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New owner of WarcraftMovies.com

I am so excited to announce that I am now the owner & administrator of WarcraftMovies.com & all its network sites. I used to work in this network fulltime back in 2008 after leaving Blizzard Entertainment. I had the privilege to work alongside Uzbeki (the original owner and founder of WCM) and Gedan. I loved every day spent working with these guys as well as on the network. Uzbeki and Gedan have shifted focus over the years to other projects and have moved on to building different successful businesses (Uzbeki) or have become CEOs of others (Gedan), including myself moving on to things such as Ensidia, own3D, and later Twitch.

Over the years I have shown a lot of interest in taking over the project, and have had multiple conversations with Uzbeki and Gedan. And finally, the day has come and an agreement has been made. I am still speechless and so blessed to be entrusted with WCM’s vast archive and, in a way, its legacy. I will ensure that the project continues to live on as well as breathe some new life into it.

The transition period will take a little while, so be patient! However, what I will promise right now is that WCM will continue to be updated, developed, and so on. As well as the other websites (visible and/or not) will be returning, as well as any new potential websites for new games coming out. Even though I will be announcing very soon what my next career path is, I want to ensure you all that I will have time to focus on this as well.

I want to thank Uzbeki and Gedan for taking a chance on me back in 2008. I want to specially thank Uzbeki, once again, for trusting me with the reigns. And to my wife for her full support, understanding how much this means to me and the time investment it will take to ensure I can deliver in my next career move as well as the owner of WCM and its network of sites.

Now, to add to what I mentioned previously about my new career path, that announcement is coming very very soon. Perhaps even tomorrow. ;) Very exciting times ahead for me personally and professionally.

Regards,
Jason ‘Opie’ Babo
(Styng on WarcraftMovies.com back in 2008)

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“Opie Vlog #1 - The First of Many?” is my first attempt at vlogging. Been considering doing this for a while. Not sure if I will continue. Guess it depends on the feedback. I had a lot of fun making this though!

At the very least I’d like to start doing sneaker related videos sneakers are a hobby of mine.

When/If I start traveling again I’d also be doing videos related to my full-time job at Twitch. So esports and gaming stuff.

So, vlogs, sneakers, gaming, esports. That’s the plan anyway.

Losers are beautiful

mbcarmac:

Every now and then you get a reminder of how silly the Internet can be. Today delivered one such reminder.

Someone found it distasteful that the ESL posted this photo of Grubby and MaNa from the WCS Premier League on Twitter:

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People that complain about this photo do not understand sports….

They like to watch: For die-hard fans, video game tournaments are a spectator sport - NBC News.com

“They like to watch: For die-hard fans, video game tournaments are a spectator sport”

Awwww yeaaahhhhh! @DreamHack #DHS13 #eSports

Awwww yeaaahhhhh! @DreamHack #DHS13 #eSports

Recorded the crowd reaction to NaNiWa taking game 3 over Jaedong at DreamHack Open 2013.

This is a sport, this is esport. #eSports

The Rise of Competitive Gaming & E-Sports

Working hard! Iron Squid 2013 (Paris) #eSports www.twitch.tv/team/ironsquid (at Palais des Congrès)

Working hard! Iron Squid 2013 (Paris) #eSports www.twitch.tv/team/ironsquid (at Palais des Congrès)

2 of my favorite people in #eSports and the world showing what true Fair Play is.