Transition To StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty
Despite the release of StarCraft II, KeSPA, OGN and MBC Game decided to stick with Brood War and not transition to the newer game. However with declining interest in the Brood War scene, as evident by the closure of MBC Game, KeSPA and OGN eventually came into talks with Blizzard and GomTV for broadcasting rights of StarCraft II. After discussions and negotiations were complete, it was announced that the SK Planet Proleague season would be a hybrid tournament featuring both Brood War and StarCraft II.
Brood War professional competition was eventually phased out entirely in Proleagues as StarCraft II has a larger non-Korean audience, although fan interest in the game continues. Brood War tournaments with cash prizes continue to be run, albeit with significantly smaller prize pools.
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