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!
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
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 compLexity Family would like to wish a very Happy 21st Birthday to Kevin “Kev” Yoo!
Kevin Yoo or “Kev” has been a member of the gaming community for the last 8 years. He started designing for various YouTube content creators and streamers. After exploring the esports scene he started gaining interest in being a part of the industry as a designer. He is now currently the Senior Graphic Designer, responsible for creating all art needed for marketing, social media, merchandise and print production.
Again, a very Happy 21st Birthday to Kevin “Kev” Yoo!
The compLexity Family would like to wish a very Happy 21st Birthday to Linus “al0t” Möllergren!
Linus “al0t” Möllergren is a veteran of the Rocket League scene, having played since the release of the game. His best year so far was 2017, playing alongside Metsanauris and Mognus where they ended up at second place in the RLCS Season 4 Grand Finals in Washington.
Again, a very Happy 21st Birthday to Linus “al0t” Möllergren!
The compLexity Family would like to wish a very Happy 30th Birthday to Christoffer “Asmodai” Stub!
If you are looking for the perfect mix between high-ladder action and a chill atmosphere, Asmodai is the best address for you. The Norwegian player has a few things going on constantly – a good vibe, a positive atmosphere, high level of interaction, Snapchat shenanigans and a cap on his head. A range from entertaining to competitive meta decks, coupled with a great host: That’s the Asmo guarantee for tuning into his show every day.
Again, a very Happy 30th Birthday to Christoffer “Asmodai” Stub!
compLexity Hearthstone makes the treck across Europe today as Tyler, Crane and Casie head to Oslo, Norway for HCT Oslo 2018! HCT Oslo is the sixth Tour Stop of HCT Tour Stop 2018 – Season 1. 256 players play for a prize pool of $15,000 and 191 HCT points.
Format
General
Standard Mode
Last Hero Standing
4 decks with 1 ban.
All matches are a Bo5.
Group Stage
8 Rounds of swiss play starting with 256 competitors.
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!
The compLexity Family would like to wish a very Happy 21st Birthday to Kevin “Kev” Yoo!
The compLexity Family would like to wish a very Happy 21st Birthday to Linus “al0t” Möllergren!
The compLexity Family would like to wish a very Happy 30th Birthday to Christoffer “Asmodai” Stub!