[LoL] MSI 2016 Group Stage Discussion

Almighty · 05-09-2016, 12:55 AM

(05-08-2016, 11:17 PM)Oni Wrote: I don't like Esports, not to thread bash. It's created a type of competitiveness that is sometimes cringe, yet also intimidating to new players. I'd rather hear more about champion developments or new skins, to be honest.

Funny thing is eSports are starting to be broadcasted live on TV. For instance Dota is on ESPN and CS:GO is going to be on TBS.

Inori · 05-09-2016, 12:57 AM

(05-09-2016, 12:55 AM)Almighty Wrote: Funny thing is eSports are starting to be broadcasted live on TV. For instance Dota is on ESPN and CS:GO is going to be on TBS.

S5 LoL worlds was on ESPN, too. Kinda sucked because it was at 4 AM, but still counts.

Almighty · 05-09-2016, 01:00 AM

(05-09-2016, 12:57 AM)Inori Wrote: S5 LoL worlds was on ESPN, too. Kinda sucked because it was at 4 AM, but still counts.

Oh I forgot league was broadcasted as well, it's pretty weird seeing eSports on TV. Although it's becoming a really big thing and it's even got fantasy eSports.

insidious · 05-09-2016, 08:55 AM

(05-09-2016, 01:00 AM)Almighty Wrote: Oh I forgot league was broadcasted as well, it's pretty weird seeing eSports on TV. Although it's becoming a really big thing and it's even got fantasy eSports.

That's crazy! I knew E-sports were broadcast in Korea, but I didn't know they had grown so large as to be broadcast on US T.V, much less ESPN (even if it's at 4am). I would have thought they'd be broadcast on some cheap channel no one knows about before making it to ESPN

E-Sports really are growing fast...