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( Major News: Q1)

Posted by !phil @ 12:07 CDT, 29 June 2011 - iMsg

I wish to advertise my live video commentary page for quakeworld. It is different from most other commentary you may have seen because I am doing the commentary at the same time as I'm playing the game.

The intent is to show newbies (and/or players that are new to FPS) the thought process that goes on while someone is playing the game.

I'm still working on some technical aspects of capturing (using fraps locks me down to 120FPS, but perhaps I can use vdub with some tweaks to get unlocked FPS capturing) but I already have 30+ episodes ready, and I have gotten positive feedback, but I haven't been able to get too many views so I'm hoping to get some word out - so spread the word :) Even quakelive players and other players outside quakeworld have told me they learned something from these videos, so I hope you can too, and improve yourself in FPS :D

(I got this idea from kingscrusher chess live commentary, very entertaining; and then after I started I learned that some people do live commentary in SC2 also - psy, day9 I think, etc)

Links: playlist, youtube channel

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EMS8 QL TDM 2v2 - Grand Final (50 comments)

( Major News: QL)

Posted by xou @ 09:02 CDT, 29 June 2011 - iMsg

Event: EMS8

Scheduled: 15:30 CDT, 5 July 2011 to 16:30 CDT, 5 July 2011
Schedule: Passed

Tonight at 15:00 CDT sees the last match of the EMS VIII Quakelive TDM 2v2 with its Grand Final on Level Up TV. Coming from the Winner Bracket,

Reason Gaming will face

Four Kings one more time for a rematch of the WB Final. But this time, the kings will need to win 2 sets to claim a victory.

WB Final - Reason Gaming 2v2 vs Four Kings - 2v2 (Details, Bet)

Previous results

Update: The final will be played tonight, live on Level Up TV!

Stream:

Level up TV
Links: Brackets -

#esl.quakelive

Edited by therogue at 06:46 CDT, 6 July 2011 - 16590 Hits

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Duel Summer League 2011 (29 comments)

( Major News: QL)

Posted by kwatsch @ 08:47 CDT, 29 June 2011 - iMsg

Begin July the ESL Duel Summer League kicks off! Do you have some spare time to play one match a week in a groupstage followed by playoffs? Then don't hesitate to sign up!

Information Summer League

Map list

Links: Sign up, Original Newspost, Participants

Edited by xou at 08:56 CDT, 29 June 2011 - 5404 Hits

WoW new endless free trial mode !! (3 comments)

( News: WoW)

Posted by ins @ 08:12 CDT, 29 June 2011 - iMsg

"Blizzard Entertainment's massively multiplayer online role-playing game World of Warcraft has not adopted a free-to-play model like high-profile games Lord of the Rings Online, EverQuest II, Team Fortress 2, and others. However, Blizzard has extended WOW's try-before-you-buy experience today, making the game free to play until level 20."

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6321487/world-of...Btitle%3B3

FULL FAQ -> http://us.blizzard.com/support/article.xml?lo...al+account

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derQuaker interviews Carmac (165 comments)

( Major News: Gaming QL)

Posted by xou @ 06:49 CDT, 29 June 2011 - iMsg

Just a day after the announcement of the games selection for the Intel Extreme Masters' 6th season and its notable absence of Quake,

moppz from derQuaker went to interview

Michal "Carmac" Blicharz, Product Manager and the public face of the IEM. The main topics discussed are Quakelive and its community, id Software, LoL and the future of esports.

Here be the mandatory excerpt:

Was it hard for you to drop out Quake Live?
“Of course it was hard to drop Quake Live. It's a fantastic game to watch and Quake is the game that introduced me to the world of professional e-sports. Not only because I like the game, but also many of the top players are my very good friends. [...]"

The interview was made in English and can be read at derQuaker.

Edited by xou at 06:51 CDT, 29 June 2011 - 115576 Hits

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s0Ng launches a new QL site ! (8 comments)

( News: QL)

Posted by sonkje @ 17:55 CDT, 28 June 2011 - iMsg

The idea of this site is to organize as much information as possible related to quakelive's scene ( demos, configurations, articles), so as to help both starters and advanced players grow up in a competitive aspect. The site is focused mainly on duel, but will feature some TDM sections in a near future.

For any feedback please just contact me at gonzal064@hotmail.com ;)

Regards from Argentina,
weakmind - s0Ng/sonkje

The site: www.sonkje.com

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Stealing virtual items is a crime (128 comments)

( Major News: WoW)

Posted by Ins0mnia @ 15:34 CDT, 28 June 2011 - iMsg

Stealing virtual items in games such as World of WarCraft, TeamFortress 2, Runescape etc. etc. etc... is now a crime in the Netherlands, this has been stated by the judge in the Supreme Court. In 2008, a 13-year-old boy was threatened with physical violence with a knife from one of his friends unless he handed over some items in RuneScape. The Supreme Court stated that virtual items are of an economical value, so it's a crime when you steal it.

