The Console Gaming League is running a Fantasy Strike invitational tournament this Friday, featuring pro players from many different fighting game franchises. Here’s a list of most of the players, including some of their biggest accomplishments:
LPN:
-Body Count Fighting 2 Champion (Street Fighter V)
-25th place Evo 2019 (Samurai Shodown)
-CenCal Standoff 2018 Champion (Street Fighter V)
Nicky:
-Combo Breaker 2019 Champion (Killer Instinct)
-Evo 2018 Champion (Killer Instinct)
-CEO 2017 Champion (Killer Instinct)
Infinitii:
-33rd place Evo 2019 (Mortal Kombat 11)
-17th place CEO 2018 (Injustice 2)
Forever King:
-Top 5 at Evo 2012/2013/2014 (Mortal Kombat 9)
-Youmacon 2015 Champion (Mortal Kombat X)
-The Fall Classic 2015 Champion (Mortal Kombat X)
-Summer Jam 9 Champion (Mortal Kombat X)
-2nd place Final Round 2018 (Injustice 2)
Wheels:
-3-Time Combo Breaker Finalist (Killer Instinct)
-KI World Cup Finalist (Killer Instinct)
-Top 8 Combo Breaker 2016 (Killer Instinct)
Dr. Zyphox:
-Top 8 Evo 2015 (Mortal Kombat X)
-Multiple Top 8s at Evo (Injustice)
-”Slayer’s Dad” (by Zyphox’s request)
Jackal:
-CEOtaku Champion (Fighting EX Layer)
-NEC18 Champion (Fighting EX Layer)
-Top 8 SCR 2016/2017 (Killer Instinct)
Slayer:
-Northwest Majors 8 Champion (Mortal Kombat X)
-2nd place CEO 2017 (Injustice 2)
-3rd place SCR 2017 (Injustice 2)
-4th place Final Round 19 (Mortal Kombat X)
Mikeand1ke:
-Stream.me Cell Games Circuit Champion 2018 (Dragon Ball FighterZ)
-17th place Dragon Ball FighterZ Last Chance Qualifier 2019 (Dragon Ball FighterZ)
-2x Red Bull Proving Ground Finalist (Street Fighter V)
-2nd place Battle of the Strip 2016 (Street Fighter V)
-3rd place Winter Brawl 2017 (Street Fighter V)
-Top 8 Absolute Battle 2016 (Street Fighter V)
FinalAbe:
-Evo Champion 2017/2018 (Fantasy Strike)
-Hero Versus Enthusiast
The image above is actually outdated; it was initially going to be an 8 player invitational, but we had to extend the bracket to contain the hype. You can find that here.
Check out the stream on Friday, August 16th at 5pm PST for an interview about Fantasy Strike from creator David Sirlin, followed by the invitational with live commentary by Nebtune and Leontes!
It’s gonna be a blast, so we hope to see you all there!
Console Gaming League Fantasy Strike Invitational Tournament