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TheSonofDarwin · Jun 01, 2006, 12:01 PM // 12:01

Glad I have DirectTV. Even if it doesn't last, I'd like to see what they do with it. I know the lives of competitive gamers can be pretty intense. Not sure if that has or will ever reach GW in regards to intensity, but hey, it's the boobtube and it'll be something else to waste my time watching

Divinus Stella · Jun 01, 2006, 12:16 PM // 12:16

www.purepwnage.com, thats what a pro gamers life is really like, who needs cable to see that :P

twicky_kid · Jun 01, 2006, 07:04 PM // 19:04

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Originally Posted by Divinus Stella

www.purepwnage.com, thats what a pro gamers life is really like, who needs cable to see that :P

Who cares about watching it? I'm looking for tournements with cash payouts. Pro gamers can make a lot of money if you are good.

Phoenix Avenger · Jun 01, 2006, 08:46 PM // 20:46

TBH anything that uses the term "reality show" to describe it loses my interest completely. also, I would think it would be kinda hard to have a good "movie" of the games in progress because you cant see the whole map at once. they would probubly just be able to show the highlights (which gets boring after awhile). for me to be interested in watching video games there would have to be some sort of viewer activity, like where i can swap between cameras whenever i want.

twicky_kid · Jun 01, 2006, 10:35 PM // 22:35

I don't think you can get more interactive than being IN the tournment so that was a moot point.

Celeborn · Jun 01, 2006, 11:24 PM // 23:24

Gaming isn't exciting to watch, especially for people who don't play games/the game being shown.

twicky_kid · Jun 02, 2006, 03:45 AM // 03:45

Forget anything about watching it on tv. That point is only very very very minor.

Directv is PRODUCING GAME TOURNEMENTS!!!!

That's what really matters. They are organizing the tournements instead of the game producers. With directv's huge income you can expect some nice pay outs here. Only problem I have with this is the only platform is PC and XBOX games. I would like to see more gaming systems on board but that has a lot to do with a partnership between microsoft and directv.

Feminist Terrorist · Jun 02, 2006, 04:13 AM // 04:13

I'd give it a look, if it isn't on the Premiere tier. In any case, I love my DirecTV and DVR. *runs and hugs TV system* Definitely keep us posted, Twicky_kid.
(a channel number would be good)

twicky_kid · Jun 02, 2006, 04:29 AM // 04:29

Channel 102 or 101 I don't remember. You will need an interactive receiver to be able to get it. Any package is able to pick this up provided you have the right equipment.

Feminist Terrorist · Jun 02, 2006, 08:35 AM // 08:35

Thanks. I'll check it out in the morning.

twicky_kid · Jun 09, 2006, 02:58 AM // 02:58

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Originally Posted by twicky_kid

Channel 102 or 101 I don't remember. You will need an interactive receiver to be able to get it. Any package is able to pick this up provided you have the right equipment.

To clearify info:

channel 101 for now will have its own channel at start of 2007 channel TBA
Any equipment or programming package will be able to get it
First tournements starts july and will air on july 21
By the start of 2007 there will be 24/7 tournements to enroll
Mountian Dew is the sponser of the tournements competing for the Dew Cup
IGI is backing for online support

This is all a partnership between Microsoft, Mountian Dew, Fox Interactive, and Directv.

This is going to get really big with real cash payouts and contant tournaments all the time.

Vwoss · Jun 09, 2006, 03:22 AM // 03:22

I see. I really hope this catches on and DirectTV finally gets out of the provider business, allowing a serious service, like cable, to finally dominate.

twicky_kid · Jun 09, 2006, 03:52 AM // 03:52

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Originally Posted by Vwoss

I see. I really hope this catches on and DirectTV finally gets out of the provider business, allowing a serious service, like cable, to finally dominate.

Um.....finally dominate?

You might want to do some research. They are the biggest provider of digital TV in the world. They already dominate.

I'll put it very simple. NewsCorp owns directv. NewsCorp owns Fox. You name it Fox probly owns it or has a partnership with.

I'm really exicted about the tournaments. I'd become a professional gamer in a heart beat. I'm already taking peoples money on the weekends.

Vwoss · Jun 10, 2006, 05:33 AM // 05:33

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Originally Posted by twicky_kid

Um.....finally dominate?

You might want to do some research. They are the biggest provider of digital TV in the world. They already dominate.

I'll put it very simple. NewsCorp owns directv. NewsCorp owns Fox. You name it Fox probly owns it or has a partnership with.

I'm really exicted about the tournaments. I'd become a professional gamer in a heart beat. I'm already taking peoples money on the weekends.

I am fully aware of how much DirectTV is dominating. That is the problem. Cable is a superior service, you see. Hell, other satellite providers are better than DirectTV.

Amirite?

Feminist Terrorist · Jun 10, 2006, 09:47 AM // 09:47

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Originally Posted by Vwoss

I am fully aware of how much DirectTV is dominating. That is the problem. Cable is a superior service, you see. Hell, other satellite providers are better than DirectTV.

Amirite?

With all due respect, I disagree. DirecTV is pretty darn good, compared with some of the dross I've seen. Each type of provider has their pros and cons. It's a fallacy to say that one is innately superior to another. One might be better for Person A, but not necessarily better for Person B.

For example, DirecTV is an ouststanding choice for me, at this point in my life. However, my mom prefers her local cable provider because she can get a basic package which suits her well, for much cheaper than a satellite provider. Therefore cable is better for her.

Blanket comparisions just don't work well.

twicky_kid · Jun 10, 2006, 04:38 PM // 16:38

Its all about your experience. I've seen people that have nothing but problems with the equipment since they started and I've seen some people that have had the same receiver for 10 years (not a joke).

I've had customers tell me there sat didn't go out during the hurricanes including Katrina. 1 customer called me with 25 people in his house because the cable was down and his dish was the only way they could news and weather updates. Then I have people that have a little drizle of rain and their signal is out (probly has to do with the seal on the LBNs).

As for channels directv cannot be matched. We are hitting closer to 300 channels and adding more all the time.

Many exclusive programming is coming. CD USA launched back in january with live concerts every single week. They have about 5-6 per week. Its all new stuff. Then you have the free views that give the classic music concerts every week or two.

NBC, FX, and Fox on demand are allowing you to watch your shows BEFORE they even hit the air on normal tv. Lots of changes are happening at DTV.

I will never get cable again. I had Cox cable and internet. They could never get the internet to work for 9 months I was never able to use it. Then they tried to charge me $900 for service calls and internet service that I NEVER had. Needless to say they never got paid.

Its all about your experience. For HD I wouldn't go with cable. Cable passes along the signal from the broadcaster. HD makes all the flaws 10x more visable. Sat cleans up the picture and converts everything to a digital quality before it gets to you.

Anyways back to the Gaming League. If there is a PC or XBOX game you would like to have tournements for you should call DTV and suggest them. Doesn't matter if you are a customer or not. Anyone can call to make suggestions. They do listen to these btw. Ensign stated that DTV was at the season 1 tournement. I would like to think that the suggestion I put in everyday to take a look at GW had something to do with that. Then again GW is a huge game that speaks for itself.