GSL 2012 Season 1: Previewing the Code S Round of 16
January 25, 2012
The introductory season of the GSL 2012 showed promise long before Sen and Jjakji kicked off Group A. A host of intriguing story lines were embedded in the round of 32. IdrA’s return from the West, Fin’s (aka FOrGG) Code S debut, a reinvigorated MC’s acsent from Code A (this time without the help of MLG), and yet another new format. With every group match now converted to a best of three, players would have a better opportunity to display longer-term strategic thinking as opposed to tactical prowess. Diversity of play style is more valuable than ever for players hoping to advance. Read on…
MLG’s Initial 2012 Format Changes, Return to Columbus
January 19, 2012
Major League Gaming, fresh off a season of explosive growth, has released an initial batch of information about upcoming format enhancements for 2012. The organization has decided to move away from its more ambitious year long format, opting instead to divide 2012 into four major seasons. A move that perhaps implies that eSports is not yet in a position where long-format seasons can really succeed. Players aren’t fiscally comfortable enough with the commitment, and audiences demand more consequential, high stakes matches.
Might as well be honest, the 2011 MLG long-form point system never really worked. The occasional appearance of high level Koreans was directly at odds with it, and the seeding at Providence was wildly inaccurate as a result.