| Forum Index > SC2 General |
|
Thouhastmail
Korea (North)876 Posts
"According to the announcement made by AfreecaTV and Gretech, The two companies have signed a contract to transfer GomeXP Studio`s installation and equipment. Still, it is not confirmed whether GomeXP`s employees transfer or not; however, the persons concerned predict AfreecaTV to hire core personnel away from GOMeXP, considering the need of skilled personnel. ...Gretech says this won`t affect any GomeXP leagues, noting that they will still use the place by borrowing it from AfreecaTV." 
 | ||
|
Thouhastmail
Korea (North)876 Posts
This is abnormal | ||
digmouse
China6330 Posts
| ||
|
ptbl
United States6074 Posts
| ||
|
digmouse
China6330 Posts
| ||
TheOneAboveU
Germany3367 Posts
| ||
Waxangel
United States33503 Posts
| ||
|
hjkim1304
Korea (South)105 Posts
| ||
|
Kimb3r
Germany744 Posts
| ||
|
BreAKerTV
Taiwan1658 Posts
| ||
|
Aeromi
France14461 Posts
On July 31 2015 18:30 BreAKerTV wrote: So, what happens to the future of the GSL? Isn't it required to be broadcasted to twitch.tv? No. | ||
|
PresenceSc2
Australia4032 Posts
| ||
|
Lorning
Belgica34432 Posts
| ||
|
RHoudini
Belgium3627 Posts
On July 31 2015 18:33 Za7oX wrote: Is this good? Quality can only improve. | ||
|
Sogetsu
514 Posts
 I hope GOM peole don't lose their job and GSL still remains going on, | ||
|
purakushi
United States3301 Posts
Would be amazing | ||
c3rberUs
Japan11286 Posts
On July 31 2015 22:31 purakushi wrote: Considering how popular BW is on Afreeca, maybe this means more organised BW?!? Would be amazing One can hope.  | ||
|
amazingxkcd
GRAND OLD AMERICA16375 Posts
On July 31 2015 22:31 purakushi wrote: Considering how popular BW is on Afreeca, maybe this means more organised BW?!? Would be amazing Time for the team leagues to come back | ||
|
Sogetsu
514 Posts
But I want SC2, I don't care about BW :S, ths is bad if they focus on BW OMG LOL | ||
|
ThomasjServo
15244 Posts
| ||
|
looknohands119
United States815 Posts
| ||
|
Ctesias
4595 Posts
| ||
|
The_Red_Viper
19533 Posts
| ||
|
DeadByDawn
United Kingdom476 Posts
Hopefully this is good news for SC2 but I do not know what it really means. | ||
|
amazingxkcd
GRAND OLD AMERICA16375 Posts
On August 01 2015 01:42 DeadByDawn wrote: No matter how good BW is supposed to be, it hurts my eyes to watch it. It looks like something that would run on a Sinclair Spectrum. Hopefully this is good news for SC2 but I do not know what it really means. I could say the same thing about sc2 and it being too cluttered to notice anything. | ||
|
Thouhastmail
Korea (North)876 Posts
On July 31 2015 22:57 ThomasjServo wrote: What does Afreeca do besides streaming services? I assume it is a small portion of some Korean Megaconglomerate. Nothing much. AfreecaTV earned 4.3m$ in the first half of this year itself, just by subscribers' donations and ads. *FIY, the whole sales revenue is 30.9m$. Though it is known that AfreecaTV is planning to expand their business into shopping and entertainment, we don't know the specifics yet. | ||
|
Shield
Bulgaria4824 Posts
| ||
|
Waxangel
United States33503 Posts
On July 31 2015 23:45 looknohands119 wrote: Keep in mind, "existing" only means until this season of GSL is over. Who knows what will become of WCS Korea next year. My bet is that there will be some big shake ups. But given Blizzard's apparent newly positive attitude towards SC2 and SC2 eSports with LotV right around the corner, I have to imagine they will have big plans come WCS 2016 Season 1, likely the first season of LotV. wouldn't be shocked if SpoTV became their preferred partner over GSL  | ||
|
TelecoM
United States10686 Posts
| ||
|
andrewlt
United States7702 Posts
| ||
|
ZackAttack
United States884 Posts
| ||
|
DekkuM
United States149 Posts
| ||
|
TelecoM
United States10686 Posts
On August 01 2015 11:37 DekkuM wrote: Tasteless and SuperDanielMan to cast korean BW for the eglish audience, please! Wholeheartedly agree here! | ||
|
Solar424
United States4001 Posts
On July 31 2015 18:30 BreAKerTV wrote: So, what happens to the future of the GSL? Isn't it required to be broadcasted to twitch.tv? Its also required to be broadcast in free HD. Gom doesn't follow the rules apparently. | ||
|
looknohands119
United States815 Posts
