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| Founded | 2002 (2002) |
| Folded | 2009 (2009) |
| Team history |
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| Based in | Dallas,Texas |
| Location | United States |
| Manager | Craig "Torbull" Levine |
| Partners | Intel,SteelSeries |
| Website | www |
Team 3D was an Americanesports organization that formerly had teams competing inCounter-Strike: Source,Warcraft 3,Dead or Alive 4,Halo 2,Painkiller, andCall of Duty. Team 3D was one of the most successful North AmericanCounter-Strike teams and briefly became a part of theChampionship Gaming Series (CGS). The owner Craig "Torbull" Levine decided not to continue the team after the demise of the CGS in 2009.
Team 3D was formed in 2002 by Craig "Torbull" Levine while a student atNew York University inNew York City,New York, United States.[1] In 2004 it became one of the firstprofessional eSports teams in the world when it began paying its players.[1][2] Team3D wonCounter-Strike atWorld Cyber Games 2004.[3]
Tylenol was a sponsor for Team 3D for a period during 2005.[4] In 2005 3D won the WCG US finals in both CS andHalo 2, qualifying for theWorld Cyber Games 2005 grand finals.
Team 3D was a founding member of the G7 teams.[5] For parts of 2005 and 2006 3D sponsoredHalo 2Major League Gaming Pro Circuit teamShoot to Kill. In April 2006 3D dropped its sponsorship of itsHalo 2 team, and the team became known as Final Boss. In 2007 3D became an inaugural member of theChampionship Gaming Series and became known asNY.3D.
In the first season of the CGS, NY.3D came in 4th place out of 16 teams.[6]
After the demise of the Championship Gaming Series, Levine reacquired team3d but the team soon dissolved. 3D stands forDesire — Discipline — Dedication.[1] Levine went on to co-found theESEA League. Sponsors of the team at various points in time includedIntel andSteelSeries.[1]
| Current standing | Highest standing |
|---|---|
| 11th | 5th |
| Year | Competition | Standings |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Cyberathlete Professional League | Third |
| 2002 | Cyberathlete Professional League | First |
| 2003 | Cyber X Games | First |
| 2003 | Cyberathlete Professional League | Third |
| 2004 | World Cyber Games | First |
| 2005 | World Cyber Games | First |
| 2006 | World Series of Video Games | Second |
| 2006 | Electronic Sports World Cup | Fourth |
| Year | Competition | Standings |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | World Series of Video Games | Fourth |
| Year | Competition | Standings |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Cyberathlete Professional League | First |
| Year | Competition | Standings |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Cyberathlete Professional League | Second |
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