CSN's The Rundown #14

When: 09:30 KST/01:30 CET/Thu 19:30 EST/Thu 16:30 PST

Stream:   http://www.twitch.tv/cybersportsnetwork

Site: http://cyber-sports.net/event/rundown-14

Brackets: http://cyber-sports.net/brackets/21007

The Rundown is a weekly 8 player invitational that focuses on helping underexposed players and teams get the exposure they deserve. The competition is of a high level and the casting is always top notch nerd analysis. This week joining CSN's Gwin will be Alex "Axeltoss" Rodriguez.. the most interesting caster in the world!

viOLet may be missing, and I am sure trolling some foreigners somewhere, but its back to the 'Sleep' show. Check Six Sleep returns and looks take back the Championship. However, some newcomers to the Rundown are here to put a stop to it. Topping the list may very well be infinity seven's jEcho, but Invidia Rossi and the un-teamed KiF1re will surely take their shots. The first Champion ever at CSN, Perfect, is back and this time with his new team, Check Six. Area 51 offers up wannabe and Convergence fires in YaTa. Could we finally see a Rundown in which Sleep or viOLet were a participant, but did NOT win?


Thread: [CSN] Rundown #14 - w/ Axeltoss

Previous Rundowns:

1. December 07, 2011 Rundown #1 Bracket
2. December 14, 2011 Rundown #2 Bracket
3. December 21, 2011 Rundown #3 Bracket
4. December 29, 2011 Rundown #4 Bracket
5. January 05, 2012 Rundown #5 Bracket
6. January 12, 2012 Rundown #6 Bracket
7. January 19, 2012 Rundown #7 Bracket
8. January 26,2012 Rundown #8 Bracket
9. February 2, 2012 Rundown #9 Bracket
10. February 9, 2012 Rundown #10 Bracket
11. February 16, 2012 Rundown #11 Bracket
12. February 23, 2012 Rundown #12 Bracket
13. March 01, 2012 Rundown #13 Bracket

CSN's The Rundown #13

When:  Thursdays at 7:30 pm EST

Where: http://www.twitch.tv/cybersportsnetwork

Brackets:  http://cyber-sports.net/brackets/20308

Caster(s):  Gwin & guest caster NerdSwagger

Players:

• aiRAbsolute
• Alkresh
• aurora77
• StjarNaN
• GoSuSTX
• viOLet
• x6.Sleep
• Fitzhere 

More Information: 

• http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=316825
• http://cyber-sports.net/event/rundown-13 

Brackets from Previous events:

1. December 07, 2011 Rundown #1 Bracket
2. December 14, 2011 Rundown #2 Bracket
3. December 21, 2011 Rundown #3 Bracket
4. December 29, 2011 Rundown #4 Bracket
5. January 05, 2012 Rundown #5 Bracket
6. January 12, 2012 Rundown #6 Bracket
7. January 19, 2012 Rundown #7 Bracket
8. January 26,2012 Rundown #8 Bracket
9. February 2, 2012 Rundown #9 Bracket
10. February 9, 2012 Rundown #10 Bracket
11. February 16, 2012 Rundown #11 Bracket
12. February 23, 2012 Rundown #12 Bracket

Good luck to Boyo tonight on The Rundown

Good Luck Boyo!

Boyo is part of Clan eP, for more information on Boyo start here http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=264150


The Rundown is a weekly 8 player invitational cup with top players from as many different teams and countries as possible. The Rundown is about facilitating the rising stars in SC2 and bring exposure to those teams and players that may not have 10,000 twitter followers. The Rundown is different. It is not just a competition of top skill but also a show with an 'edge' to it.

When:  Thursdays at 7:30 pm EST

Where: http://www.twitch.tv/cybersportsnetwork

Casters:  Gwin & this weeks guest caster NerdSwagger

Brackets: http://cyber-sports.net/brackets/19272

CSN's The Rundown #12

The Rundown is a weekly 8 player invitational cup with top players from as many different teams and countries as possible. The Rundown is about facilitating the rising stars in SC2 and bring exposure to those teams and players that may not have 10,000 twitter followers. The Rundown is different. It is not just a competition of top skill but also a show with an 'edge' to it.

