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GSL 2023: Significant contraction announced - Page 4

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KappaKingPrime
Profile Joined May 2014
United States466 Posts
February 24 2023 04:03 GMT
#61
End of an era. -80% in prize pool, ro16 and ro8 online... they should have just straight up cancelled it, this is an embarrassment.
CicadaSC
Profile Joined January 2018
United States533 Posts
February 24 2023 05:19 GMT
#62
On February 24 2023 05:01 Waxangel wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 24 2023 04:58 Blargh wrote:
I mean, let's be real here... If AAA eSports orgs are going bust, it shouldn't be a surprise for stuff as small as StarCraft to get chopped.

It's basically impossible to even call GSL the premiere tournament series now. Almost laughable to think of someone going to Korea to participate. It's just a Ro16 too?

It's really sad to see. I guess it's the end of an era.


welp, there goes the Big Gabe to Korea plan

was he really going to do it for money though? I thought he wanted to prove himself as a player or just for the experience in general..
Never stop fighting~
Schelim
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Austria11394 Posts
February 24 2023 07:04 GMT
#63
does the online ro16/ro8 mean players living outside of Korea can participate?
TY <3 Cure <3 Inno <3 Special <3
TheCheapSkate
Profile Joined August 2011
Slovenia313 Posts
February 24 2023 07:41 GMT
#64
Beginning of the end. Glad I was able to see Katowice live this year. It was a good ride. Hope Stormgate delivers.
Dante08
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
Singapore4068 Posts
February 24 2023 07:56 GMT
#65
If all the Korean pros were to focus mainly on European/NA events, would it be enough to go around? If not most SC2 Korean pros will probably move to BW, seems like a very natural transition and they will bring in new attention.
CicadaSC
Profile Joined January 2018
United States533 Posts
February 24 2023 08:21 GMT
#66
On February 24 2023 16:56 Dante08 wrote:
If all the Korean pros were to focus mainly on European/NA events, would it be enough to go around? If not most SC2 Korean pros will probably move to BW, seems like a very natural transition and they will bring in new attention.

No. There is region lock. Korean players can't compete in na or eu. When you see them in American open cups it's because those award global points.
Never stop fighting~
CicadaSC
Profile Joined January 2018
United States533 Posts
February 24 2023 08:22 GMT
#67
On February 24 2023 16:41 TheCheapSkate wrote:
Beginning of the end. Glad I was able to see Katowice live this year. It was a good ride. Hope Stormgate delivers.

It will. The guys making already made sc2. They know what they are doing.
Never stop fighting~
Drahkn
Profile Joined June 2021
119 Posts
February 24 2023 08:25 GMT
#68
Goodbye SC2 , hello Stormgate
Ciaus_Dronu
Profile Joined June 2017
South Africa1758 Posts
February 24 2023 08:37 GMT
#69
It's been a good run.
SC2 has been the premier competitive RTS for over a decade.

While we mourn, let us not forget what a time it's been. SC2 has lasted far too long to be truly disappointed here - it burned both long and bright. Could hardly ask for more.
Husyelt
Profile Joined May 2020
United States663 Posts
February 24 2023 08:43 GMT
#70
this isnt rea;l
“Conviction, no matter how narcotic its depth, simply did not make true.” - R Scott Bakker
umelbumel
Profile Joined January 2011
2013 Posts
February 24 2023 08:48 GMT
#71
ouch, that hurts so much.
Edpayasugo
Profile Joined April 2013
United Kingdom2187 Posts
February 24 2023 08:48 GMT
#72
I'll never forget the good times
FlaSh MMA INnoVation FanTaSy MKP TY Ryung | soO Dark Rogue | HuK PartinG Stork State
Harris1st
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Germany5449 Posts
February 24 2023 09:35 GMT
#73
Microsoft where are you? Just buy that damn thing already and leave some money on the table for SC2!
Go Serral! GG EZ
Poopi
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
France11843 Posts
February 24 2023 11:10 GMT
#74
On February 24 2023 18:35 Harris1st wrote:
Microsoft where are you? Just buy that damn thing already and leave some money on the table for SC2!

They fired a lot of people in the tech layoff thing, among them 343 employees. They are not running Halo esports well despite it being a legacy flagship game of them, so I would not count on MS to save StarCraft 2 even if they manage to buy AT-Blizzard in time
WriterMaru
xsnac
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Barbados1365 Posts
February 24 2023 11:37 GMT
#75
On February 24 2023 17:22 CicadaSC wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 24 2023 16:41 TheCheapSkate wrote:
Beginning of the end. Glad I was able to see Katowice live this year. It was a good ride. Hope Stormgate delivers.

It will. The guys making already made sc2. They know what they are doing.

and wc3*
1/4 \pi \epsilon_0
tskarzyn
Profile Joined July 2010
United States498 Posts
Last Edited: 2023-02-24 12:05:45
February 24 2023 12:04 GMT
#76
Makes sense given the macro climate. Unless your definition of an alive game requires big event halls and 9 people casting your game, SC will be fine. Some of us have been playing Starcraft for close to 25 years. Not gonna stop playing because it takes a little longer to queue a match, or because people can't play it professionally.
Harris1st
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Germany5449 Posts
February 24 2023 12:05 GMT
#77
On February 24 2023 20:10 Poopi wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 24 2023 18:35 Harris1st wrote:
Microsoft where are you? Just buy that damn thing already and leave some money on the table for SC2!

They fired a lot of people in the tech layoff thing, among them 343 employees. They are not running Halo esports well despite it being a legacy flagship game of them, so I would not count on MS to save StarCraft 2 even if they manage to buy AT-Blizzard in time


Yeah I don't expect this to happen. Would be nice though
Go Serral! GG EZ
hfgretztrgdf
Profile Joined February 2023
2 Posts
February 24 2023 12:28 GMT
#78
--- Nuked ---
-gpanda-
Profile Joined July 2019
1 Post
February 24 2023 12:46 GMT
#79
GSL has left me with so many good memories, it'll be sad to see GSL says GG one day.
digmouse
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
China6132 Posts
February 24 2023 12:47 GMT
#80
Oh one thing I probably should mention is that the Chinese side will likely have things to somewhat make up the lost prize money. I don't think they'll fully do it, but it's at least better than nothing.
TranslatorIf you want to ask anything about Chinese esports, send me a PM or follow me @nerddigmouse.
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