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** Updated Player List **
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.
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Rundown #7 - January 19, 2012
Event Page - 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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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.
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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
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we the greeks are greatly appreciating the fact that you invited our best greek player Mista. thanks :D we ll be devoted from now on to any CSN related.
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No.. Thank you for the CSN support. We are not one of the 'big 3' and we do not pour out a lot of cash in supporting just the 'accepted' top players. Truth is.. we are a start up and our capital is limited and specific to building our brand.
We appreciate your support and the support of those that take a risk on watching our events. Of course I would love to see more people stepping away from the 'established big boys' and giving some of the little guys that are trying to make a difference.. a chance. 
my Thanks and 2 cents worth!
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imo in such high level of competition there are no ''big boys'' and ''little guys'', your invites could certainly upset the usually spotlighted players. Looking forward for your tours.
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I have to agree with John here. We at CSN are trying to run well structured tournaments that are fun for the players. We thank everyone who participates for the support! Keep an eye on the site for all the future tournaments!
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Rundown is improving every week, keep it up If you still need an invite by next week I am more than willing to play again ^^
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This is gonna be fun! Good luck to all participants. We'll be right there watching 
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I am working on stats for the Teams/Players that have participated in all 6 Rundowns.
I have the stats worked out.. now just to get them organized and presented nicely.
Here is the first part of it. The # - # represents the matches Won and Lost. The #/# represents the maps Won and Lost.
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Also.. would most of you agree that compLexity really need an upgraded Logo. Those 'swooshes' are so outdated. As a graphic designer, I often read about changes in design. There was a time a few years back when almost every new logo that came out had a 'swoosh' in it. Besides the fact that you can hardly read the word 'complexity' and removing the word and just using the sybmol.. its not very recognizable. (which is key for a good logo).
Just because I can... I am going to rank the logos.
1. Evil Geniuses - Looks good in black/white and without the word "Evil Geniuses', the symbol is still recognizable. Colors are simple and there is very little 'bevel and gradiant' photoshoping to it.
2. its GoSu - Very nice symbol and the "G" being a part of it means that its recognizable without any words to it. Its clean and not overly 3D'd.
3. dtG - I love the symbol... not sure how much it applies to the team name, but overall a very solid logo.
4. Dignitas - A bit too 'overdone' with the 3D look..but the symbol stands on its on and I am sure it would look good in just a simple color or black/white.
5. Clash - The logo they use is the symbol above and a large backgrond with the team name. That is too much. They should find a way to just use the symbol and words more. Its a solid symbol that represents the team name well.
6. CheckSix - Another outdated logo.. but this one works much better then some. The "6" is strong, but without the wording of the name or the 'swooshes'... it would just be a "6". Colors are good though.
7. compLexity - They simply need a new one. Something stronger, bolder and with more meat on it's bones. You can not hardly read the wording and take that away and it looks like a million other logos with swooshes.
see examples: 2007 Logo Designs - bad logos!
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We will have an interview with him (TheMista) prior to matches starting. Probably around 7:15 PM EST. Make sure you are tuned in for that as well! Should be good times. Already pretty much filled up this Rundown! Looks like the good word is spreading
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On January 14 2012 12:30 csn_JohnClark wrote:We will have an interview with him (TheMista) prior to matches starting. Probably around 7:15 PM EST. Make sure you are tuned in for that as well! Should be good times. Already pretty much filled up this Rundown! Looks like the good word is spreading
You will have all Greeks hooked now! We are not too many though 
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Every little bit helps. CSN beleives.. in order to grow.. we must create good relationships.. so if we can do that with the 14 greeks that pay attention to SC2 .. then that is what we will do!
Thank you for the support.
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Great Stuff.. I am pretty sure it is Rundown #1 where the 'imperial march' by viOLet is made... not sure which round/game though.. hmm.
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Waiting on a few more players to submit their pictures and information.. but looks like we have 7 already confirmed. Another new team has entered the mix. Welcome xenocider from Team Binary Gaming.
Still working on Destiny to join up after being called out by dignitas.KilleR, but no response yet. Supporting the growth of lesser known players does not seem to be his 'thing'
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EPT
