Fenix' success concludes IEM New York
10.10.2010 22:55
fnatic|fenix is Americas 1st StarCraft II champion
Despite there were only two South-American participants in the entire tournament, we've got two American Champions originated in South-America, more precise Brazil and Peru. In New York's last match fnatic's fenix won the first continental StarCraft II Championship. Commentated by Day9 and Gunrun and viewed by a huge cheering crowd he beat the US-boy qxc in three out of four maps.
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StarCraft II schedule for New York
27.09.2010 22:24
Who will make it to the semi finals?
Only two weeks left until the American Champions of the Intel Extreme Masters Season 5 will be determined live in New York. A total of $60,200 is the prize pot the contestants of the American Championship are competing for. This news contains all information you need to know about the StarCraft II tournament at Comic Con (October 8th - October 10th).
Eight players will attend New York's Intel Extreme Masters event to compete for the American Championship title. They survived a groupstage consisting of 16 players and will now fight for $10,000 at Comic Con in New York. The very best will also have the chance to advance to the World Championship taking place in early 2011.
Last but not least, the American showdown of StarCraft II will be brought to you by Sean "day9" Plott and Justin a.k.a. TheGunrun from GLHF.tv, neither of them a stranger to an Intel Extreme Masters StarCraft II shoutcast.
American Championship Finals StarCraft II Participants
Eight players will attend New York's Intel Extreme Masters event to compete for the American Championship title. They survived a groupstage consisting of 16 players and will now fight for $10,000 at Comic Con in New York. The very best will also have the chance to advance to the World Championship taking place in early 2011.  Ben 'MurDeR' Cardwell  Chris 'HuK' Loranger Andrew 'drewbie' Moysey Ryan 'coLSUGGY' Hryczynski | Kevin 'qxc' Riley Strieb 'silver' Roman Jonathan 'KiWiKaKi' Garneau  Jian'Fenix' Morayra Alejo |
American Championship Finals StarCraft II Schedule
08/10/10 16:00 CEST - Group A - HuK vs. suggy live at ESL TV 08/10/10 16:00 CEST - Group A - MurDeR vs. drewbie 08/10/10 17:05 CEST - Group B - qxc vs. Fenix live at ESL TV 08/10/10 18:10 CEST - Group B - silver – KiWiKaKi live at ESL TV 08/10/10 19:15 CEST - Group A - MurDeR vs. suggy live at ESL TV 08/10/10 20:20 CEST - Group A - HuK vs. drewbie live at ESL TV 08/10/10 21:25 CEST - Group B - silver vs. Fenix live at ESL TV 08/10/10 22:30 CEST - Group B - qxc vs. KiWiKaKi live at ESL TV 08/10/10 23:35 CEST - All Round 3 matches of Group A & B live at ESL TV 09/10/10 20:30 CEST - Semi Final #1 live at ESL TV 09/10/10 22:20 CEST - Semi Final #2 live at ESL TV 10/10/10 18:15 CEST - Game for 3rd Place 10/10/10 20:40 CEST - Grand Final live at ESL TVLast but not least, the American showdown of StarCraft II will be brought to you by Sean "day9" Plott and Justin a.k.a. TheGunrun from GLHF.tv, neither of them a stranger to an Intel Extreme Masters StarCraft II shoutcast.
Replacements for New York refusals
26.09.2010 01:14
No Zero4 and no punTo at Comic Con
Unfortunately neither Quake Live player John 'ZeRo4' Hill nor the Chilean Counter-Strike team Punto cL will be able to attend the American Championship Finals taking place in about two weeks. Dan 'vamp1re' Bradham will step in for Zero4 into group B of the Quake Live groupstage. Punto's replacement will be determined in a match between Ultimax Gaming USA and excello.zowie, which both lost their previous relegation matches.
Unfortunately neither Quake Live player John 'ZeRo4' Hill nor the Chilean Counter-Strike team Punto cL will be able to attend the American Championship Finals taking place in about two weeks. Dan 'vamp1re' Bradham will step in for Zero4 into group B of the Quake Live groupstage. Punto's replacement will be determined in a match between Ultimax Gaming USA and excello.zowie, which both lost their previous relegation matches.
