Kat Gunn: Difference between revisions
No edit summary |
No edit summary Tags: Mobile edit Mobile web edit |
||
(7 intermediate revisions by 7 users not shown) | |||
Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{short description|American professional esports player and television personality}} |
{{short description|American professional esports player, cosplayer and television personality}} |
||
{{About|the American gamer|the British whistleblower|Katharine Gun}} |
{{About|the American gamer|the British whistleblower|Katharine Gun}} |
||
{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2018}} |
{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2018}} |
||
Line 5: | Line 5: | ||
| ID = Mystik |
| ID = Mystik |
||
| name = Katherine Gunn |
| name = Katherine Gunn |
||
| image = |
| image = Mystik at 2007 CGS.jpg |
||
| caption = Gunn in 2007 |
|||
| nickname = Kat |
| nickname = Kat |
||
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1988|04|20}} |
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1988|04|20}} |
||
| birth_place = [[Van Nuys, California]], U.S. |
| birth_place = [[Van Nuys, California]], U.S. |
||
| nationality = American |
|||
| role = |
| role = |
||
| league = ''[[Dead or Alive 4]]'': [[Championship Gaming Series]], [[WCG Ultimate Gamer]] |
| league = ''[[Dead or Alive 4]]'': [[Championship Gaming Series]], [[WCG Ultimate Gamer]] |
||
Line 15: | Line 15: | ||
}} |
}} |
||
'''Katherine Gunn''' (born April 20, 1988), also known by her online alias '''Mystik''', is an American [[esports]] player |
'''Katherine Gunn''' (born April 20, 1988), also known by her online alias '''Mystik''', is an American [[esports]] player, [[cosplay]]er and [[television personality]]. She won the second season of [[WCG Ultimate Gamer]] in 2010 and also competed in the [[Championship Gaming Series]]. |
||
Gunn is featured in the [[Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition|Guinness World Records 2016 Gamer's Edition]] for being the highest-earning female gamer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2015/9/record-holder-profile-video-kat-gun-the-highest-earning-female-gamer-394866|title=Record Holder Profile Video: Kat Gunn – the highest-earning female gamer|last=Lynch|first=Kevin|date=September 2, 2015|website=[[Guinness World Records]]|accessdate=April 14, 2016}}</ref> The book states Gunn has earned $122,000 since 2007. However, when her earnings from the 2007 and 2008 seasons of the Championship Gaming Series are factored into her income, Gunn's earnings jump to over $160,000 since 2007, as her salary alone was a minimum of $30,000 per year during the CGS.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2007/05/23/championship-gaming-series-home-teams|title=Championship Gaming Series Home Teams|last=Hatfield|first=Daemon|date=May 23, 2007|website=[[IGN]]|publisher=[[IGN Entertainment]]|accessdate=April 14, 2016}}</ref> |
Gunn is featured in the [[Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition|Guinness World Records 2016 Gamer's Edition]] for being the highest-earning female gamer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2015/9/record-holder-profile-video-kat-gun-the-highest-earning-female-gamer-394866|title=Record Holder Profile Video: Kat Gunn – the highest-earning female gamer|last=Lynch|first=Kevin|date=September 2, 2015|website=[[Guinness World Records]]|accessdate=April 14, 2016}}</ref> The book states Gunn has earned $122,000 since 2007. However, when her earnings from the 2007 and 2008 seasons of the Championship Gaming Series are factored into her income, Gunn's earnings jump to over $160,000 since 2007, as her salary alone was a minimum of $30,000 per year during the CGS.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2007/05/23/championship-gaming-series-home-teams|title=Championship Gaming Series Home Teams|last=Hatfield|first=Daemon|date=May 23, 2007|website=[[IGN]]|publisher=[[IGN Entertainment]]|accessdate=April 14, 2016}}</ref> |
