Begun on April 5 th the “NASL” lasted 13 consecutive weeks of five-day rounds, from Wednesday to Sunday. The North American Star League is trying to change that.Īn official league for Starcraft 2 has burgeoned in North America, beginning with a 50-player tournament comprised of some of the best Starcraft 2 players from all over the world, including South Korea. The prestige in North America is nonexistent by comparison, the money less and the fanbase not ready to making gaming more than a casual pastime. Tournament after tournament presents players going head-to-head – for cash. Real-time strategy has become a sport unto itself: a digital chess match that requires intense clicks-per-second and incredible observational skills. Players have attained levels of prestige the equivalent of North American sports stars, including six-figure incomes, hordes or fans and recognition on the street. And one of the biggest games in Korea’s history is Blizzard’s real time strategy franchise Starcraft – now Starcraft 2. All rights reserved.North American Starcraft League hosts Andre "Gretorp" Hengchua and Geoff "iNcontroL" RobinsonĮveryone knows that video games are a pretty big thing in South Korea. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and Safety Information / Your California Privacy Rights are applicable to you. ^ Back to Top ^ © 2023 ESPN Internet Ventures. He was a staple of commentary and analysis at major StarCraft events. He hosted various online talk shows and would frequently livestream on Twitch.
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He became a top North American professional player and later the captain of team Evil Geniuses' StarCraft team.įollowing his retirement from competition, Robinson became a well-known and respected commentator, analyst and talk show host. Robinson first began competing in StarCraft: Brood War and eventually transitioned into StarCraft II like many of his peers. Our lives are better because Geoff was a part of them. We have lost a friend, a colleague, and a member of our family. The entire StarCraft Esports team is in shock at the passing of We grieve deeply for Geoff and those he loved. A world without him is wanting, but profoundly blessed to have had him." He exemplified what it was to be a good man. "For now I just want to say: Geoff was & always will be a beacon of love, laughter and leadership. "Nothing I could post would properly express my grief and shock," Prosser wrote. The two separated in October of 2018 after being married for nearly six years. "Geoff is deeply loved across many communities and we're all working to make sure his affairs are in order as he'd want."įollowing his death, Robinson's ex-wife Anna Prosser wrote a post on her Instagram expressing grief over Robinson's death. To honor Geoff or offer comfort to his family, we suggest donations to which he loved. We ask privacy as his family works to understand what happened and make arrangements.
With immense grief, we announce Geoff's unexpected passing due to sudden illness Saturday. "We ask privacy as his family works to understand what happened and make arrangements.
"With immense grief, we announce Geoff's unexpected passing due to sudden illness Saturday," the post on Robinson's Facebook reads. Robinson last livestreamed on Twitch on Thursday. In the posts, it was noted that he died of a sudden illness. The specific cause of death was not released.
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Prominent esports commentator and retired StarCraft pro Geoff "iNcontroL" Robinson died on Saturday, according to posts made on his Twitter account and Facebook page.
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