Groups for American Championship Finals
24.09.2010 18:34
Who will make it to the semi finals?
The groups of the American Championship Finals are drawn. Watch the competition for the American Champion title and additional prize purse of $60,200 live at New York Comic Con or at ESL TV October 8th to 10th. The best of them will qualify for the World Championship taking place in early 2011.
This season the North-American teams get company from their southern neighbors. Will Team EG be able to defend their Championship title or are the Brazilians from compLexity (former Firegamers) strong enough to gain the second title after MiBR won in 2008?
This will be the first continental StarCraft II showdown of the Intel Extreme Masters. Who is going to make history and win the first title?
These eight players survived the regular season and will now face each other in New York. We are looking forward to see Quake legends such as czm or Zero4, PainKiller hero Vo0 as well as the reigning Intel Extreme Masters champions rapha and DaHang on site, and so should you!
The groups of the American Championship Finals are drawn. Watch the competition for the American Champion title and additional prize purse of $60,200 live at New York Comic Con or at ESL TV October 8th to 10th. The best of them will qualify for the World Championship taking place in early 2011.
American Championship Finals Counter-Strike Groups
This season the North-American teams get company from their southern neighbors. Will Team EG be able to defend their Championship title or are the Brazilians from compLexity (former Firegamers) strong enough to gain the second title after MiBR won in 2008?| Group A Artyk-Gaming Area 51 playArt.ZOWIE Desire2Excel | Group B Team EG Damage Inc Backfire  Punto cL |
American Championship Finals StarCraft II Groups
This will be the first continental StarCraft II showdown of the Intel Extreme Masters. Who is going to make history and win the first title? American Championship Finals Quake Live Groups
These eight players survived the regular season and will now face each other in New York. We are looking forward to see Quake legends such as czm or Zero4, PainKiller hero Vo0 as well as the reigning Intel Extreme Masters champions rapha and DaHang on site, and so should you!Amazing happened in Quake Live
16.09.2010 18:18
Insane Quake Live match at American Championship
Recently American Championship for Quake Live took place determining the eight participants for the Continental Finals. Two days full of the finest duell action brought not only New York's finalists but also some of the most worth watching and epic match in Quake Live's history, when John "ZeRo4" Hill and Brian "dkt" Flander met to fight for the first place of group A. The third and deciding map, Hektik, was absolutely insane. Watching it is highly recommended!
The following players will compete for a prize purse of $8,000 at New York Comic Con in three weeks. We are looking forward to see Quake legends such as czm or Zero4, PainKiller hero Vo0 as well as the reigning Intel Extreme Masters champions rapha and DaHang on site, and so should you!
Recently American Championship for Quake Live took place determining the eight participants for the Continental Finals. Two days full of the finest duell action brought not only New York's finalists but also some of the most worth watching and epic match in Quake Live's history, when John "ZeRo4" Hill and Brian "dkt" Flander met to fight for the first place of group A. The third and deciding map, Hektik, was absolutely insane. Watching it is highly recommended!
The following players will compete for a prize purse of $8,000 at New York Comic Con in three weeks. We are looking forward to see Quake legends such as czm or Zero4, PainKiller hero Vo0 as well as the reigning Intel Extreme Masters champions rapha and DaHang on site, and so should you!
American Championship Finals Participants
American Championship Finals' Official Desktop Boards
15.09.2010 19:04
Win an Intel Extreme Series board at Comic Con
Intel® Desktop Boards Extreme Series will be the official desktop boards of the 2010 Intel Extreme Masters American Championship Finals. Intel will award Extreme Series boards as prizes during the event, October 8-10 at Comic Con in New York. Six lucky winners will get the chance to test-drive one of these powerful boards for themselves. You will also have a chance for a sneak peek at one of Intel’s newest Extreme Board offerings, debuting in late November.
Also at IEM, Intel will introduce some of the best-known names in gaming as new members of the Intel Extreme Team – our online community dedicated to Intel Desktop Boards Extreme Series - the brilliant personalities within Intel who create these intense motherboards and the power users they were designed for.
