Get DETONATED is a new series in which the National ESL will be interviewing some of the top players in their respective games on some of the recent happenings in the scene.

After announcing its expansion into North America, Shashi "DetonatoR" Singh was able to sit down with professional Quake Live dueler Chance Lacina from Evil Geniuses to find out what his thoughts are on the announcement and other issues in the Quake scene.

DetonatoR: The ESL just announced recently its expansion into America with the National ESL. What did you think about this when you first learned of it?

Chance: I'm thrilled about it. I've been developing my game and I cannot wait to compete. Of course thats my standard mental state, but when announcements like this happen I get especially excited at the chance to test my skills in a tournament setting :D (Especially from ESL!)

Since they launched, they've proved themselves to me as the best Quake League I've ever had the pleasure of competing in. The fact that the first qualifier is in Iowa is an added bonus. By sheer coincidence, I planned to move in with my cousin to Ottumwa this summer, then I heard about the Big Bang 2010 and the potential for a QuakeLive tournament in the very same town.

Should be pretty awesome. I'll have clamp, destrukt, and dahang staying with me during the event :) Sabian is gonna fly in early and practice with me for a few weeks prior, then Quakecon is right after the Big Bang.

The full interview can be found at esl-america.net.