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StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm™ Featured in MLG Winter Season – Details Revealed



We are excited to announce that Blizzard Entertainment’s highly anticipated StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm™ is featured in the MLG Winter Season via two invite-only competitions:

Online Winter Season Showdowns - Broadcast starts Monday, February 4 at 5pm ET

Exhibition Tournament at the Pro Circuit Winter Championship in Dallas, Texas: March 15 – 17



We are excited to announce that Blizzard Entertainment’s highly anticipated StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm™ is featured in the MLG Winter Season via two invite-only competitions: Online Winter Season Showdowns

The invite-only, Winter Season Showdowns features 56 of the top StarCraft II players in the world playing StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm before it is released to the public on March 12.

From Monday, February 4 through Friday, March 8, each weeknight, and select Sundays, at The invite-only, Winter Season Showdowns features 56 of the top StarCraft II players in the world playing StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm before it is released to the public on March 12.From Monday, February 4 through Friday, March 8, each weeknight, and select Sundays, at 22:00 GMT (+00:00) , MLG will broadcast one Showdown at

The 28 players who win their Showdowns will advance to an invite-only, exhibition tournament at the Winter Championship.



, MLG will broadcast one Showdown at www.majorleaguegaming.com and www.twitch.tv/team/MLG . The complete broadcast schedule is available here The 28 players who win their Showdowns will advance to an invite-only, exhibition tournament at the Winter Championship. Exhibition Tournament at the Winter Championship

The Winter Championship in Dallas, Texas, from March 15-17 will include an invite-only, 32-player, StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm exhibition tournament just days after the game is released. The 28 players who win their Winter Season Showdowns will join the top four ( Life, Leenock, Flash, ) from the MLG 2012 Fall Championship to compete in a single elimination bracket for $75,000 and a first place prize of $25,000.



All matches will be broadcast via two streams. Additional details about all events will be released in the coming weeks.



Note: the Winter Championship will not include an open-bracket tournament for Starcraft II.





The Winter Championship in Dallas, Texas, from March 15-17 will include an invite-only, 32-player, StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm exhibition tournament just days after the game is released. The 28 players who win their Winter Season Showdowns will join the top four ( Bomber ) from the MLG 2012 Fall Championship to compete in a single elimination bracket for $75,000 and a first place prize of $25,000.All matches will be broadcast via two streams. Additional details about all events will be released in the coming weeks. Additional Details



Winter Season Showdowns Overview

+ Show Spoiler + 56 of the world’s best StarCraft II players will compete in 1 Showdown Match each, playing StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm before it is released to the public on March 12.



Format: Invite-Only online matches; Winner takes all, Best of five games



Broadcast: February 4 –March 8: 28 Matches, 28 Days broadcast each weekday at 5pm ET and select Sundays online and Twitch. Schedule below and online.



Prize: The 28 winners will receive placement at the Winter Championship in Dallas from March 15-17 where they will compete with Life, Leenock, Flash and Bomber.



Winter Season Showdowns Broadcast Schedule

+ Show Spoiler +



Monday, 2/4: Parting vs Fantasy

Tuesday, 2/5: Roro vs Hero

Wednesday, 2/6: Innovation vs Ty

Thursday, 2/7: Soulkey vs Last

Friday, 2/8: Rain vs Flying

Sunday, 2/10: Sase vs Snute

Monday, 2/11: Nerchio vs BabyKnight

Tuesday, 2/12: Stephano vs Titan

Wednesday, 2/13: Mana vs Bly

Thursday, 2/14: Socke vs Thorzain

Friday, 2/15: Ret vs Feast



Broadcast dates for the following matchups will be announced soon:



