MaximusBlack
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| Name: | Jeffrey Johnston |
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| Birth: | January 22, 1987 |
| Country: |  Canada
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| Race: | Protoss |
| Alternate IDs: | GoSuBlack, QuanticBlack, xSixMaximus, HellOnEarth, MaximusBlack |
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Jeffrey "MaximusBlack" Johnston is a popular YouTube commentator. He is a Protoss player and is currently teamless.
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[edit] Biography
MaximusBlack's popularity grew from his involvement with the LifesAGlitchTV[1] YouTube channel, which he uses to create gaming content with his friend and co-caster NovaWar. While he produces content other than just StarCraft II on that channel, it was their 'When Cheese Fails'[2] series documenting amusing failures of various cheese builds that first began MaximusBlack's huge rise in popularity within the StarCraft community.
While he began his work with NovaWar on LAGTV primarily on a part-time basis, he transitioned into a full-time YouTuber with the introduction of his personal YouTube channel, MaximusBlack [3]. His personal channel expanded into other genres of gaming, ranging from Starcraft to several other well-known and distinguished game titles.
Apart from his work as a YouTuber, he regularly streams on Twitch TV account, LAGTVMaximusBlack [4] where he interacts with the community and plays various game titles almost on a daily basis.
On January 11th 2012 it was announced he would be representing CheckSix Gaming.[5][6] On June 16th 2012 MaximusBlack won King of the Web, giving all of the $7,500 prize to charity.[7]
[edit] Wings of Liberty
His StarCraft II progression has been watched by thousands of fans through his series 'Quest to Diamond/Masters/Grand Master'[8] and his live streams which document ladder games as he improves.
MaximusBlack attended MLG Anaheim in June 2012, losing his first match against CheckSix teammate ThisIsJimmy.[9] In losers he won his first match in a major tournament by defeating bmonarch 2-0 before falling to Gretorp in losers round 2
He also attended MLG Raleigh on August 24 2012, where he won his first match the tournament, beating The_Alltomata 2-1 in a PvP before falling 2-0 to Hendralisk. In losers bracket he won his first match against Legacytyro before dropping out in losers round 2 to listal.[10]
On August 9, 2012, MaximusBlack announced that he would be leaving CheckSix Gaming.[11] The following day it was announced that he would be joining Quantic Gaming.[12]
He was left teamless following Quantic Gaming's dissolution.
On December 20, 2012 MaximusBlack announced he would be joining It's Gosu eSports.[13]
On February 1st, 2013, MaximusBlack was reacquired by Quantic Gaming after the team reformed by merging with It's Gosu and 4Not.[14]
[edit] Heart of the Swarm
On May 6th of that same year he left the team, citing personal sponsorship opportunities,[15] and would be officially sponsored by Ozone Gaming Gear the next day. [16]
[edit] Trivia
- Received coaching from desRow[17] and TubbyTheFat[18].
- Has released two free music albums online.[19][20]
[edit] Interviews
[edit] 2011
- 2011-12-02 | Radio Interview with MaximusBlack, Part 1 by KMet Radio
- 2011-12-02 | Radio Interview with MaximusBlack, Part 2 by Kmet Radio
[edit] Gallery
[edit] References
- ↑ Lifes A Glitch TV
- ↑ When Cheese Fails 101 Season 1 Playlist
- ↑ MaximusBlack
- ↑ LAGTVMaximusBlack
- ↑ xSixMaximus Newest Check-Six Team Member
- ↑ https://twitter.com/#!/check6gaming/status/156590872509693953 CheckSix Gaming Announcement Tweet
- ↑ MaximusBlack Announces he has Won
- ↑ Quest to Diamond/Masters/Grand Master Playlist
- ↑ 2012 MLG Pro Circuit Spring Championship: Full line-up
- ↑ 2012 MLG Pro Circuit Summer Championship: Open Bracket
- ↑ http://www.facebook.com/LAGTV/posts/348063145276393
- ↑ Quantic Welcomes MaximusBlack
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ "Quantic Gaming Reborn". TeamLiquid.net.
- ↑ MaximusBlack Leaves Quantic, Boot Camp With ROOT_Puckk & More
- ↑ Ozone Gaming Sponsors MaximusBlack
- ↑ Coaching With Desrow Playlist
- ↑ GM Coaching for PVZ with TubbyTheFat Part1
- ↑ MaximusBlack's Cover CD
- ↑ Lings And Roaches Album
