton of other stuff that was going on at IGN as well, some of it successful. There was no sinking ship.
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WolfintheSheep
Profile Joined June 2011
Canada14127 Posts
April 08 2013 19:53 GMT
#86
On April 09 2013 04:50 HotShizz wrote:
why keep the same people? IGN dumped them for a reason. I haven't had the stomach to watch any of their content since IPL 3 because I just don't think they had the quality of personnel to make it worth my while. Cool blizzard is getting involved but is a sinking ship really where you want to place your trust? good luck to them hopefully they turn it into something worthwhile.

So basically, you don't watch anything IPL has done, you pay zero attention to their content, yet you write an entire post saying they're bad?

More importantly, you don't even read any threads related to IGN dropping IPL, including this thread, and you still feel he need to share a completely ignorant opinion?
Average means I'm better than half of you.
Kasaraki
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
Denmark7115 Posts
April 08 2013 19:53 GMT
#87
On April 09 2013 04:50 HotShizz wrote:
why keep the same people? IGN dumped them for a reason. I haven't had the stomach to watch any of their content since IPL 3 because I just don't think they had the quality of personnel to make it worth my while. Cool blizzard is getting involved but is a sinking ship really where you want to place your trust? good luck to them hopefully they turn it into something worthwhile.

Lol, please don't spread misinformation with such an ill-informed post. IGN didn't dump IPL. >_<
FallDownMarigold
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States3710 Posts
April 08 2013 19:54 GMT
#88
On April 09 2013 04:26 CursOr wrote:
Awesome! Very glad for the IPL people! They put a lot into it for us.

I work for a company of about 23 people that creates software for courts

I wish my job was this cool...

Aw haha I see what you're saying but you should feel good about what you do too since it ultimately helps out a lot in an important area
figq
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
12519 Posts
April 08 2013 19:56 GMT
#89
Yay, Kevin Knocke! Thank you, Blizzard! ^__^
If you stand next to my head, you can hear the ocean. - Day[9]
geokilla
Profile Joined May 2011
Canada8255 Posts
April 08 2013 19:56 GMT
#90
Worst kept secret ever. Congratulations to both companies!
cbRRRR
Profile Joined June 2010
Germany179 Posts
April 08 2013 19:56 GMT
#91
hmm Blizzard now with an Office in SF, EG with plans in SF...I see something coming!
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Proseat
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
Germany5113 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-04-08 20:03:42
April 08 2013 19:58 GMT
#92
But I guess the IPL or IPTL will not return, as it stands. Oh well.

Also:
Kevin Knocke ‏@KevinKnocke 33m
Yes, it's true. I'm proud to announce I'm the new Manager of Online Broadcasting for Blizzard Entertainment. More details to come! So excite
12:25 PM - 8 Apr 13 · Details

Shiny new title!

Sundance DiGiovanni @MLGSundance 31m
@KevinKnocke congrats dude - looking forward to working with you guys.
12:28 PM - 8 Apr 13 · Details

So WCS cooperation production-wise likely.
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Mudkipnick
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
Korea (South)241 Posts
April 08 2013 19:59 GMT
#93
This is great news to hear.
Follow your dreams
docvoc
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States5491 Posts
April 08 2013 19:59 GMT
#94
This is amazing. The tournament was so well run, I can't wait to see another, it was absolutely a great experience.
User was warned for too many mimes.
JtoK
Profile Joined December 2011
Germany232 Posts
April 08 2013 20:00 GMT
#95
Blizzard saved IPL! Good guy Blizzard!
purakushi
Profile Joined August 2012
United States3303 Posts
April 08 2013 20:00 GMT
#96
Awesome! Blizzard is doing so much. I hope it flourishes.
T P Z sagi
Soloside
Profile Joined May 2010
United States1238 Posts
April 08 2013 20:00 GMT
#97
this is huge. Especially since IPL6 went down the drain...
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Lightswarm
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
Canada967 Posts
April 08 2013 20:01 GMT
#98
it does save them the job of doing their own production from scratch
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Skaminator
Profile Joined October 2011
112 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-04-08 20:02:21
April 08 2013 20:01 GMT
#99
On April 09 2013 04:53 WolfintheSheep wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 09 2013 04:50 HotShizz wrote:
why keep the same people? IGN dumped them for a reason. I haven't had the stomach to watch any of their content since IPL 3 because I just don't think they had the quality of personnel to make it worth my while. Cool blizzard is getting involved but is a sinking ship really where you want to place your trust? good luck to them hopefully they turn it into something worthwhile.

So basically, you don't watch anything IPL has done, you pay zero attention to their content, yet you write an entire post saying they're bad?



Well the playoffs were great, but the qualifiers not so much cmon
amazingxkcd
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
GRAND OLD AMERICA16375 Posts
April 08 2013 20:03 GMT
#100
this is nice.
The world is burning and you rather be on this terrible website discussing video games and your shallow feelings
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