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Luminosity Gaming

Luminosity Gaming is a professional esports organization based in North America. It has teams competing in Call of Duty, Overwatch, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Siege, Super Smash Bros., Fortnite, Apex Legends, Rocket League, Pokémon Unite and Brawl Stars.[2] The team was founded in Canada by Steve "Buyaka" Maida in 2015, and is based in Toronto, Ontario.[1]

Luminosity Gaming
Short nameLG
DivisionsCall of Duty, Hearthstone, World of Warcraft, Smite, Super Smash Bros., Madden NFL, PUBG, Fortnite, Apex Legends, Brawl Stars, Rocket League
Founded2015
Based inToronto, Canada[1]
CEOAlex Gonzalez
Partners
Parent groupEnthusiast Gaming
Websitewww.luminosity.gg Edit this at Wikidata

Current divisions

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Super Smash Bros.

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In October 8, 2016, Luminosity Gaming signed their first Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Wii U representative being the Japanese Mewtwo player Abadango. Shortly after, they signed their first Super Smash Bros. Melee player being European Fox main Ice. Both players left shortly before the start of 2018 ending their Smash Division.[3][4] This was until Melee player Ginger was signed in February 2021.[5] In October 9, 2022, they announced Enrique Hernández ("Maister") as their first Super Smash Bros. Ultimate player.[6] The following year on March 23, 2023, they announced they had signed two more Ultimate players, being Gavin Dempsey ("Tweek") and Leonardo López ("MkLeo").[7] In May 2024, they announced that they had signed the Smash Ultimate player and content creator Tyler Martins ("Marss").[8] The following month, Luminosity announced they would be returning to the Melee scene, by signing Miles Foster ("Soonsay") and Justin Hallett ("Wizzrobe") as players.[9]

Rosters

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Luminosity Gaming rosters
Apex Legends
Handle Name Nationality
sweetdreams Sexton, Christopher United States
Slayr Ryals, Evan United States
Fuhhnq Wall, Nicholas United States
Apex Legends Red
Handle Name Nationality
Dopey B., Janine Canada
BabyDucks G., Diana Canada
Gabs   United States
Brawl Stars
Handle Name Nationality
Patchy Voigtlander, Alex United States
Chino Contreras, Kevin United States
Charlz Martinez, Charlie United States
Pokémon Unite
Handle Name Nationality
Slash Tucker, Sean United States
Elo Huang, Shi Canada
TheMorningJr Mejia, Antonio
Kyriaos Lee, Kihyun United States
Overlord Byrnes, William United States
Junglebook1 Kim, Nicholas United States
Overwatch 2
Handle Name Nationality
Vision Monteferrante, Landon United States
K1ng Range, Rene United States
Danteh Cruz, Dante United States
False Wiseman, Nick Canada
Joobi Triana, Enrique United States
Lukemino Fish, Luke United States
Squid Ruffell, Ryan United States
Rainbow Six Siege
Handle Name Nationality
Eddy Diaz, Eduardo Cuba
Silent Hernandez, George United States
Snake Janis, Nicky United States
Super Smash Bros.
Handle Name Nationality
MkLeo Perez, Leonardo Mexico
Maister Solís, Enrique Mexico
Sonix Perez, Carlos Dominican Republic
Tweek Dempsey, Gavin United States
Marss Martins, Tyler United States
Soonsay Foster, Miles Canada
Wizzrobe Hallett, Justin United States
Legend:
  • (I) Inactive
  • (S) Suspended
  • (L) On loan
  • (2W) Two-way player
  •   Substitute
  •   Injury / Illness

Former divisions

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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

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On April 30, 2015, Peter "ptr" Gurney joined the team as an AWPer.[10] On July 29 it was announced that Luminosity dropped its roster and picked up a team based in Brazil that consisted of Gabriel "FalleN" Toledo, Fernando "fer" Alvarenga, Lucas "steel" Lopes, Ricardo "boltz" Prass, and Marcelo "coldzera" David.[11] In November 2015 Luminosity reached the quarterfinals of DreamHack Open Cluj-Napoca 2015.[12] Luminosity won MLG Columbus 2016 on April 3, 2016.[13] On May 8, 2016, Luminosity won DreamHack Austin where they beat fellow Brazilian team Tempo Storm 2–0 in the finals.[14] A couple of days later on May 16, 2016, the team won the ESL Pro League Season 3 Finals after beating G2 Esports 3–2 in the finals.[15] On June 24, 2016, it was officially announced that the Brazilian roster would be joining SK Gaming on July 1, 2016.[16][17] The roster's final tournament with Luminosity was the Esports Championship Series Season 1 Finals where they placed second, losing to G2 Esports in the finals.[18]

Luminosity signed the Brazilian team WinOut on July 30, 2016. Its roster consisted of Renato "nak" Nakano, Bruno "bit" Lima, Lucas "destinyy" Bullo, Vinicios "PKL" Coelho, Gustavo "yeL" Knittel and is coached by Alessandro "apoka" Marcucci.[19] Renato "nak" Nakano and Bruno "bit" Lima were kicked on the team on September 8, 2016.[20] Gustavo "SHOOWTiME" Gonçalves and Bruno "shz" Martinelli joined Luminosity on September 11.[21]

