Hi guys, this is Ted from ESFI World. Like our previous event coverage threads, I will once again try collate as much of our content here as I can. I recommend also following our Twitter, Event page, and Youtube throughout the weekend for continued coverage as they might be updated prior me updating this thread. I'd also like to give a big shoutout to SteelSeries for supporting our coverage of MLG Orlando this weekend. Without sponsors and supporters like them, we would not be able to consistently travel to events and provide the kind of quality coverage we do. So if you're in the market for a new gaming mouse, please check out the SteelSeries Sensei . I actually got to try one out at IPL3, and it is a fantastic mouse. Enjoy.MLG Orlando Event Coverage Page ESFI on Twitter ESFI on YouTube Day 3 Coverage -----------------------------------------------------------------------------HuK beats MC to become first two-time MLG SC2 champion MLG Orlando Sunday Photo Gallery HuK hands TheStC first loss, enters MLG finals MC halts IdrA's MLG run, edges closer to Code S birth IdrA blasts Bomber, advances to final four MLG Orlando Sunday Photo Gallery IdrA defeats BoxeR 4-3 after a thrilling almost-comeback in an extended series HuK wins two decisive games against MarineKing, sending him to loser's semis MLG Orlando Sunday Photo Gallery From the Floor at MLG Orlando 2011: Sheth and Polt set up at the side stageVIDEO
Stephano kicks off championship Sunday with win over KiWiKaKi Day 2 Coverage -----------------------------------------------------------------------------Top 5 Stories for Saturday at MLG Orlando SaSe at MLG Orlando: "I'm happy with my decision to move to Korea ... If I don't stay in Korea I might as well give up StarCraft 2"VIDEO
HuK at MLG Orlando: Anything less than top 3 is a disappointmentVIDEO
From the Floor: MKP Celebrates Win Over IdrA in Pool Play at MLG OrlandoVIDEO
MLG Orlando Saturday Photo Gallery MarineKing defeats IdrA, takes Pool A with a stellar Game 3 comeback TheStC dominates Ret; sweeps Pool C Destiny at MLG Orlando: "I expect to accomplish a lot in the coming months"VIDEO
MarineKing 2-0's BoxeR, who finishes 4th in Group A Raw Video: MLG Shooting F*#% Slasher PromoVIDEO
Interview with goswser: "The win against Polt makes the tournament a success"VIDEO
July drops HerO 2-1 in Pool D MKP, SaSe, TheStC, and DdoRo through MLG Orlando open bracket Drewbie gifted first win vs. MarineKing HerO Defeats Huk in Comeback Victories MarineKing defeats Goswser 2-0 to advance to Pool Play MLG Orlando Saturday Photo Gallery Day 1 Coverage -----------------------------------------------------------------------------Top 5 storylines for Friday at MLG Orlando Stephano knocks White-Ra down in Open Bracket IdrA dominates BoxeR; captures the top spot in Pool A MLG Orlando Friday Photo Gallery HongUn drops Rain in two straight games CatZ at MLG Orlando 2011: "moving to Korea is an option"VIDEO
Quick tour of the backstage production area at MLG Orlando 2011VIDEO
HuK's top 3 control defeats MC Bomber defeats PuMa; continues dominance of Pool B MC's struggles continue; loses to July MLG Orlando 2011 venue tourVIDEO
Bomber looks strong in opening series vs. Sheth PuMa blanks KiWiKAKi, sits atop Pool B HuK beats July in an easy 2-0 sweep MC crushes HerO in quest for Code S at MLG MLG Orlando Friday Photo Gallery VIDEO
Pre-Event Coverage -----------------------------------------------------------------------------Top 5 Storylines for MLG Orlando Stephano headlines MLG Orlando open bracket preview MC, HerO, HuK, and more in MLG Orlando Pool D preview Ret, Rain, and more in MLG Orlando Pool C preview IdrA, BoxeR headline MLG Orlando Pool A preview
I'm wondering, with those players at IEM right now, will they make it in time for MLG?
On October 15 2011 02:35 ODieN wrote: I'm wondering, with those players at IEM right now, will they make it in time for MLG?
What players? The players at IEM wont be playing at MLG
Did the guy writing this know that MKP basically went 1 rax CC in almost every game for some GSL seasons? Also I think his micro is better then Polts.
On October 15 2011 02:40 Darneck wrote: Show nested quote + On October 15 2011 02:35 ODieN wrote: I'm wondering, with those players at IEM right now, will they make it in time for MLG?
What players? The players at IEM wont be playing at MLG
Ah, gotcha. That's a shame IEM had to be the same weekend as MLG. Oh wells.. a little more than 3 hours until MLG! :D
gratz for getting steelseries as coverage partner :>
On October 15 2011 02:40 Megatronn wrote: Did the guy writing this know that MKP basically went 1 rax CC in almost every game for some GSL seasons? Also I think his micro is better then Polts.
