Crispy Gamer News

Sad news yesterday for the world of professional gaming. The Championship Gaming Series pro gaming league has packed up, turned off the lights, and left the building. The official word of the CGS dissolution came as a surprise to fans of the league. Gamers checking out the CGS website were surprised by an open letter, which read as follows:

“Today BSkyB, STAR, and DirecTV ended their Championship Gaming Series (CGS) business.

While the concept was ahead of its time and we are extremely proud of what we’ve accomplished, it became increasingly clear that as this ambitious project evolved, that profitability was too far in the future for us to sustain operations in the interim.

Our goal was to be ahead of the curve in the e-sports space, and we conceived of CGS as a true sports league. We invested wholeheartedly in the venture and presented viewers with a top-notch production, but the economics just didn’t add up for us at this time.

Our only regret is that we will lose a team of creative and talented individuals who invested their hearts and souls into Championship Gaming Series. We recognize their achievements, and thank them for their hard work and passion.

BSkyB, STAR, and DirecTV continue to be committed to the video games sector, which is an important part of many of our customers’ lives and a great source of entertainment.

Sincerely,
The CGS Team”

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