The World Series of Video Games (WSVG) Maldives 2015 opening ceremony demonstrated how far esports production standards have evolved - by showing exactly what not to do. The event, which aimed to revive the WSVG brand after its 2007 closure, faced multiple significant issues that raised concerns about its legitimacy in modern esports.

Key Problems:

• Over 1-hour delay from announced start time
• VHS-quality video streaming
• Incomprehensible audio
• Poorly organized presentations
• Lack of professional production values

The issues are particularly concerning given WSVG's high-profile partnerships with:

• G2A (title sponsor)
• ESL
• Cloud9
• Pepsi
• Sony

WSVG's COO Luis Prata attributed the problems to technical difficulties on their remote island location, stating that their primary streaming system failed just before broadcast. While they plan to release a high-quality version later, the damage to their reputation was already done.

This level of amateur production is especially problematic in 2015, when major media companies like TBS, ESPN, and YouTube are entering esports. The incident serves as a reminder that esports has evolved beyond amateur productions, requiring professional standards to maintain credibility.

While the original WSVG's technical issues in 2007 were understandable given the era's limitations, today's viewers expect significantly higher production quality. This event stands as a cautionary tale for organizers about the importance of reliable technical infrastructure and professional execution in modern esports.

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