Secret Life of STAR Revealed

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technosex

SizzlingStats

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this is so terribly written that it offends me

#32

hooky

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flynn__There’s also Twitch.tv, which shows nothing but gaming videos, most of them displayed live from basements, attics, and living rooms around the world.

Gamers moving up in the world

[quote=flynn__][quote]There’s also Twitch.tv, which shows nothing but gaming videos, most of them displayed live from basements, [b]attics,[/b] and living rooms around the world.[/quote][/quote]

Gamers moving up in the world

#33

Null_

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#34

Ragor

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#35

stonedchinaman

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fk bitches get $

#36

eee

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Ragorismtechnosexthis is so terribly written that it offends me
Yes, seriously. Most of the article just reeks of cluelessness, misinformation, and underhanded jabs at the legitimacy of gaming being more than just a hobby.

Disgusting.

rofl it's a newspaper what do you want?

He's just writing to the kind of people who would actually read an online news source for an understanding of the culture around video games

[quote=Ragorism][quote=technosex]this is so terribly written that it offends me[/quote]

Yes, seriously. Most of the article just reeks of cluelessness, misinformation, and underhanded jabs at the legitimacy of gaming being more than just a hobby.

Disgusting.[/quote]
rofl it's a newspaper what do you want?

He's just writing to the kind of people who would actually read an online news source for an understanding of the culture around video games

#37

redrocket4

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Soon tens of millions of gamers will be sharing their triumphs and failures in real time

I thought it already was

[quote]Soon tens of millions of gamers will be sharing their triumphs and failures in real time[/quote]
I thought it already was

#38

Brock

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eeeRagorismtechnosexthis is so terribly written that it offends me
Yes, seriously. Most of the article just reeks of cluelessness, misinformation, and underhanded jabs at the legitimacy of gaming being more than just a hobby.

Disgusting.rofl it's a newspaper what do you want?

He's just writing to the kind of people who would actually read an online news source for an understanding of the culture around video games

This. Don't expect anyone to have an inside look or full understanding on everything.
Exposure is exposure! I bet he was happy about it regardless of how silly it was.

[quote=eee][quote=Ragorism][quote=technosex]this is so terribly written that it offends me[/quote]

Yes, seriously. Most of the article just reeks of cluelessness, misinformation, and underhanded jabs at the legitimacy of gaming being more than just a hobby.

Disgusting.[/quote]
rofl it's a newspaper what do you want?

He's just writing to the kind of people who would actually read an online news source for an understanding of the culture around video games[/quote]

This. Don't expect anyone to have an inside look or full understanding on everything.
Exposure is exposure! I bet he was happy about it regardless of how silly it was.

#39

cage-

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technosexthis is so terribly written that it offends me

this is not terribly written at all. It may seem like it because we know how twitch works and such, but to a reader of the boston globe that is not interested in that it gave a very good overview and explanation

[quote=technosex]this is so terribly written that it offends me[/quote]
this is not terribly written at all. It may seem like it because we know how twitch works and such, but to a reader of the boston globe that is not interested in that it gave a very good overview and explanation

#40

Ragor

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#41

eee

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Ragorismeeerofl it's a newspaper what do you want?

He's just writing to the kind of people who would actually read an online news source for an understanding of the culture around video gamesActual research? I mean, goddamn. The oversimplification of everything may be easier to digest if you have no understanding of it at all, but it doesn't paint an even remotely accurate picture of what it's supposed to be about, so the purpose of the article (to provide insight into a culture you're not familiar with) is ultimately for naught.

what's wrong with it

like yeah the guy who doesn't understand video games obviously, but worse articles have been made

[quote=Ragorism][quote=eee]
rofl it's a newspaper what do you want?

He's just writing to the kind of people who would actually read an online news source for an understanding of the culture around video games[/quote]
[b][i]Actual research?[/i][/b] I mean, goddamn. The oversimplification of everything may be easier to digest if you have no understanding of it at all, but it doesn't paint an even remotely accurate picture of what it's supposed to be about, so the purpose of the article (to provide insight into a culture you're not familiar with) is ultimately for naught.
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what's wrong with it

like yeah the guy who doesn't understand video games obviously, but worse articles have been made

#42

m

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me and myselfvs 2nd grade reading level had no problem understanding that the guy who wrote this has peorbblaly never played a videogame in his fucking life

EDIT: turns out all he does is write dumb "tech" articles about stupid shit either everybody already knows or nobody gives a shit about

