SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONALS





LOCATION: Irvine, California
START DATE: Dec 17th, 2011 (10 AM PST / 1 PM EST / 7 PM CET)
END DATE: Dec 18th, 2011 (10 PM PST / 1 AM EST / 7 AM CET)
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: SoCal Regionals
STREAM LINKS: LevelUp channel 1 | LevelUp channel 2

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MORTAL KOMBAT tournament info:



Tentative stream schedule:

Saturday, Dec 17th- pool play (stream link: LevelUp channel 2)
2 PM - 3.45 PM PST
5 PM - 6.45 PM EST
11 PM - 0.45 AM CET (Central European Time)

Sunday, Dec 18th - top 4 (stream link: LevelUp channel 1)
9.45 AM – 10.45 AM PST
12.45 PM - 1.45 PM EST
6.45 PM - 7.45 PM CET

* There's also a chance for some additional "unofficial" MK streams to show up during the day (probably phone streams). It is expected that most of the pool matches will get recorded, including the off-stream ones.


Tournament bracket can be seen here.

* The bracket is still being updated and will continue to be updated throughout the tournament.


Some of the names competing and their expected character selection:

vVv REO - Kabal
Osu 16-bit - Kitana
Michaelangelo - Quan Chi, Stryker, Kabal
Online Tony 213 - Kabal
EG Justin Wong - Raiden
Denzell Terry - Liu Kang
EGP Tyrant - Jax
vVv Krayzie Bone - Cyrax, Ermac
STB Shujinkydink - Quan Chi, Stryker
ADG Wonder Chef - Sonya, Reptile
XBlades - Liu Kang
Shoryuken - Sub-Zero

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Personal thoughts:

It's the final major of the year and the competition is really tough with 4 Evo2011 finalists present - REO, 16-bit, Denzell Terry and Online Tony. It's great to see Michaelangelo back, winner of three consecutive majors going into Evo2011 (finished 9th at Evo). I'm not sure if Aris is playing as well, if he is though watch out for his Smoke! It's looking good for Stryker and Quan Chi to break through into top 8 of a major for the first time. It's also looking good for Liu Kang who we also haven't seen that much in majors' top 8.

From what I've read/heard, most people see vVv REO, 16-bit or EGP Tyrant coming out with the win, but everyone is also pointing out Shujinkydink as a possible winner. Krayzie Bone apparently has some secret stuff saving for the tourney and it'll be interesting to see if Michaelangelo is back in form, if he is, watch out! I'll be cheering for 16-bit and his Kitana that I've seen after Devastation and she looks very polished and on spot. I believe he can win and make Kitana the first female character to win a major. And Justin Wong, well, he's never to be underestimated, but I'm hoping Shujinkydink gets his revenge for the Canada Cup grand finals defeat :p. Looking at the bracket, Wong is actually in 16-bit's section (possible 3rd round match between them) and I see 16-bit as the favorite.

I have to go out this evening as my friend has 2 tickets for the "Dancing With The Stars" show finale and I decided to check it out (XD) so I won't be able to post updates for some time. However, I should be able to get back in time just before the MK stream starts and if I find any additional stream links, I'll let you guys know.



GET HYPE!