After Aftermath's decision to collabrate with wNv, H2k-Gaming had recieved a severe blow as their goal to create a strong team had gotten shattered. But after having a lot of discussions, the management committee at H2k-Gaming came up with a decision to have talks with the upcoming Finnish team astralis. Their motive was to sponsor and encourage an upcoming team and develop it into a much more better and professional one. H2k found the skills and talents in astralis and after having several discussions with the management at astralis, the decision finally came out that the team from now onwards will be playing under H2k's flag. This will allow them to compete in more international events and prove their talents. Jack "Le_Freak" Benard the manager of H2k-Gaming made the following statement on his views and thoughts about the collaboration :- "Well as every body knows, a couple of days ago we had some sad news. Our cs team left us, but things can go fast in the esport scene. We got in contact with Astralis and after some very constructive conversations we had a very positive feeling about working together with them. We feel that this is another big step for H2k-Gaming. Together with this team, we hope to accomplish great things and set our name within the eSports scene." Sadly, the decision marks the end of an amazing gaming team, astralis, which existed for almost more than two years and has proved to be a fierce competitor in the European gaming scene. However, with H2k backing them, the team will now have better sponsorship which will increase the motivation of the players, allowing them to perform even better. Niklas "bloodR" Nyman, H2k's player made the following statement :- "After ESWC astralis had to go through some drastic changes once again but to become a professional team you need more than just a good roster. Since we weren't sponsored by anyone our chances to attend major events were nonexistent and that also affected the motivation of the team. Luckily we got in contact with the guys from H2K-Gaming and they offered us a deal we couldn't refuse. So now a bit over 2 year journey under the name astralis has come to an end and we will be joining H2K-Gaming as their H2k.Thermaltake squad. We hope to achieve good results together with the organisation supporting us. We just started to prepare ourselves for the Finnish Kode5 qualifiers and after that we will be going to WSVG London and the NetGamez event in Netherlands later in autumn." H2k.Thermaltake now has the following lineup: Niklas "bloodR" Nyman Nico "NicoustiE" Hagelberg Antti "myssE" Larte Arto "GuA" Siukola Tino "tihOp" Puumala We wish H2k-Gaming best of luck for their future! Stay tuned to SK-Gaming for further updates!