Well, You Tried Your Best and Failed Miserably.
On November 18, 2008 BSkyB, STAR and DIRECTV ended their Championship Gaming Series (CGS) business.
While the concept was ahead of its time and we are extremely proud of what we’ve accomplished, it became increasingly clear as this ambitious project evolved, that profitability was too fair in the future for us to sustain operations in the interim.
Our goal was to be ahead of the curve in the e-sports space, and we conceived of CGS as a true sports league. We invested wholeheartedly in the venture and presented viewers with a top-notch production, but the economics just didn’t add up for us at this time.
Our only regret is that we will lose a team of creative and talented individuals who invested their hearts and souls into Championship Gaming Series. We recognize their achievements and thank them for their hard work and passion.
BSkyB, STAR and DIRECTV continue to be committed to the vieo games sector, which is an important part of many of our customers’ lives and a great source of entertainment.
Sincerely,
The CGS Team
Can’t find much feedback on the fold, but it leans between “good riddance” and indifference. The failure transforms Major League Gaming into an American monopoly, though I’m sure that would mean more if they were selling something the fatties could give a damn about.
