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− | [[Image:Alex.jpg|thumb|Alex Anderson]] | + | [[Image:Alex08.jpg|thumb|Alex Anderson]] |
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| '''Alex Anderson''' was one of the fastest-rising newcomers to [[The Elite]] when he arrived in 2004. | | '''Alex Anderson''' was one of the fastest-rising newcomers to [[The Elite]] when he arrived in 2004. |
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| In less than a year, Alex reached the Top 10 in [[Goldeneye]], achieving several amazing World Records along the way. His activity may have waned, but his skill certainly has not, as he is currently ranked 7th and also hold many World Records. He was one of the first players to have proven all 60 PRs, and has many videos depicting easier strategies, which has been very helpful to newer players. | | In less than a year, Alex reached the Top 10 in [[Goldeneye]], achieving several amazing World Records along the way. His activity may have waned, but his skill certainly has not, as he is currently ranked 7th and also hold many World Records. He was one of the first players to have proven all 60 PRs, and has many videos depicting easier strategies, which has been very helpful to newer players. |
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− | Alex developed a better route on Frigate Secret Agent and used a strat to manually open the double doors on Archives that have helped with lowering the existing World Records. When he tied Bunker 2 A 24 it was the longest standing untied at the time. He still plays Goldeneye occasionally to fulfil some unfinished personal goals. | + | Alex developed a better route on [[Frigate]] Secret Agent and used a strat to manually open the double doors on [[Archives]] that have helped with lowering the existing World Records. When he tied [[Bunker 2]] Agent 0:24 it was the longest standing untied at the time. He still plays Goldeneye occasionally to fulfil some unfinished personal goals. |
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| In addition to Goldeneye, Alex had a brief [[Perfect Dark]] career that saw him enter the Top 100 and pick up the [[Defection]] Agent WR. | | In addition to Goldeneye, Alex had a brief [[Perfect Dark]] career that saw him enter the Top 100 and pick up the [[Defection]] Agent WR. |
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− | == Starcraft == | + | == StarCraft == |
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− | Alex has also held the title of Elite [[StarCraft]] Champion since August of 2004 (despite a number of [http://www.thengamer.com/misc/Al%20Retires%20From%20SC.avi retirements]). He started playing Starcraft in Grade 11 of High School when he was 16 and competed on and off for pretty much the next six years until his final retirement in December 2007. During his active period he went undefeated against all Elite competition - very decisive wins. | + | Alex has also held the title of Elite [[StarCraft]] Champion since August of 2004 (despite a number of [http://www.thengamer.com/misc/Al%20Retires%20From%20SC.avi retirements]). He started playing StarCraft in Grade 11 of High School when he was 16 and competed on and off for pretty much the next six years until his final retirement in December 2007. During his active period he went undefeated against all Elite competition - very decisive wins. |
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| Outside the Elite Alex played competitively, achieving 2nd in the provincial LAN and was asked to play for the Canadian B team a few times. He was a random player, with zerg as his best, and would be ranked around B+ PGT. | | Outside the Elite Alex played competitively, achieving 2nd in the provincial LAN and was asked to play for the Canadian B team a few times. He was a random player, with zerg as his best, and would be ranked around B+ PGT. |