Intel Extreme Masters San Jose came to the SAP Center for the second year running last weekend, crowning worthy champions for both League of Legends and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. If you’re still missing last week’s esports action, don’t worry - we’ve gathered up a comprehensive collection of Intel Extreme Masters San Jose coverage for you to enjoy!
League of Legends
San Jose saw six League of Legends teams fight for a hefty US$50,000 prize pool as well as the title and trophy. With new rosters galore and all of them wanting to make a name for themselves, both Saturday and Sunday saw teams taking out their opponents in dominant fashion (even in the charity showmatch). However, in the end it was Origen who fought their way to an amazing 3-0 victory versus Counter Logic Gaming in the grand final.
Team previews
- Will Team SoloMid's Intel Extreme Masters San Jose roster rise to the challenge?
- Can the Jin Air Green Wings take flight at Intel Extreme Masters San Jose?
- Will LGD Gaming make China proud at Intel Extreme Masters San Jose?
- Will Unicorns of Love surprise for a second time at Intel Extreme Masters San Jose?
- Can Origen come out on top at Intel Extreme Masters San Jose?
- A new era: how will Counter Logic Gaming perform at Intel Extreme Masters San Jose, their first LAN trial?
Recaps
- Clear-cut quarterfinal victories on day one of League of Legends at Intel Extreme Masters San Jose
- Congratulations to Intel Extreme Masters San Jose 2015's League of Legends champions!
- Intel Extreme Masters San Jose charity showmatch between Mark Cuban and Brian Krzanich raises $38,000!
Post-event coverage
- Trash talk, triple kills and great escapes: relive some incredible League of Legends moments from Intel Extreme Masters San Jose
- Intel Extreme Masters San Jose 2015 on Flickr
- Intel Extreme Masters San Jose 2015 League of Legends VODs on YouTube
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
The eight Counter-Strike: Global Offensive teams who met on the field at the SAP Center were competing for a whopping US$100,000 prize pool - no one was going to give up the lion’s share of that without a fight. The CS:GO portion of Intel Extreme Masters San Jose saw some fantastic plays and even a rap from n0thing, with an action-packed weekend rounded off by Natus Vincere ascending the metaphorical throne to lift the trophy.
Team previews
- Team SoloMid: the chase for the big title continues at Intel Extreme Masters San Jose
- G2 Esports: with momentum to the next triumph?
- Natus Vincere: Cluj heroes on the rise again?
- Cloud9: the American hope of Intel Extreme Masters San Jose
- Team Liquid: full horsepower ahead for Intel Extreme Masters San Jose
- Luminosity Gaming: South American vibes in San Jose
Recaps
- Team Liquid carries the North American CS:GO hope after day one of Intel Extreme Masters San Jose
- The Intel Extreme Masters San Jose CS:GO champions have been crowned!
Post-event coverage
- Pistol aces, n0thing's rap and other top CS:GO moments from Intel Extreme Masters San Jose
- Intel Extreme Masters San Jose 2015 on Flickr
- Intel Extreme Masters San Jose 2015 CS:GO VODs on YouTube
Interviews
We also chatted with some of the top personalities attending Intel Extreme Masters San Jose in the leadup to the event to get their opinions on the games as well as predictions and some unique insights into the esports industry.
- "The love of the game is really at an all-time high": an interview with Joe Miller
- "I love casting the game, the buildup to fights, the crazy back and forth turnarounds that can happen": interviewing Leigh "Deman" Smith
- "With the addition of skins, CS:GO started to breathe and got the attention it deserves": interviewing YouTuber Rechyyy
- "CS:GO is at an all-time high when it comes to competitiveness and that’s why it’s so exciting": interviewing Mrtweeday
The next Intel Extreme Masters event is the Intel Extreme Masters Cologne League of Legends tournament, so be sure to follow IEM on Facebook and Twitter for all the latest updates!