The suspect has been issued a 160 hour forced labor penality with a 4 month conditional juvenile detention. The accused appealed, how ever a year later the Supreme Court stated the same verdict.

Source: Nu.nl (Dutch)

Edited by xou at 16:49 CDT, 28 June 2011 - 31481 Hits

derQuaker.com Fragmovie: ManSaru (44 comments)

( Major Movie: QL)

Posted by moppz @ 13:42 CDT, 28 June 2011 - iMsg




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Rating: 6.8 (48 votes)

You've had to wait long but the time has finally come.

satan_inside has spent countless nights in his dark basement working on epic special effects whilst

RedSilias has spent his time watching and editing the tons of demos you guys provided. In the end the video has a total runtime of 9 minutes and 11 seconds but it took the guys more than 200 working hours to include all the fantastic frags of 23 different quakers. Hence, we are proud to present the first ever derQuaker Fragmovie featuring sick frags out of all major gametypes.

You'll see amazing air rockets, impressive rail shots and incredible power-up runs throughout this epic video. Are you included in this historic masterpiece? Did you make it? See for yourself! But if your frags didn't make it then don't worry but keep collecting your demos as the next project awaits you already.

Movie File - Stream (.) 0MB
- regame.tv (573 clicks)
- YouTube (444 clicks)
Movie File - none (ManSarufinal.mp4) 674MB
- lab6.org (159 clicks)
- MaverickServers.com (8 clicks)
- megaupload.com (56 clicks)

Edited by xou at 14:35 CDT, 28 June 2011 - 16925 Hits

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FFA Tournament #7 (27 comments)

( Major News: QL)

Posted by visje @ 12:21 CDT, 28 June 2011 - iMsg

Event: FFA

Scheduled: 14:00 CDT, 30 June 2011 to 17:00 CDT, 30 June 2011
Schedule: Passed

Thursday the 30th of June at 14:00 CDT, -FFA- is organizing the 7th open FFA Tournament.

This upcoming edition is a special edition to be played on

Maidenhead servers. The 7 maps chosen for this edition are based upon the most popular maps voted by the players.

The previous edition was completely dominated by

_chaos. The first player that managed to win all of the finals, and in fact losing only 1 map throughout the tournament. More details reported in these statistics.

From all send in demos this highlight video (mirror) has been compiled.

Previous Tournament

Links: Current Sign-ups, Rules, Brackets, VODs -

#ffa-clan

Edited by xou at 12:51 CDT, 28 June 2011 - 17910 Hits

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Arenas - The Series - New Site Launch (No comments)

( Movie: ESR)

Posted by @ 20:23 CDT, 27 June 2011 - iMsg




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Rating: 9.3 (6 votes)

I am pleased to announce the launch of the new Official Arena's website which houses all of the custom content, images, and behind the scenes material from the show as well as large format viewing directly off the website. The site is being updated and changed on a weekly basis, so check the site often to see whats new and be the first in your group to claim the newest Arenas content for yourself.

Never heard of Arenas?
Arenas is a Youtube based fan show / movie unlike anything on the internet today. The show features completely custom models and story line based around the Id franchise game 'Quake'. Our series has caught thousands of fans to-date and we continue to grow on a daily basis. The graphics used in our shows has even been mistaken as cinematic action scenes from the speculated Doom 4. The story starts centered on the moon 'Phobos', where Doom is stationed before the teleporter malfunction ensues. Hell then connects, attacks, and takes over Phobos and Mars. Our beloved Doom battles his way through Phobos, then hell, and blacks out after destroying the Cyberdemon itself; but not until after the powers of the Soulcube have blended with Doom's body. From here, we follow Doom's abduction by the Vadrigar, his rise in the arenas as he does combat with various characters pulled from id Software's Quake 1, Quake 2, and Quake III Arena's universes..

Back in April, we released our full length feature fan film comprised of the first season of Arenas episodes. The movie is the first and only fan film of its kind on the internet today. Tritin Films director Joe Goss brings Arenas together into a 70 minute feature from beginning to end, featuring deleted scenes never released in 2009-2010 during it's bi-monthly episodic release format. The space marine we know as Doom is abducted by the Vadrigar, and forced to battle his way through their Arena fortress. Featuring the music of Mystic Realmz' Sonny James, and the leading character voice of Jack Pattillo as Doom, Arenas is a HELL of a ride. This is the first time in history a fan film has been completed to this level.

