Hong Kong Esports Limited Presents: The 1st Hong Kong e-Sports Tournament!
The largest eSports event in Hong Kong History!
Last Update: July 23rd
Overview:
Hong Kong Esports Limited is proud to announce their 1st e-Sports Tournament! The tournament will feature a $1,500,000 HKD ($200,000 USD) total prize pool across 5 different games: League of Legends, StarCraft 2: Heart of the Swarm, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition, and FIFA 2013.
The StarCraft 2: Heart of the Swarm tournament will consist of 8 qualifiers. There will be different qualifiers for different regions. The winners of the 8 qualifiers will be flown into Hong Kong to compete in the grand finals for $100,000 HKD (~$13,000 USD) in cash as well as other prizes!
Qualifier Information:
Part 1 will be the Ro64-Ro8 Part 2 will be the Semi-Finals/Finals
Server: North America Part 1: July 27th, 6pm PDT // 9pm EDT (Ro64-Ro8) Part 2: August 5th, 6pm PDT // 9pm EDT (Semi-Finals/Finals) Max Participants: 64 players (Masters/Grandmasters, priority given based on ladder rank) Format: Best of 3 single elimination, Finals best of 5 Map Pool: Akilon Wastes (2), Bel'Shir Vestige LE (2), Neo Planet S LE (2), Newkirk Precinct TE (2), Red City LE (4), Star Station (4), Whirlwind LE (4). In a best of 3, each player alternates in banning two maps then they will pick the order of the remaining 3 maps. (player 1 bans, player 2 bans, player 1 bans, player 2 bans, player 1 picks 1st map, player 2 picks 2nd map). In a best of 5, only 1 map ban each. 1st Place: Qualified for Grand Finals + Round trip Business Class Flight/Accommodations in Hong Kong
Nour "PrOmise" Moussa: PrOmise has casted numerous online events and countless community showmatches. Some of his casting experience includes working with CSN (Cyber Sports Network), IEM (Intel Extreme Masters), & Quantic Gaming. He was chosen as the Top 8 of the IGN/IPL Caster Search in late 2012. Currently he is partnered with SC2Links.com, a site aimed for providing up-to-date VODs for StarCraft 2.
CheeseHeadLogic is a Russian born bilingual caster. A current student at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, he’s been broadcasting now for over 2 years of numerous cups, showmatches, and leagues. Over the past year he has broadcasted events such as Vasacast, Neo Star League S2, World Esports Masters 2012, Collegiate Star League and recently Shoutcraft America. He is one of the featured streamers on one of Russia’s biggest eSports websites(sc2tv.ru) Former teams include xO-gaming, Team Empire(Russian). Currently on Quantic Gaming as a caster/media staff.
Server: Europe Part 1: July 28th, 7pm CET (GMT+2) (Ro64-Ro8) Part 2: August 6th, 7pm CET (GMT+2) (Semi-Finals/Finals) Max Participants: 64 players (Masters/Grandmasters, priority given based on ladder rank) Format: Best of 3 single elimination, Finals best of 5 Map Pool: Akilon Wastes (2), Bel'Shir Vestige LE (2), Neo Planet S LE (2), Newkirk Precinct TE (2), Red City LE (4), Star Station (4), Whirlwind LE (4). In a best of 3, each player alternates in banning two maps then they will pick the order of the remaining 3 maps. (player 1 bans, player 2 bans, player 1 bans, player 2 bans, player 1 picks 1st map, player 2 picks 2nd map). In a best of 5, only 1 map ban each. 1st Place: Qualified for Grand Finals + Round trip Business Class Flight/Accommodations in Hong Kong
Daniil “CheeseHeadLogic” Pauley CheeseHeadLogic is a Russian born bilingual caster. A current student at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, he’s been broadcasting now for over 2 years of numerous cups, showmatches, and leagues. Over the past year he has broadcasted events such as Vasacast, Neo Star League S2, World Esports Masters 2012, Collegiate Star League and recently Shoutcraft America. He is one of the featured streamers on one of Russia’s biggest eSports websites(sc2tv.ru) Former teams include xO-gaming, Team Empire(Russian). Currently on Quantic Gaming as a caster/media staff.
