$11,000 GIGABYTE ESPORTS LAN Invitational in SoCal

thegesl

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April 25 2012 06:33 GMT

On behalf of the GESL staff, thank you to everyone who tuned in and came to the event. We love all of you.

StarCraft ◘ Brackets ◘ Group ◘ Stream A ◘ Stream B ◘
League of Legends ◘ Brackets ◘ Group ◘ Stream ◘

Concurrent Events ◘ $10,000 LoL Invitational ◘ LANFest SoCal Charity BYOC ◘ MadCatz Arena ◘ CPU Case Mod ◘

◘ Prize Pool ◘ Casters ◘ Players ◘ Format ◘ Schedule ◘ Streams ◘ Spectating ◘ Venue ◘ Sponsors ◘ Pre-Party ◘

On June 15-17th at Cal Poly Pomona, 24 StarCraft 2 players will compete for $11,000 in the first ever

http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/GIGABYTE_ESPORTS_LAN_Invitational

+ Show Spoiler [League of Legends] +

The MOBA scene has recently exploded within the esports world, and the game leading the pack is Riot's League of Legends. Known for its fast paced gameplay and teamwork oriented battles, League is sure to be a crowd favorite. Sporting eight of the world’s best teams, the GESL is guaranteed to have some amazing matches. Arranged into groups for pool play and then seeded into a single elimination bracket, teams will have to be on the top of their game throughout the event to take the top spot. In addition to the teams, there will also be casters on-site to capture every play and decision for the audience.

Spectators who are lucky enough to make it in person will have the chance to mingle with the pros, get autographs, and take pictures. Those of you viewing the stream will be pleased to know we have thought of you as well. Games will be casted in crystal clear HD, all for free. All you need to do is relax, grab a drink and some snacks, and enjoy the matches from the comfort of your home. Whether you're a veteran player or just getting into the game, we're sure to have something you'll like.

+ Show Spoiler [StarCraft 2 Invite] +

There really is no need to introduce a game like StarCraft 2. The rightful heir to the RTS empire is here, no esports event is complete without it. We've managed to grab 24 of the best players in the scene and are putting their skills to the test. GESL will feature a hybrid format with group play leading to a single elimination bracket that ensures each game is intense and meaningful.

There is also a little twist for the players; they won't know which group they're in till the day of. That’s right, for the first time, outside of the GSL, there will be live group drawings on stage.

Aside from great games you can also expect plenty of time with the pros for meet-and-greet, pictures, and signings; bringing you closer to the player is our goal. There will also be great casters throughout the event to make your viewing experience that much better as well as some very awesome personalities from the StarCraft community. If by chance you can't make it live don't fret, the event will be broadcast in HD 100% free so you can enjoy the matches no matter where you are. We would also like to announce that there will be in game player cams for each competitor, in addition to the caster stream. We're brining you the fix for all your StarCraft needs.

StarCraft II and League of Legends pros battle live at Cal Poly Pomona for their share of a $21,000 prize pool in the Gigabyte eSports LAN. Taking place the weekend of June 15th-17th the competition will draw hundreds of fans to the live event and tens of thousands of additional spectators on the live HD Broadcast.

In this invitation-only event, 24 Starcraft II players and 8 League of Legends teams will battle throughout the weekend culminating Sunday to crown the Starcraft II champion and top League of Legends team.

The GIGABYTE eSports LAN will feature an array of groundbreaking improvements to enhance the spectating experience both in person and online. Among the enhancements will be live, onstage group drawings for Starcraft II and a live picking and banning room for League of Legends. A dedicated media room for interviews prior to and following matches will allow greater access to players and a higher level of interaction between the gaming pros and their fans.

GESL is brought to you by one of the world’s largest motherboard and video card manufacturers, GIGABYTE™, in conjunction with SoCal LANFest sponsored by Intel®.

Champion $5000
2nd $2,500
3rd $1,000
4th $500
5-8th $250
9-16th $125

StarCraft 2 Prize Pool

Masters of Ceremony

SC2 Commentators

Photo Credits
Carlton Beener, Zhang Jingna, Jon Tayag. Kevin Chang, Robbie Nakamura, Waytao Shing
CSN, Quantic Gaming, R1CH, salle, and TeamLiquid.net

StarCraft Group Stage

Friday: Live-streamed player group drawing
Four groups of 6
Best of 3 (BO3) round-robin
Bottom two eliminated from each group

StarCraft Bracket Stage

Remaining 16 players seeded according to their group stage results
Single elimination
BO3 round-of-16 and quarter-finals
BO5 semi-finals
BO7 grand Finals
NO EXTENDED SERIES

Map Pool

GESL is set a week after MLG Spring Championship and 25 miles from the Anaheim Convention Center. To make sure players are allowed maximum practice efficiency between the two events, we will be using the MLG Map pool. As of Apr 24th 2012, they are:

If MLG changes its map pool, the GESL map pool will be updated accordingly.

Rules

GESL uses StarCraft 2 Competition & Conduction Rules by SoCal Esports.

http://twitch.tv/TheGESL
http://twitch.tv/TheGESL2
http://twitch.tv/TheGESLoL

Going to be in the area for MLG Anaheim? Why not stick around for an extra week and check out the GESL?

Spectator pass is $15. To receive a free GESL event shirt, additional raffle entries, and additional bonuses, registering online!
Whether you’re there to watch professional gamers duke it out or to hang out with eSports friends, the GESL will be a great time. We believe in providing spectators with a great experience and are doing everything we can to make it a fun filled weekend. We hope that you will come down to Cal Poly Pomona and join us for a weekend of esports epicness, SoCal style!

Planned Fan Activities

Player meet and greets
Question and answer panels
Friday live group drawing
Saturday and Sunday pre-show
Raffles and contests
Over $25,000 in product giveaways by GIGABYTE and our other sponsors, including 3 full system giveaway

Parking

Ontario International Airport (22 minutes away)
John Wayne International Airport (35 minutes away)
Los Angeles International Airport (40 minutes away)
Burbank 'Bob Hope' Airport (40 minutes away)

Accommodation

Located adjecent to Cal Poly Pomona campus, the Kellogg West Hotel is less than five minute walking distance from the venue. The hotel cost for attendees of the event is $79.99 per night For more information, please visit: http://www.kelloggwest.org/.

CAL Poly POMONA
Bronco Student Center

3801 W. Temple Ave, Pomona, CA 91768
+ Show Spoiler [Venue Layout] +

GIGABYTE Esports LAN and Intel LanFest will be located in the Bronco Student Center - BLDG 35.

Parking

Our venue is the Bronco Student Center (Building 35) in CalPoly Pomona. Parking is available in the Parking Structure. Parking is free for Friday, $3 for Saturday/Sunday. Daily permits are purchaseable at the parking hut right outside the structure or at one of hthe yellow parking boxes.

Striking a balance between urban excitement and rural charm, Cal Poly Pomona is nestled in 1,438 rolling acres on the eastern edge of Los Angeles County. As one of only seven polytechnic universities nationwide, Cal Poly Pomona is known for its learn-by-doing philosophy. Cal Poly Pomona is located near the 10, 57, and 60 freeways.

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