On September 12, 2019, Luminosity dropped its second Brazilian roster.[22]

Hearthstone

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On January 11, 2015, Luminosity picked up Stanislav Cifka, Nuno "Ignite" Pinho and Josh "Impact" Graham.[23] On July 13, 2015, Christopher "PHONETAP" Huynh left Team Hearthlytics and joined Luminosity.[24]

Madden NFL 17

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On October 15, 2016, Luminosity picked up Eric "Problem" Wright. Widely known as the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) in the Madden franchise, Problem is the only 3-time winner of the Madden Challenge. No one else has won more than one. He also won Madden Nation, Season 3, which was featured on ESPN, along with numerous other tournaments.[25]

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Siege

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On June 22, 2019, Luminosity picked a Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Siege team that consisted of Coal "Doodle" Phillips, Kian "Hyena" Moyazani, Richie "Rexen" Coronado, Tom "Tomas" Kaka, and Muteeb "PiXeL" Chaudary. They quickly became a top team in North American Pro League defeating top teams DarkZero Esports and Team Reciprocity. Luminosity placed third in the online qualifier for the Six Major Raleigh and failed to qualify for the event. In Dreamhack Montreal 2019, Luminosity lost to Team Liquid and BDS Esport being eliminated in the group stage and placing 13-16th, alongside top European team, Chaos Esports Club and amateur teams Livid Gaming and Super Nova. After this defeat, PiXeL left the team and was replaced with former player of Rise Nation, Abdullah "Factor" Rihan.[26] Luminosity placed 4th in North American Pro League Season 10, failing to reach the Season 10 finals but avoiding relegation.

On April 14, 2020, Hyena released a statement detailing conflict between the team, Luminosity, and the developers of Rainbow Six Siege, Ubisoft criticizing the latter two for mismanagement and miscommunication resulting in the team's removal from Pro League.[27] A day later, Ubisoft confirmed that the team would not be competing in Pro League.[28] On April 17, Luminosity released Hyena along with the rest of the team.[29] Hyena later retired from Rainbow Six Siege.[30]

Controversies

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On December 17, 2024, Luminosity was named a defendant in a case alleging discriminatory behavior against Felix Hasson [31], a globally ranked gamer known in the gaming community as "T_pot." [32] In late 2023, Hasson, a professional Super Smash Bros. player from New York City, faced online harassment and was banned from several tournaments due to his pro-Israel views expressed on social media. [33]

Hasson was removed without notice from the "Luminosity Makes BIG Moves 2024" tournament, scheduled for January 5–7, 2024, in New York. The tournament organizer, "Aerodusk," confirmed the decision, citing a tweet that labeled Hasson a "racist zionist weasel." [33]

Following this, Hasson was banned from weekly tournaments at Waypoint Cafe NYC and Game Guys Entertainment in Houston. Organizers justified the bans by referencing his social media posts, with one stating that "sometimes these expressions have consequences." [33]

Hasson, who had spent a gap year in Israel and openly identifies as Jewish and pro-Israel, expressed that the bans and accompanying online criticism were hurtful. He emphasized that he has never intended harm and voiced concern over the impact on his professional gaming career. [33]

The Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) publicly condemned the bans, arguing that no one should face discrimination for their Zionist identity or support for Israel. CAM called for Hasson's reinstatement in the tournaments. [34]

This incident has sparked broader discussions about the intersection of personal beliefs and professional participation within the gaming community

