Counter-Strike: ArcadioN replaces Sunde in mTw

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By Stuart 'SwitchbacK' Macdonald

Nov 1, 2010 00:20

mTw has announced that ArcadioN will be replacing Sunde.

After being out-performed by local rivals Full Gaming on two occasions over the past fortnight, WCG finalists mTw have made a surprising change to their roster in order to get back on track.

Leaving the team is talisman Christoffer 'Sunde' Sunde, who over three years has picked up awards both for his individual performances as well as his involvement in mTw's successes, including a WCG victory. He will stay within mTw and play out the current EPS Nordic season.

Timm 'ArcadioN' Henriksen is the man replacing Sunde after helping Full Gaming pull off a string of impressive results, most notably picking up gold at DSRack #3.

ArcadioN has played with mTw before - at Arbalet Cup Europe 2009 - where he filled in for Sunde whilst he was travelling abroad. The team finished second at that event with ArcadioN playing a key role in pushing mTw through the first round of the lower bracket right through to the grand final.

Sunde broke down the situation on mymTw.com:

"For a long time, pretty much since Jonas (whimp) and Muhamed (mje) left the team, there has been a different vibe on the team. Personally we haven't gotten along very well lately - and with recent DSrack and Slaplive results, it was obvious something drastic had to be done. I have earlier considered the possibility of leaving the team because I didn't feel 'at home' anymore - I felt the team was splitted and I could not see any solution. This is without a doubt one of hardest things I've had to face, but at the same time it feels like somewhat of a relief."

On the prospect of retiring, Sunde continued:

"Whether or not I will quit playing CS I can't really give a straight answer to. Obviously I need to start looking for something else to do now, but my passion for CS will never die. I won't say I have any expectations, however if the right offer or opportunity presents itself I won't be shy to take it."

ArcadioN added:

"Wow. I'm very excited to get this opportunity, and play with one of the best teams in the world. I have very high expectations. The goal for this team should and will be to win every single tournament, and I hope we can fight our way to the top at the upcoming dreamhack. It's going to be a fun and thrilling experience, and I'm really looking forward to it!"

mTw is now: