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Fireside Chats, Episode 49: Understanding eSports (Patreon)

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2018-08-08 16:01:00
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I've never been a fan of eSports. Or esports. Or Esports. Or however you want to type it. Yet, I also acknowledge that it's a gigantic blind spot in my gaming knowledge, and I want to do something to rectify that. So I figured, why not bring my old friend Leah Jackson by for a Fireside Chat? Leah and I worked at IGN together back in the day, and in 2014, she joined the ranks of Riot Games here in Santa Monica, the massive developer behind League of Legends. Leah's entire professional life revolves around something I understand almost nothing about. After our hour talk, I'm confident in saying I know quite a bit more than I did. After you listen, you'll probably feel the same.

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Joey Finelli

eSports is weird! i look forward to this!

Andrew Christensen

As one of the "HVAC" guys you always refer to when talking about people who listen to your podcasts, these fireside chats always make my boring day a little more exciting.

John Ceccarelli

Does this largely revolve around MOBA esports? Or does it delve into those like Rocket League, Siege (my personal favorite), OWL, and CS:GO? Either way, looking forward to it!

Jason Stafford

Interesting timing in that there's a big article going around today centered around sexism in esports and Riot games specifically.

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>>14510053

Most excellent. I talk about HVAC so much that I feel like I should be thanking you for your service at this point.

Jason Stafford

I figured as much, just marveling at the weirdness of the universe.

Marcus Brown

Oooh I'm hyped for this!!!!!

David Kramme

Even if you did record it more recently I certainly wouldn't expect her to comment on it publicly, I thought that article seemed well researched/written, it reminded me of a place I worked at years ago, truly terrible when you're in it.

Kenny Gutzler

Sure, this is a sport - there is an obvious competition. However, I have a very hard time believing they are athletes on the sole basis they play this game - even to the extend they do. I don't think anyone thinks what they are doing is easy, but that does not equate that they are athletes.

Craig Carter

You’re still the definitive undefeated League of a Legends champion in my book Colin... and no one can take that title from you

Jeff Pollard

Leah is awesome!! I have very little interest in esports, but this was a really interesting conversation! Well done!!

Zack E

I don’t really understand how MOBAs can keep attracting new players. It seems so overwhelming to need to learn the ins and outs of all the characters, abilities, etc A game like Rocket League is perfect in my mind. The concept is simple. The controls are even simpler. Anybody can get in a match for the first time and know what’s going on. Obviously it takes time and practice to get good, but it seems so much less stressful than a MOBA or RTS.

Michal Dudic

esports is such a weird awesome thing, Starcraft 2 was really something in its heyday. I know you're probably not interested in pursuing this further but if you ever want a perspective from a total insider (best Brood War NA player in 2004, caster, host of countless events, huge community organizer, a streamer since the days when you actually had to pay to stream, and the nicest guy you'll ever meet), try and get in touch with Sean Plott (Day9), he's based in Oakland iirc. this was a great chat but a little surface-level for us esports dorks :))

Jayce Tamulevich

As someone who is terrible at the NES Castlevania games, I'm not so sure I wouldn't love going and seeing a pro run through them!

Ian (616Entertainment)

This was fun, I wasn't too familiar with Leah, but she's a good guest. I appreciate that in the beginning she sounds a little bit more official in explaining the origins and whatnot, and towards the end, once business picked up, she seemed to settle in and really started saying whatever she wanted. I'd be interested in hearing her on the show again down the line!

Michael Miller

I’ll never forget seeing the trailers for Rogue Leader and Resident Evil Remake for the first time. I think the GameCube has aged the best when compared to the other two consoles of that generation.

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>>14523747

I find it all somewhat daunting. Rocket League players are extraordinarily good. Must be really hard to get in and find a match today if you're a newbie.

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>>14529447

I'm gonna leave this topic behind for now, but will certainly investigate doing more further in the future.