compLexity Dota renews their world traveler status as we head to Moscow, Russia for Epicenter XL! This year’s Epicenter will be held at the VTB Ice Hall and begins on April 24th. The event features 12 of the world’s best Dota 2 teams, all competing for their chance at $1,000,000 in prizing and the ever-important 1500 Pro Circuit points.
Format
Qualifiers and invites
Twelve teams: Five invites and six teams from regional qualifiers
One from each region Europe, South America, CIS, Southeast Asia, North America and China
One from Madness Qualifier
Group Stage
Two groups of six teams each
Bo3 Round robin
Top two of each group advance to the Upper Bracket of the main event
3rd and 4th placed teams advance to the Lower Bracket of the main event
The compLexity Family would like to wish Matt “Warden” Dickens a very Happy Birthday as he turns 33 years old today.
Matt “Warden” Dickens is a legend in the Counter-Strike community and is one of the original members of compLexity Counter-Strike. Matt has competed in the game since inception and has been a part of some of the most iconic moments in esports history. Now, he looks to mentor a team of young talent as they begin their journey to the upper echelon of North American CS.
Once again, we’d like to wish him a very Happy 33rd Birthday.
The world of esports is ever changing and fast-paced. Long-lasting relationships, long-lasting careers and long-lasting success is not a guarantee. Complexity Gaming prides itself on exactly that, being there for players through thick and thin, through transformations and changes. We get players for who they are, not which game they play. Nothing exemplifies that attitude more than our relationship with Jan “superjj” Janßen, who today celebrates his third year with us.
When JJ came to our organization, he came recommended by former player SjoW, as well as then still coL member, Dog. His confidence and plan to grow his stream and the competitive aspect of his journey impressed everyone in compLexity – so we just had to work with him. Three years later, there have been no regrets about our commitment to the young German.
His on-stream and in-tournament persona might have a pinch of salt every now and then, but to everyone in the org he’s turned into a friend. After a promotional trip to the United States, he opted to spend a few weeks at the Dota 2 house down in Florida, to relax with his compLexity brothers.
Outside of that trip, relaxation has always been the weak side of the workaholic. Traveling to a multitude of events, streaming insane hours, sometimes even combining the two and streaming the minute after a tournament exit – JJ has been a hard worker through and through. His work has been rewarded on multiple occasions with several championship trophies to show for it. His breakthrough performance came at SeatStory Cup 4 when Reno Jackson and his Freeze Mage carried him to victory, shortly followed by the Time2Win Invitational title. Later on he added an impressive performance at CN vs. EU Championships of 2016 and collected two more trophies at the Xfinity Hearthstone Invitational II and ultimately the Zagreb Gaming Arena.
Those are just his accomplishments as a solo competitor, as JJ was also an integral part of the compLexity Gaming roster that hoisted the inaugural Trinity Series title back in the spring of 2017. Alongside teammates Crane and Mryagut, he helped his team maneuver every hard turn until the eventual crowning moments after hard-fought wins over Team Liquid, Virtus Pro and Luminosity Gaming.
Once his passion for Hearthstone died, the spark for Gwent was ignited. The new card game offered new opportunities for JJ, not just as a competitor but also as a brand ambassador. Traveling to conventions, being one of the first consistent streamers and ultimately also one of the better competitors in the space, JJ just recently scored a big win at the Gwent Open #3. Being a consistently high point earner on ladder, he broke through the competitive scene and will soon compete for an even bigger title at Gwent Challenger #3 this weekend.
We are sure he will represent us well in Poland and every future endeavor he has his eyes set on. JJ’s been with us as a Hearthstone streamer, a Hearthstone competitor and now a Gwent player. Wherever his journey and ambition takes him, we will be right beside him, giving him a helping hand and having his back!
compLexity Gaming arose from the tradition of Counter-Strike 1.6 – to form the best squad and offer the best conditions for players in that game. While we expanded the business into other games over the years, Counter-Strike has always been at the root of it all. That’s why we are proud to announce the next full-time streamer for that game, Melania “Gina” Mylioti into the coL family!
Gina’s past in gaming dates back to 1.6 as well, a game she was introduced to by her family. Coming from a gaming family, Gina grew up around parent’s that played Quake and Team Fortress, as well as an uncle that enjoyed the occasional round of Counter-Strike himself. From that background Gina branched out to become one of the most well known female competitors in the space, competing on the biggest stages for a multitude of teams.
While the competitive fire still burns inside of the Greek-Dutch player, another venture has become her bread and butter these days – streaming. Entertaining her loyal fanbase almost daily with hours of gameplay, she has become a fixture on Twitch. Overall, Melania is a woman of many talents. Competing, streaming, designing and presenting – all are part of her portfolio.
compLexity Gaming is proud to welcome such a driven individual to our family. Give her a warm compLexity welcome over at Twitch.tv and follow her on Twitter.