On August 01 2015 08:07 Waxangel wrote: wouldn't be shocked if SpoTV became their preferred partner over GSL I would miss the history of GSL but most of the really good folks left GOM a while ago (Seeker and John are the notable exceptions) and I can't say that I approve of their spending decisions. Also, SpoTV is doing great things for SC2 in Korea right now so I would be lying if I said that I thought taking the funds from GSL and putting them into Starleague wouldn't be an improvement. | ||
|
BLinD-RawR
ALLEYCAT BLUES50600 Posts
provided they keep up with current scene. | ||
|
Jinsiik
15 Posts
On August 01 2015 12:19 looknohands119 wrote: I would miss the history of GSL but most of the really good folks left GOM a while ago (Seeker and John are the notable exceptions) and I can't say that I approve of their spending decisions. Also, SpoTV is doing great things for SC2 in Korea right now so I would be lying if I said that I thought taking the funds from GSL and putting them into Starleague wouldn't be an improvement. Agreed, spotv having been doing such an excellent job bringing the popularity back as you can see by the audience growing tremendously than before. If gsl did end up crashing, i'd prefer there to be 2 tournaments instead of just one still. Theres a possibility that ogn's starleague might take that roll. | ||
|
BLinD-RawR
ALLEYCAT BLUES50600 Posts
| ||
|
ETisME
12627 Posts
What happened to the world of tanks tournament thing? I guess this move is because the venue is not really used after the games they had didn't have good return? | ||
|
Adept
United States472 Posts
| ||
|
aka_star
United Kingdom1546 Posts
On August 01 2015 01:42 DeadByDawn wrote: No matter how good BW is supposed to be, it hurts my eyes to watch it. It looks like something that would run on a Sinclair Spectrum. Actually the quality on BW was better than GomTV's free low setting for SC2. Most of the time Gom was just purple pixels with a few dark shadows moving around, functioned better as a radio broadcast. | ||
|
looknohands119
United States815 Posts
On August 01 2015 13:49 BLinD-RawR wrote: I don't see this as any indication of GSL going away, rather its the studio thats going to be the setting for a lot of different events. I can't technically confirm anything but the word on the street is that GSL is highly unlikely to live through the purchase. The real question is where the money that was going towards GSL from Blizzard for WCS goes next. | ||
|
BLinD-RawR
ALLEYCAT BLUES50600 Posts
On August 01 2015 19:08 looknohands119 wrote: I can't technically confirm anything but the word on the street is that GSL is highly unlikely to live through the purchase. The real question is where the money that was going towards GSL from Blizzard for WCS goes next. hmmm, I hope you're wrong on that. | ||
afreecaTV.Char
United States337 Posts
To answer the biggest question, GSL Season 3 is going nowhere. It will still be live-streamed on Twitch, but we may start doing re-streams on AfreecaTV. What the live-stream quality will be I do not know, nor do I believe we have any control over it. WCS 2016 is a complete question mark at this point. More Leagues for Brood War? I've heard that something may be in the works  | ||
|
TelecoM
United States10686 Posts
On August 02 2015 04:33 afreecaTV.Char wrote: More Leagues for Brood War? I've heard that something may be in the works Ohhhh snap. | ||
|
BLinD-RawR
ALLEYCAT BLUES50600 Posts
Awesome. | ||
|
SetGuitarsToKill
Canada28396 Posts
On August 02 2015 04:33 afreecaTV.Char wrote: So to chime in a bit, Mr. Chae told me about this over lunch a few days ago. To answer the biggest question, GSL Season 3 is going nowhere. It will still be live-streamed on Twitch, but we may start doing re-streams on AfreecaTV. What the live-stream quality will be I do not know, nor do I believe we have any control over it. WCS 2016 is a complete question mark at this point. More Leagues for Brood War? I've heard that something may be in the works Maybe I'll have to start actively watching Brood War if there's gonna be more leagues for it in the future :D | ||
|
TelecoM
United States10686 Posts
On August 02 2015 10:57 SetGuitarsToKill wrote: Maybe I'll have to start actively watching Brood War if there's gonna be more leagues for it in the future :D You should be already ! | ||
|
plasmidghost
Belgium16168 Posts
