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SC2 1on1: Intel Extreme Masters Regualar Season Cup 1 Information

National ESL — 2010-07-29T19:13:54+01:00

This is your first shot as being one of four people to qualify for our 16 Player Groupstage. Each cup will advance the top 4 players so join up and compete now!

SC2 1on1: 1v1 Kick Off Cup Details UPDATE Congrats to HuK

National ESL — 2010-07-28T21:03:49+01:00

You've had a day to dip your toes into Starcraft 2, now its time to lace up those combat boots and Medivac drop into our 1v1 Kick Off Cup to prove you are the best.

SC2: 1v1 SC2 Launch Day Cup Details UPDATE Gratz to Sinatra

National ESL — 2010-07-27T21:38:30+01:00

Today is the official launch of Starcraft 2 so we're celebrating the sequel to one of the greatest eSports games in history with tonights 1v1 Launch Day Cup.

SC2 1on1: How to qualify for SC2 Intel Extreme Masters

National ESL — 2010-07-27T01:27:31+01:00

How to join the top players in SC2 for the first major International event Intel Extreme Masters.

SC2: SC2 release tonight at Midnight

National ESL — 2010-07-26T19:37:27+01:00

The release of StarCraft 2 hits tonight at Midnight EST. Do you have your game yet?

SC2: 3rd Intel Extreme Masters Main Title: StarCraft II

National ESL — 2010-07-26T19:30:51+01:00

SC2 joins QuakeLive and Counter-Strike as Intel Extreme Maters Main games.

FM2010 1on1: [Brasileirão] Sorteio, Transações e Draft

National ESL — 2010-07-24T03:22:27+01:00

Após lançamento do Campeonato Brasileiro foi feito o sorteio dos times para cada "Treinador" na qual cada treinador pegou um time e ficará com o mesmo até o fim do Campeonato, podendo Fazer Contratações nesse período na qual for autorizado.

FM2010 1on1: Campeonato Brasileiro

National ESL — 2010-07-23T02:44:11+01:00

Com o fim da Taça Abertura nós Admins da National ESL de FM resolvemos nem deixar brechas para que possam desanimar com o "FM10" que em breve está chegando ao fim, por isso resolvemos lançar mais um novo Torneio, Pedido por muitos que se encontram na Ladder resolvemos atender os pedidos e lançar o bom e velho "Campeonato Brasileiro" na qual será bem parecido com o da nossa realidade porém com pequenas diferenças para tornar a disputa mais acirrada.

FM2010: Taca Abertura - Vencedores

National ESL — 2010-07-21T13:42:46+01:00

Com uma Participação Excepcional, Marvin ergue a taça e comemora seu Primeiro Título da ESL de muitos que poderam vir. Seguido por Leozim em Segundo Lugar e Thomas em Terceiro. Primeiramente Obrigado a todos que participaram e nos ajudaram a trazer mais um motivo para que possamos levar a ESL adiante, e principalmente a Esses Três que fizeram o que devia que era mostrar sua capacidade para bom andamento da Taça.

CS Extreme Masters Season V: IEM CS Cup 2 canceled!

National ESL — 2010-07-17T17:17:34+01:00

It is very sad to us that we have to cancel our cup this upcoming Monday, but unfortunately due to Arbalet Cup many teams will not be able to come back from the tournament in time. This cup will not be replaced, but we will add slots from this cup into other cups so instead of 2 slots 2 tournaments will feature 3 slots for the Group Stage which will happen online in the first week of September.

QL: So You're Telling Me There's A Chance?

National ESL — 2010-07-16T17:05:39+01:00

A new check-in system didn't stop the 2nd ESL Open Cup from being the most competitive Cup to date. As the Administrators scrambled to set the seeds to the 16th position, the stage was being set for early round matches sure to please!

QL: Get DETONATED: EG|Chance

National ESL — 2010-07-15T20:24:50+01:00

Get DETONATED is a new series in which we'll be interviewing some of the top players in their respective games. After announcing its expansion into North America, Shashi "DetonatoR" Singh was able to sit down with professional Quake Live dueler Chance Lacina from Evil Geniuses to find out what his thoughts are on the announcement and other issues in the Quake scene.

SC2: 1v1 SC2 Sunday Beta Cup Details and Prize Info UPDATE 2 Congrats to qxc

National ESL — 2010-07-15T17:07:06+01:00

This Sunday (7/18), we are having a 1v1 Beta Cup and giving away prizes to the top 3 players. Be sure to sign-up so you don't miss out! Rules, details, maps, and prize info can be found here.

SC2 1on1: 1v1 SC2 Beta Open Cup Complete - Congrats to Silver

National ESL — 2010-07-15T13:28:13+01:00

After a few hiccups to start off the night, National ESL's first SC2 Beta Cup was a success. Be sure to check out the replay of the Finals, it was a great match.

SC2 1on1: 1v1 SC2 Beta Cup Player Expansion, Rule Clarification, and new IRC Channel

National ESL — 2010-07-14T17:26:34+01:00

You requested it, we delivered. The Open Cup has been expanded from 32 Players to 128 players. Also, there is some confusion in the community about the map pool for the upcoming 1v1 SC2 Beta Cups and we would like clarify that.

SC2 1on1: National ESL Announces Starcraft 2 Beta 1v1 Cups with Prizes

National ESL — 2010-07-13T14:55:32+01:00

The sequel to one of the most anticipated games for the past 10 years is about to be launched in a few weeks. What is a better way to spend the time until July 27th? One of the things you can do is to compete in the National ESL SC2 Beta Cups and at the same time have a shot at some money!

CS Extreme Masters Season V: IEM CS Regular Cup starts tonight!

National ESL — 2010-07-12T21:15:12+01:00

Everyone has been waiting for this time of the year and it has finally come. With the opening of the NationalESL website NationalESL League also announced the new Intel Extreme Masters Season V in the Americas. Tonight we will have the pleasure to find out who will be the first team to join Team EG in the Group Stage which will be taking place online between September 4 and 5.

QL Extreme Masters Season V: ESL Regular Season IEM Qualifier Brackets UPDATE

National ESL — 2010-07-12T21:15:02+01:00

Already there was the the Opening Cup #1, but now its time to heat up the action. Tonight we will have 32 players fighting for 3 spots which will guarantee them a spot in the top 16 group stage, which will be held during September 4th and 5th weekend. Also there will be cup points at stake today, where at the end of the qualification period, the winner will receive a bonus of $400.

QL Extreme Masters Season V: QuakeLive Opening Cup tonight

National ESL — 2010-07-08T20:44:43+01:00

QL get's started with first Cup tonight.

Wire: New Version: ESL Wire 1.6.0

National ESL — 2010-07-07T16:37:48+01:00

A new version of ESL Wire has been released. In version 1.5.2 we sadly had to disable the broadcasting tool. With ESL Wire 1.6.0 it is fixed and returns to the 32bit client. Beside this we also did more fixing such as the wrong timestamp problem and some crashes in the VLAN tool. Read on for the full changelog!