|
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/chaIX.png)
The Cyber Sports Network (CSN) is proud to bring the SC2 community a fresh look at StarCraft II competition. The "Rundown" is a weekly eight (8) person, single elimination invitational Cup with commentary by Rance "Mouth" Costa and Garrett "Gwin" Perchel. Combining the 'Nerd analysis' of Gwin and the mouthy antics of Rance, along with sweet music beats, viewer call ins and exclusive content, the Rundown adds a needed edge to the SC2 community.
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/VfamW.png)
Rundown #8 - January 26, 2012
Brackets released by Thursday at 5 PM EST
Pre Game Show with player interviews starts at 7:00 PM EST
Matches start at 7:30 PM EST
The 'Troll Roll' starts immediately following finals matches and interviews.
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/XbB7F.png)
If you are a top player and have not been formally invited, but would like to help support esports and it's continued growth by giving up some of your time, please contact the Cyber Sports Network. Send a direct message to csn_JohnClark
Most of the player pictures included in this OP are provided by fb.com/zemotion and the TL Liquipedia.
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/xiRCA.png)
The Cyber Sports Network announces the return of Rance Costa to esports. Rance has been involved in esports for almost 8 years and was DJWheats partner in crime back in the day while at the Global Gaming League. Wheat and Rance were the production and personalities behind the highly successful, Epileptic Gaming Series on GGL TV.
More about Rance Costa:
Most of you, if any have heard of Rance... but I can promise you that he will entertain.
Check out his personal bio page here: Rance Costa
Check out his production value here: StarCraft II Plays of the Week Pilot!
Garrett "Gwin" Prechel is a relative newcomer to the esports scene. A self proclamed "Nerd" (with a capital N) Garrett brings the RTS knowledge as a skilled player of both Brood War and Starcraft II. Also in E-Sports, Garrett acts as the principle caster for Check Six Gaming's Starcraft II Division. Outside of E-Sports, Garrett works as a freelance voice actor and singer for film and tv.
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/fATl3.png)
Rundown #7 - January 19, 2012 Rundown #7 Bracket
Rundown #6 - January 12, 2012 Rundown #6 Bracket
Rundown #5 - January 05, 2012 Rundown #5 Bracket
Rundown #4 - December 29, 2011 Rundown #4 Bracket
Rundown #3 - December 21, 2011 Rundown #3 Bracket
Rundown #2 - December 14, 2011 Rundown #2 Bracket
Rundown #1 - December 07, 2011 Rundown #1 Bracket
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/1QDNX.png)
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/0SV0f.png)
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/XhmdG.png)
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/UqAib.png)
Each Rundown will feature a couple of exclusive features that are not currently seen in the SC2 Community. Viewers of the stream will have an opportunity to call into the commentators and leave a voice mail with whatever rant they choose. Callers can leave messages about the commentators, the game, players or the tournament itself without having to leave their real name or engage in a live conversation.
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/H77gE.png)
Cyber Sports Network has secured exclusive rights to show 'FRAG The Movie' each night following the championship. 'FRAG' is an independently produced movie by Judd Saul and covers the last 30 years of the 'esports'. FRAG will open many eyes to the beginnings of eSports and to many of the issues facing the industry.
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/XEC0d.png)
Tournament Format:
8 Player Single Elimination - Invite Only
Best of 3 for all rounds till Finals (best of 5)
Random seeds
$100 in cash prizing (via paypal) to the winner
|
Make sure to check the OP.. new feature announced and updated Results.
Updated Team Stats coming soon!
|
Added some additional Teams to the list and will update all statistics today.
Anyone have a logo for team GR8??
|
awesome to see destiny playing again today. someone dethrone violet! XD
|
epic title. lol. good to see ppl confronting with humor some trash meaningless comments :D CSN is awesome. will be there ofc again rooting for TheMista ! :D
|
Now that viOLet has a team.. and will represent Team Empire, that will add one more team to the list.
Calling out Team Liquid and EG again for sure..
The Koreans are waking up to play in this!
Any takers??
|
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/GjaXb.png)
A new player and a new team has joined up for RUNDOWN #8.
Welcome Lau, a Terran, from Infused.Tt !
|
Excited to see a potential rematch between destiny and violet. The last bo5 was good.
|
Another Player added. x6.Ver, who has played in a previous Rundown and who also filled in when another x6 member had to be removed from the Finals.. is back!
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/g7YeE.png)
|
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/q1tnf.png)
7 Different teams with players confirmed at this point!
Quantic, EMPIRE, Team GR8, Convergence, Check Six, Infused.Tt, Fnatic
1 Spot left and invites have been sent out!
|
Im excited to see how puCK is gunna do. Convergence Gaming for the win! =]
|
|
|
Rain just might take this one away from violet
|
|
|
This week's headline graphic. I had to post it..because it cracks me up!
![[image loading]](http://cyber-sports.net/media/imagecache/446x273/edge_rundown_site.png)
|
|
|
viOLet had some lag and PC issues in his lost last night to a very good korean, sleep, but right now.. this is HIS Rundown. I love viOLet.. but lets see another great final this week.. no matter who the players in it are!!
|
|
|
|
|
looks like we have some puCK fans here!!
out of curiosity.. which of the other 6 players (for now) would be his toughest match up?
|
On January 25 2012 07:02 csn_JohnClark wrote:
looks like we have some puCK fans here!!
out of curiosity.. which of the other 6 players (for now) would be his toughest match up?
Good question...idk probably viOlet but i wouldnt say for certain.
|
|
|
Rundown #8 is now set!! 8 Different teams represented in this event! Will be interesting to see how the bracket plays out!
|
YEA SON! Good to see Destiny and theMista back. This is a great rotation of high skill and I love seeing so many familiar faces returning to take on the new faces ! Thursday is going to be intense!!!
|
Nice diversity in this event 
|
PUCK FIGHTING GOGO PUCK TO THE WIN.
|
|
|
Once I generate the bracket today.. I will take some bets on who the final 2 players will be and who the winner will be. The winning pick will win a pack of iheartesports stickers. I know.. not a huge deal..but something fun to get people more involved with the event!
Brackets should be released some time after 2 PM EST today.
Thank you all for the support.
|
Lau takes this easy, innit.
|
|
|
|
|
oh ez rain violet finals with rain taking it 3-2 : )
|
Is there a stream?If there is,where is the link?
Thanks for the help.
|
|
|
viOlet does not fuck around
This is his tournament to win.
|
MATCHES ARE LIVE! CSN Twitch.tv
In first map with puCK vs. TheMista now.. may move on to the Lau vs. viOLet match after this!
|
|
|
Congrats to viOLet.. winning his 6th RUNDOWN!!
Tune in now for post match interviews and the TROLL ROLL!
|
Congrats to viOLet for defeating moOK in 3 games and claiming his 6th Rundown Championship!
Props to Lau from Infused.Tt Gaming for playing viOLet to one of the hardest fought matches.
Congrats to moOK for defeating Destiny in round 1 and making the Finals in his first ever Rundown.
Next week will be announced tomorrow afternoon.
|
ahahaha viOlet my man
predicted and ez
|
The infographics look very, very cool. WIll try to tune in.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EPT
