StarCraft 2 community hosting charity memorial tournament for Geoff \u2018iNcontrol\u2019 Robinson incontrol.ggPlatinum Heroes, a StarCraft 2 community is hosting a charity tournament in honor of Geoff \u201ciNcontrol\u201d Robinson, a commentator and former player, who unexpectedly passed away on July 21. All donations will be going to Southern California Bulldog rescue. When Robinson passed away, his family posted on his Twitter account asking, \u201cto honor Geoff or offer comfort to his family, we suggest donations to @SoCalBulldog, which he loved.\u201d As of the time of this posting, 59 players have signed up to compete in the charity tournament scheduled for Sunday, August 4 at 9 AM PST. Following the devastating loss of Geoff ‘iNcontroL’ Robinson we from “”The Platinum Heroes Community”” wanted to host a charity memorial tournament that’s open to all ranks! @matcherino_ gave us an upgraded 1$ per coupon code so please do use them! Sign up https:\/\/t.co\/XVHtkSoH73 \u2014 SC2PlatHeroes (@SC2PlatHeroes) July 28, 2019 The Challonge page states that, \u201cthere is no restriction on participants for required number of games or League for this Tournament. This Tournament is organised by Platinum Heroes Discord and casted by Creighton Olsen on Twitch.\u201d Read More: Overwatch League hosts pay tribute to Geoff \u2018iNcontrol\u2019 Robinson Dexerto has reached out for more information on the event. We will update this article when we know more. Geoff \u201ciNcontrol\u201d Robinson passed away on July 21 due to a blood clot in his lungs. He was only 33 years old. Many within the esports community posted fond memories and tributes of Robinson after hearing the tragic news. Journalist Duncan \u2018Thorin\u2019 Shields described him as \u201cone of the most entertaining people to ever be involved with esports.\u201d The official StarCraft Twitter account posted a heartfelt message and stated that \u201cStarCraft won\u2019t be the same without [Robinson].\u201d The Overwatch League had its own touching tribute with hosts Chris Puckett and Soe Gschwind-Penski emotionally sharing their thoughts on Robinson before a video package aired with highlights from his career. Robinson started off his StarCraft 2 career as a Protoss (one of the three main races\/factions within the game) player before transitioning to the role of a commentator. As a broadcast talent member, Robinson worked events such as North American Star League and the 2012 DreamHack Open: Stockholm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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