So what are you waiting for? Go see it for yourself. And please feel free to post your comments and thoughts about the episodes and or the show itself on our youtube channel.

The website: http://www.quake-rebellion.com
The channel: http://www.youtube.com/directorgoss

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Australia to Quake Live LAN (41 comments)

( Major News: QL)

Posted by M05 @ 20:03 CDT, 27 June 2011 - iMsg

4Seasons Gaming is proud to announce the first Official Quake Live LAN competition (technically the first real one) to be held in the Oceanic region. This of course will be at Reloaded VII, July 15-17. Many thanks to id Software for making this happen, and hopefully we will continue to build from this amazing opportunity. Partnering for the event will be Tt eSPORTS Australia and Game Traders, and as always, 4seasons Gaming will be running two fully prize equipped duel competitions.

With an attendance already confirmed from the majority of the best Australian Quake Duelers, teams such as Vox Eminor and ArchaicMSI will also be flying players down for the event. The Pro's section of the competition will be the highlight for Reloaded VII, and will become the greatest 4sg produced competition to date. 10 Custom built PC's provided by Tt eSPORTS Australia will be provided for the Professional players travelling interstate, and setup in the Tt eSPORTS Arena. The Amateur competition will be BYOC only. Prizes are as followed

Prizes

On the day

Tournament Information

Links: 4sg (

), Reloaded, Tt eSPORTS, Game Traders

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Sc00t about Prizes in QL Tournaments (50 comments)

( Major News: QL)

Posted by avec @ 12:30 CDT, 27 June 2011 - iMsg

LowLandLions player

Sc00t has posted his second column on PlayQuake.

This time the subject concerns the payout of prizes in Quake Live. Do the players get what they are owed, who pays up and who doesn't. Here is an excerpt:

Many people heard stories about the CPL not paying out their prizes of the World Tour. It happens more often than I think the spectators do know of, so this article will be about prizes that I have won and how long passed until I received the prize.

Check out of the full column at PlayQuake.com.

Edited by Nukm at 12:49 CDT, 27 June 2011 - 17428 Hits

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Gambling Giant Paddy Power Enters Esport (6 comments)

( News: ESR)

Posted by Nellie @ 11:18 CDT, 27 June 2011 - iMsg

Irish international betting giant Paddy Power have entered the Esports fray and will be offering bets on this weekends pending SAGE LAN event, featuring both Enemy Territory and Call Of Duty.

The SAGE Lan Event will take place in Enschede offering a total prize pot of €7000 split evenly amongst the two games.

The smart money puts both Team Dignitas (13/8) and Anexis (7/4) as the favourites for the ET tournament with Next Evolution(4/11) & Anexis's (15/8) CoD contingent the bookies favourite for Call of Duty.

A limit has been placed on the maximum bet in order to prevent match fixing.

Paddy Power are also offering a free bet of up to £/€25 for new customers who register through the above link to bet on Esports. When you go to register, above "personal details" it should say "You are entitled to a €/£25 free bet." This means that you will get a free bet to the same stake as your first bet on PaddyPower credited to your account within 24 hours (sometimes instantly). To use the free bet, just add a selection to your betslip and it will come up in a dropdown menu.

To place a bet head over to Paddy Power.com. Full tournament information and coverage can be found on Crossfire.nu & tek-9.org. For the real gamblers amongst you teams form for the ET tournament can be found on GamesTV.org.

Edited by Nellie at 11:20 CDT, 27 June 2011 - 5291 Hits

Re: ESWC and IEM drop Quakelive (No comments)

( News: ESR)

Posted by aRidion @ 10:21 CDT, 27 June 2011 - iMsg

although it surely is sad to see this development....it is not completly surprising.

When Dreamhack was streaming different games at the same time, other games had more spectators.

While this is not the only indicator of course, I think (fear) that many games will have a larger playerbase.

The quake scene is basically the same for a decade with some top players leaving and some newer ones taking those spots, but there is nothing to see that couldnt be seen in 2004 aswell...

From a business point of view and, lats face it, thats what those companies are about after all, it makes totally sense to take some younger and (at the moment) popular games....

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eSport Universe - Qualifier #1 (10 comments)

( Major News: QL)

Posted by xou @ 09:30 CDT, 27 June 2011 - iMsg

The eSport Universe is a Quakelive Duel tournament on LAN for the players from the

CIS. Today its first qualifier started around 09:00 CDT and one player will get his slot along with the invited duelists.

Invitations

Maps

Update: Seems like the first qualifier was finally played 29th June and pavel won it.

Link: Brackets, Coverage + Stream on c58 -

#asus.ql

Edited by xou at 08:36 CDT, 30 June 2011 - 4680 Hits