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EPS Benelux: FnaticMSI.CS:S vs PixelSlaves

StreeT — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:01:00 +0100

VTonight the next opponent awaits FnaticMSI.CS:S in the third round of the ESL Pro Series Benelux. PixelSlaves are among the top teams from the Benelux and definitely are a team capable to surprising.

SpawN: 'It's time to make some room for us'

hancu — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:37:00 +0100

It surely is the first time we see a dual-Swedish appearance at a World Cyber Games event. It represents a great occasion for a leading country in Counter-Strike to prove the world once again what they've got. At the same time, FnaticMSI are in good company, alongside, Counter-Strike legend Abdisamad 'SpawN' Mohamed. He's just one of those guys that doesn't need an introduction, as either you're old or new in the scene you must have heard about him in one context or another by now. I'm not interested in prolonging this, so as a part of our pre-WCG coverage, we bring you H2K's one and only: SpawN. So here we are in again, at the end of 2009, seeing you in action with a new team. What have you been up to during the break you took from gaming? I have been playing a little just to be in shape when it comes to CS. But most of the time was spent working with my new gaming products and planning for the future with ZOWIE. What convinced you to get back in action with H2K Gaming? I saw an opening, they needed players and I was up for it basically. I think these are really talented guys and I believe in these players. Would you see yourself as a mentor in the team, for your less experienced colleagues? It is not something I've been thinking about that much. My plans now are to play CS at a high level, something which I've really been missing. At the same time I'll use my experience to produce the best equipment for each professional player. That's what I'm focusing in right now. How does the chemistry work with you guys? People have already been able to follow you in online EM clashes, yet the performance can be considered irrelevant at this point. It goes pretty good at the moment. I think even though we are relatively new. But with a bit more training I think we can surprise many teams. What would you say are your strong and weak points at the moment? We have damn good aimers in our team and I strongly believe that it is our strength. Weaknesses are not something I share with others. It is like solving the mystery for opponents. How would all that contribute to your first big lan appearance in Chengdu next week? Anything positive I hope. How do you feel prior to the event? Are you on a hardcore training schedule? Feels really nice actually. Training has gone well and everything seems to float pretty ok. What can you tell me about your personal expectations? Hope we pass the group stage at least. One could say that the Swedish scene is getting quite busy at the moment. You've already got consecrated names like SK or Fnatic, upcoming challengers like MYM and teams with potential, like Begrip, which still fall short from confirming what they're able to do. Where would you see your team in this scenario? Sweden dominates again, nice to see it actually. It's time to make some room for us though *smiles* Dubai was dominated by your co-nationals. Do you see H2K and Fnatic repeating similar performances in Chengdu? Let's hope for that.. Which team would you most like to play against at the upcoming event in China? Would have been nice to play against Fnatic. Getting out of the group and through to the first stages of the play-offs, won't probably be a problem. Or will it? Never underestimate the unknown teams. Still I think we should manage the group stage. Closing the H2K chapter for a bit, only to open a different one: ZOWIE Gear. You've recently been in Asia for a promotional tour, alongside Neo from ex-Vitriolic. What motivated your choice of the player out of the vast array of Counter-Strike talents? I think Neo is a person who deserves it. He is a good CS player and a reliable person. I like to work with that kind of people around me. You probably admire him a lot already both as a player and as a person. Therefore does that make you want to avoid a direct clash against the Poles at WCG? Hehe, that's nothing I am concerned about. I was chatting to fisker the other week, and he's certainly not keeping in touch with the scene anymore. Yet, your colleague HeatoN, is, given the nature of his job. Is he preparing a comeback? Would be fun if he made a comeback. I think there are a lot of people waiting for that to happen. But me personally, I don't know if he will do it or not. On a more final note, are you aiming at the 2010 Esports Player of the Year award? I am aiming for the top. Never bothered about trophies. Final additions? Thanks for the interview. Would also like to thank all the fans of course! Will record video blogs from the WCG and other events in the future, check in www.spawnblog.com for more info! ZOWIE4LIFE Besides that keep an eye on the H2k-Gaming website (www.h2k-gaming.eu), Facebook (www.facebook.com/h2kgaming), Twitter (www.twitter.com/h2kgaming) and Hyves (www.hyves.nl/h2kgaming).

COVERAGE: MLG Anaheim Groupstage: Day 2

StreeT — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:06:00 +0100

MLG Anaheim starts today and expectations are high. Every single team might be victorious in the end with such strong competition from all teams. FnaticMSI.WoW will play their first game today against none other than the best team in the world at the moment, Check6. Full coverage and more details can be found inside.

Visit FnaticMSI at Webhallen for the release of Modern Warfare 2!

StreeT — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:10:00 +0100

On 9th of November, people in Sweden will have a chance to lay their hands on keyboards of MSI GT740 Notebooks and play Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare 2 versus FnaticMSI.COD4 squad. Do you want to try most anticipated game of the year and play versus the best COD4 team in the world? Peak inside...

