This weekend, compLexity’s Drini Djoka took down the best Madden players in the world to claim the title that eluded him last year, the Madden Bowl Championship! With the victory, he also takes home $40,000!
Madden Bowl – Day 3 (Finals)
Madden Bowl – Day 2
Madden Bowl – Day 1
Join us in congratulating Drini on this awesome achievement on his Twitter!
Today we are announcing the departure of Wu Heng “Deth” Yang from our Dota 2 squad. As an organization, we understand that the timing for this is not ideal. We never enjoy making roster changes, especially just weeks before a Major. In this case, both Deth and the team felt this change was needed, despite the unfortunate timing.
While the mutual decision was made shortly after the conclusion of ESL One Mumbai, this was not a reaction to an early exit from the event. This roster change comes as the conclusion to a number of internal discussions that have taken place over the recent weeks. The team has experienced not only the normal stress that comes with a competitive atmosphere, but also the additional stresses of visa issues and the adjustment to living far from home. Ultimately, a mutual decision was reached that would see Deth leaving and returning to Singapore.
“I’ve been really glad to be part of coL for the past 5 months and would like to thank both the team and the organization for everything. I had a great time and learned a lot, unfortunately somewhere down the road it felt like things were not working out and hence we had to part ways. Nevertheless, I wish them all the best in the Major!”
– Wu Heng “Deth” Yang
Deth’s initial decision to leave home for a North American team was not an easy one. Despite that fact, the team found quick success. During his months with the team Deth, captained coL to ESL One Katowice, played on LAN at two ESL One events, and helped the team qualify for a Major. With respect to his part in helping the team qualify to the Paris Disneyland Major, Deth will retain his share of prize winnings for the event and will continue to be paid his full salary through the Major. We wish Deth nothing but the best and look forward to seeing him again at LANs in the future!
Stepping into the role of the offlane on a trial basis is Jaron “monkeys-forever” Clinton. Jaron has been a friend of coL since the Shanghai Major, and recently stepped in when Adam “343” Shah was not able to secure his visa in time for the third cycle of Major and Minor qualifiers. Now, he’s once again packing his bags to join the squad on the 3 position for the MDL Major in Paris. Following the Major, we will re-evaluate all options for the 5th cycle and the ultimate prize, The International.
Big thanks to all our fans for their continued support. See you in Paris!
Today we are proud to launch a new division of Complexity Gaming – Apex Legends. Apex’s meteoric launch caught the eye of nearly everyone in esports and gaming. We were no exception. We’ve worked over these past weeks to find a roster that will not only be dominant on the battlefield, but that emulates our values of professionalism and passion. Please welcome, Gabeismon, Reptar and Kyraig!
The three new members of coL.Apex are no strangers to battle royales. All three competed on the big stage at the H1Z1 Pro League. From there Gabeismon and Reptar teamed up to win a number of events in Call of Duty: Blackout. Now they are locked in on becoming the most dominant team in Apex.
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Gabe “Gabeismon” Brunelle – @Gabeismon / Gabe Ryan “Reptar” Boyd – @ReptarRB / Reptar Kyle “Kyraig” Craig – @Kyraig_ / kyraigMake sure to follow the new members of coL.Apex on Twitter and Twitch and cheer them on in upcoming events!
The world of esports is constantly evolving. New games emerge, old titles drop off, and new fan bases are created. In our 16 year history, compLexity has always tried to stay ahead of the curve. We strive to diversify our portfolio and represent as many beloved games as possible. We are proud to announce our venture in one of the most exciting new titles – Farming Simulator.
Over the past four years compLexity has had a strong farming presence in other games such as Dota 2 and we are looking forward to yet another installment of farming based strategy. As for our initial #coLFARMilia squad, we are looking to nurture an organic team over time.
Together with Jordan ‘CornDaddy’ Deaton, we have picked up an experienced gamer, but most importantly an experienced farmer who knows the fields in and out.