Server: Korea Part 1: August 9th, 8pm KST (GMT+9) (Ro64-Ro8) Part 2: August 11th 8pm KST (GMT+9) (Semi-Finals/Finals) Max Participants: 64 players (Masters/Grandmasters, priority given based on ladder rank) Format: Best of 3 single elimination, Finals best of 5 Map Pool: Akilon Wastes (2), Bel'Shir Vestige LE (2), Neo Planet S LE (2), Newkirk Precinct TE (2), Red City LE (4), Star Station (4), Whirlwind LE (4). In a best of 3, each player alternates in banning two maps then they will pick the order of the remaining 3 maps. (player 1 bans, player 2 bans, player 1 bans, player 2 bans, player 1 picks 1st map, player 2 picks 2nd map). In a best of 5, only 1 map ban each. 1st Place: Qualified for Grand Finals + Round trip Business Class Flight/Accommodations in Hong Kong
Server: Korea Part 1 and 2: July 26th, 7pm (GMT+8) (All Rounds) Max Participants: TBD (Invite Only) Format: Best of 3 single elimination, Finals best of 5 Map Pool: Akilon Wastes (2), Bel'Shir Vestige LE (2), Neo Planet S LE (2), Newkirk Precinct TE (2), Red City LE (4), Star Station (4), Whirlwind LE (4). In a best of 3, each player alternates in banning two maps then they will pick the order of the remaining 3 maps. (player 1 bans, player 2 bans, player 1 bans, player 2 bans, player 1 picks 1st map, player 2 picks 2nd map). In a best of 5, only 1 map ban each. 1st Place: Qualified for Grand Finals + Round trip Business Class Flight/Accommodations in Hong Kong
BreAKerRush BreAKerRush is the first American without any ethnic Chinese heritage to join Taiwan's Rush clan, the first clan that Sen and many other Taiwanese pros have ever joined. His university major is Chinese, he works with Neo TV, WCG in China, Taiwan eSports League, Intel Extreme Masters, and any other leagues in the Chinese-speaking diaspora to help further globalize eSports.
Server: Korea Part 1: August 3rd 7pm (GMT+8) (Ro64-Ro8) Part 2: August 8th 7pm (GMT+8) (Semi-Finals/Finals) Max Participants: 64 players (Masters/Grandmasters, priority given based on ladder rank) Format: Best of 3 single elimination, Finals best of 5 Map Pool: Akilon Wastes (2), Bel'Shir Vestige LE (2), Neo Planet S LE (2), Newkirk Precinct TE (2), Red City LE (4), Star Station (4), Whirlwind LE (4). In a best of 3, each player alternates in banning two maps then they will pick the order of the remaining 3 maps. (player 1 bans, player 2 bans, player 1 bans, player 2 bans, player 1 picks 1st map, player 2 picks 2nd map). In a best of 5, only 1 map ban each. 1st Place: Qualified for Grand Finals + Round trip Business Class Flight/Accommodations in Hong Kong
BreAKerRush BreAKerRush is the first American without any ethnic Chinese heritage to join Taiwan's Rush clan, the first clan that Sen and many other Taiwanese pros have ever joined. His university major is Chinese, he works with Neo TV, WCG in China, Taiwan eSports League, Intel Extreme Masters, and any other leagues in the Chinese-speaking diaspora to help further globalize eSports.
Server: South East Asia (At local LAN Café) Part 1 and 2: August 17th 10am (GMT+8) (All Rounds) Max Participants: 64 players (Open to all leagues) Format: Best of 3, double elimination Map Pool: Akilon Wastes (2), Bel'Shir Vestige LE (2), Neo Planet S LE (2), Newkirk Precinct TE (2), Red City LE (4), Star Station (4), Whirlwind LE (4). In a best of 3, each player alternates in banning two maps then they will pick the order of the remaining 3 maps. (player 1 bans, player 2 bans, player 1 bans, player 2 bans, player 1 picks 1st map, player 2 picks 2nd map). In a best of 5, only 1 map ban each. 1st Place: Qualified for Grand Finals + WCG 2013 Representative for Hong Kong
BreAKerRush BreAKerRush is the first American without any ethnic Chinese heritage to join Taiwan's Rush clan, the first clan that Sen and many other Taiwanese pros have ever joined. His university major is Chinese, he works with Neo TV, WCG in China, Taiwan eSports League, Intel Extreme Masters, and any other leagues in the Chinese-speaking diaspora to help further globalize eSports.
