JBanKs Profile Joined April 2010 United Kingdom 615 Posts Last Edited: 2011-12-13 13:05:25 #1

mod edit: On December 11 2011 03:55 QuanticCinergy wrote:

This is Mark Ferraz, Founder & CEO of Quantic. I would like to officially state that Complexity's statements have been nothing but truthful about the official communications relating to the transfer. Jason Lake was the first person to approach me about the Naniwa trade. That being said, I believe NaNi was speaking with SaSe about the possibility at the same time and that has created the confusion in this situation. Complexity handled this matter as professionally as possible from my stand point and the numerous posts slinging mud in their direction are misguided. I hope this clears up the situation and everyone can now move on.





The first interview since NaNiwa has moved to quantic, explaining what happened, why it happened and his plans for the future.



NaNiwa is staying in the StarTale house and arrived today, he sat down with us to discuss all that has been going on and put his side of the story across, what do you guys think?



From the interview

"It something about money of course but basically I lived at startale before i lived at mvp and I just liked it way way better, no offence to mvp guys obviously, they are nice people but I liked it a lot more here[StarTale]"



"It is the same for them if CatZ hits 5k viewers on his stream or that I place 2nd at an MLG and I did not agree with that point of view"



You can see the full interview



You can also check out other great StarTale content at our







*My personal feeling, not that of my websites or sponsors is that NaNiwa is a really nice guy deep down, such a dedicated and devoted player, he is a champion that is for sure and he has his own goal, he does not deserve 90% of the trash he has thrown at him, I wish him all the best in the future* The first interview sincehas moved to quantic, explaining what happened, why it happened and his plans for the future.is staying in thehouse and arrived today, he sat down with us to discuss all that has been going on and put his side of the story across, what do you guys think?From the interviewYou can see the full interview HERE You can also check out other great StarTale content at our youtube website and see the teamliquid thread about INSIDE THE STARTALE HOUSE here *My personal feeling, not that of my websites or sponsors is that NaNiwa is a really nice guy deep down, such a dedicated and devoted player, he is a champion that is for sure and he has his own goal, he does not deserve 90% of the trash he has thrown at him, I wish him all the best in the future* Ex-StarTale manager // @BanKseSports on twitter

careohx Profile Joined June 2011 262 Posts #2 Naniwa is definitely one of my favorite players. He has the attitude of a champion. I dont care whether he is socially akward or not, he has the drive to be the best and thats all that matters to me.

Kfcnoob Profile Joined January 2011 United States 296 Posts #3 i c,



complexity was all about maximizing their advertising, but didn't care about of how mediocre their players were(in nani's opinion)



instead praising a more popular player, naniwa wanted to join a team that emphasized being a more talented player. And Artosis sayeth "the one who kills many, but loses few, comes out ahead."

shabby Profile Joined March 2010 Norway 6402 Posts #4 Whatever floats his boat, really. If this is better for him in his quest to become the best, then it's the right choice. Jaedong, Gumibear, Leenock, Byun

m3rciless Profile Joined August 2009 United States 1403 Posts #5 AHahahaha complexity so stupid. Who the fuck cares if catz hits 5k? NaNi fighting! White-Ra fighting!

Eee Profile Joined August 2011 Sweden 2709 Posts Last Edited: 2011-12-10 00:12:59 #6 I think the community makes him look more bm than he actually is, and also some well known people in the community are making him look bad (eg. The retarded jokes on SOTG that has been going on the 4 latest shows).

Loved naniwas casting yesterday, such a funny guy :D

Thanks for doing a shit ton of esports coverage jbanks :D

TechnoSchaman Profile Joined October 2010 United States 156 Posts #7 does he totally spoil the already spoiled rumor about Quantic Startale partnership?

cmen15 Profile Blog Joined December 2010 United States 1508 Posts #8 On December 10 2011 09:09 shabby wrote:

Whatever floats his boat, really. If this is better for him in his quest to become the best, then it's the right choice.

yea agree with you on that, he got to do what he feels will give him the best chance of winning.

yea agree with you on that, he got to do what he feels will give him the best chance of winning. Greed leads to just about all losses.

aderum Profile Blog Joined January 2011 Sweden 1363 Posts #9 ! <3



OT, This just confirmed what i thought the problem was. Thanks JBanKs, appreciate the effort! <3OT, This just confirmed what i thought the problem was. Crazy people dont sit around and wonder if they are insane

baoluvboa Profile Joined December 2010 742 Posts Last Edited: 2011-12-10 00:14:31 #10 I just like Naniwa a bit better due to his view on popularity versus actual skills in a competitive game.

Edit: regarding players of course, Day9 and other casters are fine to be charismatic and popular.

Sylailene Profile Joined February 2011 91 Posts #11 really nice to actually hear what he had to say, maybe clear some confusion, thanks for the post

Elean Profile Joined October 2010 689 Posts #12 Great interview.

It's obviously not the same version as complexity.



Also, it is clear that Naniwa is making efforts to improve his behaviour;

pPingu Profile Joined September 2011 Switzerland 2884 Posts #13 On December 10 2011 09:10 TechnoSchaman wrote:

does he totally spoil the already spoiled rumor about Quantic Startale partnership?



If it was supposed to be a secret, then 300 people already spoiled it before him If it was supposed to be a secret, then 300 people already spoiled it before him

qqK Profile Joined May 2011 Germany 269 Posts #14 I dont understand complexity's reddit comment o.O

Why do they insist on having kicked out naniwa and would have even against his will, if Naniwa tells a completely different story (which already was part of his initial statement). Even if it was as coL described, wouldn't it have been much better publicity-wise to get their shit together beforehand and release one story without contradictions?

Well, who cares about coL anyway, good luck in the future, nani.

WArped Profile Joined December 2010 United Kingdom 4709 Posts Last Edited: 2011-12-10 00:25:29 #15 Loving these interviews Jbanks. You guys are awesome. Everyone should respect this guy no matter what he does or what he says, it's all for being better at StarCraft 2, that's all he cares about.

nglt Profile Joined March 2010 United States 187 Posts #16 doesnt make much sense for a foreigner who wants to train in korea to improve there play to be in a korean house where the korean players dont even play with you. good move by naniwa to make the switch in teams and houses.

nooboon Profile Blog Joined July 2011 1844 Posts #17



Nani is so straight forward with his answer Wish him the best of luck in Code S. Makes sense considering that complexity attempted to sign Stephano too.Nani is so straight forward with his answerWish him the best of luck in Code S.

Slangen Profile Joined August 2011 Sweden 927 Posts #18 Go Naniwa! I think you made the right choise. Haters will hate, who needs them.

Hope you will wreak blizzard cup! Fnatic - TSM - EG

HappyChris Profile Joined October 2011 1534 Posts #19 Great interview I actually agree with Naniwa the scene is very much a popularity contest. Instead it should be a competition of skills.



I see it alot from the US team they seem to be very good at PR and are really good at hyping there players. Take EG as an example

Le BucheRON Profile Joined May 2010 Canada 617 Posts #20 Naniwa has the eye of the tiger. Guess who`s special?!

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