I believe Sam was referring to MKP's more recent time spent in Code A and especially his Up/Down group where he essentially 1/1/1'd every game vP.On October 15 2011 02:48 m0s1n0 wrote: gratz for getting steelseries as coverage partner :>
thank you, but the big props go to them :D
ESFI have some of the best coverage in the business and maybe even the best English coverage full-stop. I know chobopeon is doing some work for MLG now, does he still produce content for you guys?
On October 15 2011 02:53 Klonere wrote: I know chobopeon is doing some work for MLG now, does he still produce content for you guys?
At the moment yes but only at non-MLG events.
On October 15 2011 03:28 -ForeverAlone- wrote: Is Nomad involved?
yes he does some video work for us on occasion
On October 15 2011 02:53 Klonere wrote: ESFI have some of the best coverage in the business and maybe even the best English coverage full-stop. I know chobopeon is doing some work for MLG now, does he still produce content for you guys?
i work full time for mlg now, i might be on the official stream with some interviews this weekend. i just went to the press room to say hi to the esfi dudes, theyre already working hard as usual so itll be another awesome weekend for them no doubt.
sweet! ESFI coverage has always been top notch. looking forward to your interviews especially
There is a quite big mistake in one of the articles, Hero didnt beat DeMuslim 2-0, it was actually a forfeit.
We'll be here all weekend.. if you guys want to see anything in particular post here and we'll see what we can do!
On October 15 2011 03:28 -ForeverAlone- wrote: Is Nomad involved?
OT for life Fearan. I wont be at MLG this weekend, Providence most likely.
Damn I always thought Milkis = Kelly Milkies. Whoops
On October 15 2011 06:58 Makica wrote: Damn I always thought Milkis = Kelly Milkies. Whoops
you're not wrong
I always really like the coverage and think that still too few people pay attention to it!
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Wow this is awesome! Glad to see a dedicated thread for great coverage ^_^
Great coverage ESFI. I'm not sure how to feel about every photo being instagram-like, sure makes starcraft a little more hipster one pic at a time. Pretty solid! :D
Pretty nice coverage yet again :> Straight linking all your videos on fragster.de
Having a fun time with the event! Florida's not a bad place to visit in the off season.
These interviews are great! But, IMO, the photography you guys have displayed here is really the special thing. Props to you, and thanks for giving everyone who's at home some inside coverage
OP updated with a few more recaps and an interview with goswser, the complexity academy player who knocked TSL.Polt out of the winners bracket:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9ZBnLCHL5c We'll have an interview with destiny up later today as well. Internet in the venue continues to complicate uploading videos
Why you guys so good? No one actually does coverage like ESFI!
OP updated with some photos added to the day 2 gallery:MLG Orlando Saturday Photo Gallery We have an interview with SaSe and HuK that will hopefully finish uploading soon too.
Hey, great work. I really, really enjoyed these interviews. Thanks.
Keep up the good work Ted and fellow ESFI'ers, nice meeting you guys at MLG Anaheim. Any chance you guys are gonna be at BlizzCon?
Thanks a lot for the HuK interview especially. Great photos also!
OP updated:Top 5 Stories for Saturday at MLG Orlando On October 16 2011 13:49 confire wrote: Any chance you guys are gonna be at BlizzCon?
I think we might have a guy or two at BlizzCon, but probably not a full team like we have had at previous events like MLGs or IPL.
You guys most definitely have the best interviews. Too bad I didn't photo bomb any of them :/
Laughed so hard at Sase saying: "he plays terran so..". He is amazing. nice content thanks for that
You guys are probably do some of the best E-Sports coverage and it sucks that you don't have as much exposure as you should. Always love the interviews and backstage stuff keep it up :D
Pandemic nerds wut need something like gotfrag, TL is nice, but more of a community site than a coverage site ;O nice stuff
amazing job by esfi keep it up
Why does MLG have such little seating. I went and there is such little seating, not to mention its impossible to view anyone playing in the open bracket, and the area to view screens 1 & 2 are small and are usually packed with people. My gripes.
Awesome content, also nice that you guys update it regularly. The destiny and sase interviews were very interesting.
On October 15 2011 03:24 sang wrote: Show nested quote + On October 15 2011 02:53 Klonere wrote: I know chobopeon is doing some work for MLG now, does he still produce content for you guys?
At the moment yes but only at non-MLG events.
Cool! Like his stuff.
Not trying to be a creeper or anything, btw. :p
On October 18 2011 00:51 -ForeverAlone- wrote: Not trying to be a creeper or anything, btw. :p
It's okay, Patrick is in to creepers.
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ESFI doing top notch coverage as always .