We will continue to evaluate the scene and further bolster our roster, but the foundation is set with our Farming Simulator superstar, who will get to work across all fields soon.
As we centralize and expand operations in Frisco, TX we are always on the hunt for new talent that will take our content, coverage and overall fan experience to the next level. Today we are excited to officially welcome new members to the compLexity family!
Join us in welcoming:
Adam Bayacal Adam Bayacal’s esports career began 6 years ago when he was filming local fighting game tournaments for school projects. As an aspiring filmmaker, his primary focus is to tell the stories that will resonate with all audiences, familiar with competitive gaming or not. Adam is now currently working as a Senior Videographer/Editor to compose and execute all creative video content.
Jaylon Saunders Jaylon Saunders has been involved with the esports scene for over 6 years. He fostered his passion for esports while playing Call of Duty competitively and later found himself creating artwork for various organizations in the space. Jaylon is now currently working as a Graphic Designer to assist in all creative needs.
Join us in welcoming the new members of our family and thank you, as always, for your support!
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS (March 27, 2019) – True to the core of its promise of giving “Power to the Players”, GameStop is announcing today a lineup of strategic partnerships in the esports space, including an alliance with Complexity Gaming, one of North America’s most elite and longest standing esports organizations, where GameStop will serve as the title sponsor of the team’s new state-of-the-art headquarters at The Star in Frisco, Texas. This business move is part of a broader company strategy to engage in the esports arena to help bring videogame culture and consumer experiences to life.
“We are aiming to become the official minor leagues of esports where GameStop provides fun and unique cultural experiences for player development while preparing the next generation of professional gamers – it doesn’t get any better for amateurs of all ages looking to learn and compete at the highest level,” said Frank Hamlin, Chief Marketing Officer for GameStop.
As a first step in May 2019, GameStop and Complexity Gaming will open the new GameStop Performance Center, the most advanced esports facility in the country, which will serve as the new headquarters for Complexity Gaming. This 11,000 square foot center will house a public gaming area for fans and sponsors, as well as cutting-edge performance training via data analytics, enhanced gaming equipment, a video studio and a merchandise wall – and will share a location with the Dallas Cowboys headquarters, making for seamless coordination and integration between the two organizations.
“The opening of the GameStop Performance Center represents Complexity’s vision to further professionalize the esports industry and leverage the learnings from the Dallas Cowboys who also call The Star home,” said Jason Lake, founder and CEO of Complexity Gaming. “We are creating a world-class facility that will engage fans both in person and online and positively impact the entire industry for decades to come.”
The GameStop Performance Center will not only serve as a training ground for gaming clinics but will also be one of the premiere public headquarters where gamers can unite and share their passions for esports while celebrating their love for video games. Through this partnership, Complexity Gaming and GameStop will work to engage fans both locally within the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex through onsite activations, and globally via online content.
As part of today’s announcement, GameStop will be collaborating with some of the best esports teams and players in the country to create original content, by leveraging their love for gaming and expertise to help amateur gamers gain access to exclusive materials and experiential activities.
The professional esports teams GameStop is collaborating with include:
Complexity Gaming: Owned by Jerry Jones of the Dallas Cowboys and real estate investor John Goff, Complexity Gaming is one of North America’s longest-standing and most successful esports teams, winning more than 140 championships in nearly 30 game titles over its 15-year history.
Infinite Esports: Infinite Esports & Entertainment is a diversified esports and entertainment holdings company that is home to the Houston Outlaws and OpTic Gaming, better known in the gaming community as the Green Wall – as a result of their legion of fans that don the team’s uniform colors of black and green.
Envy Gaming: Dallas-based Envy Gaming is owner of global esports franchise Team Envy and the Dallas Fuel franchise in the Overwatch LeagueTM. Founded in 2007, Envy has grown into one of the largest and most-winning esports teams in the world and features internationally diverse rosters of top professional gamers and content creators from around the globe. In 2018, Forbes ranked Envy Gaming among the top 10 most valuable esports franchises in the world.
