This Isn't a Game

[CSN NewsBot]

Some call it a sport. Some see it as a complete time waster. Some refer to it as a money maker. But hold that gasp, as others label Counter-Strike a game! Isn't that the surprise of the century? However there are those that do not consider it a game, and in light of recent events concerning eSports in foreign territory, Fragbite has written a thought provoking article that addresses the whole case of elemeNt, SK, and NoA.

If SK determines to go through with the actions they've claimed they'll take on elemeNt's actions violating the contract they're sending necessary signals to both sponsors and players involved in the community. Many players will realise that it actually isn't just for fun anymore and you can't just switch teams as you please if you want to play in the top. Not only because of social reasons like the team spirit, but because of purely legal reason.

Essentially, the article states that although people call Counter-Strike "just a computer game", major companies, sponsors, leagues, managers, teams, other organizations, contracts, and oh, that little thing called money, all are components that comprise Counter-Strike today. With that being said, this is more than a simple game that people casually play, and with contracts being broken recently, this article contains great insight. Whether if you are a casual or competitive player, this fine read is definitely for you either way.

[GeOTek]

Yea very good article,esp for those people aginst the legal actions.Hes exactly right,if esports is going to grow its going to have to become more serious.

[Tuxedo_Penguin]

I don't see how people can get this tense over computer games. See the word games? When you get your ass on your shoulders over a video game, it ceases to be fun; and I can't think of any other reason one would wish to play a game. I don't support the "e-Sports" arenas, simply because the people in them don't play for the right reasons.



Its all about the love of the game. Nothing more, nothing less.

[EviLuoTioN]

the SPORT THAT GETS U FAT!!!

[Diamond Dust]

The percentage of people that play CS for money and get sponsered can't be more then like 2% It is a game. Some people take it more seriously but it's still a game.

[MrLink]

Tuxedo_Penguin wrote..

Its all about the love of the game. Nothing more, nothing less.

Different strokes for different folks!



You don't see people complaining about professional footballers playing seriously and for money, while others play it just for fun. If a pro-footballer pulled the same stunt, you would expect (and would not question) their team doing the same thing.



Just because Computer Gaming has the word "Game" in the name does not mean it cant also be a sport. After all Football is a game as well as being sport.

[a_russak]

Tuxedo_Penguin wrote..

I don't see how people can get this tense over computer games.

The fact is that they play the game for a living, usually you are paid through your sponsors for competing and what-not... Like having a part-time job, you aren't allowed to just walk up to your boss and say "I don't like working here anymore. I'm gonna go work for your competitors instead." You can't do that legally, because you are bound to a contract to the first company...you have to put in a notice usually before leaving that job.

The e-sports community doesn't see Counter-Strike wholly as a game, they see it as a way to make money while playing something they love.

[ph33r.hell_raiser]

MrLink wrote..

Different strokes for different folks!



You don't see people complaining about professional footballers playing seriously and for money, while others play it just for fun. If a pro-footballer pulled the same stunt, you would expect (and would not question) their team doing the same thing.



Just because Computer Gaming has the word "Game" in the name does not mean it cant also be a sport. After all Football is a game as well as being sport.

yes but you can hardly compare football to "e-sports".

[MrLink]

ph33r.hell_raiser wrote..

yes but you can hardly compare football to "e-sports".

Less fans and less money maybe. But studies have show that pro-gamers have to work just as hard as their athletic brethren in order to reach the top. So should we respect their efforts any less?

[Haklin]

seriously....its a just a computer game. always will be. money,sponsers,companies add to make it more enjoyable to play if ur actually earning a buck or two but....its still just a game.

[Ricebowl]

Well of course there are legal ramifications at the top of the CS competitive scene. What did they think would happen if you get paid salaries for playing the game? It was just free money?

[DchozN]

actually earning a buck or two but

buck or two?

[GeOTek]

wait wait?isnt a football a game?"lets sit and watch the GAME" regardless if its on the computer,we all know this world is going more tech,thus a sport will come out of computers in the future.like marketing,buying,meeting companions etc etc.its only a matter of time till the cyber world gets a sport.

[Moogwai]

If this legal dispute had to do with non-serious pubbers than i'd agree that its just a game. But since this is completly based around pro's I have to agree that the professional thing to do is punish him for breaking the contract, if you want respect you have to give it.

[markoolio13]

Is it even worth competing? i dont think the masta playas in SK and other great clans will stop playing cs, and give nubs that started playing last year a chance! Just have fun!