Since the start of the card game trend, compLexity Gaming has been involved. First with Hearthstone, then with Gwent, now with MTGA and Artifact. With that much variety in the genre, spreading out the talent is warranted. Today coL is happy to announce two new additions to the roster – one in MTG and one in Hearthstone.

First, we are happy to introduce Eilidh “AliasV” Lonie. A streamer since 2017 after discovering Gwent, Eilidh stuck with card games and streaming ever since. Once the closed beta came out for MTGA, AliasV switched her game, as well as diversifying the game portfolio with paper Magic. The new-found passion for the popular card game quickly spiraled into the competitive aspect of the Wizards of the Coast classic. Currently, AliasV is streaming nearly every day and competes every single week in local Standard Showdown tournaments. Ultimately Eilidh is looking forward to MTGA’s esports plan and attending a paper GP in both constructed and limited.

Our second addition is also awaiting more live events – just in a different capacity. Matthijs “Theo” Lieftink is one of the most known Hearthstone players from the Netherlands. Just a few weeks ago he represented his country in the Hearthstone Global Games alongside other compLexity Hearthstone pro, Tyler. Sadly that journey ended before BlizzCon in the Round of 16, yet Theo is quickly making a name for himself as a consistent streamer. Every single day he entertains his fans and grows his community, an educational environment with high-tier decks and new meta “flavor of the month” decks. Theo leaves a successful 2018 year behind, with his eyes set on 2019 and keeping that trend up.

We ask the #coLFamilia to welcome these two members with open arms and be sure to follow their streams at theohs_ and AliasV, as well as their presence on Social Media to get the latest updates and streaming schedules at @theoHS_ and @AliasVonTwitch.

The world of esports is constantly evolving. New games emerge, old titles drop off, and new fan bases are created. In our 15 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, Valve’s upcoming card game – Artifact.

Over the past four years compLexity has had a strong presence in other card game with Hearthstone, Gwent and also Magic: The Gathering, and we are looking forward to yet another installment of card based strategy. As for our initial Artifact squad, we are proud to say that we have nurtured an organic team over time. The five founding members of this division have been bringing home trophies and representing the red and black for a  combined 11 years.

The first of the bunch is coL veteran Jan “superjj” Janßen. Having been with compLexity since March of 2015, JJ has traveled the world and won several tournaments for the brand, both in Hearthstone and Gwent. As a solo player he won the title at both SeatStory Cup 4 and Gwent Open 3, and as a member of a trio he helped bring home the Trinity Series title. He has demonstrated that he is highly motivated, exceptionally analytical, and has a work-ethic rivaled by none. He is eager to claim dominance in yet another game, while also entertaining thousands during his daily streams.

Sharing a similar Hearthstone origin, Tugay “Mryagut” Evsan and Grace “Sylvanhunter” Naces will join the effort to become the most fierce competitors in Valve’s newest game. Each has many years of experience with strategy games, both cards and board games. For Mryagut Hearthstone and high-ranked Chess have been the basis for Mr. Yagut’s analytical and tactical prowess, while his streams have marked him as a relatable entertainer in the space. Grace has been a Magic: The Gathering player for over a decade, concurrently acting as an ambassador to the game in South East Asia and consistently posting strong results in competitions.

Also making the move over to Artifact are the dynamic Gwent duo of Freddy “Freddybabes” Bird and Mark “Petrify” Fittipaldi. Both members were on the forefront of coL’s push into CDPR’s Gwent, but have since taken a step back from that game. For the near future, Freddy will split his time between Artifact and Gwent, as he prepares for the upcoming Gwent Challenger event, having just recently won the trophy at Gwent Open.

For Petrify the love-affair with Gwent died down a bit earlier, his Artifact beta grind has been in full swing for months. Now he is ready to scratch his competitive itch against the best and the brightest in Artifact.

With these five core members, and Connagh “Merchant” Hawkins as a general card game personality, we are excited for what Artifact has in store for us. We will continue to evaluate the scene and further bolster our roster, but the foundation is set with our six long-time members, who will get to work across all three lanes soon.

Today we are announcing changes to coL.Dota. At their request we are releasing Jacky ‘EternalEnvy’ Mao and Jingjun ‘Sneyking’ Wu and moving Adrei ‘Skem’ Ong off of the active roster while we help him find a new home.

We will have additional details on new Dota 2 members in the coming days. Thanks for your support of coL.Dota and Complexity.

 

Complexity Gaming and WinStar World Casino and Resort Announce First-Ever Official Esports Casino Sponsor

WinStar Becomes Exclusive Casino of Complexity Gaming

Frisco, Texas — November 13, 2018 — Complexity Gaming, one of North America’s most elite and longest standing esports organizations, today announced an official partnership with WinStar World Casino and Resort, one of the largest casinos in the world, making it the exclusive casino of Complexity Gaming. This marks the first time that a U.S. esports organization has designated a casino as their official sponsor.

“WinStar is a preeminent gaming and entertainment venue, and we are excited for them to become our exclusive casino partner,” said Jason Lake, Founder and CEO, Complexity Gaming. “This partnership signals a significant shift in the esports sphere toward making competitive gaming entertainment even more mainstream.”

Esports is the fastest growing segment of media and entertainment and is rapidly gaining traction in the U.S., especially among adult audiences. While ages 18 to 34 comprise the largest demographic, esports viewership is beginning to skew older, with nearly one in three esports viewers being between the ages of 35 to 54. Additionally, online streaming platforms, like Twitch and YouTube have a larger audience base — for gaming alone — than HBO, Netflix, and ESPN have combined.

“The high-energy and competitive nature of esports aligns with our focus on creating unique, high-energy gaming and entertainment experiences for our patrons,” said Jack Parkinson, WinStar general manager. “Complexity’s forward-thinking and innovative approach to one of the fastest growing genres of mainstream entertainment is a natural fit as we look toward remaining at the forefront of the gaming industry.”

As part of this partnership, Complexity players will have access to WinStar’s various amenities, including the hotel, golf courses and concerts, and will make routine appearances at the casino and other events, while WinStar has the option to host biannual boot camps and “meet-and-greets,” where Complexity players could interact with fans and train before large events.

In September, the Dallas Cowboys announced WinStar as the Official Casino of the Dallas Cowboys, making it the first-ever NFL team to announce an official casino designation.

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 led 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 WinStar World Casino and Resort

With more games than any other casino in the world, WinStar World Casino and Resort offers more than 8,100 electronic games, 99 tables games – including craps and roulette games, 55 poker tables, two 18-hole championship golf courses, and the 3,500-seat Global Event Center, 65,000 square foot convention center, and the nearly 1,400-room WinStar World Casino Hotel. Owned by the Chickasaw Nation, WinStar World Casino and Resort is located just north of the Texas-Oklahoma border along Interstate 35 and presents unrivaled gaming action 24 hours a day, seven days a week, world-class entertainers and a wide range of restaurants. For more information, go to www.winstar.com or join the casino’s online communities at Facebook www.facebook.com/WinStarWorldCasino or Twitter www.twitter.com/WinStarWorld.  

Today we are proud to release “compLexity: Resurrection!”

The film is a revealing look inside compLexity Counter-Strike as the squad defied the odds to return to the international stage at the FACEIT Major in London!

 

Earlier this year we told our fans that we intended to be the most transparent organization in esports. Today we’re taking yet another step in that direction with the launch of The Press Conference.

In each episode Complexity members and special guests will take you behind the curtain to discuss recent events, and answer questions asked by our fans. As always, we need your input, feedback, and your support to make this show great, so leave us a comment and ask a question.

We hope you enjoy The Press Conference!

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