Join the Intel Extreme Team and compete for daily prizes, a chance to win Intel motherboard products and a shot at our grand-prize trip to visit the Intel R&D facilities in Hillsboro, Ore. You can learn how these high-performance boards provide extreme power and headroom for hardcore gaming and high-end media applications. Intel desktop boards Extreme Series are a perfect match for the 2010 Intel® Core™ i7 processor Extreme Edition, the league’s official processor.
Join the Intel Extreme Team for information and contest participation.
Follow the Intel Extreme Masters on Facebook for contest updates.
Learn more about Intel desktop boards Extreme Series.
Intel® Desktop Boards Extreme Series will be the official desktop boards of the 2010 Intel Extreme Masters American Championship Finals. Intel will award Extreme Series boards as prizes during the event, October 8-10 at Comic Con in New York. Six lucky winners will get the chance to test-drive one of these powerful boards for themselves. You will also have a chance for a sneak peek at one of Intel’s newest Extreme Board offerings, debuting in late November.
Also at IEM, Intel will introduce some of the best-known names in gaming as new members of the Intel Extreme Team – our online community dedicated to Intel Desktop Boards Extreme Series - the brilliant personalities within Intel who create these intense motherboards and the power users they were designed for.
Join the Intel Extreme Team and compete for daily prizes, a chance to win Intel motherboard products and a shot at our grand-prize trip to visit the Intel R&D facilities in Hillsboro, Ore. You can learn how these high-performance boards provide extreme power and headroom for hardcore gaming and high-end media applications. Intel desktop boards Extreme Series are a perfect match for the 2010 Intel® Core™ i7 processor Extreme Edition, the league’s official processor.Join the Intel Extreme Team for information and contest participation.
Follow the Intel Extreme Masters on Facebook for contest updates.
Learn more about Intel desktop boards Extreme Series.
What's in the pot at American Championship Finals?
12.09.2010 19:13
Prize Money Distribution
A total of $60,200 is the prize pot the contestants of the American Championship of Intel Extreme Masters Season 5 are competing for. Get the full distribution for Counter-Strike 1.6, StarCraft II and Quake Live now!
The major part of the prize money will be given out at the American Championship Finals in New York. But $16,200 of the total sum are designated for the online season, where teams and players received qualification and win bonuses. America's best will compete for another $44,000 and the American Champion title in a couple of weeks.
A total of $60,200 is the prize pot the contestants of the American Championship of Intel Extreme Masters Season 5 are competing for. Get the full distribution for Counter-Strike 1.6, StarCraft II and Quake Live now!
The major part of the prize money will be given out at the American Championship Finals in New York. But $16,200 of the total sum are designated for the online season, where teams and players received qualification and win bonuses. America's best will compete for another $44,000 and the American Champion title in a couple of weeks.
Prize Money Distribution
| CS 1.6 | StarCraft II | Quake Live | |
| 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th/6th 5th/6th 7th/8th 7th/8th Total | $ 11,000 $ 5,500 $ 3,300 $ 1,800 $ 1,200 $ 1,200 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 26,000 | $ 4,000 $ 2,000 $ 1,200 $ 800 $ 550 $ 550 $ 450 $ 450 $ 10,000 | $ 3,000 $ 1,500 $ 1,000 $ 700 $ 500 $ 500 $ 400 $ 400 $ 8,000 |
American Championship Quake Live is almost live
10.09.2010 18:38
Only Americas Quake Live players are missing
Qualification for the Intel Extreme Masters American Championship has been completed. Through five cups qualifying 14 players, the current North American Champion and the American Cup points winner we are now set for an epic Quake Live Group Stage. Winner of each group and 2nd place finisher from each group advances to Intel Extreme Masters American Championship Finals in NYC. QLTV will be casting at least one match per hour until the event has finished.
Top 2 finishers from each group will advance to the American Championship Finals in NYC on October 8, 2010.