Server: South East Asia Part 1: August 4th, 8pm AEST (GMT+10) (Ro64-Ro8) Part 2: August 7th, 8pm AEST (GMT+10) (Semi-Finals/Finals) Max Participants: 64 players (Masters/Grandmasters, priority given based on ladder rank) Format: Best of 3 single elimination, Finals best of 5 Map Pool: Akilon Wastes (2), Bel'Shir Vestige LE (2), Neo Planet S LE (2), Newkirk Precinct TE (2), Red City LE (4), Star Station (4), Whirlwind LE (4). In a best of 3, each player alternates in banning two maps then they will pick the order of the remaining 3 maps. (player 1 bans, player 2 bans, player 1 bans, player 2 bans, player 1 picks 1st map, player 2 picks 2nd map). In a best of 5, only 1 map ban each. 1st Place: Qualified for Grand Finals + Round trip Business Class Flight/Accommodations in Hong Kong
Venue: 3rd Floor KITEC, Hong Kong Date: 8am-10pm, August 31st, 2013 Streams: English/Cantonese Casters: Tasteless/Artosis Format: Best of 3, double elimination. WB Finalist starts Grand Finals with 1-0 lead in a best of 7.
Venue Pictures:
This is the foyer, where a smaller stage and various booths will be setup. It can accommodate roughly 1500 people.
This is the main auditorium, accessible through the foyer. It has seating for 702 people, but it can hold up to 1000 people.
Hong Kong is a unique meeting place for East and West, blending Chinese heritage, British colonial influences, high-tech modernity and Cantonese gusto. Chinese and English are the official languages. English is widely used in the Government and by the legal, professional and business sectors. Hong Kong has among the highest population density in the world. Moreover, Hong Kong has become a world-class financial, trading and business center. Skyscrapers and temples, shopping malls and traditional markets sit side by side. However, amid the urban hustle there are quiet parks and green spaces, beaches and mountain-top views. The city has one of the best, if not the best, skyline of any city and it is alive 24/7. Visas are not normally needed prior to departure for most nationals making Hong Kong one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Hong Kong, Asia’s World City!
Hong Kong e-Sports is a gaming organization founded by a small group of spirited and dedicated gamers who genuinely love gaming and wish to see it grow and flourish in and around Hong Kong. We come from a variety of backgrounds, but we all have one thing in common: we love e-Sports. Our office is located in Central, and we have 9 full time staff and over 30 part time staff and volunteers. Although this is our first major event as a company, our full time staff have organized events like this in the past. We hope to be able to host more tournaments and events in the future.
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For more information visit our Facebook page or our official website. If you have any questions you can PM me and I will get back to you ASAP. If you would like to help out in any way you can contact me directly or mail us at info@hkesports.com. If you Terran players have been wondering why there hasn't been a guide from me recently now you know why =]
Blizzard has also officially posted about the tournament on their website you can check it out here! US:link Korea:link SEA:link
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this is the first tournament where I can understand both languages Hong kong is my home away from home <3 but unfortunately I won't be at Hong Kong on August 31st
Strange that a tournament in Hong Kong wouldn't have dota, It's huge in China. Nice to see China stepping it up for Sc2 events though, people often forget China is a big part of the scene.
On July 08 2013 16:09 Esoterikk wrote: Strange that a tournament in Hong Kong wouldn't have dota, It's huge in China. Nice to see China stepping it up for Sc2 events though, people often forget China is a big part of the scene.
Although Chinese teams still maintain a high level of performance in Dota, the biggest esports game is not longer Dota 2. The most popular one is now LoL rather than Dota 2. BYW, the most popular online game is also LoL in China, just like South Korea.
Interesting and large prize pool. Whats interesting is that there seems to be no sponsors? I hope everyone gets paid out and all players that qualify get accommodated. China does have like a secret starcraft 2 scene would be cool to see it grow.
On July 08 2013 16:09 Esoterikk wrote: Strange that a tournament in Hong Kong wouldn't have dota, It's huge in China. Nice to see China stepping it up for Sc2 events though, people often forget China is a big part of the scene.
Although Chinese teams still maintain a high level of performance in Dota, the biggest esports game is not longer Dota 2. The most popular one is now LoL rather than Dota 2. BYW, the most popular online game is also LoL in China, just like South Korea.
