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[D.B. Cooper]

Originally Posted by Fellowroot

No, I'm sorry, but this is NOT a joke.

I am a professional video game player and will be setting tons of WRs in the future. I can't afford to spend 100's and 100's of dollars on submitting my scores.

If I have to I will eventually make some youtube videos asking for people to sponsor me. I have the skill, not necessarily the money.

I have an idea. Get a job.

[NESKING2]

[QUOTE=TodayIsForgotten;252988]The chances that anyone gets sponsored playing retro games is very small. Barra is pretty spot-on. You may find someone and i mean one(1).

Look at any of the sites that have retro leagues. There are no more than 30 people, 50 if you want to include MARP playing retro titles for competition. If there were thousands of players, yes then sponsors would be more prevalent.

Thing is no one cares about retro titles or WR anymore. They are too busy playing Call of Duty or Guitar Hero. More specifically, money is in FPS ( and fighting, RTS) not retro.[/QUOTE

rolls eyes

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[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7IDx_D0AfI]you know what i like best?... the price - YouTube[/ame] TG is lucky they are not a car dealership but this is the path they are headed lol

[Barra]

Sorry Rudy but its the truth. Whether we like it or not its something we have to accept. I would like just as much as you for someone to pay me to play games and break world records. Most people in this HOBBY dont have enough money to submit a score to TG, how the heck do you expect someone to sponsor you?

[NESKING2]

Originally Posted by Barra

Sorry Rudy but its the truth. Whether we like it or not its something we have to accept. I would like just as much as you for someone to pay me to play games and break world records. Most people in this HOBBY dont have enough money to submit a score to TG, how the heck do you expect someone to sponsor you?

It's not true it's called being GREEN and ignorant, it is happening and there are things in THE works and I'm quite involved, even though you THINK or believe there is nobody who cares and or market....

Your dead wrong on top of and I don't expect you to comprehend or understand this CLASSIC gaming sales on all classic STUFF are up 40% in 7 years the people most interested 18-24 new interests

and NES alone the value of the carts and accessories are up 17 to 30 percent in 7 years

So don't tell me there is NO money or a way to form an ALL around league it's there were getting the RIGHT people, people who can market and do it right, not people who are close minded....

Anything can work or be marketed....

A@E and the other networks prove it DAILY.....

It's a conversation 90% of our scene don't understand.......

Bottom line there is stuff in the works and eventually its gonna blow everyone's mind just like anything else, that sounds crazy before it happens....

CIAO

[Dudebro]

You keep talking about how we all just don't "get it" and you have some understanding we're missing, prove it. Get sponsored, steamroll our scoreboard and reveal your damning evidence against Cat. As the saying goes- put up or shut up.

I know you have a short temper but this needed to be said I think. Stay calm and prove me wrong if you can.

[Slime Slayer]

The problem with sponsoring retro gamers to play is that there is no market, there is absolutely nothing that could provide a return to the sponsors. All the coin-op units have all ceased to be manufactured ages ago, there is no equipment to plaster brands and logo's all over. What do you expect? Something like: "Nitro brand stools!!, the only stool worthy of Billy Mitchells ass!"?
There is no revenue from ad clicks from live-streams, you'd be lucky to get more than a few thousand streamers from the largest of tournaments. The fighting game community is one of the largest competetive markets out there, you know what they get from their sponsors? Arcade Sticks, that's it, no air fare, no hotel accommodations, not even a meal ticket.

There is no market, you can keep dreaming all you want, but nobody is dumb enough to put money into something when it is guaranteed they will see no return.

Seriously Rudy, stop wasting your time and energy, it's not going to happen.

[Seahawk]

Originally Posted by NESKING2

Your dead wrong on top of and I don't expect you to comprehend or understand this CLASSIC gaming sales on all classic STUFF are up 40% in 7 years the people most interested 18-24 new interests

and NES alone the value of the carts and accessories are up 17 to 30 percent in 7 years

This is because they are long out of manufacture, becoming rarer by the day as copies are lost/destroyed, and hoarded by the collector scene. Not because people are suddenly interested in buying copies to play for world records.

[NESKING2]

Originally Posted by stevencassidy13

The problem with sponsoring retro gamers to play is that there is no market, there is absolutely nothing that could provide a return to the sponsors. All the coin-op units have all ceased to be manufactured ages ago, there is no equipment to plaster brands and logo's all over. What do you expect? Something like: "Nitro brand stools!!, the only stool worthy of Billy Mitchells ass!"?
There is no revenue from ad clicks from live-streams, you'd be lucky to get more than a few thousand streamers from the largest of tournaments. The fighting game community is one of the largest competetive markets out there, you know what they get from their sponsors? Arcade Sticks, that's it, no air fare, no hotel accommodations, not even a meal ticket.

There is no market, you can keep dreaming all you want, but nobody is dumb enough to put money into something when it is guaranteed they will see no return.

