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Starcraft II Pros Converge at MLG Winter Arena 2012

We team up with pro gaming caster Rod Breslau, aka Slasher, and join 32 top Starcraft II players for three days of tournaments, a $26,000 prize pool, and behind-the-scenes coverage!

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How much Starcraft II can you play in one weekend? You’re about to find out at MLG Winter Arena 2012, where 32 of the world’s top Starcraft II players will rush, cliff-jump, and leapfrog their way to New York City and the $26,000 prize pool. Pro gaming caster Rod Breslau, aka Slasher, joins us for all three days of the tournament to bring you behind-the-scenes videos, daily wrap-ups, player interviews, more! For information on the live stream, brackets, and more, head over to the official MLG Winter Arena website.

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Finally, esports coverage! Now can we have more please?

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Awesome interviews! This is some of the best eSports event coverage ever. Keep up the good work!

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FUK slasher

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Even if downvoted, on Team Liquid HotBid's request: [spoiler] :P [/spoiler] JK of course, the coverage was really good. I only miss the interviews with IM_Nestea and IM_MVP, probably my 2 favourite players. Otherwise, it's good to see GS trying to get involved more in e-sports. IGN has already big lead with their IPL. Either way, thanks for the coverage and good luck in your new job! ;)

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It's crazy how good these people are.

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Trying to beat Koreans in Starcraft is like trying to beat Kenyans in a 100 meter dash.

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Damn Slasher, that's pretty solid coverage.

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Slasher is the man! I'd love to see him cover more esports events here.

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Huk is awesome, and still in the tournament. I'm hoping he can pull out a win here. It would be huge.

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does anybody know where to watch MLB live??

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Come On Oz !

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Thanks for supporting eSports! Go MLG!

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Huk kicking some ass!

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GO HUK GO! North America represent! Show those Koreans!

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lol what are you talking about rickiej? Im watching it live for free right now........ Paying is optional

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lol what are you talking about rickiej? Im watching it live for free right now......

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I like Slasher and i'm glad he and Gamespot have teamed up to cover this event! :)

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I'm glad gs is covering esports but... slasher? seriously?

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Y U NO MAKE LIVE STREAM FREE????

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Too bad you have to pay to see the live streams :(

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awesome from game spot to cover Esports :)

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@Suikogaiden dont feel bad dude you were just the first one to comment

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MC never fails to give good interviews. Merz = EZPZ, why not?

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