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WCG USA has officially announced the StarCraft 2 Summer 2011 event in NYC at the Samsung Experience, June 18 - 19. Read more about the event and register now at http://us.wcg.com/sc2
Official WCG USA Announcement:
Join us for the event at the Samsung Experience in New York City June 18 - 19 for a weekend of StarCraft 2, featuring $2,000 in cash prizes! Admission requires a fully refundable $10 reservation deposit (this will be completely refunded upon the start of the event) from each player to secure your spot. There will be two events - a main event (double elimination) and a side tournament (group play), each taking a maximum of 32 fully registered players (with their reservation deposit paid) on a first come, first serve basis. Note that eight spots will be reserved in the main tournament for invited players. With $2,000 in cash on the line, and limited space in both events, be sure to sign up quickly.
With a 16 panel 184" display for live matches, lounges, and the latest Samsung technology on display, spectators are welcome at no fee. Whether you're competing or spectating, join us for an exciting weekend of matches and some of your favorite StarCraft 2 players in the most epic weekend of StarCraft 2 action the heart of NYC!
If you can't make the event, you don't have to miss out on the action. We will be streaming live from the Samsung Experience on both days, on the event homepage!
Event Prizing:
StarCraft 2 - Main Event
1st – $1,000
2nd – $500
3rd – $250
StarCraft 2 - Side Tournament
1st - $125
2nd - $75
3rd - $50
Remember, space is limited, so register now at http://us.wcg.com/sc2
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Yes... one more step towards NYC becoming the western mecca of esports. (sadly, not likely, but one can dream)
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Who are the 8 players who were invited?
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So 8 players will be invited and the rest of the spots will be filled by an open signup that only costs 10 bucks? awesome! wcg rocks.
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On May 26 2011 12:37 LuckyFool wrote:
So 8 players will be invited and the rest of the spots will be filled by an open signup that only costs 10 bucks? awesome! wcg rocks.
Ten bucks to reserve the spot; they say it will be refunded upon you checking in.
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wow even better. now I just need to find a place to sleep Saturday night...
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am I missing something or does it not say where in NYC it will be
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On May 26 2011 13:06 hypno_toad wrote:
am I missing something or does it not say where in NYC it will be
Quite confusing but here
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On May 26 2011 13:06 hypno_toad wrote:
am I missing something or does it not say where in NYC it will be
Time Warner Center at columbus circle on the 3rd floor
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Also I'm hoping to attend and try to get at least 3rd in the Side tournament :>
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On May 26 2011 13:36 toast4 wrote:Show nested quote +On May 26 2011 13:06 hypno_toad wrote:
am I missing something or does it not say where in NYC it will be Time Warner Center at columbus circle on the 3rd floor
Oh, THAT big screen.
Holy crap it's going to be awesome.
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Is this the qualifier for the real WCG?
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On May 26 2011 14:21 eqez wrote:
Is this the qualifier for the real WCG?
No this isn't a qualifier, just a standalone event
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On May 26 2011 14:25 toast4 wrote:No this isn't a qualifier, just a standalone event
$2000 and no tickets to the wcg finals. Random events have more money than that. Well hope it turns out nice anyway.
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what random lan events have more money? - not to mention this has a FREE entry fee
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I'm playing! Can't wait!!!!! :D
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damn the main event is already full =/
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Totally going to watch, TL needs an NYC meetup after day 1.
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On May 27 2011 05:24 Laurent wrote:
what random lan events have more money? - not to mention this has a FREE entry fee
Like all the LANs in Sweden. But yeah its like $20-$50 dollar fee to get into those..
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Just got a formal invite from WCG ^_^ wonder what the other invites were
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On May 28 2011 05:30 Pokebunny wrote:
Just got a formal invite from WCG ^_^ wonder what the other invites were
my guess is slog and allaboutyou
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just got invited, don't know if i can make it
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Samsung is awesome for sponsoring this. Wish I could be in NY at the time..
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On May 28 2011 05:37 SLoGgErDoGgEr wrote:
just got invited, don't know if i can make it
Hi Slog =P, definitely going here, gotta see it for myself live, WCG
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On May 28 2011 05:37 SLoGgErDoGgEr wrote:
just got invited, don't know if i can make it
you better go son.
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On May 28 2011 05:37 SLoGgErDoGgEr wrote:
just got invited, don't know if i can make it
why are you so busy son?
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hi guys
i'm about to get rocked at this event. it will be nice meeting u people.
