ESL News: Starcraft 2 Tournament Live at New York ComicCon  | read this item

Lots of ProGaming News today after a bit of a post-GSL lull, but we’re getting back into full swing this month.  If you guys are looking for some quick Starcraft 2 Tournament action right now, there is one ready and waiting.  The Intel Extreme Masters event for the American Championship is going on right now.  The tournament consists of 8 players that have already survived a stage event and will be playing over the next couple of hours.

The event itself is being streamed live.  If you’re interested in the tournament, since its a uncommon chance to see some HuK Progaming play, you can check it out right now.  ESL is providing a free live stream for anyone that wants to watch it live.  As a bonus, its co-commentated by day9, himself.  Enjoy the stream.

The prize pool for the tournament

• 1st – $4,000
• 2nd – $2,000
• 3rd – $1,200
• 4th – $800
• 5th/6th – $550
• 5th/6th – $550
• 7th/8th – $450
• 7th/8th – $450

The Participant list:

• Ben ‘MurDeR’ Cardwell
• Chris ‘HuK’ Loranger
• Andrew ‘drewbie’ Moysey
• Ryan ’suggy’ Hryczynski
• Kevin ‘qxc’ Riley
• Strieb ’silver’ Roman
• Jonathan ‘KiWiKaKi’ Garneau
• Jian ‘Fenix’ Morayra Alejo

Watch it Live Now: http://www.esl-world.net/masters/season5/newyork/