Sung Min “Stalife” Park was recentely interviewed by the IGN Pro League after it was announced that Stalife has qualified for the second season of the league. The interview breaks down his achievements as well as what he’s doing to prepare for MLG Columbus which is only a week away.

An excerpt from the interview can be found below:

 

Cody: Stalife, you were invited to the first season of the IGN Pro League and you had a decent showing.  You ended up losing to KiwiKaki in the first round; obviously, you would preferred a win there, but losing to KiWiKaKi isn’t something to be embarrassed about.  You then went on to beat Sheth in the loser’s bracket, then Spades, and you finally were stopped by ViBE.  What do you think about your performances overall in the event?

Stalife: I actually prepared a lot for KiWiKaKi, as I wanted to perform really well in the first season of the IGN Pro League.  As I was preparing I feel like I improved my Terran versus Protoss matchup quite a bit. Unfortunately, I was pretty sick with the flu after MLG Dallas so I had to play my IPL games sick.

Obviously I am not satisfied with my results as I wanted to get top four. Nevertheless, I’m happy now that I’ve qualified for the second season of the IGN Pro League.

Cody: We’re about a week and a half away from MLG Columbus.  A lot of the folks you’ll be playing at that event will be in our main event this season.  How prepared are you, overall, for some of these bigger events coming up?  Are there any match ups in particular that you need to work on, or do you feel comfortable with everything at the moment

Stalife: My girlfriend told me that it would be impossible for me to be disappointed at Columbus as it’ll be tough to beat my failure at Dallas.  To word it in a good way, I don’t think my performance reflected my skill at Dallas. I feel my overall game, in all matchups, have been refined since Dallas. I am especially comfortable playing TvP now.  I think I will do quite well, but I don’t have any TvT practice partners and my TvT success will likely be the biggest factor as to whether or not I get in the Championship Bracket.

 

Read the full interview by clicking here.

Post Game

Game 1: Metalopolis
In typical MoMaN style, he opened the game with a Speedling into fast expand build. CrunCher went with a fast StarGate, going into a Void Ray expand. Realizing that no major attack would be coming from CrunCher, MoMaN sat back on two bases powering up a massive army of Roaches and Hydras. Cutting Drone production, MoMaN was looking pretty all-in as he moved across the map. Because of his StarGate investment, CrunCher was slow to get out Colossus and just didn’t have the money to crank out the Gateway units he needed. Somehow CrunCher held the push, but suffered some major economic damage. MoMan knew he was way ahead so he quickly took a third base at the gold expansion. After powering up another Roach/Hydra army, now supplemented with Corrupters, MoMaN moved out again and crushed CrunCher.

Game 2: Crevasse
MoMaN stuck with his Speedling into expand build, except this time he took two expansions. CrunCher, on the other hand, did a fast expand into GateWay units. MoMaN made a fatal mistake in being way too passive throughout the entire game. This allowed CrunCher to easily take a third and fourth base uncontested. While expanding all over the map, CrunCher got out that classic Protoss Death Ball of Colossus, Stalkers, Sentries and a few Templar sprinkled in just for good measure. MoMaN was maxed out on Roaches, Hydras, Corrupters and eventually Brood Lords. The two armies clashed in the middle of the map. CrunCher absolutely decimated MoMaN’s army thanks to some beautiful Force Fields, Psy Storms and Blink micro. With the Death Ball essentially untouched, MoMaN had no choice but to tap out.

Game 3: Typhon Peaks
MoMaN realized that his passive play allowed CrunCher to win the last game, so he went with the popular Speedling/Roach all-in. CrunCher opened up with the very safe three Gate into expand with a heavy focus on Sentries. When MoMaN’s initial push hit CrunCher easily held it off thanks to some amazing Force Field play. At this point MoMaN was faced with a tough decision; either continue going all-in or try to take a third base and play from behind. MoMaN went with a second push. Again CrunCher held it off like it was no problem. CrunCher now knew that we was miles ahead so he double expanding, one at the normal third base location and the other in an unused main base. MoMaN’s hands were tied at this point and he had to take a shot at another all-or-nothing push. Being two bases up on his opponent, CrunCher easily put the crunch on MoMaN netting him his third win in the NASL.

NASL – Week 7 

Tonight, CompLexity’s CrunCher will be taking on MoMaN from Cyber Nation in week 7 of the North American Star League. Last week, MoMaN beat iNcontroL from Evil Geniuses with a score of 2-1, while CrunCher lost to SjoW 2-1.

The match is set to begin at 10PM EST.

 

North American Star League – CrunCher vs MoMaN
	coL.CrunCher Class: Location: TN, USA Team: CompLexity	vs	MoMaN Class: Location: France Team: Cyber Nation

 

 

Winner

Congratulations to Joshua Brissette, the winner of the $1000 Prize Pack as part of our Tactic3D Tournament Grand Finals. Joshua will be receiving all of the prizes below. He has been contacted via Facebook.

Tactic3D Tournament Grand Finals $1000 Prize Pack

With the Grand Finals of the Tactic3D Pro-Am Tournament occuring this weekend, we would like to announce our next contest for you, the fans. The prize pack, valued at ~$1000 is one of the most valuable contest prizes to date and as always, it is extremely easy to enter. We’d like to thank Creative, Sound Blaster, PNY, Origin PC and Fry’s Electronics for their support which makes prize packages like the one below possible.

Also, our first viewer contest for the Tactic3D Tournament is currently underway (until Saturday, May 28th). Enter it by clicking here.

HOW TO ENTER:

1. “Like” the following Facebook pages. You must like ALL of the Facebook pages in order to qualify.

• http://www.facebook.com/ComplexityGaming
• http://www.facebook.com/fryselectronics
• http://www.facebook.com/pny
• http://www.facebook.com/originpc
• http://www.facebook.com/SoundBlasterGaming

2. Leave a comment below. (Facebook or website comments in THIS THREAD only). Only one comment is allowed per entrant. Multiple entries will automatically disqualify the user.

The contest is open immediately and will continue until Monday, May 30th at 11AM EST. The winner will be announced on Tuesday, May 31st.

Prize Package – $1000 Value

Sound Blaster Tactic^3D Sigma

Experience high-resolution 3D gaming audio with the Sound Blaster Tactic^3D Sigma gaming headset. Hear the clash of weaponry and the sound of footsteps as if they are really happening with high-resolution 50mm Neodymium drivers that produce the finer details of game audio. Touchscreen software and TacticProfile™ allow you to save and share your favorite settings including THX^® TruStudio Pro Surround™ for immersive 360º headphone surround and VoiceFX™ voice morphing technology. In addition, enjoy a choice of analog or USB connection with Dual Mode™. Use the headset in analog mode with standard minijacks or connect the Dual Mode™ USB adapter to your PC or Mac for the full THX TruStudio Pro™ experience.

MSRP: $89.99

 

GTX 560 Ti OC2 1024MB PCIe

DirectX 11 GPU with Shader Model 5.0 support designed for ultra high performance in the new API’s key graphics features, GPU-accelerated tessellation. GeForce GPU support for NVIDIA 3D Vision, bringing a fully immersive stereoscopic 3D experience to the PC. A combination of high-tech wireless glasses and advanced software, 3D Vision transforms hundreds of PC games into full stereoscopic 3D. In addition, you can watch 3D movies and 3D digital photographs in eye popping, crystal-clear quality. Expand your games across three displays in full stereoscopic 3D for the ultimate “inside the game” experience with the power of NVIDIA 3D Vision and SLI Technologies. NVIDIA Surround also supports triple screen gaming with non-stereo displays.

MSRP: $300.00

 

XLR8™ 6GB (3 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3-12800) CAS 8 Triple Channel Memory Kit

Designed especially for hard core gamers and enthusiasts, PNY’s XLR8™ Performance memory offers low latencies and high performance, that delivers blazing fast speeds for an ultra-real gaming experience. XLR8™ Performance Memory Modules utilize a heat sink that provides a superior heat extraction for enhanced reliability and endurance under the high-stress conditions that enthusiasts and overclockers subject their systems to. DDR3 is the next generation of DDR memory. DDR3 memory features faster speeds, greater bandwidth, lower power consumption and enhanced thermal performance. Although DDR3 modules are the same physical dimension as DDR2 and DDR modules, the plug-in connector configuration is different and as such DDR3 modules are not compatible with PCs requiring DDR2 modules, and vice-versa.

Boost the performance of your PC. PNY memory upgrades will prove to be an outstanding value now and in the future.

