ESports Hour at TEN!

ESports at TEN is happy to bring you another weekly update on the world of professional gaming!  This week, we talk about the GSL Blizzard Cup 2011 finals, the Riot ‘road map’ to becoming a professional League of Legends player, some player swaps/team mergers in the LoL competitive world, speculation on Counter Strike e-sports possibilities, Blizzard DOTA news, and more!

GSL Blizzard cup finals: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/blog/414084 … _2011#blog

Blizzard DOTA 2 Preview: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/game/maps-and-mods/mods/dota Tl Map contest: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmes … _id=296164

Counter Strike IEM Kiev groups announced: http://www.fnatic.com/news/9418/IEM-Kie … unced.html

Starcraft Season 5 has begun: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/blog/414084 … _2011#blog http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/blog/4103100

League of legends Season 2 Begun: http://competitive.na.leagueoflegends.c … troduction http://competitive.na.leagueoflegends.c … er-circuit http://competitive.na.leagueoflegends.c … ive/prized

News:

http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmes … _id=296894 http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmes … _id=297107 http://www.forbes.com/pictures/mfl45iel … y-9-tv-25/ http://na.leagueoflegends.com/news/vikt … witterfeed http://www.team-dignitas.net/articles/n … nitas-LoL/ http://www.sk-gaming.com/content/36064- … _for_CLGeu http://www.clgaming.net/board/board25-a … ic-gaming/

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This week, we go over even MORE drama surrounding pro SC2 player Naniwa, GOMTV’s (over)reaction to his actions, and more.  League of Legends news and discussion, and some other dish!  Join us, won’t you?

(((FULL SHOW NOTES FOUND AT www.tacticalentertainment.tv)))

SHOW LINKS:

Blizzard Cup so far: Ro4 http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmes … _id=294849

IGN Team arena challenge: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmes … _id=294906

Upcoming Events:

Zerg Christmas 2011 http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmes … _id=281955

SoCal Lan sports” http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmes … _id=290132

WCG: CS: http://www.sk-gaming.com/content/35952- … _SK_silver

LOL: http://na.leagueoflegends.com/news/team … witterfeed ReginaId, Chauster, Dyrus, Xpecial, Saintvicious Team solo mid

News:

Naniwa: http://www.gomtv.net/forum/view.gom?top … d=0&kind=8 http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmes … _id=295023 http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmes … _id=294367

http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmes … _id=294703 Idra did not take his spot confirmed Sir Scoots LO3, Sen took a koreans spot that has medical issues TL posted right after the Naniwa issue and community making shit up.

http://www.sc2sea.com/showthread.php?p=51997#post51997

Patch notes: LOL: http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/22926 http://na.leagueoflegends.com/news/ahri-patch-notes

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LOTS of news for this episode!!!

*Dreamhack Winter 2011 wrap-up

*WCG news

*MLG viewer stats

*Naniwa...wtf???

*SWTOR early-early launch!

*League of Legends jungle mayhem

*MORE!

-----Show Links----

News: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmes ... _id=292501 Gretrop going to be a coach for Gosu http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/Gretorp Bio

http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/7 ... it-season/ MLG Stats for viewership.

http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmes ... _id=292896 Naniwa been sold out http://www.upclosegamers.com/video/nani ... antic-move Interview

NASL: http://www.teamliquidpro.com/news/2011/ ... asl-finals

Dreamhack Winter 2011: http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/D ... inter_2011 stats players brackets.

IGN Pro League Fight Club: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmes ... _id=292592 GG SHeth so far nice tournament rules.

WCG: LOL http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmes ... _id=288726 http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmes ... _id=289985 Recent Patch notes murdering Jungle. (News)

WCG: SC2 http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmes ... _id=224188 so far results. Going into the RO16

Future tournaments: http://www.gomtv.net/2011blizzardcup/ GSL Blizard cup.

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This week we talk about the results of MLG Providence and the conclusion of the 2011 MLG season, as well as our expectations for next year.

News from around the professional gaming world!

We're super-excited about HUTTBALL!  Is it the next esport?  Can it even BE one?

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TANKS TANKS TANKS!  We go through our 10 favorite tanks from all the games we've ever played.

Also talk about the games we're thankful for, as well as games we're happy are gone.

News from around the professional gaming world.