Lol is also much bigger in hong Kong and Taiwan, you don't see anyone playing Dota in net cafe at all, especially Dota2 since it requires steam
It says "League and Ranking" as an empty field, does that mean for the region we're from, or does it mean SEA, the region that all games will be played on?
On July 08 2013 16:09 Esoterikk wrote: Strange that a tournament in Hong Kong wouldn't have dota, It's huge in China. Nice to see China stepping it up for Sc2 events though, people often forget China is a big part of the scene.
Although Chinese teams still maintain a high level of performance in Dota, the biggest esports game is not longer Dota 2. The most popular one is now LoL rather than Dota 2. BYW, the most popular online game is also LoL in China, just like South Korea.
LoL is open to everyone in China, Dota 2 is not. Dota 2 in china atm is extremely selective and hard to get into. There are several chinese events that have been huge going on so far, so its only due time.
On August 09 2013 21:10 DarkLordOlli wrote: In these brackets, what does it mean if a player wins 9-0? Is that a walkover because of no-show? Either way HerO 9-0 Flash
HuK takes the first game of lasertower wars (no tempests on the field? c'mon). 700 viewers seems a bit low for a HuK series on NA prime time, methinks.
g2 Caliber denies/kills expansion, the following dt's and rolls with more stuff g3 Caliber puts down a gate in HuKs natural and looks to lose judged by supply but manages to turn it and win g4 Pretty tight back and forth 30 minute game with HuK coming out on top. Good mix of units. g5 HuK defending one base Caliber and walks over for the kill
Huk didn't do enough damage with his stalkers at the beginning of the game. I'm not sure he should have recalled his whole army to deal with the DTs... He also missed the cancel on his nexus.
On July 08 2013 16:09 Esoterikk wrote: Strange that a tournament in Hong Kong wouldn't have dota, It's huge in China. Nice to see China stepping it up for Sc2 events though, people often forget China is a big part of the scene.
Riot business model don't allow for LoL and dota competitions to happen in the same tournament.
On July 08 2013 16:09 Esoterikk wrote: Strange that a tournament in Hong Kong wouldn't have dota, It's huge in China. Nice to see China stepping it up for Sc2 events though, people often forget China is a big part of the scene.
Riot business model don't allow for LoL and dota competitions to happen in the same tournament.
On August 15 2013 12:40 Drake wrote: congratz! but for me huk easy the 2nd best north america, and with no scarlett around, no one can stop him no suppy no caliber
On August 18 2013 06:33 Yhamm wrote: a player called nicholashk won the HK qualifier, does anyone know him? his team & race?
I remember he was an Undead player representing Hong Kong during WCG2004 Warcraft3.
Sad to see there are no new blood within the HK RTS scene lol
I was at the the qualifier and from what he was wearing and his gear, he was not on a team.
He is Terran! So it won't be all PvZ PvP ZvZ action all tournament. Best of luck to him! I am sure all the gamers that didn't qualify will be behind him.
I was playing the R1CH role at the qualifiers this past weekend. I will post pictures soon!
What a tremendous effort made by Hong Kong eSports to promote eSports in China. Good to know that they invited westerners to play in the tournament too.
On August 18 2013 06:33 Yhamm wrote: a player called nicholashk won the HK qualifier, does anyone know him? his team & race?
Seen his name a long time ago. Someone already mentioned he represented HK in 2004. Pretty sure I've seen his name in SC2 though, his and Roz's. that fact has gotta mean he's pretty good.
But this tournament only gives $65 to the 7th and 8th place, but $10k to 1st? That should have been thought through a little better... Anyways, still psyched to see this go down.
I'm so not used to seeing not as many South Korea flags haha. Go go Sen!
I will be there live, hopefully backstage helping out with stuff, but let me know what you guys want to see. If it is allowed, I will try to snap pictures and videos with my DSLR as well as tweet some things if I can. Follow me @ranleee
If you guys haven't seen the pics from the HK qualifier, check out my blog
It will be nice to update OP with who's actually playing and when the tournament is. Those are the most important information. They shouldn't be buried in threads or in spoiler tags. Tournament is in 6 days and there is absolutely no hype.
On August 26 2013 07:02 shid0x wrote: lolwut Rossi ? well good for HuK i guess,bad for the tournament in general.
gogogo nicholashk !
