CS2: Top-tier tournaments desperately need traffic? Thorin analyzes why Valve made an exception and invited BC.Game.

BC.game has been generating a lot of buzz online recently. The addition of s1mple seems to have revived the team, preventing them from dominating the season immediately. Thanks to the help of star players, their world ranking has gradually risen. Furthermore, they have taken advantage of this momentum by bringing in Senzu, who previously played for the dark horse The Mongoloz. The combination of an outstanding veteran and a rising star is sure to bring some surprises.

Before even winning the match, BC.Game has already garnered significant attention. Invited to the PGL Singapore Major, the media is curious about the team's intentions, especially s1mple. While the team's representative has not yet spoken, renowned analysts Thorin and Mauisnake have already commented on their blogs, suggesting that their participation will benefit both the event and the team.

Instead of criticizing the players' performance, they viewed BC.Game's entry from a business perspective. Esports is not purely competitive sport; in a commercialized environment, the strength of the players is unimportant. High viewership is the primary goal of organizing events. The venue, media promotion, and merchandise are all money-burning. What's the point of winning a championship if no one is there to support it? Traffic and viewership are the most important metrics; numbers determine survival. BC.Game's failure to eliminate other teams, frankly speaking, means they're riding the wave of popularity to gain more attention and generate another form of revenue.

Based on past experience, Valve doesn't usually invite teams to participate and has strict requirements regarding VRS rankings. This exception suggests a desperate need for exposure and a desire for teams to survive. The PGL Singapore Major starts on November 24th. How far will BC.Game go?

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