Seriously Rudy, stop wasting your time and energy, it's not going to happen.

yup just like everything else that would never happen till it happened

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Originally Posted by Seahawk

This is because they are long out of manufacture, becoming rarer by the day as copies are lost/destroyed, and hoarded by the collector scene. Not because people are suddenly interested in buying copies to play for world records.

Okkkkkk lol LMFAO

[Fellowroot]

All I'm saying is that if I set around 15 or so world records which would cost a few thousand dollars to get Twin Galaxies to verified them. I would go onto Kickstarter and start a fundraiser to gain the money to pay for the scores to be verified.

I've seen plenty of crap get funded on Kickstarter (cough cough like $100,000 for Cheetahmen) so I'm sure people would fund me.

Support the CHAMPS!!!

[Dudebro]

You shouldn't have to pay for it, that's the point. I saw a guy on FB saying it would cost someone almost 6k to beat all his scores. Who in their right mind would even consider that?

[Seahawk]

Originally Posted by Fellowroot

All I'm saying is that if I set around 15 or so world records which would cost a few thousand dollars to get Twin Galaxies to verified them. I would go onto Kickstarter and start a fundraiser to gain the money to pay for the scores to be verified.

I've seen plenty of crap get funded on Kickstarter (cough cough like $100,000 for Cheetahmen) so I'm sure people would fund me.

People Kickstart projects in exchange for some end result, usually the product being developed with the funds. Not so that you (and only you) get your name in a database entry.

Besides, if you're willing to drop so much money on a game playing setup, and are willing to spend DAYS playing games for no cost (instead of doing a job which pays you money) you should have no problem paying whatever fee TG is asking for.

[NESKING2]

Originally Posted by Fellowroot

All I'm saying is that if I set around 15 or so world records which would cost a few thousand dollars to get Twin Galaxies to verified them. I would go onto Kickstarter and start a fundraiser to gain the money to pay for the scores to be verified.

I've seen plenty of crap get funded on Kickstarter (cough cough like $100,000 for Cheetahmen) so I'm sure people would fund me.

Support the CHAMPS!!!

Fellowroot forget what they all say here they have NO idea nor the passion us CHAMPS do we take it serious and ONE day will prove em all wrong............

[Mareeps]

This is the most interesting conversation I've ever heard

[DrunkN]

Originally Posted by NESKING2

Fellowroot forget what they all say here they have NO idea nor the passion us CHAMPS do we take it serious and ONE day will prove em all wrong............

You seem pretty optimistic and devoted, which is a good start, but as it currently stands it's an empty boast. If there ever are sponsors for world records, and you are as skilled as you say, I'm sure you could probably land one, but does that really seem like a likely scenario at time?

"You can't build a reputation on what you are going to do." - Henry Ford

[NESKING2]

Originally Posted by DrunkN

You seem pretty optimistic and devoted, which is a good start, but as it currently stands it's an empty boast. If there ever are sponsors for world records, and you are as skilled as you say, I'm sure you could probably land one, but does that really seem like a likely scenario at time?

"You can't build a reputation on what you are going to do." - Henry Ford

Thanks it's more for the NEW comers I'm getting ready to be on my way out little by little I just wanna see others get what I did not get for myself, so we can all be electronic paid athletes

[Slime Slayer]

Originally Posted by NESKING2

Thanks it's more for the NEW comers I'm getting ready to be on my way out little by little I just wanna see others get what I did not get for myself, so we can all be electronic paid athletes

Well good luck, I hope you are aware of the size of the mountains that lie ahead.

[NESKING2]

Originally Posted by stevencassidy13

Well good luck, I hope you are aware of the size of the mountains that lie ahead.

There will always be MOUNTAINS to climb just like my gaming accomplishments BUT somebody has to do it right??

If everything was so easy it would be no challenge

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Originally Posted by Dudebro

You keep talking about how we all just don't "get it" and you have some understanding we're missing, prove it. Get sponsored, steamroll our scoreboard and reveal your damning evidence against Cat. As the saying goes- put up or shut up.

I know you have a short temper but this needed to be said I think. Stay calm and prove me wrong if you can.

I can remain calm and I don't have to PROVE jack to you anyone here the steamroll is a given, my NUMBERS would clearly steam roll any score that is not as high as mine, second evidence is everywhere, and I will post some stuff but not all....

Third I been sponsored as I was to the KOng OFf last year EVERYTHING was paid for by two people my room flights/food/drinks etc...

You want evidence learn about who I am get off the page type my name on any search and learn who I really am.....

Nuff said

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By the way I'am avail for exclusive interviews MONDAY-FRIDAY 4AM-12AM PST.

and on SUNDAYS from 8AM-5PM excluding holidays......

Than you can learn who I am and why it's a waste of my time to take away from these guys what they earned and worked so hard for, ESPECIALLY on any games i PLAY OR ENJOY......

[Fellowroot]

Originally Posted by NESKING2

Thanks it's more for the NEW comers I'm getting ready to be on my way out little by little I just wanna see others get what I did not get for myself, so we can all be electronic paid athletes

I don't get it when you say that you are on your way out.

