Antonio Brown and teammate iJustine beat out Chad “OchoCinco” Johnson and teammate Adam Kovic to capture the Day of DOOM tournament title, hosted by Bethesda Softworks yesterday in Hollywood. Day of DOOM was a first of its kind, live-streamed DOOM tournament that paired professional athletes with YouTube stars for an unforgettable multiplayer DOOM showdown. The winning team fought off competition from Rob Gronkowski, Chad ‘Ochocinco’ Johnson, Thierry Henry, SSSniperWolf, and Rooster Teeth’s Adam Kovic and Michael Jones in a 6v6, single-elimination tournament that was streamed live on YouTube Gaming.
Results of the bracket-style, winner-take-all DOOM tournament:
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Antonio Brown + Justine Ezarik (iJustine)
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Chad “OchoCinco” Johnson + Adam Kovic (Funhaus)
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Rob Gronkowski + Michael Jones (Achievement Hunter)
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Thierry Henry + Alia Shelesh (SSSniperWolf)
Missed the Doom action live? Take a look below to view the archived stream.
The Day of DOOM tournament featured the first live stream of DOOM’s competitive multiplayer, with never-before-seen gameplay from DOOM’s upcoming Closed Beta. Fans will also have a chance to experience DOOM’s competitive multiplayer during the Closed Beta that will run from March 31 through April 3 on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. For more information about the Closed Beta and determine eligibility, please visit http://doom.com/beta.
DOOM is under development at id Software, the studio that pioneered the first-person shooter genre and invented multiplayer Deathmatch. Relentless demons, impossibly destructive guns, and fast, fluid movement provide the foundation for intense, first-person combat – whether you’re obliterating demon hordes through the depths of Hell in the single-player campaign, or competing against your friends in numerous multiplayer modes. Expand your gameplay experience using DOOM SnapMap game editor to easily create, play, and share your content with the world. DOOM will be available for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC on May 13.
DAY OF DOOM was produced in partnership with Bethesda Softworks, YouTube Gaming, Fullscreen, a global youth media company that develops online creators and produces multi-platform entertainment experiences, and Fearless Media, a full service integrated digital media agency.
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