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On July 31 2015 17:16 Thouhastmail wrote:
Though there have always been voices that worry Gretech`s financial state, this sounds especially critical to me because it is something like 'a landlord sells his house and become a tenant in the very house.'
This is abnormal
no.. actually its quite normal when a landlord sells his house and becomes a tenant in the very house. its called sale and leaseback and its used oftentime to improve the balancesheet of a company.
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Demanding subscriptions for decent quality GSL was always too greedy. Was there really no other way to try to make money? No other streaming service do that as I know...
Yeye, competetive sc2 taking another small hit. When was the last time a new young player broke through?
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On August 05 2015 06:08 Slydie wrote:
Demanding subscriptions for decent quality GSL was always too greedy. Was there really no other way to try to make money? No other streaming service do that as I know...
Yeye, competetive sc2 taking another small hit. When was the last time a new young player broke through?
There are plenty that do it, but they let you get above medium before they ask for the cash.
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Huk just said that he also heard rumors of GSL being gone next year. (nothing concrete though)
I guess it's true nonetheless :/
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Worst case, no more GSL. Other than that, why acquire all this shit if you aren't going to do something with it? BW league as its afreeca, or competition for SSL, I think are far more likely, but that is just me.
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On August 05 2015 06:54 ThomasjServo wrote:
Worst case, no more GSL. Other than that, why acquire all this shit if you aren't going to do something with it? BW league as its afreeca, or competition for SSL, I think are far more likely, but that is just me.
You seem to be good at connecting dots, I hope your right. 
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On August 05 2015 07:57 GGzerG wrote:Show nested quote +On August 05 2015 06:54 ThomasjServo wrote:
Worst case, no more GSL. Other than that, why acquire all this shit if you aren't going to do something with it? BW league as its afreeca, or competition for SSL, I think are far more likely, but that is just me. You seem to be good at connecting dots, I hope your right.
Fingers crossed, but I can't see any other reason for the investment.
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I wouldn't mind if GSL is gone next year, since I'm tired of their potato quality BS. They refuse to adapt and the change their flawed business model.
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United States339 Posts
*sorry to pull up a dead thread, but I have some updates*
The studio(s) have been renamed to 'FreecUP Studios' with the Freec Studio being on the 2nd Floor and the UP Studio being on the 3rd Floor. I haven't received an official explanation on the naming of the studios, but I'm guessing 'Freec' is coming from 'Afreeca' and 'UP' is coming from the K-Pop Team that relocated to the studios.
Since it is AfreecaTV, they plan to use it for various events and shows and not just eSports. The studios may also possibly be used by BJs (Broadcast Jockeys) for large events, adding to the four small studios they can already use at our main office.
The more important update?
A Brood War tournament/league is being planned to take place within this year. Nothing is official, but it looks like it will be an open tournament or at least have open qualifiers.
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On August 20 2015 06:09 afreecaTV.Char wrote:
*sorry to pull up a dead thread, but I have some updates*
The studio(s) have been renamed to 'FreecUP Studios' with the Freec Studio being on the 2nd Floor and the UP Studio being on the 3rd Floor. I haven't received an official explanation on the naming of the studios, but I'm guessing 'Freec' is coming from 'Afreeca' and 'UP' is coming from the K-Pop Team that relocated to the studios.
Since it is AfreecaTV, they plan to use it for various events and shows and not just eSports. The studios may also possibly be used by BJs (Broadcast Jockeys) for large events, adding to the four small studios they can already use at our main office.
The more important update?
A Brood War tournament/league is being planned to take place within this year. Nothing is official, but it looks like it will be an open tournament or at least have open qualifiers.
But will the GSL live to see LotV
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On August 20 2015 06:09 afreecaTV.Char wrote:
*sorry to pull up a dead thread, but I have some updates*
The studio(s) have been renamed to 'FreecUP Studios' with the Freec Studio being on the 2nd Floor and the UP Studio being on the 3rd Floor. I haven't received an official explanation on the naming of the studios, but I'm guessing 'Freec' is coming from 'Afreeca' and 'UP' is coming from the K-Pop Team that relocated to the studios.
Since it is AfreecaTV, they plan to use it for various events and shows and not just eSports. The studios may also possibly be used by BJs (Broadcast Jockeys) for large events, adding to the four small studios they can already use at our main office.
The more important update?
A Brood War tournament/league is being planned to take place within this year. Nothing is official, but it looks like it will be an open tournament or at least have open qualifiers.
Sick!!! Open BW Qualifier, Szisky get ready!
Hell, I think we all need to start practicing again. BW is picking up some strong momentum! :D
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On August 20 2015 06:25 chipmonklord17 wrote:Show nested quote +On August 20 2015 06:09 afreecaTV.Char wrote:
*sorry to pull up a dead thread, but I have some updates*
The studio(s) have been renamed to 'FreecUP Studios' with the Freec Studio being on the 2nd Floor and the UP Studio being on the 3rd Floor. I haven't received an official explanation on the naming of the studios, but I'm guessing 'Freec' is coming from 'Afreeca' and 'UP' is coming from the K-Pop Team that relocated to the studios.
Since it is AfreecaTV, they plan to use it for various events and shows and not just eSports. The studios may also possibly be used by BJs (Broadcast Jockeys) for large events, adding to the four small studios they can already use at our main office.
The more important update?
A Brood War tournament/league is being planned to take place within this year. Nothing is official, but it looks like it will be an open tournament or at least have open qualifiers. But will the GSL live to see LotV
I doubt it at this point :/
SSL is still there though, maybe a second tournament will start as well?
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It would be really sad if GSL went under. Maybe we are bitching about the quality and whatnot, but honestly it is still the tourney I enjoy the most of all SC2 events.
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On August 20 2015 07:01 opisska wrote:
It would be really sad if GSL went under. Maybe we are bitching about the quality and whatnot, but honestly it is still the tourney I enjoy the most of all SC2 events.
Given the rumors going around and what was said in this update, it seems like we're safe to assume that this is the final season of the GSL, The question is where does the money Blizzard was pumping into GSL as part of WCS Korea go next? To SpoTV, Afreeca, or a third party... will be interesting!
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If Afreeca starts broadcasting GSL in HD, I might actually stay up late again to watch it! I haven't seen anything but occasional VODs of GSL for all of 2015 and I miss it being watchable so much! I don't connect with the competitors on SSL as much, even though the games are (mostly) just as good.
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I just hope this doesn't turn out as bad news... GSL has always been a league above all other tournaments. SSL cannot keep up iwith their 16player tournament. GSL is just much more content and produces better storielines.
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United States339 Posts
I honestly have no information on what will happen to the GSL and the 2016 WCS, but I believe they want to take a step away from eSports. At least that is my personal guess.
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On August 20 2015 07:45 afreecaTV.Char wrote:
I honestly have no information on what will happen to the GSL and the 2016 WCS, but I believe they want to take a step away from eSports. At least that is my personal guess.
Nooooooooooooooooooooo please noooo, GSL is my favourite! Don't leave us :'(
Thanks for the updates tho. I hope there is more GSL in the future!
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=( Sad if GSL disappears... that was the first SC tournament/league I consistently followed and have been following since 2010. Hope all their employees don't lose their jobs.
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Yea that is a good point umm...less ESPORTS is never a good thing around this neck of the woods.
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