Grubby vs Dimaga

Sen vs Moonglade

MC vs Alive

Taeja vs Violet

Hero vs Polt

Creator vs Nestea

Mvp vs Curious

Sniper vs Seed

MarineKing vs Gumiho

DongRaeGu vs Jjakji

Scarlett vs Goswser

Idra vs Ddoro

Fenix vs State

Vibe vs Illusion

Suppy vs Maker

Killer vs Qxc

Huk vs Sasquatch All Broadcasts begin at 5pm ET online and on Twitch.tv . Schedule below and online Monday, 2/4: Parting vs FantasyTuesday, 2/5: Roro vs HeroWednesday, 2/6: Innovation vs TyThursday, 2/7: Soulkey vs LastFriday, 2/8: Rain vs FlyingSunday, 2/10: Sase vs SnuteMonday, 2/11: Nerchio vs BabyKnightTuesday, 2/12: Stephano vs TitanWednesday, 2/13: Mana vs BlyThursday, 2/14: Socke vs ThorzainFriday, 2/15: Ret vs FeastBroadcast dates for the following matchups will be announced soon:Grubby vs DimagaSen vs MoongladeMC vs AliveTaeja vs VioletHero vs PoltCreator vs NesteaMvp vs CuriousSniper vs SeedMarineKing vs GumihoDongRaeGu vs JjakjiScarlett vs GoswserIdra vs DdoroFenix vs StateVibe vs IllusionSuppy vs MakerKiller vs QxcHuk vs Sasquatch



Winter Season Showdowns Players and Matchups

+ Show Spoiler + KESPA (5) - 10 KESPA players competing for 5 spots

Parting vs. Fantasy

Rain vs. Flying

Innovation vs. TY

Roro vs. Hero

Soulkey vs. Last



ESF (5) - 10 ESF players competing for 5 spots

DongRaeGu vs. Jjakji

MarineKing vs Gumiho

Mvp vs Curious

Creator vs Nestea

Sniper vs Seed



Independent/Western (3) - 6 Western+ Independent Korean players competing for 3 spots

MC vs Alive

Hero vs Polt

Taeja vs Violet



North America (7) - 14 NA players competing for 7 spots

Killer vs Qxc

Huk vs Sasquatch

Scarlett vs Goswser

Idra vs Ddoro

Suppy vs Maker

Fenix vs State

Vibe vs Illusion



Europe (7) - 14 EU players competing for 7 spots

Stephano vs Titan

Nerchio vs BabyKnight

Mana vs Bly

Grubby vs Dimaga

Socke vs Thorzain

Ret vs Feast

Sase vs Snute



Southeast Asia (1) - 2 SEA players competing for 1 spot

Sen vs Moonglade



Winter Season Map Pool

+ Show Spoiler + Akilon Wastes

Bifrost

Cloud Kingdom

Daybreak

Entombed Valley

Korhal City

Newkirk City

Ohana

Planet S

Star Station

Whirlwind



Note: In each Showdown, both Players will veto three Maps. The Map Pool will be trimmed down to seven for the Exhibition Tournament at the Winter Championship.





Exhibition Tournament at the MLG Winter Championship

+ Show Spoiler + Dates: March 15 - 17



Format: Invite-only, exhibition tournament (no open bracket) with all matches taking place on the main stage and one feature station.



32-Player Single Elimination Bracket (Bo5s & 7s) featuring:

28 Players from Winter Season Showdowns



Life, Leenock, Flash, Bomber - Top 4 Players from 2012 Fall Championship



Prizes: $75,000 total

1st = $25,000

2nd = $15,000

3rd = $9,000

4th = $6,000

5th = $3,000 (4 Players)

9th = $1,000 (8 Players)



Broadcast: 31 Matches, 3 Days - all matches will be broadcast via two streams March 15 - 17Invite-only, exhibition tournament (no open bracket) with all matches taking place on the main stage and one feature station.32-Player Single Elimination Bracket (Bo5s & 7s) featuring:$75,000 total1st = $25,0002nd = $15,0003rd = $9,0004th = $6,0005th = $3,000 (4 Players)9th = $1,000 (8 Players)31 Matches, 3 Days - all matches will be broadcast via two streams







Full details available Full details available here YouTube.com/OfficialMLGSC2

Demonhunter04 Profile Joined July 2011 1530 Posts Last Edited: 2013-01-31 17:40:11 #2 MLG Winter starts Feb 4 and ends March 12? Isn't that spring? "If you don't drop sweat today, you will drop tears tomorrow" - SlayerSMMA

hoby2000 Profile Blog Joined April 2010 United States 895 Posts #3 On February 01 2013 02:02 Demonhunter04 wrote:

MLG Winter starts Feb 4 and ends March 12? Isn't that spring?



