Axeltoss
Axeltoss
Biography[edit]
Alex "Axeltoss" Rodriguez is a StarCraft II player and commentator.
Having studied Communications and Journalism at Texas A&M, Axeltoss has been able to combine his goals in education with a long and experienced StarCraft casting career in both live and online events.
He moved to New York City in September 2012 to pursue a full-time job with Major League Gaming at their headquarters as a StarCraft II Commentator, Liaison, and content producer.
Wings of Liberty[edit]
Axeltoss started casting on a regular basis for the NA Go4SC2Cups in April 2011, which opened up opportunities for North American IEM casting, including North American qualifiers for IEM championships around the world.
In May 2011, Axeltoss started casting TL Opens and was noticed by Quantic Gaming. He joined Quantic Gaming as a caster and fulfilled many roles within the organization including player management, business growth, marketing, media management, and events management, among other things. He left Quantic Gaming in May 2012.[1]
He played a large role in planning and organization for the Lone Star Clash and ended up casting the event alongside MrBitter and RotterdaM.
On June 24, 2012, it was announced that he had joined ROOT Gaming and become their official caster.[2]
He dropped out of school and moved to New York City to join Major League Gaming in September 2012.
He anchored coverage of the MvP Invitational alongside Axslav live from the NYC MLG studio in the months leading up to the MLG Fall Championships.
Notable Events Cast[edit]
Trivia[edit]
Notable Events Casted[edit]
| Date | Tier | Tournament | Position | Partner List | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-22 | Show M. | Twitch Rivals: StarCraft 2 Streamer Showdown NA | Commentator | ||
| 2019-05-22 | Show M. | Twitch Rivals: StarCraft 2 Streamer Showdown EU | Commentator | ||
| 2012-04-22 | Show M. | ChanmanV Showmatch: EC╪Scarlett vs LgN.Aurora | Commentator | ||
| About achievementsBroadcasts from any Tournament | |||||
Gallery[edit]
Interviews[edit]
2014[edit]
- 2014-09-23 | Interview with Alex "Axeltoss" Rodriguez at RBBG DC! by Adam of EsportsHeaven at Red Bull Battle Grounds
2013[edit]
- 2013-10-29 | Interview with Axeltoss by BCNMusic
- 2013-06-29 | Axeltoss - MLG Anaheim 2013 by Livinpink of flamingcow.tv at 2013 MLG Spring Championship
2012[edit]
- 2012-11-17 | Interview with Alex "Axeltoss" Rodriguez by Frodan of GameSpot at Battle.net World Championship Series Global Finals
- 2012-11-03 | Interview with Axeltoss by Gwin of Quantic Gaming at MLG Fall Championships 2012
- 2012-06-17 | Alex "Axeltoss" Rodriguez at GESL LAN Part 1 by DerickT at GIGABYTE Esports LAN
- 2012-06-17 | Alex "Axeltoss" Rodriguez at GESL LAN Part 2 by DerickT at GIGABYTE Esports LAN
- 2012-03-29 | Interview with Axeltoss by Rachel of Cyber Sports Network at MLG Winter Championships 2012
References[edit]
- ↑ Axeltoss leaves Quantic. "YourGoodFriend", TL.net, 25 April 2012
- ↑ Axeltoss joins ROOT Gaming
- ↑ Axeltoss eating a large bowl of mustard as a challenge
- ↑ VOD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMFDWNiFnXQ
