George Georgallidis (born June 23, 1990), is better known by his in-game name HotshotGG. He is the founder, owner of, and a former player for Counter Logic Gaming, a professional esports organization.[2][3]
| HotshotGG | |
|---|---|
 Georgallidis in 2015 | |
| Personal information | |
| Name | George Georgallidis |
| Born | June 23, 1990[1] |
| Nationality | Canadian, Born and raised in Greece(Γέννημα θρέμα Ελλάδας) |
| Career information | |
| Games | League of Legends |
| Playing career | 2010–2013 |
| Team history | |
| 2010–2013 | Counter Logic Gaming |
Biography
editGeorge Georgallidis founded Counter Logic Gaming in April 2010. Georgallidis has since led the organization's teams to success across multiple esports titles, including League of Legends, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Halo, and Super Smash Bros.. Following the 2013 NA LCS Spring Split, George stepped down as a player to take a managerial role in the team.[4] He was replaced with Nientonsoh on May 26, 2013.[5]
Tournament results
editCounter Logic Gaming
edit- 1st — 2010 World Cyber Games Grand Finals
- 3rd — 2011 World Cyber Games Grand Finals
- 2nd — MLG 2012 - Spring Championship
References
edit- ^ Esguerra, Tyler (March 14, 2020). "HotshotGG: "I'd probably have to say League of Legends solo queue is the worst experience I've ever had"". Dot Esports. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
- ^ "Hotshot in depth: MSI success, the CLG golden age, and how to improve the LCS". The Daily Dot. Retrieved April 9, 2017.
- ^ Gaudiosi, John. "Pro Gamer George 'HotshotGG' Georgallidis Explains Why Koreans Will Dominate In League Of Legends". Forbes. Retrieved April 9, 2017.
- ^ DiChristopher, Tom (February 3, 2014). "Pro gamers get big, burn out, retire young". CNBC. Retrieved April 9, 2017.
- ^ "Counter Logic Gaming owner discusses departure from starting lineup". Retrieved April 9, 2017.