||
Line 23: | Line 23: | ||
== Career == |
== Career == |
||
Gunn was part of the female gaming clan [[PMS Clan]], but it didn't last long due to creative differences. Gunn attended the [[World Cyber Games 2006]] National Finals in [[Las Vegas]], [[Nevada]]. Gunn took the opportunity to network with the WCG executives and work her way into the competitive ''[[Dead or Alive ( |
Gunn was part of the female gaming clan [[PMS Clan]], but it didn't last long due to creative differences. Gunn attended the [[World Cyber Games 2006]] National Finals in [[Las Vegas]], [[Nevada]]. Gunn took the opportunity to network with the WCG executives and work her way into the competitive ''[[Dead or Alive (franchise)|Dead or Alive]]'' scene. The following year Gunn attended the inaugural [[Championship Gaming Series]] Region 1 Combine in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/championship-gaming-series-north-america-draft-sets-the-stage-for-the-2008-season-56864012.html |title=Championship Gaming Series North America Draft Sets The Stage For The 2008 Season |date=March 10, 2008 |website=[[PR Newswire]] |publisher=[[PR Newswire Association]] |accessdate=April 14, 2016}}</ref> Shortly after, she was drafted in the third round of the [[2007 Championship Gaming Series draft]] by the [[Carolina Core]] as the 18th selection, competing in ''[[Dead or Alive 4]]''. Her team would go on to take second place at the World Finals, losing only to the [[Chicago Chimera]].{{citation needed|date=May 2021}} |
||
Gunn stayed with the Carolina Core for a second season. The team lost to the [[Birmingham Salvo]] in the semi-final round of the World Finals.{{citation needed|date=May 2021}} |
Gunn stayed with the Carolina Core for a second season. The team lost to the [[Birmingham Salvo]] in the semi-final round of the World Finals.{{citation needed|date=May 2021}} |
||
Line 70: | Line 70: | ||
[[Category:1988 births]] |
[[Category:1988 births]] |
||
[[Category:American esports players]] |
[[Category:American esports players]] |
||
[[Category:American YouTubers]] |
|||
[[Category:Cosplayers]] |
[[Category:Cosplayers]] |
||
[[Category:Dignitas (esports) players]] |
[[Category:Dignitas (esports) players]] |
||
[[Category:Female models from California]] |
[[Category:Female models from California]] |
||
[[Category: |
[[Category:Dead or Alive players]] |
||
[[Category:Gaming YouTubers]] |
[[Category:Gaming YouTubers]] |
||
[[Category:Living people]] |
[[Category:Living people]] |
||
[[Category:People from Los Angeles]] |
|||
[[Category:Women esports players]] |
[[Category:Women esports players]] |
||
[[Category:World Cyber Games]] |
[[Category:World Cyber Games]] |
||
[[Category:American Twitch (service) streamers]] |
[[Category:American Twitch (service) streamers]] |
||
[[Category:21st-century American women]] |
[[Category:21st-century American women]] |
||
[[Category:YouTubers from |
[[Category:YouTubers from Los Angeles]] |
Latest revision as of 15:32, 11 July 2024
Mystik | |
---|---|
Gunn in 2007 | |
Personal information | |
Name | Katherine Gunn |
Nickname(s) | Kat |
Born | Van Nuys, California, U.S. | April 20, 1988
Career information | |
Games |
Katherine Gunn (born April 20, 1988), also known by her online alias Mystik, is an American esports player, cosplayer and television personality. She won the second season of WCG Ultimate Gamer in 2010 and also competed in the Championship Gaming Series.