MSRP: $129.99

 

Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Pro Series

Chosen by professional gamers, the PCI Express Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Professional Series sound card delivers the ultimate PC gaming audio experience. You’ll hear realistic EAX® 5 sound effects and 3D positional audio that’s so accurate you can locate opponents by sound – even over headphones. Plus, get unbeatable performance in your games with hardware accelerated audio and X-RAM. Hear crackling gunfire and earth-shattering explosions, EAX® 5.0 delivers sound effects that pull you into the game. Locate enemies by sound alone – you’ll get amazing surround sound, even with normal stereo headphones. Connects directly to your home theater system through a single digital cable for compelling 5.1 surround sound.

MSRP: $149.99

 

Origin PC Custom Case

Why settle for only a few color choices when you can have a case designed around you. Your Big O represents your own persona which is why you can take the reins and design your case structure to fit your vision. PC on the left and Xbox on the right or Xbox on the left and PC on the right? Two optical bays or eight optical bays. You are the case architect and you choose the layout of your Big O.

Select one of their eight solid colors or one of ORIGIN’s custom designs to be airbrushed onto your Big O with the raw elegance and skill of Killer Paint whose known worldwide for revolutionizing the airbrush industry with their innovative True Fire effect. If you don’t like running with the pack, design your own artwork or logo or work with our airbrush artisans to have a design personally created for you.

MSRP: $300.00

 

Good luck to all contest participants!

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compLexity Academy Launched

compLexity Gaming launches a new StarCraft 2 academy aimed at recognizing and developing undiscovered talent

compLexity Gaming is happy to announce the launch of our newest StarCraft 2 initiative: The compLexity Academy (“CA”).

The compLexity Academy is a program that will feature 10 up and coming StarCraft 2 players as they develop their skills in an attempt to become true professional gamers.  The members will compete for LAN travel, prizes and coveted pro contracts.  They also will need to fight to maintain their status in the academy during Expulsion Tournaments.

For the role of Commissioner we have retained the services of Michael “Twixz” Shane, eSports leader and former compLexity.Black star.  Mr. Shane will handle all facets of the academy.

1)  To identify and support potential future stars of StarCraft 2 by providing them with the gear, training partners and travel opportunities needed to elevate them to professional status

2) To foster an environment necessary to ensure the continued growth and development of the professional StarCraft 2 eSports scene in North America

1) The compLexity Academy (“CA”) will be founded with 10 members Masters level and above. 

2) Each applicant will create a (NASL type) YouTube blog answering a list of questions that will be submitted to CA.  20 will be chosen by Mr. Shane and his staff to compete in a double elimination best-of-3 bracket until the 10 founding members are determined.

3) Each CA member will execute a 9 month option contract with compLexity Gaming.  If said option is exercised, the member will be given a full pro gamer contract and a new gaming computer from ORIGIN PC.

4) CA members will each receive a SoundBlaster headset and compLexity Mousepad

5) One month before each MLG LAN event, CA will hold a Qualifying Tournament from which the Top 2 players will be given airfare and hotel to the next MLG event.  (In addition, the winning member of each Qualifying Tournament will receive a PNY video card.)

1) An internal ranking system will be implemented.  The initial ranking will be determined by a Ranking Tournament amongst the players.  Every 3 months the bottom 4 players in CA will compete in our Expulsion Tournament with only the winner remaining in CA.  The other 3 spots will be filled via an Open Recruitment Tournament (2 spots) and by an invite from Mr. Shane (1 spot).

2) If a player is given a professional contract, his spot will be filled during the next CA Open Recruitment Tournament

3) Every two weeks a randomly seeded Ranking Tournament will be held to determine member ranks.  The seedings for the Qualifying Tournaments will be based off this ranking.

All interested North American residents 18+ years old and Masters level+ are eligible to apply.  (We may expand the academy to more regions later this year.)  Here is how:

1) Make a YouTube video application video (similar to the NASL application videos) that answers these questions and upload it to YouTube.com.

2) Submit the link to your video along with a link proving your SC2 ladder status in this thread, either via Facebook or our website posting on or before June 8, 2011.  (Save the video file you upload as the Top 20 will submit their videos for placement on the CA YouTube channel.)

** Contracted gamers are not eligible for CA

 

Soon we will be releasing a dedicated CA website that will contain all academy news, updated member ranks, latest YouTube videos, and tournament schedules.  Best of luck to all the applicants and thanks very much for everyone’s support!