MLG...wtf?

The other night on G4 they were showing a championship gaming tournament, so I decided to watch it. What a mistake.

They played Forza 2, Counter Strike, Fifa, and Dead or Alive 4. I have 1 question: what is the point of watching someone play a video game?

1. Why would I want to watch someone pretend to drive a car when I could turn on my xbox and do it myself, or better yet, watch someone drive a REAL car?

2. Why would I want to watch someone pretend to play soccer, when I can go play it in real life, or watch someone REALLY play it.

I don't see where 'MLG' can go with this. Who is actually gonna spend the time to watch people play video games? They even called the gamers there "athletes". That is a disgrace. I'll admit, they were pretty good at the games they played, but my God, they're not athletes.

Here's the point: Could someone tell me why I should care about MLG over NFL, NBA, or MLS? Personally, golf is more exciting, because golf is a hard sport to play, and it's impressive what those guys do. All I need is a little clarification.

People are stupid. Eventually, they will wise up, and MLGers will be out of a job. Which is why video game playing should never be a carer option (except development or playtesting) Mythbuster4ever

I'm kind of on the fence on this issue. I would like to see gaming grow as an art form, much like film has. On the other hand, gaming is more of an individualized experience that can't be viewed in the same light.

Competitive gaming may have a bright future, but not the way MLG is advertising it.

I once laughed like crazy when some dude called MLG a "sport".

MLG...is....who cares...... All i know is that its miles away from being called a sport.

[QUOTE="Mythbuster4ever"]People are stupid. Eventually, they will wise up, and MLGers will be out of a job. Which is why video game playing should never be a carer option (except development or playtesting) Boba_Fett_3710

I'm kind of on the fence on this issue. I would like to see gaming grow as an art form, much like film has. On the other hand, gaming is more of an individualized experience that can't be viewed in the same light.

Competitive gaming may have a bright future, but not the way MLG is advertising it.

MLG is basicly something nerds who play halo for 8 hours a day use in an attempt to justify their actions.

Why would I watch someone play any sport, when I could be playing it...DJ_Novakain

Yeah, seriously TC, did you think about this at all? You can say the same thing...

People are stupid. Eventually, they will wise up, and MLGers will be out of a job. Which is why video game playing should never be a carer option (except development or playtesting) Mythbuster4ever

[QUOTE="Mythbuster4ever"]People are stupid. Eventually, they will wise up, and MLGers will be out of a job. Which is why video game playing should never be a carer option (except development or playtesting) EVOLV3

Starcraft also says I will eat your soul.

[QUOTE="Mythbuster4ever"]People are stupid. Eventually, they will wise up, and MLGers will be out of a job. Which is why video game playing should never be a carer option (except development or playtesting) EVOLV3

Big deal, Criket, Rugby and Soccer (Futbol) are popular in Europe. That doesn't mean anything to the states.

Besides, I doubt gaming will be anything aside from a "rougue" activity at least for another 15 year.

The other night on G4 they were showing a championship gaming tournament, so I decided to watch it. What a mistake.

They played Forza 2, Counter Strike, Fifa, and Dead or Alive 4. I have 1 question: what is the point of watching someone play a video game?

1. Why would I want to watch someone pretend to drive a car when I could turn on my xbox and do it myself, or better yet, watch someone drive a REAL car?

2. Why would I want to watch someone pretend to play soccer, when I can go play it in real life, or watch someone REALLY play it.

I don't see where 'MLG' can go with this. Who is actually gonna spend the time to watch people play video games? They even called the gamers there "athletes". That is a disgrace. I'll admit, they were pretty good at the games they played, but my God, they're not athletes.

Here's the point: Could someone tell me why I should care about MLG over NFL, NBA, or MLS? Personally, golf is more exciting, because golf is a hard sport to play, and it's impressive what those guys do. All I need is a little clarification.

mohfrontline

^^^^^

agreed, especially on golf. That's one sport that I don't think I'll ever be able to play and it'so hard I don't know how people can become so good at it. I see Hole-in-One and go WTF! I'm not a golf fan though

Well I think it's pretty cool that gaming is catching on. Whether it's a sport or not, you can't just say it's stupid for being called one when many other activities are watched and endorsed by many such as racing, bowling, pool, fencing, etc. These activities are hardly sports yet tournaments exist, and the level of finesse that the players exhibit in these things are appreciated by those who follow them, and gaming shouldn't be exempt from this in any way.ZarMulix

racing, bowling, pool, fencing, all take skill and years of training.

MLG? ehh. not so much.

[QUOTE="ZarMulix"]Well I think it's pretty cool that gaming is catching on. Whether it's a sport or not, you can't just say it's stupid for being called one when many other activities are watched and endorsed by many such as racing, bowling, pool, fencing, etc. These activities are hardly sports yet tournaments exist, and the level of finesse that the players exhibit in these things are appreciated by those who follow them, and gaming shouldn't be exempt from this in any way.taj7575

racing, bowling, pool, fencing, all take skill and years of training.

MLG? ehh. not so much.

Well gaming also takes skill, and in the multiplayer based games that are supported by the MLG, intelligence and teamwork also plays a part. Much of the trash talk I've heard online is about these people having no lives and just playing all day, but isn't that the same any athlete devoting his time to perfecting his skills and enjoying the game?

I've always been against and hated the MLG. Gaming is not a sport. Not in the slightest. There is no pleasure to be found in watching other people playing a game. The real fun is in playing it yourself. These "pro gamers" are not athletes. In fact I have pity for those people that are part of MLG and call themselves "pro gamers". Get a proper job!ColdRush88

Again, StarCraft says, "Hi!"

And a "proper job"?! Who the **** is to say that gaming can't be a "proper job"?

[QUOTE="ColdRush88"]I've always been against and hated the MLG. Gaming is not a sport. Not in the slightest. There is no pleasure to be found in watching other people playing a game. The real fun is in playing it yourself. These "pro gamers" are not athletes. In fact I have pity for those people that are part of MLG and call themselves "pro gamers". Get a proper job!Forerunner-117

Again, StarCraft says, "Hi!"

And a "proper job"?! Who the **** is to say that gaming can't be a "proper job"?

Seriously. If I can live off of playing video-games all day, I'd do it. I love how he speaks about "proper jobs" as if people are of more importance if they work "better jobs". It's people like this that make me sick.

I've always been against and hated the MLG. Gaming is not a sport. Not in the slightest. There is no pleasure to be found in watching other people playing a game. The real fun is in playing it yourself. These "pro gamers" are not athletes. In fact I have pity for those people that are part of MLG and call themselves "pro gamers". Get a proper job!ColdRush88

So by your logic, things like football and baseball are not sports either. That's pretty strange.

I once laughed like crazy when some dude called MLG a "sport".

MLG...is....who cares...... All i know is that its miles away from being called a sport.

taj7575

It is a sport...........

Yea that's CGS, whenever it's on I like watching the CS matches, the rest are stupid.

Totally agree, MLG is really stupid. I don't understand how those Koreans can stand those Starcraft tournaments that are broadcast on like 6 channels.albi321

Man, what a great quote in your sig.

That guy is really smart :lol:

they have leagues for everything though so this one just happens to be popular, however not a sport