$50.00 per match win
$125.00 for each qualifying player (2 per group)
Settings and Rules
4 Groups (Groups A,B,C,D) with 4 players per group
Round Robin Play
Best 2 of 3 maps to determine winner of match
Map Pool: DM13, T7, ZTN1, Aerowalk, Hektik, Dismemberment, T4
Schedule and Structure are subject to change
Round 1 Matches: 5:00 PM EST, 6:00 PM EST, 7:00 PM EST
Round 2 Matches: 7:00 PM EST, 8:00 PM EST, 9:00 PM EST, 10:00 PM EST
Monday September 13
Round 3 Matches: 7:00 PM EST, 8:00 PM EST, 9:00 PM EST, 10:00 PM EST
Qualification for the Intel Extreme Masters American Championship has been completed. Through five cups qualifying 14 players, the current North American Champion and the American Cup points winner we are now set for an epic Quake Live Group Stage. Winner of each group and 2nd place finisher from each group advances to Intel Extreme Masters American Championship Finals in NYC. QLTV will be casting at least one match per hour until the event has finished.
American Championship Quake Live
Top 2 finishers from each group will advance to the American Championship Finals in NYC on October 8, 2010.| Group A DKT Zero4 vampire Griffin | Group B Rapha czm Sparks flysher | Group C chance rey ziel everkill | Group D Dahang gellehsak  Vo0 FienD |
$50.00 per match win $125.00 for each qualifying player (2 per group)Settings and Rules
4 Groups (Groups A,B,C,D) with 4 players per group Round Robin Play Best 2 of 3 maps to determine winner of match Map Pool: DM13, T7, ZTN1, Aerowalk, Hektik, Dismemberment, T4Schedule and Structure are subject to change
Schedule
Sunday September 12 Round 1 Matches: 5:00 PM EST, 6:00 PM EST, 7:00 PM EST Round 2 Matches: 7:00 PM EST, 8:00 PM EST, 9:00 PM EST, 10:00 PM ESTMonday September 13
Round 3 Matches: 7:00 PM EST, 8:00 PM EST, 9:00 PM EST, 10:00 PM ESTAmerican Championship Counter-Strike
06.09.2010 19:33
Who will go to New York?
With StarCraft II group stage almost over, it is now time for some Counter-Strike action. By the end of the group stage we will know the 6 teams that will be representing their organizations at the Intel Extreme Masters American Championship Finals in New York, NY during the comic con convention (October 8th - October 10th). Also 2 South American teams will join the 6 North American teams who will be reviled later this week.
Round 1 08/09/10 02:00 CEST
Round 2 08/09/10 03:30 CEST
Round 3 09/09/10 01:30 CEST
Relegation 09/09/10 03:00 CEST
With StarCraft II group stage almost over, it is now time for some Counter-Strike action. By the end of the group stage we will know the 6 teams that will be representing their organizations at the Intel Extreme Masters American Championship Finals in New York, NY during the comic con convention (October 8th - October 10th). Also 2 South American teams will join the 6 North American teams who will be reviled later this week.
Groups
| Group A Loaded mLgaming wonderbunnys excello.zowie | Group B EG Area 51 scared2plant SK Gaming.Ladies | Group C PLP eXultance Finesse Backfire | Group D ex-coL Underestimatedd Ultimax-Gaming  quality Teamplay |
Schedule
Round 1 08/09/10 02:00 CEST Round 2 08/09/10 03:30 CEST Round 3 09/09/10 01:30 CEST Relegation 09/09/10 03:00 CEST More Details
Winner of each group will receive an automatic spot in the Intel Extreme Masters American Championship Finals, where the 2nd placed teams will play a relegation matches to determine the other 2 teams. Just as a reminder there is a total prize pool for all 3 games of $59,600 for the current Season of Intel Extreme Masters America Championships. Also HLTV.org will provide HLTV Coverage for all the matches of the Group Stage.Two slots left for American StarCraft II Finals
06.09.2010 12:20
New York, here we come!
Almost all matches of the American Championship StarCraft II have been played on the weekend. We saw a lot of great games commentated by our friends from ICCup TV and GLHF.tv. Six players already qualified for the American Championship Finals at New York's Comic Con.
The two remaining finalists of group D will be determined tomorrow, when drewbie and PainUser play the last match of the groupstage. Both of them as well as the currently second placed CauthonLuck.483 have the chance to advance to the finals. It's all about the result of the final match.
