The Bay Area Open will retire the championship belt with his name at the top and present a new trophy starting next year called the iNcontroL Cup. At the time of his death-in addition to working as a presenter and community ambassador in the space-Geoff was in the midst of his best tournament year to date, having been selected to represent the United States at the upcoming global competition: ETC, and recently winning the Bay Area Open, a prestigious tournament and personal goal he pursued for years. As an early influence and dedicated citizen of esports and the online gaming community, Geoff’s impact as a pioneer of the industry cannot be overstated.Īgain proving his talent for turning passion into profession, Geoff more recently turned to Warhammer 40,000, which he had loved since childhood, and invested his considerable talents in the tabletop strategy gaming community. During this time, he also live streamed games and talk shows almost daily on Twitch, building a community of viewers that tuned in every day not only for entertainment but for camaraderie, learning, laughter and, often, guidance or encouragement.
GEOFF INCONTROL ROBINSON DIVORCE PROFESSIONAL
Later becoming a staple of commentary and analysis desks around the world for StarCraft and other professional gaming tournaments, Geoff distinguished himself not only by his extensive knowledge, but by his renowned wit. However, that desire to connect with and help others-combined with his powerfully strategic mind and corresponding success as a competitive video game player-led him more immediately to a career in esports and online entertainment.Īs a professional video game player, Geoff (or “iNcontroL,” as he was known online) won the WCG National Championship of StarCraft:Broodwar in 2007, and captained the StarCraft II squad of professional gaming team Evil Geniuses. Geoff initially intended to become an English teacher at O’Dea following graduation from OSU. There he met Anna Prosser, whom he married in 2012. Geoff pursued a degree in English from Oregon State University, and led their debate team as captain. He was well-loved at O’Dea by staff and students, and often reflected on his time there as some of the best of his life. He excelled as captain of the football team at O’Dea High School, and was also part of the baseball, chess, and debate teams. His varied interests defied categorization from an early age, including sports, bugs, pranks, and anything that made people laugh. Geoff was born in Spokane, WA, and grew up in the greater Seattle area (Bothell and Mill Creek). Though his life was tragically abbreviated in terms of years, it was marked by richness that belied his age: just short of 34. Geoff Robinson suddenly and unexpectedly passed away due to a pulmonary embolism on Saturday, July 20th, 2019 at his home in Emeryville, CA.
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