Blizzard then approached OGN and MBC (the broadcasting networks broadcasting Brood War matches), but did not manage to strike any deals there either. In 2008, Blizzard presumably approached KeSPA seeking some kind of co-operation, but they were seemingly turned down. KeSPA vs Blizzard Brood War negotiations and GOM Classic Īlthough most of what's been going on between KeSPA (Korean e-Sports Player's Association) and Blizzard is not released to the public, it has been evident that things have not been too amicable between them. As such, South Korea has been in a unique position, because the South Korean pro-scene has in a way shaped what goals Blizzard is aiming at.
WWI in Seoul in May 2007 was the place where Blizzard announced SC2 and it's been clear that SC2 aspires to become just as much an e-Sport as Brood War has been in Korea. That's what roughly 99% of Liquipedia 1 is all about. Needless to say, South Korea has a history of a unique Brood War pro-gaming scene. History of the South Korean SC2 pro-scene Background: Pre-beta times 1.2.4 Sidenote: Negotiations for MSL and OSL.1.2.3 Blizzard and GomTV become partners.1.2.1 Brood War negotiations and GOM Classic.1 History of the South Korean SC2 pro-scene.