This is normal. They tend to do their championships at the very end of the season of whatever it's for. Spring will be in June, summer in September, and fall in november, maybe beginning of december. This is normal. They tend to do their championships at the very end of the season of whatever it's for. Spring will be in June, summer in September, and fall in november, maybe beginning of december. A lesson without pain is meaningless for nothing can be gained without giving something in return.

mrRoflpwn Profile Blog Joined February 2011 United States 2611 Posts #4 Hmm, interesting format, but its so biased to making already popular player even more popular Long live the Boss Toss!

Yhamm Profile Blog Joined December 2012 France 6490 Posts Last Edited: 2013-01-31 17:09:18 #5

Fantasy vs Parting

Ret vs Feast

Stephano vs Titan

etc



quite unfair for some players



edit: sorry, it is explained here : how were the showdown done? random?Fantasy vs PartingRet vs FeastStephano vs Titanetcquite unfair for some playersedit: sorry, it is explained here : http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/competitions/55#event_140_winter-season-showdown-players Liquipedia We will have only each other at the last

mrRoflpwn Profile Blog Joined February 2011 United States 2611 Posts #6 On February 01 2013 02:07 Yhamm wrote:

how were the showdown done? random?

Fantasy vs Parting

Ret vs Feast

Stephano vs Titan

etc



quite unfair for some players



Its pretty obvious that they want a bunch of foreigners in so people watch. Pretty biased competition imo Its pretty obvious that they want a bunch of foreigners in so people watch. Pretty biased competition imo Long live the Boss Toss!

MLG_Adam Profile Joined July 2010 United States 925 Posts #7 On February 01 2013 02:09 mrRoflpwn wrote:

Show nested quote +

On February 01 2013 02:07 Yhamm wrote:

how were the showdown done? random?

Fantasy vs Parting

Ret vs Feast

Stephano vs Titan

etc



quite unfair for some players



Its pretty obvious that they want a bunch of foreigners in so people watch. Pretty biased competition imo Its pretty obvious that they want a bunch of foreigners in so people watch. Pretty biased competition imo





It is clearly mapped out in the main story, regional qualification:

KESPA (5) - 10 KESPA players competing for 5 spots



Parting vs. Fantasy

Rain vs. Flying

Innovation vs. TY

Roro vs. Hero

Soulkey vs. Last







ESF (5) - 10 ESF players competing for 5 spots



DongRaeGu vs. Jjakji

MarineKing vs Gumiho

Mvp vs Curious

Creator vs Nestea

Sniper vs Seed







Independent/Western (3) - 6 Western+ Independent Korean players competing for 3 spots



MC vs Alive

Hero vs Polt

Taeja vs Violet







North America (7) - 14 NA players competing for 7 spots



Killer vs Qxc

Huk vs Sasquatch

Scarlett vs Goswser

Idra vs Ddoro

Suppy vs Maker

Fenix vs State

Vibe vs Illusion







Europe (7) - 14 EU players competing for 7 spots



Stephano vs Titan

Nerchio vs BabyKnight

Mana vs Bly

Grubby vs Dimaga

Socke vs Thorzain

Ret vs Feast

Sase vs Snute







Southeast Asia (1) - 2 SEA players competing for 1 spot



Sen vs Moonglade It is clearly mapped out in the main story, regional qualification:KESPA (5) - 10 KESPA players competing for 5 spotsParting vs. FantasyRain vs. FlyingInnovation vs. TYRoro vs. HeroSoulkey vs. LastESF (5) - 10 ESF players competing for 5 spotsDongRaeGu vs. JjakjiMarineKing vs GumihoMvp vs CuriousCreator vs NesteaSniper vs SeedIndependent/Western (3) - 6 Western+ Independent Korean players competing for 3 spotsMC vs AliveHero vs PoltTaeja vs VioletNorth America (7) - 14 NA players competing for 7 spotsKiller vs QxcHuk vs SasquatchScarlett vs GoswserIdra vs DdoroSuppy vs MakerFenix vs StateVibe vs IllusionEurope (7) - 14 EU players competing for 7 spotsStephano vs TitanNerchio vs BabyKnightMana vs BlyGrubby vs DimagaSocke vs ThorzainRet vs FeastSase vs SnuteSoutheast Asia (1) - 2 SEA players competing for 1 spotSen vs Moonglade Twitter: MrAdamAp