TECH LAB
Making a living as a professional video game player
BY HIAWATHA BRAY , GLOBE STAFF
Steve Serge is a star. Serge plays video games and makes movies of the resulting digital carnage. It’s called “e-sports,” and it’s huge.
Seven things you should know about Michael Simon
BY HIAWATHA BRAY , GLOBE STAFF
Simon is cofounder and chief executive of LogMeIn Inc., one of Boston’s most prominent tech companies.
TECH LAB
When our messages vanish, privacy gets a better chance
BY HIAWATHA BRAY , GLOBE STAFF
Apps like Wickr and Confide may be tapping into a growing desire for privacy. But are they as secure as they claim?
TECH LAB
You can buy bitcoins at South Station
BY HIAWATHA BRAY , GLOBE STAFF
The world’s newest currency is now available in Boston. Geeks will be excited, but it’s merchants who will decide the fate of the virtual money.
More Stories
Mass. SJC rules warrants needed for data searches
BY HIAWATHA BRAY , GLOBE STAFF
Police need warrant for cell location data, SJC rules
BY MARTIN FINUCANE AND HIAWATHA BRAY , GLOBE STAFF
‘Connected’ by Steven Cassedy
BY HIAWATHA BRAY , GLOBE STAFF
Icon a top-notch phone, but appeal is limited
BY HIAWATHA BRAY , GLOBE STAFF
Facebook’s slick new iPhone app
BY HIAWATHA BRAY , GLOBE STAFF
A ‘flex’ phone, with flimsy features
BY HIAWATHA BRAY , GLOBE STAFF
Dot-specific domain names on way to the Web
BY HIAWATHA BRAY , GLOBE STAFF
Care.com soars in first day of trading
BY HIAWATHA BRAY , GLOBE STAFF

me and myselfvs 2nd grade reading level had no problem understanding that the guy who wrote this has peorbblaly never played a videogame in his fucking life

EDIT: turns out all he does is write dumb "tech" articles about stupid shit either everybody already knows or nobody gives a shit about

[code]TECH LAB
Making a living as a professional video game player
BY HIAWATHA BRAY , GLOBE STAFF
Steve Serge is a star. Serge plays video games and makes movies of the resulting digital carnage. It’s called “e-sports,” and it’s huge.
Seven things you should know about Michael Simon
BY HIAWATHA BRAY , GLOBE STAFF
Simon is cofounder and chief executive of LogMeIn Inc., one of Boston’s most prominent tech companies.
TECH LAB
When our messages vanish, privacy gets a better chance
BY HIAWATHA BRAY , GLOBE STAFF
Apps like Wickr and Confide may be tapping into a growing desire for privacy. But are they as secure as they claim?
TECH LAB
You can buy bitcoins at South Station
BY HIAWATHA BRAY , GLOBE STAFF
The world’s newest currency is now available in Boston. Geeks will be excited, but it’s merchants who will decide the fate of the virtual money.
More Stories
Mass. SJC rules warrants needed for data searches
BY HIAWATHA BRAY , GLOBE STAFF
Police need warrant for cell location data, SJC rules
BY MARTIN FINUCANE AND HIAWATHA BRAY , GLOBE STAFF
‘Connected’ by Steven Cassedy
BY HIAWATHA BRAY , GLOBE STAFF
Icon a top-notch phone, but appeal is limited
BY HIAWATHA BRAY , GLOBE STAFF
Facebook’s slick new iPhone app
BY HIAWATHA BRAY , GLOBE STAFF
A ‘flex’ phone, with flimsy features
BY HIAWATHA BRAY , GLOBE STAFF
Dot-specific domain names on way to the Web
BY HIAWATHA BRAY , GLOBE STAFF
Care.com soars in first day of trading
BY HIAWATHA BRAY , GLOBE STAFF[/code]

#43

MasterKuni

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Parents just dont understand

[url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jW3PFC86UNI]Parents just dont understand[/url]

#44

holograsm

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TF2 has always been my favourite shmup

#45

Moy

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It’s a lot of work; Serge recently spent about 20 hours creating a seven-minute video.

Not really sure about these statistics....
edit: my bad, thanks for informing me :>

[quote]It’s a lot of work; Serge recently spent about [b]20 hours creating a seven-minute video.[/b][/quote]
Not really sure about these statistics....
edit: my bad, thanks for informing me :>

#46

tagg

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20 hours is a very good rate for a 7min video especially considering the type he makes

#47

Ggglygy

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Ragorismunderhanded jabs at the legitimacy of gaming being more than just a hobby.

