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game event :: game1 sydney 2007
GAME1 Sydney 2007
Starks covers the competitive gaming tournaments running at GAME1 Sydney.
The Gaming Expo (Carl) | The Gaming Tournaments (Starks)
Game1 Sydney was, for me, one of the most hotly contested console competitions in the history of the community. (Say that sentence 5 times as fast as you can!) In what I can only class as one of the most impressive final series I’ve been witness to, both the Halo 3 and Call of Duty 4 competitions were hotly contested.
In a surprising statistic also, whilst both tournaments had a collective 30 teams registered, it was Call of Duty 4 that was the most popular of the titles, with more teams registering and competing than its Halo 3 equivalent. Is this a shift from one title preference to another? I can’t say for certain, but it is certainly a good thing that there are now two fantastic shooters for competitive players to choose from, they are both worthy of the accolades they receive.
The Halo 3 welcomed some new and old teams back into the fray. The appearance of HaC was a welcome one, with past greats Benjina, Mitch and Surrell returning from a long hiatus with Xantic’s as their 4th. The Drop Bears entered two casual teams that provided much entertainment to both the crowd and opponents. Hidden Agenda, the dark horse of the competition, did well to come in top 6 and put themselves on the map, as well as Newie Trash and MPS joining in the ruckus,
Whilst the top 6 teams, (With HaC at 5th and Hidden Agenda at 6th) were the most competitive teams by far throughout the competition, the top 4 was very tight and little separated them. Using a new double elimination bracket system, Best BR were handed their first losses on LAN since their inception in the pool play by Complex, as the Strangled duck led side showed just how close the competition was getting. Buoyed by the fact that the top team had lost its ‘unbeatable’ aura, DtP were next to hand a loss to the reigning champions as they upset BBR on Guardian in a tight 50-48 slayer.
Don’t Rush the Count also showed their mettle as they beat DtP, but eventually lost to BestBR and again to DtP to be knocked down to 4th. With third and fourth being played, the real fight for the $2500 cheque and bragging rights was made between CmX and BBR. With a Pit CTF game going 0-0 after some clutch plays by both teams to prevent the flag being capped, Narrows Team Slayer saw Best BR fire out of the starting blocks and taking a 20-6 lead. Complex clawed their way back valiantly but unfortunately lost 50-40.
The final, and dramatic third game was Construct TS, which was a fine display of skill by both teams. Defining the phrase ‘neck and neck’, I don’t think the lead extended past 3 kills for either side. With everything at stake, Best BR somehow managed to find that ‘X’ factor, and pulled away with a 50-48 win.
Retaining the title of Halo 3 champions, Best BR were definitely a relieved team as it is very clear they are no longer the dominant force in the community, and should the rosters for DRTC, DtP and CmX stay relatively unchanged, then future tournaments really could go to any of those top four sides. There are also plenty of other talented teams who could step up to the plate and I’d really like to see the clans HaC and Hidden Agenda with some more practice under their belt as I honestly believe that top 4 congestions could expand to top 6 with ease.
We didn't get any photos of the gaming tournaments, so this photo of a massive inflatable Master Chief will have to do
The finals
Halo 3 – Final Standings
1. Best BR
- Hax
- Adz
- Dante
- Dockoh
2. Complex
- Duck
- Simmo
- Silverblade
- Demigod
3. DtB
- Beserka
- Aba
- Smatt
- Eddie
4. Don't Rush the Count
- Psyker
- Pyro
- Sate
- Suspect
5. HaC
- Benjina
- Surrell
- Mitchda
- Xant
Highlight of the tournament, for me anyways, was the Call of Duty 4 competition. Never have I ever seen such a congestion of teams vying for 1st that have been of such high quality. Of the 16 teams that entered, easily 10 of those sides were of the highest quality.
With Best BR a changed line up from Melbourne to Sydney, DtP entered as favourites, with Renegades, The Drop Bears, Malice and Kill Army also providing strong line ups. The tournament was easily sporting twice the talent, and it was very clear that the title of Australia’s best Call of Duty 4 side was valued highly.
Probably the tightest of the games to be seen in Call of Duty 4 was between Best BR and The Drop Bears in a Domination match. Playing for the opportunity to advance, both teams threw absolutely everything at each other. With 30seconds left, Best BR were leading, but after securing one further hold point, the clock literally clicked over with a second to go which saw the lead swing amazingly into The Drop Bears favour for the win. I can tell you now that all 8 players nerves were shot!
The finals progressed with close wins seeing Renegades and DtB progress to the finals, and Malice eventually defeating The Drop Bears for 3rd. The finals series was tense, but some freakish clutch kills by Aba and Eddie combined with the fantastic support play of Beserka and Smatt saw DtP get over the line in two games to win the title and lay claim to only being beaten once in the competition; Funnily enough, by The Drop Bears.
Yes, yes, I’m proud of my boys, what can I say?!
Congratulations to DtB and Renegades for their fantastic efforts, and the rest of the teams for providing such a high quality event.
Call of Duty 4 – Final Standings
1. DtP
- Beserka
- Smatt
- Aba
- Eddie
2. Renegades
- Ghost Kirby
- Goose Juice
- Used Dinger
- Poppy Dean
3. Malice
- Jippy
- Pepperment Spade
- Grunt Rebellion
- One Good Reason
4. The Drop Bears
- Duck
- Fossika
- Kirby
- Nightmare
5. Best BR
- haxz0r
- Adz
- Dante
- Dockoh
Overall Game1 Sydney has easily been the most competitive national competition I’ve attended. I’m looking forward to seeing the evolution of teams and strategies that will no doubt happen for both CoD4 and H3 and with it the next big competition.
