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Esports
Pro Gaming Fans Rush to Pro Gaming’s Defense
Yesterday, I wrote a post tweaking 27-year-old professional gamer David “Zaccubus” Treacy for his comments in an interview with Alienware, mostly for what seemed like an attempt to blame pro gaming’s lack of success in the mainstream on “cheesy” television productions. It sounded defensive, especially since, well, I don’t see the appeal of eSports at…
By Jen Schiller Published July 6, 2011 -
Esports
An English Voice For Korea’s StarCraft Madness
Korea is bonkers for StarCraft. So bonkers that we often quarantine the country’s love for the game as something to be avoided and/or ridiculed. Yet little by little, the Korean StarCraft scene is getting its dues overseas. Part of that is thanks to dedicated websites like Team Liquid, who cover the scene religiously, but part…
By Luke Plunkett Published March 30, 2011 -
Esports
The Sacrifices of StarCraft II Made In The Name of Sports
StarCraft II could have been a prettier game, with massive Zerg Ultralisks and screen-filling Protoss Motherships. It could have been stuffed with new units like the Cybercat and Hercules transport ship. Blame designer Dustin Browder and eSports for making StarCraft II what it is: clear, simple, uncertain and a game that demands skillful players. Browder…
By Michael McWhertor Published March 4, 2011 -
Esports
South Korea Rocked By StarCraft Betting Scandal
In South Korea, playing sci-fi real-time strategy StarCraft is a big deal. There are professional players and televised games. Throwing StarCraft matches and illegal betting, however, is a bigger deal. In what some are already calling the biggest e-sports scandal in history, the still-unfolding saga has seen pro gaming teams accused of intentionally losing matches…
By Brian Ashcraft Published April 13, 2010