SkaPunk Profile Joined October 2010 United States 471 Posts #8 Don't really want to watch it if there are no open brackets. Team Fallacy

VirgilSC2 Profile Blog Joined June 2011 United States 5748 Posts Last Edited: 2013-01-31 17:17:13 #9 On February 01 2013 02:09 mrRoflpwn wrote:

Show nested quote +

On February 01 2013 02:07 Yhamm wrote:

how were the showdown done? random?

Fantasy vs Parting

Ret vs Feast

Stephano vs Titan

etc



quite unfair for some players



Its pretty obvious that they want a bunch of foreigners in so people watch. Pretty biased competition imo Its pretty obvious that they want a bunch of foreigners in so people watch. Pretty biased competition imo

The selection criteria alone was quite biased in my opinion.



Players like IEM Champion couldn't get an invite while players like retired did.



EDIT: I think it's important to note that it's completely reasonable to set the invitation criteria to "Most Popular" but at least it should be noted as "Most Popular" and not "Best" The selection criteria alone was quite biased in my opinion.Players like IEM Champion WW.Sting couldn't get an invite while players like retired exQuantic-Hawk did.EDIT: I think it's important to note that it's completely reasonable to set the invitation criteria to "Most Popular" but at least it should be noted as "Most Popular" and not "Best" Clarity Gaming #1 Fan | Avid MTG Grinder | @VirgilSC2

kju Profile Joined September 2010 3836 Posts #10 pretty disappointing but I didn't expect anything else from MLG



IPL picked it up at least

MyFirstProbe Profile Joined April 2011 Netherlands 293 Posts Last Edited: 2013-01-31 17:15:49 #11 I think I will watch it, despite there being no open bracket. An open bracket would be a bit pointless anyway imo, since not that many players will have practiced much, due to this event being just after release and not everyone having beta acces.

Edit: It feels weird, seeing parting among the kespa players.

BronzeKnee Profile Joined March 2011 United States 5110 Posts #12 On February 01 2013 02:12 SkaPunk wrote:

Don't really want to watch it if there are no open brackets.



Yeah me too... this replacement of the open bracket is... well nothing really replaced it. Yeah me too... this replacement of the open bracket is... well nothing really replaced it.

BisuDagger Profile Blog Joined October 2009 Bisutopia 17615 Posts #13 On February 01 2013 02:11 MLG_Adam wrote:

Show nested quote +

On February 01 2013 02:09 mrRoflpwn wrote:

On February 01 2013 02:07 Yhamm wrote:

how were the showdown done? random?

Fantasy vs Parting

Ret vs Feast

Stephano vs Titan

etc



quite unfair for some players



Its pretty obvious that they want a bunch of foreigners in so people watch. Pretty biased competition imo Its pretty obvious that they want a bunch of foreigners in so people watch. Pretty biased competition imo





It is clearly mapped out in the main story, regional qualification:

+ Show Spoiler + KESPA (5) - 10 KESPA players competing for 5 spots



Parting vs. Fantasy

Rain vs. Flying

Innovation vs. TY

Roro vs. Hero

Soulkey vs. Last







ESF (5) - 10 ESF players competing for 5 spots



DongRaeGu vs. Jjakji

MarineKing vs Gumiho

Mvp vs Curious

Creator vs Nestea

Sniper vs Seed







Independent/Western (3) - 6 Western+ Independent Korean players competing for 3 spots



MC vs Alive

Hero vs Polt

Taeja vs Violet







North America (7) - 14 NA players competing for 7 spots



Killer vs Qxc

Huk vs Sasquatch

Scarlett vs Goswser

Idra vs Ddoro

Suppy vs Maker

Fenix vs State

Vibe vs Illusion







Europe (7) - 14 EU players competing for 7 spots



Stephano vs Titan

Nerchio vs BabyKnight

Mana vs Bly

Grubby vs Dimaga

Socke vs Thorzain

Ret vs Feast

Sase vs Snute







Southeast Asia (1) - 2 SEA players competing for 1 spot



Sen vs Moonglade It is clearly mapped out in the main story, regional qualification:

There's always going to be people who don't take the time to understand the information available or just choose to hate for no reason. Thankfully Adam is always awesome at replying to these post in good manner.



