Archive for February, 2012
Semi-Professional Gaming – a follow up
Just under three weeks ago, I wrote an article which outlined a concept on Semi-Professional Gaming and how this could be integrated in to gaming based on the current state of most competitive organisations, the players who compete, and their teams. The ideas and foundation for this concept when introduced were largely lost on many given I probably gave gaming communities too much credit for one thing – thinking outside the box. What I mean by this, is that the concept was all about the bigger picture, and in writing that concept article, I forgot the reality that 80% of gamers I see in action on a day to day basis are only concerned with themselves and short term wants or solutions. So given this, I thought a follow up article would be a valid piece of writing to give extra depth to the whole concept of semi-professional gaming in this part of the world.
“Isn’t PC Gaming Dead?” – Aren’t you mostly stupid?
Roccat’s “Isn’t PC Gaming Dead” Marketing Campaign Article
About 6 months ago Razer came out with a campaign that stated “PC Gaming is not dead” and sent us to a campaign website. This campaign was all about the release of the Razer Blade – possibly one of the greatest innovations Razer has had, and will massively shift the space Razer as a company is in. The campaign was good, albeit the push behind it was a bit frustrating – PC Gaming….. Dead? What gives?
eSports, or eFarce? What is WCG?
As I casually cruised the internet late last night, I came across a post which drew my attention to the latest round of options for WCG’s 2012 tournament game selection. I sat in awe at the downright dumbshittery that could be seen in not just one, but a number of categories for which they have ringfenced various games in to. But before I go any further, let me give some background on WCG, and my knowledge of them…….