TEAM FORTRESS 2 IS MY LIFE

[quote=Ragorism]underhanded jabs at the legitimacy of gaming being more than just a hobby.[/quote]

TEAM FORTRESS 2 IS MY [i][b]LIFE[/b][/i]

#48

Brozilla

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Why he's youtube superstar, I think the longest I took to make any of my videos was a 5 minute long PSA for an envi-sci class that took maybe 1-2 hours.

#49

sky_

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I know star doesn't exactly want to get too deeply into competitive for the sake of his videos, but if he released a couple videos of his scrims/matches now and then I'd imagine it'll attract quite a few pubbers into 6v6.

#50

buttercup

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BrozillaWhy he's youtube superstar, I think the longest I took to make any of my videos was a 5 minute long PSA for an envi-sci class that took maybe 1-2 hours.

because he attracts the casual tf2 players which is the high majority of this game

[quote=Brozilla]Why he's youtube superstar, I think the longest I took to make any of my videos was a 5 minute long PSA for an envi-sci class that took maybe 1-2 hours.[/quote]
because he attracts the casual tf2 players which is the high majority of this game

#51

wthizax

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jesus christ these noobs make money and i only have 260 subs, i make the best videos

#52

chive

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This article seems very shallow. It was as if the author was judging him the whole time.

#53

Arkanoid0

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LangeMoyIt’s a lot of work; Serge recently spent about 20 hours creating a seven-minute video.Not really sure about these statistics....
That number wouldn't surprise me at all. Gathering footage, hunting for good parts, & editing everything together + adding little touches can easily take 20 hours for a 7 minute video. 20 hours is actually a decently fast turnaround for a video of that length.

I know a professional video editor, he works at a rate of an hour per minute of edited video.

[quote=Lange][quote=Moy][quote]It’s a lot of work; Serge recently spent about [b]20 hours creating a seven-minute video.[/b][/quote]
Not really sure about these statistics....[/quote]

That number wouldn't surprise me at all. Gathering footage, hunting for good parts, & editing everything together + adding little touches can easily take 20 hours for a 7 minute video. 20 hours is actually a decently fast turnaround for a video of that length.[/quote]

I know a professional video editor, he works at a rate of an hour per minute of edited video.

#54

Voloder

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Arkanoid0LangeMoyIt’s a lot of work; Serge recently spent about 20 hours creating a seven-minute video.Not really sure about these statistics....
That number wouldn't surprise me at all. Gathering footage, hunting for good parts, & editing everything together + adding little touches can easily take 20 hours for a 7 minute video. 20 hours is actually a decently fast turnaround for a video of that length.
I know a professional video editor, he works at a rate of an hour per minute of edited video.

Yeah but STAR isn't a professional video editor so ~170 minutes per minute of video is quite good.

[quote=Arkanoid0][quote=Lange][quote=Moy][quote]It’s a lot of work; Serge recently spent about [b]20 hours creating a seven-minute video.[/b][/quote]
Not really sure about these statistics....[/quote]

That number wouldn't surprise me at all. Gathering footage, hunting for good parts, & editing everything together + adding little touches can easily take 20 hours for a 7 minute video. 20 hours is actually a decently fast turnaround for a video of that length.[/quote]

I know a professional video editor, he works at a rate of an hour per minute of edited video.[/quote]
Yeah but STAR isn't a professional video editor so ~170 minutes per minute of video is quite good.

#55

jodd

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BrozillaWhy he's youtube superstar, I think the longest I took to make any of my videos was a 5 minute long PSA for an envi-sci class that took maybe 1-2 hours.

"Serge won’t say how much he earns, but it pays for his high-end computer gear, his apartment not far from Boston’s Prudential Center, and nights out with his girlfriend."

sounds like the time spent editing is reasonably justified.

[quote=Brozilla]Why he's youtube superstar, I think the longest I took to make any of my videos was a 5 minute long PSA for an envi-sci class that took maybe 1-2 hours.[/quote]

"[i]Serge won’t say how much he earns, but it pays for his high-end computer gear, his apartment not far from Boston’s Prudential Center, and nights out with his girlfriend.[/i]"

sounds like the time spent editing is reasonably justified.

#56

Camus

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