Happy Turkey Day!!! Gobble Gobble!!!

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News from around the gaming world!

--Artosis a daddy?

--Wrapping up the 2011 MLG season with Providence predictions

--HUTTBALL!!!

--CLG gets robbed...or did they?

--Steam Hacked?

--MORE!

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Just a quick teaser; make sure you listen to TEN's NEW podcast, Galactic News at TEN!  A MUST for all Star Wars fans, and SWTOR gamers!

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This is a SPECIAL EPISODE where Shawn, Joe and special guest Megan discuss the most anticipated pc, console & handheld games, gear, apps, equipment and other tech-geek items that are going to be HOT this holiday season!!!  Enjoy the 'Christmas' music, as well!  Product links in the show notes at spencer79.podbean.com

Show Notes:

1. Diablo III (preorder) $59.99, $99.99 deluxe edition (http://store.blizzard.com) (PC)

2. Battlefield 3 $59.99 basic edition (http://www.gamestop.com/collection/battlefield-3) (PC/360/PS3)

3. Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim $59.99 via Steam (http://store.steampowered.com/app/72850/) (PC/360/PS3)

4. SW:TOR $59.99 basic edition $149.99 deluxe (http://www.gamestop.com/pc/games/star-wars-the-old-republic-online/88761) (PC)

5.  Kindle Fire $199.99 (http://www.amazon.com/kindlefire) (Tech)

6. RELEASE THE GRACKEN T-Shirt $24.95 (http://www.splitreason.com/product/1152) (Geek)

7. Arkham City $49.99 Steam, various via Gamestop (http://store.steampowered.com/app/57400/)   (PC/360/PS3)

8. MLG 12 month Gold membership $29.99 (http://store.majorleaguegaming.com/products/mlg-gold-membership)

9. WOW Annual Pass $140-$180 depending on plan (http://us.media.blizzard.com/wow/promotion/wap/en-us.html) (PC)

10. Gears of War 3 $59.99 (http://www.gamestop.com/collection/gears-of-war-3) (360)

11. 1 year pre-paid XBox Live Gold membership $59.99 (http://www.gamestop.com/xbox-360/accessories/xbox-360-live-12-month-gold-card-dlc/84540) (360)

12. Rift $9.99 (http://www.gamestop.com/pc/games/rift/78581) (PC)

13. Gunnars computer glasses (http://www.gunnars.com) (PC/Geek)

14. Angry Birds! $1.99-$2.99 (http://www.rovio.com/en/our-work/games/view/1/angry-birds) (App)

15. Riot Game Cards $$ Various increments (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/THQ+-+League+of+Legends+Game+Card+%28%2425%29/9510576.p?id=1218116796939&skuId=9510576) (PC)

16. Turtle Beach Headsets $$Various Prices (http://www.gamestop.com/browse?nav=16k-turtle+beach) (Tech)

17. Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Edition $39.99 (http://www.gamestop.com/xbox-360/games/halo-combat-evolved-anniversary/91401) (360)

18. Uncharted 3 $59.99 (http://www.gamestop.com/ps3/games/uncharted-3-drakes-deception/88913) (PS3)

19. Assassin's Creed Bundle $99.99 (http://www.gamestop.com/ps3/games/playstation-3-assassins-creed-revelations-ultimate-bundle/92986) (PS3)

20. Nintendo 3DS $169.99 (http://www.gamestop.com/nintendo-3ds/consoles/nintendo-3ds-flame-red/92897) (Handheld)

21. PS Vita $249.99 (http://www.gamestop.com/browse?nav=16k-PlayStation+Vita+with+WiFi) (Handheld)

22. AR Drone $289.99 (http://ardrone.parrot.com/parrot-ar-drone/usa/) (Handheld)

23. Words with Friends $FREE!!!!$ (http://www.wordswithfriends.com/) (App)

24. Comixology $FREE!!!!$ (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/comics/id303491945?mt=8)

25.  Pink PS3 Controller $54.99 (http://www.gamestop.com/ps3/accessories/playstation-3-dualshock-3-wireless-controller-pink/78651)

Musical Accompaniment: Richard Cheese (www.iloverichardcheese.com)

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Here's a great look at the maps, weapons, unlocks, and competitive info for BF3!  Also have other ESports news for MLG Orlando, and MORE!  Join us, won't you?

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