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So after collecting all the clues available I have come to the conclusion that the next CPL World Tour game will be
COUNTER STRIKE SOURCE
Mr. Munoz wanted to announce the game last weekend. How ever the announcement was delayed but we know he is going to meet Valve very soon. Coincidence? We can be pretty sure that Valve has no interest in supporting CS 1.6. So the talks have to be centering around Source (off course we there is HL2 DM, but that is stretching it). At the end of the day no matter how you twist or turn it CS is the biggest game in esports.
Other possibilities:
Counterstrike 1.6: The CPL is looking to work more closely with the developer, how ever I cannot see valve making any commitments to 1.6. Despite the large scene I do believe that the communities (pro teams) are now ready to move on, even though there will be a lot of whining going on. At the end of the day it will be a small step for all pro players to switch to Source. Even if the "Feel" is different the overall game play of the game will remain the same.
Battlefield 2: Interesting choice. Only problem this game is too spectator unfriendly, it will get too complicated to follow the players. How ever on the plus side, EA is behind it and I know for one that EA is trying to get a stronger foothold in the esports domain.
Day of Defeat: This would allow the CPL to be less dependant on Valve, and I am sure the DOD community would embrace the chance to fine tune the game to make it CPL WT worthy.
Quake 4: The ongoing beef between The CPL and ID will not allow it to happen.
UT200X: I think the CPL will want to wait this time for the community to pick up this game before giving it another try.
Any other suggestions?
COUNTER STRIKE SOURCE
Mr. Munoz wanted to announce the game last weekend. How ever the announcement was delayed but we know he is going to meet Valve very soon. Coincidence? We can be pretty sure that Valve has no interest in supporting CS 1.6. So the talks have to be centering around Source (off course we there is HL2 DM, but that is stretching it). At the end of the day no matter how you twist or turn it CS is the biggest game in esports.
Other possibilities:
Counterstrike 1.6: The CPL is looking to work more closely with the developer, how ever I cannot see valve making any commitments to 1.6. Despite the large scene I do believe that the communities (pro teams) are now ready to move on, even though there will be a lot of whining going on. At the end of the day it will be a small step for all pro players to switch to Source. Even if the "Feel" is different the overall game play of the game will remain the same.
Battlefield 2: Interesting choice. Only problem this game is too spectator unfriendly, it will get too complicated to follow the players. How ever on the plus side, EA is behind it and I know for one that EA is trying to get a stronger foothold in the esports domain.
Day of Defeat: This would allow the CPL to be less dependant on Valve, and I am sure the DOD community would embrace the chance to fine tune the game to make it CPL WT worthy.
Quake 4: The ongoing beef between The CPL and ID will not allow it to happen.
UT200X: I think the CPL will want to wait this time for the community to pick up this game before giving it another try.
Any other suggestions?
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