Does that mean that you quit?!?!

A true video game world champ NEVER QUITS.

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Originally Posted by Seahawk

People Kickstart projects in exchange for some end result, usually the product being developed with the funds. Not so that you (and only you) get your name in a database entry.

Besides, if you're willing to drop so much money on a game playing setup, and are willing to spend DAYS playing games for no cost (instead of doing a job which pays you money) you should have no problem paying whatever fee TG is asking for.

Many of the systems I already own and most old games are pretty cheap on Amazon. So I'm actually not dropping that much money at all.

And I've seen all kinds of Kickstarter projects, even one to raise money for a pet dogs surgery.

What if someone set a new Donkey Kong world record, but didn't have the money to spend an order to get it verified. Wouldn't you chip in a few bucks for the guy? Its about having someone breaking the scores and supporting them, that's what matters.

[NESKING2]

Originally Posted by Fellowroot

I don't get it when you say that you are on your way out.

Does that mean that you quit?!?!

A true video game world champ NEVER QUITS.

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Many of the systems I already own and most old games are pretty cheap on Amazon. So I'm actually not dropping that much money at all.



And I've seen all kinds of Kickstarter projects, even one to raise money for a pet dogs surgery.

What if someone set a new Donkey Kong world record, but didn't have the money to spend an order to get it verified. Wouldn't you chip in a few bucks for the guy? Its about having someone breaking the scores and supporting them, that's what matters.

well what is there for me to prove bud not many more things i can do

[Tails]

I wouldn't as wr is just drama stress and will be broken eventually.

[Barra]

Maybe for donkey kong, but not some obscure title on some console nobody has ever heard of. Also I dont see "chipping in a few bucks" as sponsorship.

[Fellowroot]

Originally Posted by NESKING2

well what is there for me to prove bud not many more things i can do

For MAME there are seriously a few thousand games to set scores on and I know that you haven't even touched that system.

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Originally Posted by Barra

Maybe for donkey kong, but not some obscure title on some console nobody has ever heard of. Also I dont see "chipping in a few bucks" as sponsorship.

If I do a Kickstarter project and a lot of people just chip in a few bucks it adds up.

[NESKING2]

Originally Posted by Fellowroot

For MAME there are seriously a few thousand games to set scores on and I know that you haven't even touched that system.

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If I do a Kickstarter project and a lot of people just chip in a few bucks it adds up.

Not really interested in MAME and every title COUNTS that is why Barra ur clueless, an obscure title needs more exposure like a new play in a sport or a B movie if you understand what that means....

Bum DK that is becoming so played out and the idiots who follow it...

Any game can be what BUM DK was it's all about marketing....


Fellowroot I do not think u get it bud I'm losing interest and right now I'm working on making all around gaming something for the future, I have done my work SCREW Mame if I want a score ill get it but it really does not matter for me....


I done all I needed to do as for as scores far more than I expected, here and there Ill go for games but until we get paid it's getting old quick....


Maybe if it's DK before DK was exploited DK was just a game, it's so stupid how our community thinks LOL

[Kong]

If someone is actually going to pay for you to set high scores I think it would be better for the money to go to you than to website.

[NESKING2]

Originally Posted by Barra

Maybe for donkey kong, but not some obscure title on some console nobody has ever heard of. Also I dont see "chipping in a few bucks" as sponsorship.

Your statements prove you have no clue or understanding of marketing or promo of new games or products NONE....

Although you have a right to ur opinion however you sound like Rob M and Dwayne R and other close minded people...

DK was nothing till it was exploited NOTHING but a regular game

Anything and everything can be marketed even the games YOU think nobody ever heard of.....

I know u prob don't remember because its clear u do NOT pay attention my argument on HOME ALONE the horrible garbage stupid unknown game got more VIEWS and HITS than any other article in a 5 day TG history EVER even since when TG forums started, what you gonnna say to that some lame excuse, well because it was Rudy well that is true lol, because my attitude, because what....

Because I can take ANY title and make it popular always have and always will, if you actually came out of ur BOX, you see I got 140 likes for my 0 score to Qbert 172 and my story was hidden and I got so many emails and calls and had 4 interviews about it but the game I played nobody ever heard of that is because of the idiots who run things, clicks add up exposure is what brings in dollars press etc.... My TG article got more hits and VIEWS than Ken Houses Dig Dug and Victors Missle Command COMBINED TOTAL

What is the excuse

Here it goes 10% of the gaming population is actually smart and is starting to see the bias ONE sided BS cover up and are tired of it....

Anyways I'm done using my brain and finger muscles taking to walls and if ya don't get it now you never will......

I can take any game destroy it with a 0 score a max score or LOW score and get more press on it even IF the others ignore it....

Remember that and I always will

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Originally Posted by Kong

If someone is actually going to pay for you to set high scores I think it would be better for the money to go to you than to website.

AGREED