Yup, Rossi as the wildcard (no offense if you read us) and also, 8.00 am this Saturday (!!) for Ro8 is not the best publicity for the tournament, SC2-wise at least. I'll be at the semi-finals but there's no way I wake up at 6.30 a Saturday morning, even to see HuK or Hurricane.
What happened with Rossi? Vote-bombing in the last weeks?
On August 26 2013 05:25 ninjamyst wrote: It will be nice to update OP with who's actually playing and when the tournament is. Those are the most important information. They shouldn't be buried in threads or in spoiler tags. Tournament is in 6 days and there is absolutely no hype.
I know it's the last week and stimmedprobe and HKesports are probably suuuper busy planning everything, but I understand the no hype going on. Since I'm not the OP. I'll get in touch with them and try to update the thread. They will know TL community cares and wants updates!
The finals venue and the swap of wolfdor with tastosis was also updated, but the update date was not updated. ::shrug::
I thought that someone would actually announce that Tastosis was commentating the tournament. So I didn't want to spoil it for everyone. Surprise?
I voted everyday for HerO, but I guess it wasn't enough. The tournament people could have done a little more marketing on the wild card voting in my opinion.
I will premake an LR OP for this tournament. Is anyone available to do a detailed LR OP for the entire day? I can only take care of it from 02:00 GMT (+00:00) to around 07:00 GMT (+00:00). The whole tournament will last from 02:00 GMT (+00:00) to 14:00 GMT (+00:00). If no one can do it I will just make a simple OP.
nice price pool for sure. And King Kong won Korean qualify.. Jangbi complained that these are not enough tournaments. I see a lot, sadly they just can't qualify for it.
On August 30 2013 11:06 lichter wrote: I will premake an LR OP for this tournament. Is anyone available to do a detailed LR OP for the entire day? I can only take care of it from 02:00 GMT (+00:00) to around 07:00 GMT (+00:00). The whole tournament will last from 02:00 GMT (+00:00) to 14:00 GMT (+00:00). If no one can do it I will just make a simple OP.
Please people. Help out. Help the scene and if you love it. It's the exact same shit with WCS AM Challenger. If you are watching the games and not multitasking with anything else, just help. It's posting polls and bolding text.
On August 30 2013 11:06 lichter wrote: I will premake an LR OP for this tournament. Is anyone available to do a detailed LR OP for the entire day? I can only take care of it from 02:00 GMT (+00:00) to around 07:00 GMT (+00:00). The whole tournament will last from 02:00 GMT (+00:00) to 14:00 GMT (+00:00). If no one can do it I will just make a simple OP.
Please people. Help out. Help the scene and if you love it. It's the exact same shit with WCS AM Challenger. If you are watching the games and not multitasking with anything else, just help. It's posting polls and bolding text.
IF you have the time, DO IT. I beg you.
StimmedProbe has approached me about it but hasn't replied to my reply yet lol
On August 30 2013 11:06 lichter wrote: I will premake an LR OP for this tournament. Is anyone available to do a detailed LR OP for the entire day? I can only take care of it from 02:00 GMT (+00:00) to around 07:00 GMT (+00:00). The whole tournament will last from 02:00 GMT (+00:00) to 14:00 GMT (+00:00). If no one can do it I will just make a simple OP.
Please people. Help out. Help the scene and if you love it. It's the exact same shit with WCS AM Challenger. If you are watching the games and not multitasking with anything else, just help. It's posting polls and bolding text.
IF you have the time, DO IT. I beg you.
not many ppl can do this for a full day with such horrible hour
On August 30 2013 11:06 lichter wrote: I will premake an LR OP for this tournament. Is anyone available to do a detailed LR OP for the entire day? I can only take care of it from 02:00 GMT (+00:00) to around 07:00 GMT (+00:00). The whole tournament will last from 02:00 GMT (+00:00) to 14:00 GMT (+00:00). If no one can do it I will just make a simple OP.
Please people. Help out. Help the scene and if you love it. It's the exact same shit with WCS AM Challenger. If you are watching the games and not multitasking with anything else, just help. It's posting polls and bolding text.
IF you have the time, DO IT. I beg you.
not many ppl can do this for a full day with such horrible hour
I know, but I want people to try. Try code A if it works for you, try WCS AM or EU. It would be awesome if we got some more in AM atleast.
I have over 200 photos I have to sort through. Once I get them sorted out i'll start up my picture blog! The event was awesome! Some things needed need some work, but really great for a first time tournament!
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