A lot of people are upset with the coverage of the Blizzcon tournament, which is understandable. But I think Blizzard has justifiable reasons for why they are covering the way they are.
MLG, GSL, IPL, these tournaments are dependent on spectator support to exist. Spectators generate ad revenue and buy patches and etc. However, the Blizzcon tournament is not about spectators. Its about the best players of SC2 playing it out. There are no adds, Blizzard is showing this for free, and it really doesn't matter if anyone watches at all. This tournament is about the players, and is funded completely by the infinitely wealthy Blizzard.
Games are going on constantly. They have to play many games and they can only stream one at a time, and of course there is no way to know when they will finish. So they show what they can to keep the tournament on schedule.
I know the mob is upset, but its not the end of the world and you'll get to see your players for sure in a little bit.
TL;DR: Blizzard's coverage is unfortunate but justified. Also, Blizzard doesn't care if you like it or not, its about players not spectators. Stop complaining.
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