Almost all matches of the American Championship StarCraft II have been played on the weekend. We saw a lot of great games commentated by our friends from ICCup TV and GLHF.tv. Six players already qualified for the American Championship Finals at New York's Comic Con.
American Championship Finals Participants
| Fenix suggy | HuK KiWiKaKi | qxc MuRder |  tbd tbd |
The two remaining finalists of group D will be determined tomorrow, when
drewbie and PainUser play the last match of the groupstage. Both of them as well as the currently second placed CauthonLuck.483 have the chance to advance to the finals. It's all about the result of the final match.This weekend: American Championship StarCraft II
03.09.2010 18:06
Eight player for New York!
This weekend the American Championship takes place. 16 players managed to qualify for online groupstage in several cups. On Saturday and Sunday they will determine eight players, who will compete for $10,000 at the American Championship Finals in New York. Two broadcasting partners will cover nearly all of the matches with ICCup TV and GLHF.tv. Make sure to check out the groupstage overview to see when the matches will take place.
American Championship StarCraft II Groupstage
National ESL also has a preview of the American Championship Group Stage here with a breakdown of the groups and what to watch for, its worth a read.
Not interested in StarCraft II? Be prepared for the upcoming American Championships in Counter-Strike 1.6 and Quake Live, which will be held at September 7th/8th () and September 12th/13th () to determine their eight finalists for the Continental showdown at New York's Comic Con in October.
American Championship Group Stage StarCraft II
Group A  Idra TT1 Fenix suggy | Group B HuK KiWiKaKi ajtls machine | Group C Silver qxc ThisIsJimmy MuRder | Group D Drewbie Pain User CauthonLuck Artosis |
American Championship StarCraft II GroupstageNational ESL also has a preview of the American Championship Group Stage here with a breakdown of the groups and what to watch for, its worth a read.
Not interested in StarCraft II? Be prepared for the upcoming American Championships in Counter-Strike 1.6 and Quake Live, which will be held at September 7th/8th (
) and September 12th/13th () to determine their eight finalists for the Continental showdown at New York's Comic Con in October.ComicCon hosts American Championship Finals
26.08.2010 13:08
Come to New York ComicCon!
The 2010 New York City ComicCon event will be the host of Intel Extreme Masters V' American Championship Finals from October 8th to 10th with $60,200 in prizes to be given away for StarCraft 2, Counter-Strike, and Quake Live. Sponsoring the event will be none other than Intel and Razer.
This year's ComicCon will feature a stage and seating area for matches, so anyone attending can watch live action as some of the best gamers in the country go head to head. ESL TV will be providing coverage of the event with broadcasters to be announced for each game. They will also provide streaming video of the event for fans online so no one gets to miss out on the excitement.
American Championship's Group Stage is still underway, so the list of qualified players is still to be determined over the next few weeks. These players will include top gamers from their respective games, like the infamous Evil Geniuses and compLexity for Counter-Strike 1.6, the defending champion Rapha for Quake Live, and well known names like Qxc, IdrA, Silver, and HuK for StarCraft 2.
The New York City Comic Con attracted over 77,000 attendees in 2009, easily making it the second largest comic book and pop culture gathering in the country, and Crain's New York Business has ranked it as the second largest event in New York City.
If you are in the New York area and want to attend, check out ComicCon's website for ticket information.
This year's ComicCon will feature a stage and seating area for matches, so anyone attending can watch live action as some of the best gamers in the country go head to head. ESL TV will be providing coverage of the event with broadcasters to be announced for each game. They will also provide streaming video of the event for fans online so no one gets to miss out on the excitement.
American Championship's Group Stage is still underway, so the list of qualified players is still to be determined over the next few weeks. These players will include top gamers from their respective games, like the infamous Evil Geniuses and compLexity for
Counter-Strike 1.6, the defending champion Rapha for Quake Live, and well known names like Qxc, IdrA, Silver, and HuK for StarCraft 2. The New York City Comic Con attracted over 77,000 attendees in 2009, easily making it the second largest comic book and pop culture gathering in the country, and Crain's New York Business has ranked it as the second largest event in New York City.
If you are in the New York area and want to attend, check out ComicCon's website for ticket information.