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I will be attending this event.. Watch out for me because i might suprise some of u people =]
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This is going to be my first live SC2 event!!! Can't wait!! Thinking about playing even, but I'm in a softball league on Saturday afternoons...ah the trouble of scheduling. At the very least, I'll be there on Sunday to observe. Gunna drag the GF along to show her what all the fuss is about! Sorry in advance if I BMed you on ladder!
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This conflicts with Dreamhack. So I assuming those players won't be able to make it 
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I'm SO going, anyone planning a meet up?
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On June 10 2011 13:50 Mungmin wrote:
This is going to be my first live SC2 event!!! Can't wait!! Thinking about playing even, but I'm in a softball league on Saturday afternoons...ah the trouble of scheduling. At the very least, I'll be there on Sunday to observe. Gunna drag the GF along to show her what all the fuss is about! Sorry in advance if I BMed you on ladder!
This is like EXACTLY what i wanted to post. Except the softball stuff
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So whose actually playing in this?
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I have a slot but I probably can't make it anymore. If somebody wants to play and doesn't have a guaranteed spot pm me.
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playing in the side tournament, anyone know what time the check-in for that one is?
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Aw, too far from me.. but I'm glad that you guys are going to be streaming it.
Who will the casters be? Or is it a surprise? :D
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I'm going to try and make it out there! Hooray for an event in Manhattan.
Also, It's hilarious to me that they schedule this over Father's Day weekend, but I guess it's trouble to find a weekend when not much is happening.
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Awww yea, so stoked for this weekend..... Looking to win the side event =D
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If only I didn't have to worry about silly lodging problems haha, I'm really looking forward to getting rocked by one of you in the main event ^_^
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Sitting at my desk at work and all I can think about is this event tomorrow! Can't wait!! I'm on the waiting list for the main event, anyone know if I signed up for the main event if I can be put in the side tourney if I don't get into the main? I could have sworn that I signed up for the side event, but it put me in the queue for the main event.
Anyone going out from Northern NJ? Going to be driving into the city in the AM and parking at my discounted work parking garage on 33rd street ($10 for up to 24 hours) and taking the 1 train up to Columbus Circle. Thought I would offer a ride if anyone is struggling to find a way into the city.
Anyway, can't wait for tomorrow and hoping I get placed in either one of the events.
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Also, why doesn't NYC get more SC2 events? Feel like it would draw a huge crowd for an MLG like event just based on the amount of people that live in and around the area. Doesn't quite make sense, but maybe it is too expensive to host a tourney here? Just interested in finding out if there is any reason as to why they don't come around here too much.
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Awesome event coming up in NYC, hope a lot of people show up!
Gl to those playing 
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Wow, I just tuned in and dice is tearing alej a good one..
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Go Dice Illusion and Pokebunny!!!
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On June 19 2011 07:53 LuckyFool wrote:
Go Dice Illusion and Pokebunny!!!
Why aren't you there, Dan?
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On June 19 2011 07:56 ODieN wrote:Why aren't you there, Dan?
luckyfool get a name change????
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well he knows its at least 3 letters at least.
Was too lazy to travel for the weekend would rather sit around sleep in and do nothing. I'm in pretty shitty shape sc2 wise these days too so I doubt I'd win.
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hey guys just got home, even thought the tourney was full and I couldn't play as a backup big thanks to WCG and samsung for hosting the sweet event.
Really awesome for the community would love to see another in the future!
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pokebunny vs dice winners finals ,
ngry vs revillusion in losers,
flashback vs alej (but alej no showed ???)
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Why is the prize pool so small. I would be surprised if any of the korean pros would bother to show up. Then again I've never heard of WCG before. Is this considered to be a major SC2 tournament?
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On June 20 2011 02:03 Applesmack wrote:
Why is the prize pool so small. I would be surprised if any of the korean pros would bother to show up. Then again I've never heard of WCG before. Is this considered to be a major SC2 tournament?
this is just a random lan event and mlg only had 5k
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On June 20 2011 02:03 Applesmack wrote:
Why is the prize pool so small. I would be surprised if any of the korean pros would bother to show up. Then again I've never heard of WCG before. Is this considered to be a major SC2 tournament?
Really you've never heard of the world cyber games?
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Wow flashback is protoss? I thought for sure he was a terran player for some reason.
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Congratulations to Pokebunny!
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Pokebunny imba
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great job pokebunny! +$1k is very nice. wp
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*sigh* forgot about this.
More stuff should happen in NYC please D:
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