|
This Week: Episode 122 VoD: Click here!Guests: MioFF from MachinimaVS!
Topics and highlights this week include:
- Zach "MioFF" Mazzotta joins our hosts and gives us a look into his background, history with competitive gaming / MLG, and a look into the daily life of working for Machinima. (Time: 00:02:00)
- What kind of content does MioFF want to put on the MachinimaVS channel? What should you be making if you want to be a part of it? (Time: 00:07:30)
- Is it challenging to keep content providers on track? (Time: 00:09:00)
- In professional sports, the people who were the best at a game aren't necessarily the same talent doing the casting. As eSports, do we do a good job of looking for people who are entertaining? (Time: 00:13:00)
- What feedback has MioFF received about MachinimaVS so far? How is the company looking to implement the feedback into the channel moving forward? (Time: 00:16:30)
- Where would MioFF like the see the MachinimaVS channel at this point next year? (Time: 00:26:45)
- How invested into eSports is Machinima? (Time: 00:30:30)
- eSports can be a bit political at times. Does the MachinimaVS channel have any current restrictions on who they can work with? (Time: 00:36:00)
- What is the next step? What does the near future look like for MachinimaVS? (Time: 00:47:00)
- Paradise went out to San Diego Comic Con with IGN last week! What was he up to out there? (Time: 00:57:00)
- Recently there was a large discussion about the idea of independence in eSports journalism. Our hosts delve into the background of this topic and share their thoughts on the subject. (Time: 00:59:00)
- vVv Gaming recently made a decision to drop their fighting game division. LordJerith goes in depth into the thought process behind the choice. Additionally, what is the future of fighting games in relation to eSports? (Time: 01:14:30)
- Kennigit covered "Boobs, Framing Shots & Esports" in a recent video on YouTube. What do the hosts think of the subject? (Time: 01:47:15)
- LordJerith says thank you and shares stories from the history of vVv Gaming. (Time: 01:51:30)
History of the Show: Created in 2010, vVv Gaming has a weekly show known as "The Loser's Bracket". Many familiar faces have been on the show, such as MLG CEO Sundance DiGiovanni, MLG SVP Adam Apicella, Ben "MrBitter" Nichol, and Shawn "LiquidSheth" Simon. On The Loser's Bracket, Jerry "LordJerith" Prochazka and Jason "Paradise" Kuntz from vVv Gaming are joined by Curt "Keyhunt" Carter from xSix to discuss eSports with news, interviews, and debates.
The Loser's Bracket is live every Tuesday night at 9:00 EST (6:00 PST) on the vVv Gaming Twitch.TV Channel.
Full archives of the show can be found by clicking here or by clicking on the logo at the top of this post.
Recent Episode VoDs: Episode 121: Guest: Adam "Keits" Heart! Episode 120: Guests: Alex Jebailey and Tobias "Tumba" Sherman! Episode 119: Guest: Joshua "Clutch" Gray! Episode 118: Guests: EGiNcontroL and xSixSuppy! Episode 117: Guests: Juicebox Abel, vVv FourthOracle, vVv RuFF!
|
I'm still stunned by the sort of people that come onto the show. @.@
|
One of the most underrated & underappreciated shows... Missing out if you don't come and watch some.
|
Thank you, BabyToss!
We're just about to go live now. Tonight we have David Ting on from the IPL. Should be an awesome show. Hope everyone tunes in!
|
|
This is a great discussion!
|
I normally catch the VODs. I remember when I was an applicant there was an episode that dealt with contracts in eSports, it's probably one of the best episodes ever since they had a real lawyer discuss the contract.
|
This Week: Episode 113 VoD: Click here!Guest: David Ting, General Manager, eSports at IGN Entertainment
Topics and highlights this week include:
- David Ting, General Manager of eSports and VP of R&D at IGN, joins The Loser’s Bracket. How has David been since the last time on the show? Is David Ting even more fired up about the world of eSports? (Time: 00:03:00)
- New titles and game genres are on the horizon for IPL! What titles should we expect to see in the future? Why is the IGN Pro League looking to support these games? Also, should we expect to see new titles being tried as exhibitions at IPL? (Time: 09:30:00)
- Will we see IPL add a PC or a Console FPS? Which FPS titles could be considered? Could a title such as Call of Duty be added to the IGN Pro League when new titles in the franchise are developed so often? (Time: 00:20:15)
- Has IGN looked at Guild Wars 2 and then world of MMOs? Has David Ting had any contact with ArenaNet? (Time: 00:29:30)
- Capcom hasn’t had the best past when it comes to larger gaming leagues. Is Capcom coming around? (Time: 00:30:45)
- What lessons did David Ting and the IPL staff learn from the IPL4 event? What should we expect for IPL5? (Time: 00:33:15)
- David Ting announces that IPL will be moving away from Pool Play. Also, the IPL will be offering more travel packages for players. What is the IPL looking to focus on by making these changes? (Time: 00:41:30)
- How has David Ting’s life changed over the last year? (Time: 00:51:00)
- In regards to the IPL, what can a casual gamer expect to see on IGN over the next several months? What can IGN do to reach out to this audience? (Time: 01:04:15)
- How does IGN plan to “shine brighter” to show off the new content they will be producing daily? (Time: 01:16:00)
- David Ting wants things to be a bit more “Spicy!” As such, Curt ends up asking “where did things go wrong?” when it comes to MLG. Also, why does David Ting compare MLG and IPL to Intel and AMD? (Time: 01:22:00)
- Paradise asks David Ting questions from the community. Will IPL ever look at Bloodline Champions? Is there enough room for both LoL and DOTA 2? Would David prefer Call of Duty or Halo for IPL? (Time: 01:39:15)
- The team says their final thanks to David and gives their shoutouts before wrapping the show up. (Time: 01:57:15)
|
Very nice show last night with David Ting.