When:  Thursdays at 7:30 pm EST [Pregame Show, this week, starts at 5:00 pm at 7:00 pm EST like normal]

Where: http://www.twitch.tv/cybersportsnetwork

Casters:  Gwin & this weeks guest caster NerdSwagger

Brackets: http://cyber-sports.net/brackets/19272

Players (already Registered):

• aurora77
• Boyo
• EnDerr
• GG.DeMoN
• GoSuSTX
• NMxHose
• Sleep

CSN also had some comments (link fixed) on MLG's PPV & memberships:

As always, the Rundown is FREE to watch and we honor the MLG Gold and Silver Memberships. If you currently have either of the MLG memberships, you are welcome to join the chat live and for free on stream. Silver members must chat in 'slow mode' for the first 30 minutes, while Gold Members may use all of the Twitch features

Brackets from all the previous Rundowns:

1. December 07, 2011 Rundown #1 Bracket
2. December 14, 2011 Rundown #2 Bracket
3. December 21, 2011 Rundown #3 Bracket
4. December 29, 2011 Rundown #4 Bracket
5. January 05, 2012 Rundown #5 Bracket
6. January 12, 2012 Rundown #6 Bracket
7. January 19, 2012 Rundown #7 Bracket
8. January 26,2012 Rundown #8 Bracket
9. February 2, 2012 Rundown #9 Bracket
10. February 9, 2012 Rundown #10 Bracket
11. February 16, 2012 Rundown #11 Bracket

Ret vs Violet, with Violet offracing as Protoss!

This is an interesting game between LiquidRet & Empire Violet, with Violet playing as Protoss, his offrace.

This game is cast by burgback, if your interested in The Rundown event he mentions, that Violet has won several times, click The Rundown to see all my posts on it. 

IIRC Violet has won every one of The Rundowns he has played in, you can find VOD's of The Rundown at CSN's Youtube Channel. 

CSN's The Rundown #11

When:  Thursdays at 7:30 pm EST

Where: http://www.twitch.tv/cybersportsnetwork

Brackets:  http://cyber-sports.net/brackets/19270

Players (already Registered):

• Sleep
  
• ClashMoOk
• dtGrow
• ender
• JonnyRecco
• TheMista

The Rundown is a weekly 8 player invitational cup with top players from as many different teams and countries as possible. The Rundown is about facilitating the rising stars in SC2 and bring exposure to those teams and players that may not have 10,000 twitter followers. The Rundown is different. It is not just a competition of top skill but also a show with an 'edge' to it. Join us this Thursday for Rundown #11!


More Information:  http://cyber-sports.net/event/rundown-11

CSN's The Rundown #10 with Catz, Destiny, Proxy Hatches and more!

Cyber Sports Network's The Rundown #10


Stream:  http://www.twitch.tv/cybersportsnetwork

When:  Fri 01:00 CET/Thur 19:00 EST/Thur 16:00 PST

Brackets:  http://cyber-sports.net/brackets/19095

  

TL thread: [CSN] Rundown #10 - Catz Eats A Burrito

8 Player, single elimination, Invite only bracket for top M and GM players. The Rundown is held every Thursday, starting at 7:00 PM EST with player interviews and pre-event show.

Confirmed players for Rundown #10:
dde
Gimix
TheMista
Masa
catZ
puCK
Deranging
dtGrow


CatZ has returned to the Rundown hoping to use his 'Burrito' power to take the Championship! CatZ, who has been a supporter of CSN from the start and will join the Rundown this week to do his part to help grow true competition in the SC2 community. Joining catZ will be the familiar face of NGRdde, who has also done much to support CSN and SC2. Team NMx adds their best player, 14 year old Masa to the lineup and DTGrow and TheMista will also make a return. Team Last Resort submits a new player, Deranging and puCK is back from Convergence. Gimix has been added in place of viOLet (who is owning the Sao Palo IEM event!). With no viOLet this week.. a new Champion will be crowned. It also means that because next week's Rundown is already full.. we will have 2 new winners in a row! Don't worry.. viOLet is back for Rundown #12!

From the Finals of last week's Rundown (#8) Violet vs Mook

Rundown #8, Game 3 of the Finals, Mook vs Violet.

