We're proud to announce that the GosuCup tradition is being revived. This time, however, we travel East to extend a helping hand to the South East Asian community and help the scene with its grassroots growth.
NOTE: The tournament is open only to players from the SEA region which includes Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma and Laos. Additionally, please provide your FULL BATTLE.TAG, including nickname and the four numbers, e.g. Nydra#0000. You can find it at the Battle.net desktop app or your Battle.net account web page. Example.
The GosuCup Hearthstone initiative was started way back in February as we wanted to create a cool place where stories could be born, an opportunity for all those players who weren't getting spots in the televised invitationals to compete, hone their skills and make some cash at the end of the day. After 19 successful events, we decided to send our baby on holidays and shift our priorities a bit.
Today, we're happy to say GosuCup Hearthstone will return, but this time in another region. The tournament takes flight to South East Asia with the aim to support and grow this less televised scene from the grass roots. Every week, players from the region will compete in single elimination tournaments not only for prizes but also for a seed in the grand final at the end of it all.
Tournament structure and prizes: How to win cash prizes and Dota 2 keys and rares
Each week, the circuit will alternate between normal and "budget" cups, the latter of which will only allow for basic, common and rare cards to be used so even the Hearthstone newcomers will be able to compete, and on even ground with the "rich" players at that. The winners will go home with cash, Dota 2 keys and rares as well as a spot in the $500 grand finals.
All things summed up, we'll give away $1,300 in hard cash and more than $5,000 in Dota 2 keys and rares!
Regular cups (all cards allowed)
- Register for GosuCup SEA #1: November 1st, 14:00 SGT
- 1st place: $100
- 2nd place: 25 keys
- 3rd place: 10 keys
- 4-8th place: 5 keys
- All Ro64 participants: 10 rares
Budget cups (only free, common and rare cards allowed)
- Register for GosuCup SEA #2 Budget: November 8th, 14:00 SGT
- 1st place: 50 keys
- 2nd place: 25 keys
- 3rd place: 10 keys
- 4-8th place: 5 keys
- All Ro64 participants: 10 rares
For admin help during the tournament, message Angel on GosuGamers mailbox.
Tournament coverage
Every single cup - whether a regular or a budget one - will be extensively covered on GosuGamers with editorial pieces. Winners will get interviewed and get their names and stories across to the GGnet readership, gaining valuable exposure for themselves. What's more, as is GosuCup tradition, each nation will win points depending on its representatives' performance to determine which was the most consistent country over the course of the circuit.
Every piece of coverage - from results, to news, decklists and registration links - will be available in our dedicated coverage hub. This all-in-one page will keep you updated at all times on the progress of the circuit.