Other esports elements part of today’s announcement, include:
Gaming Clinics
GameStop will develop an all new educational esports series of gaming clinics and tournaments where amateur players can participate through a mix of live and virtual events, learning insights and strategy from some of the best professionals while honing their skills on some of the most popular video games such as Fortnite®, Overwatch®, Call of Duty® and many more.
Matcherino
Players will have the opportunity to prove their new skills in competition through GameStop’s partnership with Matcherino, a leading crowdfunding resource for esports organizers, prize tournaments and streamers, is partnering with GameStop to engage and incentivize fans through targeted offers that will help fuel the passion of the esports community. GameStop will be participating in hundreds of amateur tournaments in 2019.
Collegiate Star League
To further amplify its audience reach with amateur players, GameStop is partnering with Collegiate Star League (CSL) to activate collegiate esports tournaments across online and on-campus platforms. As the official retail partner of CSL, GameStop will have a presence across all digital platforms, including social media channels – and will participate in key events, including the Summer School League, back to school campus tour in the fall of 2019 and 2020 CSL Grand Finals.
Overwatch Watch Parties
GameStop will provide unique fan experiences for Overwatch League aficionados in major markets across the country, giving gamers special access to exclusive events, merchandise and more.
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About GameStop
GameStop, the world’s largest video game retailer, offers the best selection of new and pre-owned video gaming consoles, accessories and video game titles, in both physical and digital formats. GameStop also offers fans a wide variety of POP! vinyl figures, collectibles, board games and more. Through GameStop’s unique buy-sell-trade program, gamers can trade in video game consoles, games, and accessories, as well as consumer electronics for cash or in-store credit. GameStop Gives, the retailer’s social responsibility arm, unites with its associates and guests in supporting charity by giving more than $18 million since 2015. The retailer operates thousands of locations around the world under the GameStop, EB Games and Micromania retail brands. Fans can find their local GameStop store using the company’s online store locator tool.
To get the latest news on video gaming and gear, follow GameStop on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. GameStop, EB Games, and Micromania are part of GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME), a global specialty retailer that makes the most popular technologies affordable and simple.
About Complexity Gaming
Complexity Gaming is one of North America’s longest standing and most successful esports organizations, now owned by Jerry Jones of the Dallas Cowboys and real estate investor John Goff. The esports organization is lead by Co-founder and CEO Jason Lake, considered by many to be one of the founding fathers of esports in North America. Complexity Gaming has won more than 140 championships in nearly 30 game titles over it’s more than 15 year history. Staunchly committed to passion, professionalism, and a player-first mentality, Complexity Gaming has been continuously recognized as a global leader in modern esports.
About The Star
The Star is the 91-acre campus of the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters and training facility in Frisco, Texas. Developed as a first-of-its-kind partnership between the City of Frisco and Frisco ISD, The Star features Ford Center, a 12,000-seat stadium that hosts Frisco ISD football games and other events; Cowboys Fit, a 60,000 square-foot gym developed in partnership with leading fitness developer, Mark Mastrov; and Cowboys Club, a members-only club where the country club meets the NFL; Tthe Omni Frisco Hotel, a 16-floor, 300-room luxury hotel; Baylor Scott & White Sports Therapy & Research at The Star, a 300,000 square-foot center of excellence for sports medicine; as well as a variety of shopping, dining and nightlife options throughout The Star District. For more information on The Star, visit www.TheStarInFrisco.com.
Today we are pleased to announce the final addition to our #coLcs roster with the acquisition of Hunter “SicK” Mims!
It’s a reunion of sorts, as the 20-year-old phenom from Las Vegas, Nevada returns to compLexity Gaming, where he reunites with both ShahZaM and Rickeh. In 2017 and 2018, he previously played with ShahZaM both on TSM and Misfits. In that time, he gathered additional experience and honed his skill, which he was able to apply alongside another future compLexity player in Rickeh during their time together on Rogue.
