@Heatherieeee@BLASTPremier Iโm bummed because they likely DID lose money, and this will probably deter them from trying this again anywhere in NA. ๐ฅฒ
It had nothing to do with the state. These were the real factors:
Format: Top 8 teams invited, 6 of those declined. ๐
Timing: Only one week before another large NA event (IEM Atlanta), which did sell out, and even then teams chose to skip for PGL Astana. Too hard to get VISAs.
The Austin Major never had these issues. If the teams show up, the people will too.
@Hey_M1ke Especially when you consider the amount of AMAZING edits that come from having access to demos in CS2.
Why wouldn't they want that same type of exposure for VCT? Huge missed opportunity here.