"COLUMN: A Year in Pro Gaming" - 2004 review by carmac

http://web.archive.org/web/20050211233931/htt...single/564

Quake 3 wasn't picked up in major tournaments anymore (excepted ESWC), CPL was in a fun period before the PK World Tour, players were dumber than ever, commentators were getting dissed and carmac was criticizing how the players' money was handled. Also, it was the year of the most failed tournament ever: the Cyber X Games 2004 by Chris "recon" Hill!

Did I mention ESReality was down at this time?

Enjoy the comments as well (I couldn't agree more with #144), there are plenty of replies from CPL's staff and players : ]