The.Planetcrush.Experience

The first PlanetCRuSH E-Sports competition in 2009 was held last week from 19th – 21st of March. It was a fun-filled and grueling competition where we see 9 different teams facing off for the top spots in our DOTA competition.

The competition was held at our PlanetCRuSH Cyber-wellness Center and saw close to 80 competitors and friends over the 3 days. The first 2 days saw the competitors fighting it out to make it to the top 2 teams in their group, before we ran the semi-final and final stages of our competition on the 3rd and final day.

The competition saw teams having to pit their wits and guts and work together to think, plan and execute strategies to overcome their opponents. At some stages of the games, it was so intense that there were periodic moments of silence in the house!

At our PlanetCRuSH Cyber-wellness Center, our DOTA E-Sports was not the only happening thing going on. Our Console Games room was also opened up for visitors to use and try. Players could be hitting the barracks of their DOTA opponents at one moment, and crossing finishing lines in Mario-Kart Wii at the next. It was a fun-filled time for everyone.

Alas, as with all competitions, only one team can be the winner. Team Slippers emerged as the Champions after an intensive battle with the 1st runner-up, Rise Stand Fight (RSF). We also saw Team Jarrell walk away with our 3rd placing prize.

Champions - Team Slippers
1st Runner-Up - Rise Stand Fight (RSF)
2nd Runner-Up - Team Jarrell

Congratulations to these teams! At the end of the day, everyone walked back with an important lesson about life – winning and losing is part of it, it is the
process that counts.

The E-sports carnival held last saturday went with success. Check out some of the happenings that day!!!




And some comments from our participants:


"Overall we feel that it is a fun event as we learn new drafting methods from various team. We also found the opening video meaningful and fruitful."
- Team LDPTM


" The feeling of being thrashed in the 1st match was terrible but the standards displayed helped us to realize we’ve been too complacent in the past."
- Gabriel


" I feared that the waiting time would be really long as there was only 12 comps but thats not the case. There are 3 xboxes, 1 ps3 and 1 nintendo wii to help pass our time. Really awesome stuff."
- Derek


"At first, I felt it was a huge waste of time as it was at 8.30 in the morning and it was a small tourney. But when I reached there, I realized a huge surge of exhilaration I usually get during major tournaments. It was an exciting and enriching experience."
- Duncan


Thank you to all who made this possible. Our participants, volunteers and staff. Kudos to your hard work!!!

“Entertaining, not as messy as I thought it would be. Good opportunity for bonding, relaxation. Liked the carnival feeling…” – Jaren

“I find the carnival a perfect place for group interaction. Because people share common passion and interest for games and can relate well. A great way to reach out to friends!” – Junjie

“ I think it’s great! People gathering together and sharing the same interest in gaming and making friends just like that! Simply too cool!” - Alvin

“You don’t need to be a pro to be in this competition. Healthy environment. Promotes good sportsmanship. No conflict, unhappiness when playing.” – Darren & Weijie (both lost 7-0 in Winning Eleven match)

“Friendly people here…” – Marwin

Watch this space for more news and reports about this event!