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After six years as one of the most prominent sources of StarCraft news, TeamLiquid.net is hosting its own tournament for the international community: the TeamLiquid StarLeague. Broadcast live with experienced English commentators, the TSL will attempt to look and feel just like a professional Korean tournament.

On the eve of StarCraft’s 10th Anniversary, with thousands of viewers watching and a prize pool of over $10,000 at stake, you could be the champion in StarCraft’s most prestigious online international tournament ever.

There are no invites. Anyone can make it. […]



Blizzard has announced its 3rd World Wide Invitational, which will take place between June 28 and 29 at Porte de Versailles Exposition Center, Paris, France.

Here’s what you can expect at the convention:

Discussion panels with Blizzard Entertainment developers

Artist and developer signings
Professional eSport tournaments and casual tournaments for attendees
Hands-on play with World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King and StarCraft II
Merchandise and other products based on the Blizzard Entertainment game universes
Silent auction
Musical performances
And more…

With StarCraft 2 on the way we may get […]



JaeDongBonjwa? Unstoppable Protoss? After losing to Song “Stork” Byung Goo in the Ever OSL quarter finals, fans have begun to question Bisu’s ability to hold onto his throne.

With the Group B of GOMTV MSL Season 4 taking place on Jan. 3, fans couldn’t have been more excited for the group of death that included Bisu, Jaedong (winner of the most recent Ever OSL), Julyzerg and Yellow[arnc].

First Match: Bisu < Jaedong
Second Match: YellOw[ArnC] < July
Winners: […]



Song “Stork” Byung Goo has advanced to the StarCraft Ever OSL Finals after defeating 3 time MSL winner Kim “Bisu” Taek Yong. The two protoss players met in a best of 5 match up with Stork winning 3-0 on the maps Persona, Fantasy II and Blue Storm.
Stork playing StarCraft at the World Cyber Games 2007 Grand Final

Stork takes on Lee “Jaedong” Jae Dong next Saturday, Dec. 21 for the finals in a Best of 5. The runners […]



Over at Teamliquid.net, translator Joohyunee has brought news of a new league soon to hit the airwaves of MBC and OGN. This new Minor League will showcase the up and comers who make it onto professional teams but don’t advance into individual leagues or the Proleague rosters. There are more than 200 Brood War pro gamers yet many never get experience in front of audiences and as a result, often plateau in skill and performance. The 11 team coaches hope to remedy this issue with the […]



Pro StarCraft player JaedongLee “Jaedong” Jae Dong (what an original handle) has advanced to the StarCraft Ever Ongamenet Starleague Finals.

He took out his opponent Shin “Upmagic” Hee Seung, 3-0 in the best of five semi final matchup to secure his spot. This was a very important match for both players - not only for a spot in the finals, but due to the rivalry they share. Both players attended the same high school, becoming the best Brood War […]



Jeon “By.Sun” Tae Yong began his StarCraft Proleague career yesterday, Dec. 5, at the young age of only 13. Tae Yong has been receiving attention due to his incredible sense of game play and was taken under the wing of four-time OSL champion Lee “Nada” Yoon Yeol.

By.Sun, of WeMade Fox, faced off with his team against the Korean Air Force team ACE. The best of five match-up ended 3-0 in favor of Fox giving Jeon Tae Yong both his first career match and career win. […]




The final matches of the StarCraft Ever OSL Round of 8 took place on Nov. 30th with some fast-paced and exciting performances. The players were forced to play the final map in these best of three match ups leaving the following results:

Up Magic > Hwasin 2-1 Match 1, Match 2
Jaedong > Light 2-1 Match 1, Match 2
Bisu > Savior 2-1 Match 1, Match 2
Stork > Flash 2-1 Match 1, Match 2

The semifinal matches will begin next Friday, Dec. 7th with Bisu facing off against Stork and Jaedong […]