|
That's the second time I've really enjoyed watching David Ting on this show. Hopefully they keep bringing him back.
Great show :D
|
Thanks Spike and Doom 
David Ting is refreshing to listen to. I'm excited to see what IPL5 has in store for us. Also, the fact he announced they are dropping pool play? Oh man.
|
always great topics and so well done
|
great show! Lord Jerith's rants are epic and insightful!
|
This week with David Ting in the show was very inspirational.
I really loved how he described IPL tournaments during the course of the years and how he plans on making it better in future events, such as IPL5
|
It was a great show. And everyone loves when Lord Jerith rants lol (:
|
On May 12 2012 08:08 vVvSonTran wrote: This week with David Ting in the show was very inspirational.
I really loved how he described IPL tournaments during the course of the years and how he plans on making it better in future events, such as IPL5
I agree. Those who haven't watched it, David Ting answers questions from the community! Very good watch.
|
I love watching this; it's very entertaining and informational about so many things!
|
This show is great. I wish that there was more shows like this one.
|
Yeah I really enjoy it interesting perspective! include more guests!
|
New episode VoD available. Jerry might turn some heads this week... looking forward to feedback. Listen below!
This Week: Episode 114 VoD: Click here!Guests: Rod Lane of NJ Halo and League of Legends players vVv Skilly and vVv Tsunamiie!
Topics and highlights this week include:
- Rod Lane from NJ Halo/King of the Couch joins the show and updates us on the upcoming Codzilla tournament. Additionally, Rod shares updates on his personal life since his last appearance on the show.(Time: 00:04:15)
- Curt asks Rod why he runs his own gaming events. Rod shares his history and explains the reason behind King of the Couch. (Time: 00:08:00)
- Will we be seeing Halo at upcoming KotC events? Will KotC be waiting for Halo 4? Also, Paradise shows off the newly released Halo 4 boxart. Afterward, Jerry and Rod discuss a bit of KotC history. Rod then shares a story about a former student of his, Andreas “Nexy” Pierson. (Time: 00:15:45)
- What have been some of Rod’s challenges over the last year? Why does Rod’s answer reminds Paradise of the vVv Gaming? Also, Jerry asks Rod on his thoughts of the fighting game community. (Time: 00:21:00)
- At scale, MLG has issues running Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 on LAN. Rod Lane and KotC are getting the job done… how do they do it? (Time: 00:27:30)
- Will KotC events include PC titles in the future? Will mobile games make an appearance at NJ Halo? (Time: 00:34:15)
- vVv Skilly and vVv Tsunamiie from the vVv Gaming League of Legends team join the show to talk a bit about the new team. Listen in as both players talk about their background, how they joined the League of Legends community, and their thoughts on vVv Gaming so far. (Time: 00:42:30)
- Both Tsunamiie and Skilly have parents that originally complained about their competitive gaming history. How did these two players win their parents over? Additionally, as a team that has LAN experience, what placing will this team take at MLG Anaheim? (Time: 00:57:15)
- Every so often an organization pops up that doesn’t keep their promises to players. The Loser’s Bracket hosts take a look at the recent Eclypsia talent drain and discuss what led to this event. (Time: 01:12:00)
- KeyHunt discusses the revival of ROOT Gaming. Right afterward, Paradise brings up the exclusive multi-year partnership between MLG and KeSPA. What does this mean for both MLG and KeSPA events? (Time: 01:28:45)
- Spring Arena II is this weekend! Who will be there? Support vVv Gaming by using vVv2012 as your referral pass when purchasing your Spring Arena pass! (Time: 01:41:15)
- As Paradise attempts to wrap up the podcast, LordJerith takes a look at the newly reformed ROOT Gaming and questions the addition of Destiny. Is it good to be excited about a player such as Destiny joining this team when you consider his racist behavior? Listen in as Jerry lays down a rant that MUST be listened to. Do you agree with LordJerith? Share your thoughts! (Time: 01:45:15)
|
|
|
|