I've just come across a bit of news that just shocked me.
EVE-TV has reportedly closed it's doors after it's end of Season 1.
No news is on the website regarding this, but according to this other website, this proves to be a quiet cancellation of EVE-TV.
The website in question is here, or http://www.save-evetv.com.
I'm not exactly sure if should take this as a cruel joke, or the inklings of truth, but either way it hurts, and if it is proven to be true, its a huge blow to EVE's community.
You have to admit, having a TV show dedicated to the game you play, and a chance to get on TV is something unique to EVE. I mean, sure, Koreans have their Starcraft tournaments on TV, but thats just competition. This is EVE in it's entirety, and not just tournaments, or info from the Devs or just the Fanfest coverage. Its EVE. Simple as that.
Having just read the EVE-TV section of the forums, it seems to be true. This is horrible to the extreme.
EVE-TV made EVE-Online bigger than just a game-world. It helped become a society all its own, with its own culture and history. Taking this away is like taking the great museums and media coverage of the world away. What kind of world would that be like? Bland and boring come to mind.
A "bland and boring" game is a stagnating game, and is a dying game.
Yes, I dare use such strong language.
EVE-TV was good enough to be payed for, in all actuality. Heck, I wouldnt mind paying a bit extra just to see EVE-TV for myself, attaching that cost to my subscription. Why? Because it's great, and its a part of EVE. Take that away, and it's similar to trying to... uhh... "satisfy" one's self with someone else's... uhh... "other part/s". It isnt fun and it feels so being left out (not to mention disgusting).
Please, CCP, give us EVE-TV again. We dont mind if we have to click through a lot of ad banners or have to see international advertisements of other stuff not related to EVE-TV, as long as it doesnt jarr us from what makes EVE truly special.
EVE is special CCP. Make it even moreso.
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"I'm not exactly sure if should take this as a cruel joke, or the inklings of truth, but either way it hurts, and if it is proven to be true, its a huge blow to EVE's community."
I can confirm it's certainly no joke. The website in question is correct to the best of my knowledge as an (ex-)EVETV crew member.
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