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New World Champion Crowned In StarCraft 2
At this weekend's Grand Finals at BlizzCon, South Korean Kim "sOs" Yoo Jin became the new world champion of StarCraft 2.
Yoo Jin defeated Jae Dong in the finals match, which you can watch below. Jae Dong had been favored to win, but Yoo Jin defeated him 4 to 1 in competition. For winning, he will pocket over $100,000 in prize money.
[Source: Kill Screen]
Our Take:
I'm not a huge fan of e-sports, but it's fascinating to watch this match. The speed at which these players perform in-game actions is amazing. It's certainly beyond my comprehension. Major respect to Kim Yoo Jin and congratulations on his victory.
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