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WCS AM Season 2 to be run by NASL and Blizzard - Page 4

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oneill12
Profile Joined February 2012
Romania1222 Posts
June 18 2013 16:54 GMT
#61
FINALLY YES! Too bad for MLG but I think they will be fine so this can only be so good! NASL!!!
Schelim
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Austria11528 Posts
June 18 2013 16:54 GMT
#62
On June 19 2013 01:53 Dexington wrote:
I love how this announcement comes out the day after MLG's horrible broadcast when they had MOVIE TRAILERS playing in the background over the stream

ROFL, did that really happen? amazing...
TY <3 Cure <3 Inno <3 Special <3
Taefox
Profile Joined March 2010
1533 Posts
June 18 2013 16:54 GMT
#63
extend series ? sorry bro not that crap in WCS
@taefoxy
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
June 18 2013 16:54 GMT
#64
On June 19 2013 01:50 Schelim wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 19 2013 01:47 Lorning wrote:
According to

http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/news/wcs-america-update/

it was MLG's choice to move away from WCS

did you expect them to say "well, Blizzard thinks we kinda suck so they decided to take WCS away from us and give it to NASL"?

Also, MLG does not have a studio and is in NYC, which cost a mint. It is to hard for them to do SC2 something weekly and give it the love and care it deserves. If they backed out of this on their own without a lot of pressure from Blizzard, I give them a ton of credit to focusing on what they do best. I feel the same way about Dreamhack, who I think would have run into similar problems if they were given WCS EU. You can't beat an in-house production studio.
I have the Honor to be your Obedient Servant, P.6
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garbanzo
Profile Joined October 2009
United States4046 Posts
June 18 2013 16:54 GMT
#65
Holy shit! So fucking excited for this! I thought that this was going to be a possibility after all the hinting from NASL crew that they weren't done with SC2 yet and how the timing seems to coincide with WCS AM season 2.

Oh man! This is such great news! So happy for the NASL crew!
Even during difficult times, when I sat down to play the game, there were times where it felt like god has descended down and played [for me].
KadaverBB
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
Germany25658 Posts
June 18 2013 16:54 GMT
#66
SICK CITY!
AdministratorLaws change depending on who's making them, but justice is justice
nihlon
Profile Joined April 2010
Sweden5581 Posts
June 18 2013 16:54 GMT
#67
On June 19 2013 01:50 Schelim wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 19 2013 01:47 Lorning wrote:
According to

http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/news/wcs-america-update/

it was MLG's choice to move away from WCS

did you expect them to say "well, Blizzard thinks we kinda suck so they decided to take WCS away from us and give it to NASL"?

You don't know that's what happened. MLG is a strong brand in itself, it never made much sense for them to suddenly let Blizzard dictate their content. All the negative pr and poor response to WCS AM wouldn't exactly incentive them to continue doing it. I'd rather have MLG and Dreamhack outside of the WCS doing what they do. Wheter it was Blizzards, MLG's or both that took the decision is kind of pointless.
Banelings are too cute to blow up
AwesomeFossum
Profile Joined February 2013
United States312 Posts
June 18 2013 16:55 GMT
#68
On June 19 2013 01:53 FakePseudo wrote:
Great News! Hopefully it'll also allows MLG to come back to their great standards in terms of one-shot events, which is another great way to enjoy SC II.


Agreed. MLG weekend tournies are awesome. Definitely more their niche.
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Heyoka
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Katowice25012 Posts
June 18 2013 16:55 GMT
#69
Updated the OP a little with some more clear information from the Chinese site as well as MLG's statement.
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Negatiive
Profile Joined September 2011
Canada207 Posts
June 18 2013 16:55 GMT
#70
Thank god, MLG WCS was horrid
ROOT4ROOT <3
JackRipper
Profile Joined August 2010
79 Posts
June 18 2013 16:56 GMT
#71
Great news! This is probably the best combination that allows MLG, NASL, and Blizz to coexist in NA. MLG should stick to what they do best (weekend tournaments) while NASL has the upper edge on season long tournaments.
TD.VapoR
Profile Joined March 2013
United States5 Posts
June 18 2013 16:56 GMT
#72
THANK YOU LORD JESUS
Did they get a new sound guy?

Caster lists? *hrm* *Bitterdam* *Kevin Knocke* *Joshy*

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MstrJinbo
Profile Joined March 2011
United States1251 Posts
June 18 2013 16:56 GMT
#73
NASL back from the dead, that's a very nice surprise.
Schelim
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Austria11528 Posts
June 18 2013 16:56 GMT
#74
On June 19 2013 01:54 nihlon wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 19 2013 01:50 Schelim wrote:
On June 19 2013 01:47 Lorning wrote:
According to

http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/news/wcs-america-update/

it was MLG's choice to move away from WCS

did you expect them to say "well, Blizzard thinks we kinda suck so they decided to take WCS away from us and give it to NASL"?

You don't know that's what happened. MLG is a strong brand in itself, it never made much sense for them to suddenly let Blizzard dictate their content. All the negative pr and poor response to WCS AM wouldn't exactly incentive them to continue doing it. I'd rather have MLG and Dreamhack outside of the WCS doing what they do. Wheter it was Blizzards, MLG's or both that took the decision is kind of pointless.

you're right, i don't know what happened. that's pretty much my point, just because they say it was their choice doesn't mean it was, and neither does it mean it wasn't.

either way, it probably was a good decision for all parties in the long run. certainly for the viewers.
TY <3 Cure <3 Inno <3 Special <3
Talionis
Profile Joined November 2010
Scotland4085 Posts
June 18 2013 16:56 GMT
#75
Right back where it should be
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
June 18 2013 16:57 GMT
#76
On June 19 2013 01:50 Dr.Sin wrote:
The next thing they'll tell us, Idra will cast with Kevin Knocke, alongside Bitterdam.

God let that happen. And hire TB to do 10 ten plays and Incontrol to do laugh out loud funny interviews with Korean players. This is all I want.
I have the Honor to be your Obedient Servant, P.6
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emythrel
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United Kingdom2599 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-06-18 16:58:11
June 18 2013 16:57 GMT
#77
On June 19 2013 01:47 Schelim wrote:
i have such a big smile on my face right now. this is absolutely amazing. apparently Blizzard has actually realized/heard from the community just how bad MLG really is and that NASL is just so, so much better

really looking forward to this, also good news on the former IGN staff!


you are very naive if you think this decision was made recently and has anything to do with the community. This was probably in the works weeks ago and why NASL have kept very quiet about their future with SC2.

NASL definately the better fit for WCS, I was surprised that they didn't get season 1 as they have the experience of running a full time league like WCS and produce great live finals. Hopefully this will bring us the level of production we deserve for WCS AM and a live finals with crowd shots!
When there is nothing left to lose but your dignity, it is already gone.
HereBeDragons
Profile Joined May 2011
1429 Posts
June 18 2013 16:57 GMT
#78
I hope NASL can match with ESL's quality, or else this hype might be shortlived. Things didn't go well for them during NASL season1, but later seasons followed with rapid improvement. All the pessimism aside, I'm excited for the future to come!
Shinespark
Profile Joined June 2011
Chile843 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-06-18 17:04:26
June 18 2013 16:57 GMT
#79
Less Axeltoss in our lives is always good.
"I, for one, welcome our new Korean overlords."
ramask2
Profile Joined June 2011
Thailand1024 Posts
June 18 2013 16:57 GMT
#80
"NASL will be handling the LAN portion of the event, while Blizzard's own staff in San Francisco (the old IGN guys) will be handling much of the rest.".

....Wait.... what!? So who's going to be casting the online part of the tounament..????
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