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chapree
post Nov 6 2007, 03:09 AM

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QUOTE(Kent2007 @ Nov 6 2007, 12:44 AM)
Thx, what about for new cyber cafe which is not yet signed up with the agreement?
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You can try go to Blizzard directly. But chances are there's still ask you to go back to SMM.
If new cc didn't signed up any agreement, that could means they are using the game for commercial purposes without permission. Means Blizzard can sue all they want...most probably through SMM.

Can someone translate it to the rest of us who can't read Chinese? nod.gif
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post Jan 10 2008, 09:10 AM

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QUOTE(edinhoven @ Jan 9 2008, 09:18 AM)
Just inquire from Software Boutique (tsb.com.my). They said they don't sell cybercafe license and we cannot buy from them and we must contact the local distributor. I guess they are referring to SMM, right? Anyone got any other distributor like in US or Singapore? Care to share their contact? I doubt by writing to Blizzard. They will probably say the same thing or shit.
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They not referring to SMM for sure.

AFAIK, TSB cater for mainstream customers. For cybercafes, it's through Gamers Dotcom LAN Agents: http://gamers.com.my/agent.cfm
In another word, TSB is a physical shop while Gamers is handling the distribution part.

QUOTE(nles @ Jan 9 2008, 05:34 PM)
The gaming industry is dark.
Most of the ppl whos stay long enough in this scene should know.

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Agree. It's the nature of entertainment business. nod.gif
chapree
post Feb 1 2008, 11:30 AM

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QUOTE(Cheesenium @ Jan 30 2008, 06:35 PM)
More or less the gov are killing the IT industry by closing down CCs.

Malaysia "boleh"!!!!
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Seconded that. I also hope that local goverment will rethink their decisions.

Some gamers, which some are even active tournament participants inside & outside the country can't afford a capable PC (yours truly included. Ain't making up this shit.). Knowing how "supportive" our IT industry to aspiring eSports athletes, cybercafes are their last hope and venues for practice. If CCs were forced to shut down because of these so-called new policies, there goes the talent pool. shakehead.gif
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post Feb 1 2008, 02:08 PM

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QUOTE(Cheesenium @ Feb 1 2008, 12:29 PM)
Just one question,will gaming competition like WCG or Starcraft National Tournament get affected by the damn policy?
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They could lost several things:

- Promotional events that lead to the actual events.
- Cybercafe qualifiers.

Which could lead them to decreased number of sponsors. Not to forget possibility of decreased participant number, most probably in team games.

Basically, everybody will be affected but it is still gamers that received the major blow. It is also worthy to note that cybercafes are the majority sponsors for many clans out there. Compare that to corporate bodies? Almost 0%. rolleyes.gif

 

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