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "About - Luminosity Gaming | Professional Esports Organization". www.luminosity.gg. Archived from the original on October 27, 2018. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
  2. ^ "Team - Luminosity Gaming | Professional Esports Organization". www.luminosity.gg. Archived from the original on June 4, 2016. Retrieved July 27, 2016.
  3. ^ Luminosity Gaming [@Luminosity] (December 15, 2017). "We are leaving the Smash scene & as such part ways with @LG_Abadango. It's been amazing to be part of such a passionate community. As the game grows as an esport we will continue to evaluate future opportunities. Thank you Aba & all his fans. We are grateful for your support!💙 https://t.co/eT58kUahkW" (Tweet). Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023 – via Twitter.
  4. ^ Akcakaya, Mustafa [@Ice_Fights] (October 19, 2017). "Thanks to @Luminosity for all your support. It was a great time. Now comes a new dawn. And I'm feeling good. #FreeAgent" (Tweet). Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023 – via Twitter.
  5. ^ Luminosity Gaming [@Luminosity] (February 7, 2021). "LG SMASH!! PLEASE WELCOME LG @SsbmGinger ! KEEP YOUR EYES PEALED FOR: GINGER'S POT OF GOLD TOURNAMENT https://t.co/umhzctJ3KH" (Tweet). Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023 – via Twitter.
  6. ^ Luminosity Gaming [@Luminosity] (October 9, 2022). "Free agent no longer. Welcome to Luminosity, @Maister_SSB https://t.co/SfCmxIueB6" (Tweet). Retrieved March 25, 2023 – via Twitter.
  7. ^ Luminosity Gaming [@Luminosity] (March 23, 2023). "The Greatest Smash Roster of All Time is Here. Welcome, @TweekSsb and @Mkleosb https://t.co/Ai1WGw9PBA" (Tweet). Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023 – via Twitter.
  8. ^ Luminosity Gaming [@Luminosity] (May 18, 2024). "The greatest smash roster in the world just became the greatest smash roster in the universe. 🛸 Welcome to Luminosity, @Marss_NE" (Tweet). Archived from the original on May 18, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024 – via Twitter.
  9. ^ Luminosity Gaming [@Luminosity] (June 14, 2024). "We've leveled up again. Welcome, LG Melee. 🦊 @s00nsay 👊 @Wizzrobe https://twitter.com/Luminosity/status/1801691129156427971" (Tweet). Archived from the original on June 14, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024 – via Twitter.
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  11. ^ Raven, Josh (July 29, 2015). "Luminosity drops its CS:GO team, picks up top Brazilian side". The Daily Dot. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
  12. ^ Park, Paul (October 29, 2015). "Luminosity Gaming and Team SoloMid advance to DreamHack Open Cluj-Napoca Quarterfinals". TheScore eSports. TheScore Inc. Archived from the original on July 10, 2018. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
  13. ^ Švejda, Milan. "Luminosity win MLG Columbus 2016". HLTV. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
  14. ^ Mira, Luis. "Luminosity beat TS to win DH Austin". HLTV. Retrieved May 9, 2016.
  15. ^ Guevarra, Earl. "Luminosity Gaming Wins ESL CS:GO Pro League Season 3 in Nailbiter Series". Inquirer.net. Retrieved May 18, 2016.
  16. ^ Wundenberg, Berg. "SK and Luminosity Gaming Agree to Settle Dispute". SK Gaming. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved June 25, 2016.
  17. ^ "LG & SK agree to settle CS:GO dispute". luminosity.gg. Archived from the original on June 27, 2016. Retrieved June 25, 2016.
  18. ^ Mira, Luis. "G2 beat Luminosity to win ECS S1". HLTV. Retrieved June 28, 2016.
  19. ^ Mira, Luis. "Luminosity sign WinOut's team". HLTV.org. Retrieved July 30, 2016.
  20. ^ Sawant, Seth. "bit and nak out of Luminosity". GosuGamers. Retrieved September 18, 2016.
  21. ^ Fischer, Annabelle. "Luminosity sign SHOOWTiME and shz". theScore eSports. Archived from the original on September 16, 2016. Retrieved September 18, 2016.
  22. ^ "Official: Luminosity release roster". HLTV.org. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
  23. ^ Leslie, Callum (June 11, 2015). "Luminosity expands into Hearthstone with experienced trio". The Daily Dot. Archived from the original on August 22, 2016. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
  24. ^ Leslie, Callum (July 13, 2015). "PHONETAP joins Luminosity Gaming". The Daily Dot. Archived from the original on May 9, 2016. Retrieved January 4, 2015.
  25. ^ "luminosity.gg/articles/features/gaming/64/lg-sign-1-madden-player-in-the-world-eric-problem-wright". Archived from the original on July 10, 2018. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
  26. ^ Luminosity Gaming [@Luminosity] (September 24, 2019). "It's game time! @FactorR6 is making his debut tonight as #LGR6 takes on @TSM in the #R6PL up next! #GOLG #LGLOYAL 📺: https://t.co/MzsgPgpJKg https://t.co/uO7wzdmqzW" (Tweet). Archived from the original on January 29, 2022. Retrieved March 25, 2023 – via Twitter.
  27. ^ Hyena (April 14, 2020). "Fuck an NDA, parents didn't raise me like that !!". www.twitlonger.com. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  28. ^ "Evil Geniuses, Luminosity Gaming Confirmed to Exit Pro League / SiegeGG". SiegeGG. April 15, 2020. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  29. ^ Luminosity Gaming [@Luminosity] (April 18, 2020). "https://t.co/LLiFN1aE2Y" (Tweet). Archived from the original on March 24, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023 – via Twitter.
  30. ^ "Don't want to be a pro in a game ran by people who consider me expendable". www.twitlonger.com. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  31. ^ "Smasher:T pot". SmashWiki. June 3, 2024. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  32. ^ "Hasson v. Luminocity Gaming (USA) (LLC) et al (1:24-cv-09693), New York Southern District Court". www.pacermonitor.com. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
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  34. ^ Writer, Staff (December 29, 2023). "CAM Calls for Reinstatement of Professional Gamer Banned From Tournaments Over Zionist Identity". Israel365 News. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
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Preceded by MLG Columbus 2016 winner
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