CSN's The Rundown #9

Where:  http://www.twitch.tv/cybersportsnetwork

When:  Thursdays at 7:30 EST

Caster:   Rance Costa & Gwin Call them! phone 310-929-5777 & Skype: rundownrance

The Rundown is a weekly 8 player invitational cup with top players from as many different teams and countries as possible. The Rundown is about facilitating the rising stars in SC2 and bring exposure to those teams and players that may not have 10,000 twitter followers. The Rundown is different. It is not just a competition of top skill but also a show with an 'edge' to it. From Rance (caster) sharing his 8+ years of eSports incite to the "Troll Roll', where viewers have a chance to call in and rant or rave about anything... the Rundown is all about involvement

More Information: http://cyber-sports.net/event/rundown-9

CSN's The Rundown 8 with Rance Costa

Rundown #7 is in the book and it's another win for viOLet. This one was not as clear cut, with Destiny taking 2 maps from viOLet, being the first person to do so. Both viOLet and Destiny receive automatic invites to Rundown #8 and both have confirmed their participation. Look for even more new faces in Rundown #8 this week.

Due to the overwhelming amount of trolling that occurred following Rundown #7's championship and interview with Destiny, CSN has added a few feature to the show. Following this weeks championship, the phone lines will be open for the 'Troll Roll'. This segment is about the viewers and their likes and dislikes, their good and bad trolling. Viewers will have an opportunity to call in and rant to Rance and Gwin about anything. 

Full information:  http://cyber-sports.net/event/rundown-8

When:  7:00 pm EST

Where:  http://www.twitch.tv/cybersportsnetwork

Casters:  Rance Costa & Gwin

Call them! Caster's phone 310-929-5777 & Skype: rundownrance


Format:  Finals Bo5, all other series Bo3, single elimination, 8 players

Prize:  $100 to winner

Destiny vs Violet Game 1 of Bo5

This is Game 1 from finals in latest Rundown, the first event I have seen Destiny in since he got back from Korea. 

Destiny really impressed me in this series, he is looking like a much stronger player than the last show match I saw him in vs Incontrol before he went to Korea.

CSN The Rundown Thursday at 7:30 pm EST

Violet is back!

Destiny will be playing in The Rundown for the first time this week!

Lot of other great players see http://cyber-sports.net/event/the-rundown-7 for full information.

When:  Thursdays at 7:30 pm EST

Pregame:  At 7:00 PM EST an interview with TheMista, a new player to the Rundown who hails from Greece and an interview with a 14 year old name xenocider.

Stream:  http://www.twitch.tv/cybersportsnetwork

Casters:  Gwin & Rance

Skype:  Call in with Rants or Compliments; RundownRance


General Tournament Information:
The Rundown is a weekly or bi-weekly 8 player invite tournament for SC2
Single Elimination, best of 3 (finals are best of 5)
Bracket placement is random, always.
$100 to the winner
The winner and 2nd place finishers are automatically invited back
Format:
Single elimination 8 player bracket: (Invite Only)
Ro8: Best of 3
Ro4: Best of 3
Finals: Best of 5

CSN's The Rundown

The Rundown, Thursdays at 7:30 pm EST

Great Games, Rants, & Drama, or in other words Standard Starcraft 2

Stream: http://www.twitch.tv/cybersportsnetwork

This week's Rundown will feature several new faces and situations; including a 14 year old, a Greek, Destiny and the return of 4 time Champion, viOLet. The action starts at 7:00 PM EST with an interview with TheMista, a new player to the Rundown who hails from Greece and an interview with a 14 year old name xenocider.



Full information at http://cyber-sports.net/event/the-rundown-7

Goswser vs Ostojiy

Ostojiy vs Goswser, good game, I am a big fan of Goswser in part because he uses Nydus more than a lot of other Zergs.

This game was from CyberSportsNetwork's event The Rundown.

The Rundown, Thurs 7:00 pm EST

Check out The Rundown with Rance Costa, Thursday nights at 7:00 pm EST on CSN more information at TL here http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=291013

CSN: The Rundown #5 with Rance Costa

The Rundown

When:  Thu 1/5/12 7:30pm EST (pre game show starts 7:00pm)

Where:   http://www.twitch.tv/cybersportsnetwork

Caster:  Rance Costa 

Skype:  rundownrance  (for call in)

Brackets:  http://cyber-sports.net/brackets/17615

Full Information:  http://cyber-sports.net/event/the-rundown-5

Rundown #5 is now sending out invites to 8 players this week, as our current 4-time champion viOLet is participating in the HomeStory Cup.

The show will start with a pregame show and interviews at 7:00 PM EST. Matches will start at 7:30 PM EST and a post game show will continue after a Champion has been determined.

The Rundown, with Rance Costa moving to Thursdays!

Stream:  http://www.twitch.tv/cybersportsnetwork

Skype:  rundownrance


Caster:  Rance Costa
Brackets:  http://cyber-sports.net/brackets/16817
Full information:  http://cyber-sports.net/event/rundown-4

The Rundown is moving to Thursdays as not to compete with Lo3. We believe this move will allow more of you the opportunity to tune in and check out the show. CSN has sent an invite out to DJWheat to make a guest appearance on the show this week!
Stay tuned for full details and the player list as it becomes available.

Rundown #4 is now sending out Invites to 7 players looking to dethrone the current 3 time Champion, viOLet.
The show will start with a pregame show and interviews at 7:00 PM EST. Matches will start at 7:30 PM EST and a post game show will continue after a Champion has been determined.

Manner in Esports: x6Terran vs Violet

This happened during http://cyber-sports.net/event/the-rundown-cup-3

umm.. x6.Terran (major) rage quits after a great first map.

To quote viOLet after the dust cleared, "It was a great first map, very close but major just messed up"

Very poor sportsmanship by Terran, but a great job by team x6 for sending another player in his place to play a show match and accept the loss.

Should we invite Terran back? That's a tough one for sure. There are plenty of other top skilled players that interested.. but viOLet thinks Terran is a solid player. hmmmm 

Posted by CSN John Clark at http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=291013&currentpage=5#83

First x6 did a very good job of doing what they could to make up for Major/Terran's BM.  I applaud them for that.

Second, Major/Terran was very disrespectful to Violet, and to CSN (the organizer of the event), not to mention the fans.

My stance on this is he should not be invited back, I am all about giving people second chances, or the benefit of the doubt.

But I don't see any room for doubt here, BMing Violet is like BMing WhiteRa IMO.  They are very manner and respectful players, how can you do that?

Specially in Game 1 of a Best of 5!

It seems to me that Major/Terran needs to learn how to behave professionally, before he is allowed in a professional event again.

~Cliff

The Rundown tonight

Players: binski, viOLet, Ryze, minigun, x6.Terran, x6.Mystik, GoSuNamhciR, QXC, ostojiy


When:  Wed 12/21/11 7:30pm EST [See World Clocks at top of blog]
Stream:  http://www.twitch.tv/cybersportsnetwork
Bracket:  http://cyber-sports.net/brackets/16362

Skype:  rundownrance

Full info:  http://cyber-sports.net/event/the-rundown-cup-3

CSN's "The Rundown" cast by Rance Costa

In my opinion, Cyber Sports Network (CSN) does a lot to support Esports, they started following me on Twitter right away, before any other professional Esport person or organization did, I was know by some serious SC2 people before that, but they weren't people that did Esports for a living.

That little recognition by CSN really helped me get recognized faster than I otherwise would have.  I know they have helped others in Esports, in part that is what this Event seems to be about, Rance is a veteran Caster, he worked with djWheat for years in the past.

I don't know the details, but I suspect that like djWheat has had to do in the past, Rance had to make some hard choices about devoting his time to Esports, or working a "real job" [I hate that term!] to make a living.  Now he has an opportunity to Cast again, but like someone who switched from C&C or BW to SC2, it might take a little time for him to adjust to a new game.

So go watch The Rundown:



When:  Wed 12/14/11 8:00pm EST 
Stream:  http://cyber-sports.net/live  or  http://www.twitch.tv/cybersportsnetwork
Caster:  Rance Costa
Full Information: http://cyber-sports.net/event/the-rundown-cup-2 or highlights below

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.


To welcome Rance and his crazy antics back to esports, CSN has created an 8 player invite tournament. Over twenty (20) invites have been sent out and the first 8 players that confirm a spot in the tournament will receive one. The tournament is not about money, as the prize to the winner is a measly $100.. this tournament is about supporting those that wish to make a difference in the SC2/esports scene and highlighting players and caster that may not have a 'big name' .... YET!


Each week's winner, along with the runner up will receive an automatic invite back to the next cup.


Last week's winner was viOLet with a 3-1 win over Attero.


More details on confirmed players will be announced shortly.