Archive for March, 2012

TIPGC 2012 Recap

Sunday, March 25th, 2012

The Iowa Pro Gaming Challenge went BIG in 2012.

Gamers from over 15 different states converged in Des Moines, to compete for over $10,000 and during this two day video game tournament, TIPGC showcased tons of exciting Call of Duty, Gears of War, and Halo action.

In fact, Event Highlights from Iowa’s largest video game tournament are now online!

With over 60 gaming station, a beautiful Main Stage, amazing staff, big prizes, free green beer, and the professionally-produced live stream – TIPGC 2012 treated attendees to a unique experience while including online viewers all weekend long.

In each of the three 4v4 game divisions, we had some intense competition.  With over 50 total teams, it was fun watching the tournament brackets drive teams forward towards the championship, while leaving other teams surely wanting more.  Everyone had a blast, but in the end, each game division announced 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners, who all received some exciting prizes and a great payday.

Spectators at the venue and what would top out at over 550,000 online viewers, were treated to some amazing commentary and a unique live stream experience.  Our commentating team, lead by GoldenBoyFTW and Marksman, was supported by the amazing Focus Fire production staff all weekend long and provided a wonderful and interactive experience for thousands.  In fact, highlights from the live stream broadcast can still be enjoyed on our sponsoring live stream website, Twitch.TV.

It is very important to thank everyone behind this unique video game event event.  Partners like Twitch.TV, Astro Gaming, Gunnar Optiks, Nyko, Game Helmet, Gaming Generations, Envy Controllers, Lime Lounge, Davis Brown Law Firm, and our awesome venue, AllPlay, are all a part of the TIPGC winning formula.  With the ongoing support from these partners, the event management team from Jet Set Studio and Focus Fire are able bring everything together.  THANKS TO ALL OUR SPONSORS!

Last, but not least.  This year we appreciated the increased amount of media coverage before, during, and after TIPGC 2012.  We thought it would be neat to include a list of just a few of our favorite articles…

TOP NEWS – Des Moines Register

Gunnar Recap Blog

Iowa Sports Connection Recap

ESFI Event Coverage

Musing on Gaming Blog Recap

Des Moines Register Showcases Jet Set Studio

Des Moines Juice Magazine Preview

Des Moines Register – Five Things You Can’t Miss This Weekend

CityView Preview Article

Des Moines is NOT boring Preview Article

RTV Interviews Ben McDougal

Kona’s Korner Preview Article

ENJOY TIPGC 2012 HIGHLIGHTS!

TIPGC 2012 Results

Monday, March 19th, 2012

 

4v4 Call of Duty: MW3

 

4v4 Gears of War 3

 

4v4 Halo: Reach

 

 With over $10,000 is cash and prizes, congratulations to all our winning teams!

- MORE HIGHLIGHTS COMING SOON -