Counter-Strike fans are reacting with a mix of cynicism and disappointment at what they perceive as a pretty cold reception to the BLAST World Final. This sentiment comes following a now-viral post on an online gaming community, noting the arena was ‘almost completely empty’ during the event’s semifinal.
Key Observations
- Fans voice their dissatisfaction over the underwhelming attendance.
- Several users blame wrong location selection and compare the crowd to other events.
- There’s consensus that the event is primarily a political move and less about passion for the game.
Location Matters
One user, ballsinyourmouth15, argues the event holders should focus on regions where Counter-Strike enjoys popularity, rather than using the event for advertising. While not everyone was as direct, there was a clear sentiment of agreement with this take. ‘Almost like they should stop holding events in places that don’t enjoy cs and just pay for the advertising,’ they commented.
Wasted Opportunity
Another user, zaneyk, called the event a ‘waste,’ indicating both frustration and disappointment over the turnout. Considering the renown and fan following of Counter-Strike, many see this as a wasted opportunity to engage with the e-sport’s devoted fans.
Politics vs Passion
Some participants also suggested that politics overshadowed passion. An insightfully biting remark came from emb3rzz, who mentioned events that cater more to ‘sports washing’ a country image, instead of enthusing the passionate fans, risk falling flat.
Looking at these comments, it seems like the event needs a bit of strategy realignment, maybe shoe-horning ‘it’s all about location’ to the top of the list. Choosing the right place could potentially fill the seats and create the dynamic atmosphere a global-scale tournament like Counter-Strike deserves.