In a surprising statistic also, whilst both tournaments had a collective 30 teams registered, it was Call of Duty 4 that was the most popular of the titles, with more teams registering and competing than its Halo 3 equivalent. Is this a shift from one title preference to another? I can’t say for certain, but it is certainly a good thing that there are now two fantastic shooters for competitive players to choose from, they are both worthy of the accolades they receive.
The Halo 3 welcomed some new and old teams back into the fray. The appearance of HaC was a welcome one, with past greats Benjina, Mitch and Surrell returning from a long hiatus with Xantic’s as their 4th. The Drop Bears entered two casual teams that provided much entertainment to both the crowd and opponents. Hidden Agenda, the dark horse of the competition, did well to come in top 6 and put themselves on the map, as well as Newie Trash and MPS joining in the ruckus,
Whilst the top 6 teams, (With HaC at 5th and Hidden Agenda at 6th) were the most competitive teams by far throughout the competition, the top 4 was very tight and little separated them. Using a new double elimination bracket system, Best BR were handed their first losses on LAN since their inception in the pool play by Complex, as the Strangled duck led side showed just how close the competition was getting. Buoyed by the fact that the top team had lost its ‘unbeatable’ aura, DtP were next to hand a loss to the reigning champions as they upset BBR on Guardian in a tight 50-48 slayer.
Don’t Rush the Count also showed their mettle as they beat DtP, but eventually lost to BestBR and again to DtP to be knocked down to 4th. With third and fourth being played, the real fight for the $2500 cheque and bragging rights was made between CmX and BBR. With a Pit CTF game going 0-0 after some clutch plays by both teams to prevent the flag being capped, Narrows Team Slayer saw Best BR fire out of the starting blocks and taking a 20-6 lead. Complex clawed their way back valiantly but unfortunately lost 50-40.
The final, and dramatic third game was Construct TS, which was a fine display of skill by both teams. Defining the phrase ‘neck and neck’, I don’t think the lead extended past 3 kills for either side. With everything at stake, Best BR somehow managed to find that ‘X’ factor, and pulled away with a 50-48 win.
Retaining the title of Halo 3 champions, Best BR were definitely a relieved team as it is very clear they are no longer the dominant force in the community, and should the rosters for DRTC, DtP and CmX stay relatively unchanged, then future tournaments really could go to any of those top four sides. There are also plenty of other talented teams who could step up to the plate and I’d really like to see the clans HaC and Hidden Agenda with some more practice under their belt as I honestly believe that top 4 congestions could expand to top 6 with ease.
We didn't get any photos of the gaming tournaments, so this photo of a massive inflatable Master Chief will have to do
The finals
Halo 3 – Final Standings
1. Best BR
- Hax
- Adz
- Dante
- Dockoh
2. Complex
- Duck
- Simmo
- Silverblade
- Demigod
3. DtB
- Beserka
- Aba
- Smatt
- Eddie
4. Don't Rush the Count
- Psyker
- Pyro
- Sate
- Suspect
5. HaC
- Benjina
- Surrell
- Mitchda
- Xant
Highlight of the tournament, for me anyways, was the Call of Duty 4 competition. Never have I ever seen such a congestion of teams vying for 1st that have been of such high quality. Of the 16 teams that entered, easily 10 of those sides were of the highest quality.
With Best BR a changed line up from Melbourne to Sydney, DtP entered as favourites, with Renegades, The Drop Bears, Malice and Kill Army also providing strong line ups. The tournament was easily sporting twice the talent, and it was very clear that the title of Australia’s best Call of Duty 4 side was valued highly.
Probably the tightest of the games to be seen in Call of Duty 4 was between Best BR and The Drop Bears in a Domination match. Playing for the opportunity to advance, both teams threw absolutely everything at each other. With 30seconds left, Best BR were leading, but after securing one further hold point, the clock literally clicked over with a second to go which saw the lead swing amazingly into The Drop Bears favour for the win. I can tell you now that all 8 players nerves were shot!
The finals progressed with close wins seeing Renegades and DtB progress to the finals, and Malice eventually defeating The Drop Bears for 3rd. The finals series was tense, but some freakish clutch kills by Aba and Eddie combined with the fantastic support play of Beserka and Smatt saw DtP get over the line in two games to win the title and lay claim to only being beaten once in the competition; Funnily enough, by The Drop Bears.
Yes, yes, I’m proud of my boys, what can I say?!
Congratulations to DtB and Renegades for their fantastic efforts, and the rest of the teams for providing such a high quality event.
Call of Duty 4 – Final Standings
1. DtP
- Beserka
- Smatt
- Aba
- Eddie
2. Renegades
- Ghost Kirby
- Goose Juice
- Used Dinger
- Poppy Dean
3. Malice
- Jippy
- Pepperment Spade
- Grunt Rebellion
- One Good Reason
4. The Drop Bears
- Duck
- Fossika
- Kirby
- Nightmare
5. Best BR
- haxz0r
- Adz
- Dante
- Dockoh
Overall Game1 Sydney has easily been the most competitive national competition I’ve attended. I’m looking forward to seeing the evolution of teams and strategies that will no doubt happen for both CoD4 and H3 and with it the next big competition.