We’d also like to take this time to thank Jordan “n0thing” Gilbert for his contribution during the last few months! It’s been a sincere pleasure having the legend around our gaming family again and we wish him the best of luck in the future.
Our current coL.cs roster:
Rory “dephh” Jackson – @dephh_csgo / dephh_live
Peter “stanislaw” Jarguz – @peterjarguz / stanislaw
Ricardo “Rickeh” Mulholland – @rickeh / rickehaus Shahzeeb “ShahZaM” Khan – @ShahZaMk / Shahzam Hunter “SicK” Mims – @SicK_cs / sick_csManager
Matt “Warden” Dickens – @coLWardenGive Hunter a warm #coLFamilia welcome on Twitter and stay tuned for the upcoming EPL Season.
One more ticket for the Battle Bus! We’re excited to welcome the newest addition to coL.Fortnite Adrian “Lanjok” Roberts!
As one of the most winning free agents in Fortnite, Lanjok was a hot commodity on his own, but also as part of a duo. The other half of that duo just happens to already represent compLexity. As partners Lanjok and Punisher have been highly successful in a number of events, most recently capturing the points total in the Share the Love duos event. With the addition of another young talent, coL.Fortnite is looking strong for the upcoming Fornite World Cup.
Welcome to the coL Familia, Lanjok! Give him a follow on Twitter and Twitch!
Today, we are excited to announce our new Chief Marketing Officer, Cam Kelly! As the Chief Marketing Officer, Cam will manage all marketing efforts including content, social media and creative for the organization as we continue our expansion.
Cameron Kelly is a former Director of Strategy from the agency world, where he provided creative strategy and pop-culture engineering, focusing on authentically and organically integrating Fortune 500 brands within television, digital media, film and music, leveraging usage rights, partnerships, talent, digital/social media influencers, esports/gaming and events for a variety of clients including Toyota, Doritos, Kellogg’s, YUM!, Red Bull, SCJ and more.
Join us in welcoming Cam to the compLexity Gaming family!
Roaring crowds. Booming chants. Unbelievable passion. Soccer is the biggest sport around the globe, bringing joy to millions year in and year out. FIFA, is not far behind the traditional sports counterpart. Every year, the new release sells tens millions of copies worldwide, making it one of the biggest gaming titles of all time
At compLexity we’re all about the passion for gaming and competition – elements that FIFA embodies perfectly. Today, we are very proud to announce our venture onto the pitch. We’re pleased to welcome “AA9Skillz” and Joksan “Joksan” Redona as founding pillars of #coLFIFA.
For Skillz, the journey to this moment started many years ago. The content creator and competitor isn’t just on the grind in FIFA Ultimate Team, but also on YouTube and Twitch. His daily FIFA videos entertain hundreds of thousands of fans, pulling sick cards and sick shots. Skillz manages to walk the tightrope of placing in the top 100 in weekend league, while still keeping his content fun and fresh. Whether he’s working with the budget teams his fans provide, or playing a mega team, the grind never stops and the grind certainly never gets boring with AA9Skillz.
While Skillz has recently pulled out multiple 30-0 Weekend League performances, Joksan is already at the top of the FIFA 19 competitive scene. The young American from Southern California rose to prominence at the end of FIFA 18 and cemented his status in FIFA 19 by bringing home a trophy to the North American turf from Europe. As the PS4 Champion of FUT Champions Cup Bucharest and the winner of the PS4 Continental Cup he quickly made a name for himself in the emerging scene. Since then he added multiple 30-0 performances in Weekend League, and qualified to two more FUT Champions Cups. His first trip for compLexity Gaming will bring him all the way to Singapore, challenging the best players in the world on a new patch and in a new kit.
So bring out your soccer scarf and practice your chants – we’re ready to take the scene by storm. With Joksan in Singapore and Skillz coming at you 7 days a week we’ll be bringing you a ton of FIFA action. Give our new members a warm #coLFamilia welcome via their social media below!
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