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Philadelphia 76ers Purchase E-Sports Team
Posted on 9/26/16 at 11:19 am
Posted on 9/26/16 at 11:19 am
If you don't believe E-Sports is surging upwards, perhaps this will make you a believer. Along with the likes of Shaq, and other celebrities who have endorsed E-Sports, now full on teams are getting into the mix... You can read more at the link below:
76ers Acquire Team Dignitas/Apex
76ers Acquire Team Dignitas/Apex
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The combined organizations will create a powerhouse competitor in the booming business of eSports; bringing under one roof Team Apex’s wildly popular League of Legends team with other standout games including Counter Strike: Global Offensive, Overwatch, Heroes of the Storm and Smite. This marks the first time an ownership group of a North American sports franchise has acquired an eSports team; the group will utilize their business expertise and vast resources to bring infrastructure and alignment to position these eSports teams for future growth. The Sixers intend to manage the day-to-day operations of Team Dignitas, sharing best practices in sponsorship, sales, branding, digital marketing, merchandising, publicity and more; as well as devote resources to player recruitment, development and wellness.
This post was edited on 9/26/16 at 11:20 am
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Posted on 9/26/16 at 11:22 am to USAF Hart
Posted on 9/26/16 at 11:23 am to USAF Hart
E-sports is the next big thing in America. Networks like TBS already broadcast championships. As a casual CS:GO and Overwatch player, I can tell you little pre-teen shits look up to this pro players like we do professional athletes. They try and emulate their play in pug as much as possible, most of the time making a competitive match unbearable.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 11:23 am to J Murdah
I had no idea this was a thing until a couple of months ago when I heard a radio show on satellite. More power to guys making a living on this, good for them. But, going to an arena to watch dudes play video games = 
for me.
for me.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 11:25 am to USAF Hart
lol another team they can finish last with
Posted on 9/26/16 at 11:25 am to Bunk Moreland
How is that different than watching basketball in an arena?
Posted on 9/26/16 at 11:25 am to J Murdah
Posted on 9/26/16 at 11:25 am to J Murdah
quote:I just wish it wasn't for such terrible games, like that League of Legends stuff.
E-sports is the next big thing in America. Networks like TBS already broadcast championships. As a casual CS:GO and Overwatch player, I can tell you little pre-teen shits look up to this pro players like we do professional athletes. They try and emulate their play in pug as much as possible, most of the time making a competitive match unbearable.
In a perfect world, sports games would be this big. If only...especially back in my hayday.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 11:26 am to Bunk Moreland
quote:I agree, especially when it is broadcast for free online, but I have a feeling that will all change soon. It's actually pretty cool to watch online and the commentators are legit.
But, going to an arena to watch dudes play video games = for me.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 11:27 am to shel311
I disagree with all of that.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 11:27 am to USAF Hart
Need to make a Rocket League team
Posted on 9/26/16 at 11:29 am to J Murdah
quote:Again, I'm just going on my sensibilities, not saying a Madden League(even if it could conceivably work out in a fictional scenario) would be as popular as a League of Legends league.
I disagree with all of that.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 11:29 am to VermilionTiger
quote:My twin 5 year olds need some sponsorship, they're gonna own the 5 & under division!!!
Need to make a Rocket League team
Posted on 9/26/16 at 11:32 am to USAF Hart
I know I am in the minority in the gaming community but watching MOBAs is freaking boring.
Now Counter Strike, Evolve, Overwatch, StarCraft, etc, I can get behind a little. I do watch on twitch.
Sports game tournaments are fun to watch too.
Now Counter Strike, Evolve, Overwatch, StarCraft, etc, I can get behind a little. I do watch on twitch.
Sports game tournaments are fun to watch too.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 11:33 am to J Murdah
It will never stop growing because of the population and technology advancing but it will always be a niche sport in this country.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 11:33 am to shel311
quote:Grandpa? Is that you???
In a perfect world, sports games would be this big. If only...especially back in my hayday.
How old are you?
I've had you pegged for ~25.This post was edited on 9/26/16 at 11:34 am
Posted on 9/26/16 at 11:33 am to Mr Gardoki
quote:It's different because basketball is a real sport?
How is that different than watching basketball in an arena?
Posted on 9/26/16 at 11:35 am to Mr Gardoki
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How is that different than watching basketball in an arena?
I love video games but the answer here is obvious. One is people playing a sport and one is people playing a video game.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 11:36 am to USAF Hart
WTF is eSports?
Posted on 9/26/16 at 11:37 am to USAF Hart
If only those kids could learn to throw a ball while wearing pajamas.
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