On August 02 2015 04:33 afreecaTV.Char wrote: So to chime in a bit, Mr. Chae told me about this over lunch a few days ago. To answer the biggest question, GSL Season 3 is going nowhere. It will still be live-streamed on Twitch, but we may start doing re-streams on AfreecaTV. What the live-stream quality will be I do not know, nor do I believe we have any control over it. WCS 2016 is a complete question mark at this point. More Leagues for Brood War? I've heard that something may be in the works That's some excellent news, I eagerly look forward to it | ||
|
c3rberUs
Japan11286 Posts
| ||
|
looknohands119
United States815 Posts
On August 02 2015 04:33 afreecaTV.Char wrote: So to chime in a bit, Mr. Chae told me about this over lunch a few days ago. To answer the biggest question, GSL Season 3 is going nowhere. It will still be live-streamed on Twitch, but we may start doing re-streams on AfreecaTV. What the live-stream quality will be I do not know, nor do I believe we have any control over it. WCS 2016 is a complete question mark at this point. More Leagues for Brood War? I've heard that something may be in the works <3 <3 <3 I hope that Blizz finds a good solution that allows both BW and SC2 to grow while complementing each other in a way that's advantageous for everyone involved and both games. | ||
|
Adept
United States472 Posts
| ||
|
TelecoM
United States10686 Posts
| ||
|
djwaters22
112 Posts
| ||
|
Melliflue
United Kingdom1389 Posts
On August 02 2015 11:58 plasmidghost wrote: That's some excellent news, I eagerly look forward to it It is excellent news if you predominantly follow BW but worrying if you follow SC2, or am I misunderstanding it? | ||
|
purakushi
United States3301 Posts
On July 31 2015 22:31 purakushi wrote: Considering how popular BW is on Afreeca, maybe this means more organised BW?!? Would be amazing | ||
|
Incognoto
France10239 Posts
heeeeeeeey tastosis casting bw?!?! | ||
|
The_Red_Viper
19533 Posts
But it was pretty clear that GSL has/had troubles, wouldn't surprise me one bit if next year GSL would be gone | ||
|
Silvana
3713 Posts
On August 02 2015 23:11 The_Red_Viper wrote: Yeah i rather wait till official news are out there. But it was pretty clear that GSL has/had troubles, wouldn't surprise me one bit if next year GSL would be gone That'd be such a shame! But I will follow the GSL music guy wherever he goes. | ||
|
The_Red_Viper
19533 Posts
On August 02 2015 23:14 Silvana wrote: That'd be such a shame! But I will follow the GSL music guy wherever he goes. I hope there still will be two korean leagues, sure GSL was there from the beginning, but overall the quality was decreasing (or not increasing fats enough) Well we will see what happens. | ||
|
farnham
1378 Posts
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. | ||
|
Slydie
1927 Posts
Yeye, competetive sc2 taking another small hit. When was the last time a new young player broke through? | ||
|
ThomasjServo
15244 Posts
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. | ||
|
The_Red_Viper
19533 Posts
I guess it's true nonetheless :/ | ||
|
ThomasjServo
15244 Posts
| ||
|
TelecoM
United States10686 Posts
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. | ||
|
ThomasjServo
15244 Posts
On August 05 2015 07:57 GGzerG wrote: 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. | ||
|
ilikeredheads
Canada1995 Posts
| ||
|
afreecaTV.Char
United States337 Posts
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. | ||
|
chipmonklord17
United States11944 Posts
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 | ||
|
TelecoM
United States10686 Posts
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 | ||
|
The_Red_Viper
19533 Posts
I doubt it at this point :/ SSL is still there though, maybe a second tournament will start as well? | ||
|
opisska
Poland8852 Posts
| ||
|
looknohands119
United States815 Posts
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! | ||
|
Pontius Pirate
United States1557 Posts
| ||
|
Big J
Austria16289 Posts
| ||
|
afreecaTV.Char
United States337 Posts
| ||
|
Silvana
3713 Posts
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! | ||
|
joshie0808
Canada1024 Posts
| ||
|
TelecoM
United States10686 Posts
| ||
|
djwaters22
112 Posts
| ||
|
palexhur
Colombia730 Posts
| ||
|
fezvez
France3021 Posts
