Alessandro "stermy" Avallone began his gaming career in 2001 when he started training for World Cyber Games Italian Qualifier in Quake III. One year later stermy won the same qualifier, earning a chance to compete with the very best at the World Cyber Games Finals in Korea. At the age of 15 he had vaulted to the top level of players in the world and was one of the youngest players to ever participate in the World Cyber Games.
Through 2003 stermy continued to compete in Quake III and dominated the International First Person Shooter circuit where he gained a reputation as one of the most talented duelers in Europe.
In 2004 Alessandro switched to Painkiller, the newest FPS Game at that time. His 2nd place finish at the Electronic Sports World Cup in France that year confirmed his position as one of the best PainKiller players in the world.
The CPL World Tour in 2005 gave him the opportunity to compete in locations around the world against the very best. As one of the most consistent players throughout the world tour he placed 3rd in the Championship Final event, one of the most exciting and highly viewed tournaments in history. His $70,000 prize for this event ranks among the highest paydays in competitive video game history and gave him international exposure.
Switching to Quake 4 in 2006, Stermy competed in the World Series of Video Games circuit, taking 1st place at the inaugural event in Louisville, Kentucky. His impressive play continued as he fought his way to the finals in the two following WSVG events.
Showing versatility, Alessandro was the first player chosen to play FIFA at the Championship Gaming Series (CGS) initial draft and has competed for the San Francisco Optx team for the last 2 seasons.
As Team Captain, Stermy lead his team an impressive 2nd place in the the CGS World Finals of 2008, winning $150.000.
Stermy, now 22 years old, was born and still lives in Andora, Italy, a small town near Genoa. He is a gifted athlete who once considered playing professional soccer before committing to a professional video gaming career. In addition to his gaming success, his winning smile and outgoing personality has made him a global star.
Stermy at NGI-Lan 02 with team TuLLs
Stermy winning 2nd place in Painkiller at ESWC 2004 in France
Stermy taking 3rd place at the CPL World Tour Finals in New York
Stermy on top of the podium at WSVG Quake4 Tournament
Stermy with his CGS team San Francisco OPTX
Achievements:
Quake III Arena:
2002 - 1st - World Cyber Games Qualifier
2002 - 1st - NGI LAN TDM
2002 - 1st - SMAU ILP TDM
2002 - 1st - Airlan TDM
2003 - 1st - Ca-duel 1v1
2003 - 1st - ClanBase ITC TDM
2003 - 2nd - Nations Cup TDM
2003 - 5th - QLAN1-Sweden TDM
2003 - 1st - ALP2003 1v1
2003 - 1st - Frag-marathon 5 1v1
2003 - 1st - NGI LAN 1v1
2003 - 1st - SMAU ILP TDM
2003 - 1st - SMAU ILP 1v1
2003 - 8-16th - ESo2 2v2
2003 - 3rd - Wipeout lan 1v1
2004 - 1/16 - cXg LasVegas 1v1
2004 - 1st - Anvilan Bologna 2v2
2004 - 4/5 - Ingamecup Planetquake 2v2
2004 - 1st - SMAUILP 2v2
Unreal Tournament 2004:
2004 - 3rd - WCG 2004 Qualifier
2004 - 1/16 - World Cyber Games 2004
Doom III:
2004 - 2nd - Doom3 Euro 2v2 Tournament
2004 - 1st - Doom3 fatal1ty's Tournament at WCG
Painkiller:
2004 - 2nd - Electronic Sports World Cup 2004
2004 - 1/2/3 - Pkeuro Tournament
2004 - 4th - CPL Summer Extreme 2004
2004 - 2nd - Pkeuro Invite Tournament
2004 - 2nd - EPKT Tournament
2004 - 4th - CPL Winter
2004 - 2nd - Dignitas Pk 1v1 Tournament
2005 - 3rd - CPL Spain Qualifier
2005 - 1st - Dignitas Pk 1v1 CUP #2
2005 - 3rd - CPL WT Turkey #1st stop
2005 - 3rd - CPL WT SPAIN #2nd stop
2005 - 5th - CPL WT BRAZIL #3rd stop
2005 - 5th - CPL WT SWEDEN #4th stop
2005 - 5th - CPL WT USA #5th stop
2005 - 5th - CPL WT UK #6th stop
2005 - 3rd - CPL WT Singapore #7th stop
2005 - 5th - CPL WT Italy #8th stop
2005 - 6th - CPL WT Chile #9th stop
2005 - 3rd - CPL WT GRAND FINAL NY #Final
Quake 4:
2006 - 1st - WSVG Lanwar #1st stop
2006 - 2nd - WSVG ISC #2nd stop
2006 - 1st - Kode5 Qualifier - Italy
2006 - 9th - Quakecon
2006 - 4th - Kode5 Finals
2006 - 2nd - WSVG UK
2006 - 3rd - World Cyber Games 1v1
2006 - 3rd - World Cyber Games 2v2
2006 - 5th - WSVG NewYork
2007 - 2nd - i30 Quake4 Invitational
Fifa 07:
2007 - 4th Place CGS Region 1 Season
Fifa08:
2008 - 3rd place CGS Region 1 Combine
2008 – 2nd place CGS Region 1 Season
2008 – 2nd Place CGS World Finals
QuakeLive:
2009 - 5th Place at Quakecon 2009
2009 – 5th Place at ESL Extreme Master Dubai
Nominations: Facts: • San Francisco OptX Team Captain 2008 • Ranked #2 in FIFA 08 in North America in 2008 • Protected Player for San Francisco OptX in 2008 season • Attained the third largest earning in the year of 2005 from Painkiller with $111,000
2004 – GGL Unreal Leap of 2004
2004 – GGL Painkiller Player of 2004
2006 – Quake player of 2006
2008 – Nominated in the CGS WEST ALL STAR Team