Detournement Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 How many weeks of the year can gamers support a 4000 capacity venue in Dundee? If it's multi purpose for gigs, exhibitions etc then fair enough but if it's just gaming it's surely not sustainable. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 18 minutes ago, Detournement said: How many weeks of the year can gamers support a 4000 capacity venue in Dundee? If it's multi purpose for gigs, exhibitions etc then fair enough but if it's just gaming it's surely not sustainable. Don't see why you couldn't use it for other events but I think you underestimate just how much esports gaming can bring in, it's a billion dollar industry worldwide. If its run well it should be pissing money. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detournement Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 1 minute ago, The Moonster said: Don't see why you couldn't use it for other events but I think you underestimate just how much esports gaming can bring in, it's a billion dollar industry worldwide. If its run well it should be pissing money. European football is a 30 billion dollar industry but it makes no profit in Dundee. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 5 minutes ago, Detournement said: European football is a 30 billion dollar industry but it makes no profit in Dundee. Is this a serious take? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detournement Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 34 minutes ago, The Moonster said: Is this a serious take? Aye. There's no market in Dundee for bands that play mid size gigs and the football clubs don't get much more than 4000 each either. It's got a population comparable to Chelmsford or Canterbury. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Just now, Detournement said: Aye. There's no market in Dundee for bands that play mid size gigs and the football clubs don't get much more than 4000 each either. It's got a population comparable to Chelmsford or Canterbury. You're a numpty if you think these are even comparable. How many people travel from all over the world to attend Dens Park? How many people from all over the world tune into a live stream to watch Dundee United? It's expected that esports viewing figures will dwarf every other sport apart from the NFL by the end of 2021. Only Yer Da would think having a venue in Scotland that can hold these events is a bad thing. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Szamo's_Ammo Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 33 minutes ago, Detournement said: Aye. There's no market in Dundee for bands that play mid size gigs and the football clubs don't get much more than 4000 each either. It's got a population comparable to Chelmsford or Canterbury. Dundee United average attendance 2019-20: 8,496 Dundee population: 148,270 Canterbury population: 55,240 Not that any of that has any relevance to the viability of an arena that people can travel to from anywhere in Scotland or the world. however. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 16 hours ago, ThatBoyRonaldo said: A 4000 seat indoor arena being proposed for an activity that can be viewed pretty much as effectively over the internet, in the midst of a pandemic that has closed all mass gatherings for an indefinite period? This will definitely happen imo. It's not opening tomorrow. Anyway, maybe Dundee Utd can look into groundsharing with the gaming nerds? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Pipe dream but would be ideal of this venue could include an ice plant for hockey. As others have said it will likely plug the conference centre, gig venue gap Dundee has rather than being exclusive e-sports. It will be built before Dundees new stadium at Camperdown in any case. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 16 hours ago, Mr. Alli said: It will be a fantastic addition to the city. Spotty nerd found 16 hours ago, Bigmouth Strikes Again said: This is the future. Well done the SNP. Thank you. Just think, you could not show up for virtual fights as well. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmouth Strikes Again Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 9 minutes ago, Melanius Mullarkey said: Just think, you could not show up for virtual fights as well. I've just virtually punched your pus. Thank you. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 7 minutes ago, Bigmouth Strikes Again said: I've just virtually punched your pus. Thank you. Im off line so i'll check my inbox. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon EF Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Maybe Dundee FC will look to become fully virtual by 2022. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Szamo's_Ammo Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 5 minutes ago, Gordon EF said: Maybe Dundee FC will look to become fully virtual by 2022. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itzdrk Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Class when you see how out of touch some of the P&B Da's are. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Brightside Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 8 hours ago, mishtergrolsch said: Id wager the vast majority of these lassies either have an Only Fans or are funded majorly by teasing non thinking teenage hormone machines. Probably both. Gaming is likely the advertising platform. Aye cause no woman can be entertaining or funny, it must be that she takes her clothes off. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludo*1 Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 David Beckham selling some shares in his e-sports company for £20m. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54085209 To put it into context, the major Fortnite competition in 2019 offered more than a million pound more in prize money than the US Masters did. Dundee is one of the best places in the world to learn about game design so it's no surprise that there will be a demand for this sort of venue in the future. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venti Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 47 minutes ago, Ludo*1 said: David Beckham selling some shares in his e-sports company for £20m. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54085209 To put it into context, the major Fortnite competition in 2019 offered more than a million pound more in prize money than the US Masters did. Dundee is one of the best places in the world to learn about game design so it's no surprise that there will be a demand for this sort of venue in the future. Got Dundee to thank for GTA. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Alli Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 4 hours ago, Detournement said: There's no market in Dundee for bands that play mid size gigs Apart from the green that was booked out on a regular occurrence last year and this (before the 'rona). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tongue_tied_danny Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 I gotta say, it does look cool as f**k. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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