Bye bye GSL I guess. Damn, that sucks. But they have super high operating costs... | ||
|
dahtroop
Finland46 Posts
| ||
|
niteReloaded
Croatia5282 Posts
I don't know why, but they never ever seemed like a 'grounded, serious and stable company'... It always seemed like a millionare's fad.. somebody pumping money into a un-optimized system that's not self-sustainable. | ||
|
Growiel
Korea (South)363 Posts
Can't we just enjoy both and go along with whatever happens ? Even though the studio now belongs to Afreeca, if they don't need the time slot they can totally continue renting to GOM for the GSL even if they don't do any SC2 themselves at Afreeca. Also, the GSL could move again. So be happy about more BW, don't mourne the GSL just quite yet. | ||
|
tshi
United States2495 Posts
| ||
|
TelecoM
United States10686 Posts
On August 20 2015 12:40 tshi wrote: Does that mean tastosis will need a new job -- well not necessarily job-entirely, i guess what will happen to them? Ohh wow that is a really good point, I'm sure they will be solid though, they should be able to find an awesome job in ESPORTS no problem. | ||
|
SetGuitarsToKill
Canada28396 Posts
| ||
|
afreecaTV.Char
United States337 Posts
On August 20 2015 12:12 Growiel wrote: It's funny and sad at the same time how everyone is just trying to look for the best for himself with this news. BW fans are like "Yeah for more BW, who cares about GSL" and SC2 fans are like "Screw BW, it's ded gaem, keep the GSL alive". Can't we just enjoy both and go along with whatever happens ? Even though the studio now belongs to Afreeca, if they don't need the time slot they can totally continue renting to GOM for the GSL even if they don't do any SC2 themselves at Afreeca. Also, the GSL could move again. So be happy about more BW, don't mourne the GSL just quite yet. Yes, we have been running events along side the GSL for the past month with more events planned throughout season 3. If the GSL participates in the 2016 Season, I do not imagine scheduling to be an issue. Don't forget Mr. Chae works in our eSports department and I'm sure he is more than willing to work around the GSL (as well as others who wish to use the studios). | ||
|
mel0n
Australia13 Posts
On August 20 2015 12:40 tshi wrote: Does that mean tastosis will need a new job -- well not necessarily job-entirely, i guess what will happen to them? I think if it came down to it they could easily go back to Brood War. It would be incredible for the foreign Brood War scene to have such high-level casters and would attract record numbers. That's assuming that has to happen though. | ||
|
Xiphias
Norway2223 Posts
On August 20 2015 13:48 afreecaTV.Char wrote: Yes, we have been running events along side the GSL for the past month with more events planned throughout season 3. If the GSL participates in the 2016 Season, I do not imagine scheduling to be an issue. Don't forget Mr. Chae works in our eSports department and I'm sure he is more than willing to work around the GSL (as well as others who wish to use the studios). Well, that's good news | ||
|
Darkdwarf
Sweden960 Posts
On August 20 2015 13:48 afreecaTV.Char wrote: Yes, we have been running events along side the GSL for the past month with more events planned throughout season 3. If the GSL participates in the 2016 Season, I do not imagine scheduling to be an issue. Don't forget Mr. Chae works in our eSports department and I'm sure he is more than willing to work around the GSL (as well as others who wish to use the studios). That's awesome to hear. Would hate to lose the GSL. | ||
|
ThomasjServo
15244 Posts
On August 20 2015 12:40 tshi wrote: Does that mean tastosis will need a new job -- well not necessarily job-entirely, i guess what will happen to them? They cast some other games too, been casting heroes of the storm, they don't have all their eggs in the SC2 basket. | ||
|
KelsierSC
United Kingdom10443 Posts
| ||
|
BiG
Germany153 Posts
| ||
|
lastride
2390 Posts
| ||
|
Dumbledore
Sweden725 Posts
I will be very sad if GSL goes ;( | ||
|
RichardNPL
185 Posts
| ||
| ||
|
|
Replay Cast
WardiTV Invitational
ByuN vs Solar
Clem vs Classic
Cure vs herO
Reynor vs MaxPax
Big Brain Bouts
Elazer vs Nicoract
Reynor vs Scarlett
Replay Cast
Sparkling Tuna Cup
Krystianer vs TBD
TriGGeR vs SKillous
Percival vs TBD
ByuN vs Nicoract
Replay Cast
Wardi Open
|
|
|
EPT
