It’s voting time again — this time, the Invitational Vote 2006 revolves around the Asia/Pacific region. On the ballot, we have two Feature Writers from StarCityGames.com.
“Four Japanese players achieved Level 6 Players Club status last season, so what’s the big deal about Oiso doing what three other players also accomplished? Well… he did it by attending one fewer Pro Tour than the others. Last year’s top vote-getter in the APAC Invitational ballot, Masashi had to buckle down for school and skipped both it and Pro Tour-Philadelphia — before the announcement of the Players Club was made. Not only did Oiso achieve the highest level of membership, he nearly won the Player of the Year race, finishing a mere four points off the pace. Oiso also made headlines when he made a surprise trip to the U.S. to win Grand Prix-Boston.”
Articles by Masashi Oiso:
Japanese Nationals Report *3rd*
The Gifts Ungiven Matchup Guide
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“Shuhei started out the 2005 season with a trip to the finals of Pro Tour-Columbus and ended it with a Top 8 at the World Championships. Along the way he just missed the cut to the Top 8 at Pro Tour-Philadelphia. Throw in two Grand Prix Top 8s — including one in Seattle — and you have the formula for a Level 6 magician. One of four Japanese players with such status, you can expect to see Shuhei at just about every Grand Prix he can get to this season (including this weekend’s European bash).”
Articles by Shuhei Nakamura:
Introducing Shuhei Nakamura: Japan, by the Japanese
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I’ve cast my vote. You can do so here.
Good luck, gentlemen!