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United States2822 Posts
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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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.
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United Kingdom8380 Posts
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.
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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.
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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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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?
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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. >_<
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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
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Yay, Kevin Knocke! Thank you, Blizzard! ^__^
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Worst kept secret ever. Congratulations to both companies!
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hmm Blizzard now with an Office in SF, EG with plans in SF...I see something coming!
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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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This is great news to hear.
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This is amazing. The tournament was so well run, I can't wait to see another, it was absolutely a great experience.
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Blizzard saved IPL! Good guy Blizzard!
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Awesome! Blizzard is doing so much. I hope it flourishes.
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this is huge. Especially since IPL6 went down the drain...
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it does save them the job of doing their own production from scratch
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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
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