The compLexity Family would like to wish a very Happy Birthday to Brandon “dashy” Otell!
Brandon ‘Dashy’ Otell is one of the youngest members in the professional Call of Duty circuit. His age restricted him from participating in CWL events until late 2017, but he quickly made a splash on the scene. His SnD slaying prowess and skill with an AR make him a threat in all game-modes, and he is looking to prove he’s ready to play at the highest levels with the #coLofDuty team.
Again, a very Happy Birthday to Brandon “dashy” Otell!
Today, the brand new #coLofDuty squad heads to Seattle, Washington for CWL Seattle 2018! The 3-day event will feature the world’s best Call of Duty teams, as they battle it out for $200,000 in prizes! The event is taking place that the Centurylink Field Event Center on April 20 – 22.
Format
Pool Play
20 teams: the Top 12 CWL Pro League Stage 1 teams and the Top 4 CWL Pro League Relegation teams, plus 4 teams from the Open Bracket
4 pools of 5 teams
Pool A: 1st Place Playoff team, one of the 7th-8th Place Playoff teams, 5th Place Division A team, one of the Top 2 Relegation Losers Bracket teams
Pool B: 2nd Place Playoff team, one of the 7th-8th Place Playoff teams, 5th Place Division B team, one of the Top 2 Relegation Losers Bracket teams
Pool C: 3rd Place Playoff team, one of the 5th-6th Place Playoff teams, 6th Place Division A team, one of the Top 2 Relegation Winners Bracket teams
Pool D: 4th Place Playoff team, one of the 5th-6th Place Playoff teams, 6th Place Division B team, one of the Top 2 Relegation Winners Bracket teams
Best of 5 Series
Top 2 teams in each pool are placed in Championship Bracket Winner’s Round 1
3rd Place team is placed in Championship Bracket Loser’s Round 3
4th Place team is placed in Championship Bracket Loser’s Round 2
5th Place team is placed in Championship Bracket Loser’s Round 1
Today we are happy to announce that we have re-launched the Official compLexity Subreddit! The compLexity Subreddit is dedicated to discussing all things compLexity, from our daily content including POV and Buddy System, to announcements and match threads! In addition, our fans can subscribe and access an ever-growing selection of “flair” that will allow them to represent their favorite team and/or player.
The compLexity Family would like to wish a very Happy Birthday to Rick “Ricky” Stacy!
Rick “Ricky” Stacy has been playing video games since the early days of the Xbox 360. He first started gaming competitively with Halo 3 and Call of Duty. Prior to joining OpTic Nation, Ricky has been part of several other organizations such as UNiTE, Curse LV, eLevate and Strictly Business. In April 2014, Ricky joined OpTic Gaming’s sister team, OpTic Nation. Under the sister team, A compLexity Gaming alumni from the Black Ops 3 days makes his return! Ricky has been around the console for years. Starting out as a competitive Halo player, he quickly transitioned to the Call of Duty franchise and hasn’t looked back since. For over 5 years he’s a fixture in CoD competitions, although the ultimate win on the big stage hasn’t come yet. A fourth place in 2015 and a 5th-6th placement in 2016 got him close to the World Championship – a goal that is on the mind of the veteran.
Again, a very Happy Birthday to Rick “Ricky” Stacy!
The past few days have been quite a ride for the entire Call of Duty scene with Rostermania going into overdrive. We’re excited to announce our new squad for Call of Duty World War 2. It’s our pleasure to welcome back Rick “Ricky” Stacy as well as new members Doug “Censor” Martin and Rasim “Blazt” Ogresevic, who will be joining Brandon “Dashy” Otell from our previous roster.
“Today everyone at compLexity is thrilled to announce we have found a new lineup for our Call of Duty division. #coLofDuty is near and dear to our hearts and for awhile it looked like we would need to sit out until the next title. We’re honored and excited that these players have partnered with us to carry on our legacy.”
It is our distinct pleasure to announce that we are adding yet another squad to our gaming family. Today we are boarding the Battle Bus and landing in Tilted Towers as we enter a game that has taken the world by storm, Fortnite! We are also happy to reveal that we have signed Michael “Hogman” Hogman to build and lead our Fortnite squad.
“We are genuinely excited to be entering one of the hottest game titles in the world. Our intention is to contribute to the development of Fortnite as an esport and we’ll help Epic Games in that regard whenever possible. Thanks, as always for your support!”
Join us in welcoming compLexity Fortnite by joining our Official Discord server! Let us know what content you’d like to see and the direction that you’d like to see Fortnite go as an esport!
The compLexity Family would like to wish Matt “Warden” Dickens a very Happy Birthday as he turns 33 years old today.
The compLexity Family would like to wish a very Happy Birthday to Brandon “dashy” Otell!
The compLexity Family would like to wish a very Happy Birthday to Rick “Ricky” Stacy!
Doug “Censor” Martin – 
Brandon “Dashy” Otell – 
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