MLG

With all that was happening at IEM Kiev only little attention was drawn towards the announcements MLG send out last week. My strong believe is that what they are doing right now is amazing.

It might have taken the industry way too long to get to this point, but the system the guys over at MLG revealed for their 2012 tournament grid seems to get us back in balance. Hopefully once and for all!

Now I have only one additional point on my wish list: Make it happen for LoL, too. Whatever it takes for Riot to support the guys from NYC, do it. Hear me now, believe me later I say!

The eSports calendar seems to unfold for us right now with the announcement of MLG. And the good news for you guys out there: you will see way more MC craziness than you did in 2011 and that was awesome to say the least.

My first MLG event ever will be their very first Arena event 24th to 26th February and I will enjoy it. I am actually quite sure of that!

So KUDOS to the guys across the ocean for stepping up and bringing this new concept to us all.

May the games begin!
(Can't wait!!!)



Did you know...

...that face once grew his hair long and was frontman of a semi popular rock band?
well, here you go, see for yourself. Anyway, the guy on top is Axl Rose for those of you wondering ;)

Let me know, what you think!



My selectah team for Kiev

Here you go guys, with my budget of 3m I bought my dream team! SK, here we go !!! Check www.selectah.tv and create your own team to win a gaming-notebook!



Kiev - and here we go!

In December we delivered in terms of roster. Now for the first time our team will have to take a stand and play a tournament. It is no soft start, we go live live live right away with the biggest opponents out there waiting for us. And if that isn't enough for you to start buying beer and popcorn to enjoy the event, go here and read: http://www.esl-world.net/masters/news/147372



CS 1.6 in 2011

Again we can read a lot of speculation on websites such as rakaka.se or hltv.org. Truth is: none of that is true right now and we did not open any door to anyone. We do know changes are happening most likely within the Fnatic roster and in the SK roster, but some of the names and specifics mentioned are way too unlikely to be true. Anyhow, we will reveal our plans for 2011 shortly and no, it won't be the Na'Vi lineup, not will it be FX nor will GuX be joining SK. That I can tell you for sure already!It will be interesting though to see if the rumours around reviving NiP with Abdi and Emil will come true and who of the new talent is ready to play with them. Then again, this is hear say as well ;)



Selectah at Dreamhack

well, not much to say, but I just drafted my selectah team for the upcoming EPS Nordic Finals at Dreamhack this week.It is GetRight, minet, Forest, ave and Carn who will get me the 900 EUR notebook :)

Now get this done, mTw and fnatic!

Check for yourself at www.selectah.tv




CS 1.6 in 2011

Let's make this quick and short.HLTV has posted an article that indicates SK is to sign Na'Vi to play under their ranks in 2011.

All I can say is that this will not happen.

And to avoid unnecessary comments, Robban's health condition right now is serious. Please respect that we will not comment on this topic any further than this information. We hope to have him back and healthy within our team soon.



Arbalet female

So I decided to let everything sink for at least a week and then write about it. Arbalet Kiev female. One week has passed and it is time to talk about it.First things first: it was an incredible trip. Arbalet surely understands 100% what eSport is all about. The way these guys pulled the whole event was just incredible. Given that it should have happened two weeks ago, but due to the vulcano this was not possible, they just postponed by two weeks and made everything work.

And it was really smooth, that's a given. For those of you that have not been there: Arbalet treated players better than any other organization I have been with so far. And that includes ESWC, CPL, WCG, Kode5 and ESL. So kudos to Lex and his team!
The trips, the hotel, transportation, the venue and last but not least the tournament itself, that was great!

You might consider female gaming a side show to the main events in eSport and I get that pov, I was there prior to 2006. We signed this American team and I met them at ESWC in Paris at the very same year for the first time. We lost in the semis, which was ok, but there was something around those girls.
A year later they made their way to the SK office in Cologne, bootcamped for a week before going to Paris again and literally destroying any opponent in their way to the first world title.
Well, we all know the way (if you don't, shame on you!). ESWC Masters and then the triumph in San Jose.
2009 was a year without any female only competition, so it was May 2010 when we would see who is on top of the game at the moment.

I have to give credit to four teams here. Alternate who played tough matches against both, Fnatic and SK, Mouz Ladies who gave us a great fight in groupstage (I will never forget Stephs inferno retake vs 3 I think) but above those two teams Fnatic.
Not only will the result of the grand final explain exactly what happened, but the way this drama went down was just spectacular and makes me want to see way more from it.

First map, overtime, Fnatic take it (dust2). Second map, we come back really strong and make sure to tie the match on train. So nuke had to decide. It was two crucial moments probably. One was potter waiting a bit too long to stop Cazzidy from defusing and the second was SK being down 8-14 already and by that having lost it probably already. But female CS would not be that great of a sport if it wasn't for what happened then. SK was able to take it to an overtime and won the final in the second set with the very last round. Yes, we made it, yet another worldcup in our hands. The third to be precise.

But Fnatic female: wow, what a great team you are! Lot's of respect your way and all I can hope for is yet another thriller at ESWC in 7 weeks, no matter the outcome.

Final words to those who deserve it the most.
Benita. She was introduced to the team two years ago already as one of the greatest talents in the US scene. Today I know why. I saw her play live in Kiev and it was simply put a great show!
Steph. Back in the team and how important she is! Mouz, Inferno, Retake, there is simply nothing else to add here! It is sooo great to have you back in SK!
Potter. Well, it is ChiChi, what can I say, whenever we needed that crucial frag or round she said screw that, I will just do it and you delivered. Impressive!
Jso. Comparisons are always hard and you might not get the point, but I have seen Ahl and Tentpole in action when they were best and I would say Jso is exactly that kind of player. She clams the match when needed with her support for others, but explodes in other moments and puts on an incredible show.
Alice. The captain. There was this moment at the winners ceremony, when Lex introduced the AWP player of the tournament and explained that this title would go to a player that was way more than just a kick ass AWP, but also this all time MVP probably and I just told Alice you are gonna get it. She did not believe in my words until she was presented this soo well deserver trophy!

We talked about this tournament afterwards and I explained eSport nowadays is all about those moments you will remember. Arbalet Kiev Female is one of them!

Not only cause I am looking at this awesome trophy everyday!!!





Fresh POOOOOTS

It has been some time since I let my musical addiction get to you. The reason is quite simple: quality over quantity. But then again...Well, here you go, Dave Grohl and fresh pots. Saw the video, loved it way too much, had to share with you guys:



This could also happen at the SK office in Cologne... ;)



Them Crooked Vultures - Full Album

So here it is, the long expected full album of TCV! Enjoy!

http://www.sk-gaming.com/rss/blog/TheSlaSH

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• February 2009 (2)
• January 2009 (1)
• November 2008 (5)
• September 2007 (1)
• August 2007 (1)
• April 2007 (1)
• March 2007 (3)
• October 2006 (1)
• September 2006 (1)
• August 2006 (1)
• March 2006 (3)
• January 2006 (2)
• September 2005 (2)
• August 2005 (1)
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