Gunn is featured in the Guinness World Records 2016 Gamer's Edition for being the highest-earning female gamer.[1] The book states Gunn has earned $122,000 since 2007. However, when her earnings from the 2007 and 2008 seasons of the Championship Gaming Series are factored into her income, Gunn's earnings jump to over $160,000 since 2007, as her salary alone was a minimum of $30,000 per year during the CGS.[2]
Early life
[edit]Gunn was born on April 20, 1988, in Van Nuys, California.[3]
Career
[edit]Gunn was part of the female gaming clan PMS Clan, but it didn't last long due to creative differences. Gunn attended the World Cyber Games 2006 National Finals in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gunn took the opportunity to network with the WCG executives and work her way into the competitive Dead or Alive scene. The following year Gunn attended the inaugural Championship Gaming Series Region 1 Combine in Los Angeles, California.[4] Shortly after, she was drafted in the third round of the 2007 Championship Gaming Series draft by the Carolina Core as the 18th selection, competing in Dead or Alive 4. Her team would go on to take second place at the World Finals, losing only to the Chicago Chimera.[citation needed]
Gunn stayed with the Carolina Core for a second season. The team lost to the Birmingham Salvo in the semi-final round of the World Finals.[citation needed]
In 2010, Gunn auditioned for the second and final season of the WCG Ultimate Gamer reality television show.[5] She was targeted early by the other contestants due to her abnormally high gamer score. She won the season and $100,000, becoming the final winner of the show as it was not renewed for a third season.[citation needed]
She made an appearance at the fourth IGN Pro League (IPL) tournament in Las Vegas and made a few contacts, which led to an opportunity to commentate on the initial round of the "I'm a Fighter" World Championship at the 2012 Electronic Entertainment Expo.[citation needed] While most enjoyed Gunn's commentary, she was not pleased with her overall knowledge of the unreleased Dead or Alive 5 and began studying the game. Gunn is featured in the credits of Dead or Alive 5 because of her IPL contributions.[6] She continued to work for the IPL until IGN closed down the league in April 2013.[citation needed]
Gunn also created the professional gaming and cosplay team, Less Than 3 (LT3). The team was sponsored by Mad Catz and featured notable cosplayers such as Jessica Nigri and Linda Le.[7] While the team was sponsored by Mad Catz, they also attended Anime Expo, PAX Prime and many other events for Sentai Filmworks.[citation needed]
At present Gunn streams almost daily on Twitch. She frequently streams with her sister or father. In addition, Gunn continues to travel to events, such as BlizzCon, as a brand ambassador for Gigabyte, Newegg and other companies.[citation needed]
On October 16, 2015, Gunn began hosting GamerChix, Newegg's weekly YouTube show, with her co-host, Hailey Bright.[8] The show is produced by Tom "Tsquared" Taylor of G4 fame and airs every Friday. She is also featured on a weekly Newegg live stream known as Game with Newegg.[9]
Filmography
[edit]This section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (May 2021) |
Television
[edit]Year | Title | Network |
---|---|---|
2007–2008 | Championship Gaming Series | DirecTV |
2010 | WCG Ultimate Gamer | Syfy |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Lynch, Kevin (September 2, 2015). "Record Holder Profile Video: Kat Gunn – the highest-earning female gamer". Guinness World Records. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
- ^ Hatfield, Daemon (May 23, 2007). "Championship Gaming Series Home Teams". IGN. IGN Entertainment. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
- ^ "Kat Gunn -- About". Kat Gunn Official Website. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
- ^ "Championship Gaming Series North America Draft Sets The Stage For The 2008 Season". PR Newswire. PR Newswire Association. March 10, 2008. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
- ^ Castillo, Michelle (October 8, 2010). "And The Winner of WCG Ultimate Gamer 2 Is…". Time. Time Inc. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
- ^ Dawson, Bryan (2012). Dead or Alive 5 Prima Official Game Guide. Prima Games. p. 336. ISBN 978-0307895905.
- ^ "Mad Catz Announces Partnership with Less Than Three!". Mad Catz. Mad Catz Interactive. February 14, 2013. Archived from the original on May 9, 2016. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
- ^ "GamerChix Ep.1 : Game Like a Pro – Newegg TV". YouTube. Retrieved October 16, 2015.[dead YouTube link]
- ^ "Game with Newegg – Halo 5: Guardians Campaign". YouTube. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved October 16, 2015.