OT: Can't wait to watch this! There's always going to be people who don't take the time to understand the information available or just choose to hate for no reason. Thankfully Adam is always awesome at replying to these post in good manner.OT: Can't wait to watch this! Moderator Ofiicial Afreeca Starleague Caster: http://afreeca.tv/ASL2ENG2

KiF1rE Profile Blog Joined November 2009 United States 964 Posts #14 How is the showdown thing based on HOTS accomplishments? How many of those players have won a tournament or broke rank 2 GM in HOTS? As ive done both(granted small tournament but w/e there isnt much atm MLG is the first big event for it lol)... Just seems like claiming " top StarCraft II players in the world based on recent performances playing StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm" is kind of flawed and its just a sheer invitational everyone that's popular or did well in MLG with WoL with that player list.



regardless was expecting for some form of announcement to make up for the lack of open bracket, And as a competitor what is my Gold membership now useful for? As clearly I cant compete or sign up for anything now... making my gold relatively useless.

Arevall Profile Joined February 2010 Sweden 1037 Posts #15 I'll watch it. Will be some great matches!

Gladiator6 Profile Joined June 2010 Sweden 7021 Posts #16 PartinG vs Fantasy o_O Flying, sOs, free, Light, Soulkey & ZerO

Vindicare605 Profile Blog Joined August 2011 United States 12917 Posts #17 I'm not sure beta is in a good enough place balance wise for a major tournament yet although the championship will of course be played when the game is actually on live servers.



It's going to be exciting though that's for sure but there's guaranteed to be some frustrating games played as well. The volatility is bound to be high for a tournament like this. @KTVindicare:twitch.tv/ktvindicare youtube.com/ktvindicare Host of the Geeky Bartender podcast.

AGIANTSMURF Profile Blog Joined September 2010 United States 1230 Posts #18 I hope this is a one time thing somehow related to HOTS just being released, Following the open brackets was always my favorite part of the MLG, even if I wasnt participating.



I may check this one out, but looking forward to future events with open brackets Thats "Grand-Master" SMURF to you.....

avilo Profile Blog Joined November 2007 United States 4099 Posts Last Edited: 2013-01-31 17:21:03 #19



This invite only bullshit gets old fast. This will stay a niche thing if organizations try and go this invite only route for "quick views" rather than actually building up the player base.



While me, and you here, and the hardcore might enjoy watching top koreans duke it out...guess what the outsider sees from their point of view?



"Oh yeah SC? I've heard of that, those asian guys play it a lot, same ones win all the time. Hey, there's a Raven's game this sunday, let's go see that."



Oh wells, we all heard IPL has an open bracket we can be interested in Invite only, hmm. Looks like IPL will be taking up the mantle of a tournament that wants "e-sports to make it."This invite only bullshit gets old fast. This will stay a niche thing if organizations try and go this invite only route for "quick views" rather than actually building up the player base.While me, and you here, and the hardcore might enjoy watching top koreans duke it out...guess what the outsider sees from their point of view?"Oh yeah SC? I've heard of that, those asian guys play it a lot, same ones win all the time. Hey, there's a Raven's game this sunday, let's go see that."Oh wells, we all heard IPL has an open bracket we can be interested in Sup

PhoenixVoid Profile Blog Joined December 2011 Canada 16298 Posts #20 Seems a bit limited having only invites, but I guess it keeps the quality of players at a higher level. Some cool matches are in the wings though, so I'm definitely watching. I'm afraid of demented knife-wielding escaped lunatic libertarian zombie mutants

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