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The year began with [[2GGC: GENESIS Saga]], the first qualifier of the [[2GG Championship Series]], a circuit of tournaments announced at [[2GGT: ZeRo Saga]]. {{Sm|ZeRo}}, who had established his return to dominance at the end of 2016, won the tournament. The first premier of the year, [[GENESIS 4]], was won by MKLeo, being his second major win after ZeRo Saga. The first half of the year would be described as the introduction of more Japanese players to the United States, players who have never been to a tournament in the US starting with [[Frostbite 2017]], being the US debut of players such as {{Sm|Shuton}}, {{Sm|T}}, {{Sm|Some}} and {{Sm|Tsu-}}, who notably defeated ZeRo at the tournament (going on to place 2nd to him). The third qualifier of the 2GG Championship Series circuit, [[2GGC: Civil War]], became the largest tournament in the game's history, with 47 of the 50 players on the Panda Global Rankings v2 attending. | [[File:ESAM Civil War.jpg|thumb|right|240px|{{Sm|ESAM}}'s pop off after his 3-1 victory over {{Sm|Ally}} at {{Trn|2GGC: Civil War}}, eliminating him at 25th. This was one of the many upsets that happened during that tournament.]] | ||
The year began with [[2GGC: GENESIS Saga]], the first qualifier of the [[2GG Championship Series]], a circuit of tournaments announced at [[2GGT: ZeRo Saga]]. {{Sm|ZeRo}}, who had established his return to dominance at the end of 2016, won the tournament. The first premier of the year, [[GENESIS 4]], was won by MKLeo, being his second major win after ZeRo Saga. The first half of the year would be described as the introduction of more Japanese players to the United States, players who have never been to a tournament in the US starting with [[Frostbite 2017]], being the US debut of players such as {{Sm|Shuton}}, {{Sm|T}}, {{Sm|Some}} and {{Sm|Tsu-}}, who notably defeated ZeRo at the tournament (going on to place 2nd to him). The third qualifier of the 2GG Championship Series circuit, [[2GGC: Civil War]], became one of the largest tournament in the game's history, with 47 of the 50 players on the Panda Global Rankings v2 attending. Despite the numerous amounts of upsets, the tournament was ultimately won by {{Sm|Dabuz}}, then ranked #4 on the PGRv2. | |||
The early months of 2017 marked the rise of players such as {{Sm|Locus}} and {{Sm|CaptainZack}}. Locus, having placed 9th at ZeRo Saga in 2016 (defeating players such as {{Sm|Mr. R}} and {{Sm|Tweek}}), ended up finishing 7th at Civil War, notably defeating {{Sm|Nairo}}. CaptainZack placed 4th at both GENESIS 4 and Civil War. Along with Salem's relative fall from grace as he was unable to make top 8 at a notable tournament, CaptainZack was considered the best Bayonetta at the time. At around the same time, {{Sm|Trela}}'s retirement from the scene combined with Locus's Top 8 finish at Civil War caused Locus to be considered the best active Ryu in the world. | The early months of 2017 marked the rise of players such as {{Sm|Locus}} and {{Sm|CaptainZack}}. Locus, having placed 9th at ZeRo Saga in 2016 (defeating players such as {{Sm|Mr. R}} and {{Sm|Tweek}}), ended up finishing 7th at Civil War, notably defeating {{Sm|Nairo}}. CaptainZack placed 4th at both GENESIS 4 and Civil War. Along with Salem's relative fall from grace as he was unable to make top 8 at a notable tournament, CaptainZack was considered the best Bayonetta at the time. At around the same time, {{Sm|Trela}}'s retirement from the scene combined with Locus's Top 8 finish at Civil War caused Locus to be considered the best active Ryu in the world. | ||