FnaticMSI.COD4 in the spotlight

hancu — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:28:00 +0100

The guys over at oXmoze.com were kind enough to feature our FnaticMSI.COD4 team in a lengthy material, covering its beginnings up until present times. An extra chat with Marcus 'odyx' Nilsson is given as a cherry on top of the cake.

Five with MLG participants

fams — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:48:00 +0100

With another major World of Warcraft tournament drawing near, we caught up with players from different teams to get an idea of what their expectations are for MLG Anaheim, and see if they are prepared for the tournament. Click the name of a player below to read interview with him: Michael "Twixz" Shane (Check6Gaming) Chris "Douja" Cossey (FnaticMSI) Alexander "sodah" Ringe (Complexity)

ESL EMS: FnaticMSI.QL > viRus

roy_chez — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:15:00 +0100

The ESL Major Series for Quake Live TDM are kicking off tonight. FnaticMSI's Quake Live squad will play its openings match versus viRus.

IEM IV Group Stage: FnaticMSI > YDK.ME

StreeT — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:39:00 +0100

The Germans await in the second round of group stage of the Intel Extreme Masters Season IV. You don't know me? will be the next opponent for our CS 1.6 team and hopefully another three points will be won. FnaticMSI.CS achieved victory in the first match of the season against Frag Executors. Scores, HLTV, statements and more inside.

FnaticMSI.CSS featured on Gamer01

roy_chez — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:30:00 +0100

FnaticMSI.CSS has been featured on the Dutch television show, Gamer01. Want to find out more? Look inside.

MSI Launches Big Bang Gaming Series

StreeT — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:11:00 +0100

MSI has launched Big Bang, a new site featuring products for gaming. Our respected sponsor has once again shown they are highly interested in gaming and they focus a lot on their gaming based products.

FnaticTV announce two upcoming CS 1.6 movies

StreeT — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:00:00 +0100

Our CS 1.6 movie makers will be able to deliver two projects this month, both will be totally different type but very interesting for our fans and fans of Counter Strike 1.6 in general. "Read More" to find out what are you going to see soon.

EPS Benelux: FnaticMSI.CS:S > TEAM-DEFCOM

StreeT — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:16:00 +0100

FnaticMSI.CS:S clashes with TEAM-DEFCOM tonight, in the second round of the EPS Benelux series. After the victory in the first round, the team is looking forward to repeat the result, this time more convincingly.

YoGs MLG Anaheim Predictions Pt1.

fams — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:42:00 +0100

The next MLG is going to consist of several top teams from around the world, battling it out for 1st place, respect from the World of Warcraft community, and 3 brand new HP Firebirds. With such prestigious prizes at stake, many ask "hey who is going to win MLG u think??" Well, Max 'YoG' Yueh is here to provide you with those answers and much more inside.

COVERAGE: MLG Anaheim Introduction

StreeT — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:36:00 +0100

The FnaticMSI.WoW team will participate in the MLG tournament in Anaheim from 6th to 8th November. Only the best teams from America, including one team from Europe and one from Asia will take part in the tournament and try to reach the Championship Finals. More information inside.

Keen to create? Come work with us

SAM - zr0 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:43:00 +0100

Are you a Web Developer? Are you a UI Guru? Do you have a passion for the latest and greatest? Are you interested in working at an exciting and motivated web design studio with a focus on the gaming space? Are you looking to build the newest cool services for gamers all over the globe? We're on the hunt for new, ambitious and talented people to work with EVISUA - London's most lovable web design studio - working on the new FNATIC.com, on UGAME.net and other projects. Do you have outstanding technical knowhow and the desire to join a young and talented team... then read on!

PLAY November: Bigger and Better than ever

roy_chez — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:30:00 +0100

Fnatic PLAY is happy to present three cups for November. What excites us even more is to be introducing two new games to the series. Inside you can find what awaits you in November!

strenx, Spartie & l1nkje invited to IEM European Championship

roy_chez — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:17:00 +0100

Kévin 'strenx' Baeza, Sebastian 'Spartie' Siira and Pierre-Emeric 'l1nkje' Portier have been invited the the ESL European Championship, where the best will battle each other for a prize pot of more than 13.000$.

Strenx and l1nkje top second Intel Game On Cup

StreeT — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:53:00 +0100

As the Intel Game On tournament series continue in whole Europe, FnaticMSI.QL players continue to dominate in France. At the end of a second French Game On cup, we can once again see l1nkje and strenx on top, with switched places on the podium this time.

Player Spotlight: Strenx

fams — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:07:00 +0100

The latest addition to the FnaticMSI Quake Live team, Kevin "strenx" Beaza, has been in a great shape lately, winning many online tournaments. The Frenchman won the Excello Cup two times, the first edition of the Zotac QL Cup and was king of ESL's King of the Hill competition. In an interview by Cameron "fams" Carson and Danijel "StreeT" Remus, you can read about Kevin's real life, his personality, gaming career, the Quake Live scene and his plans for future.

FnaticMSI.CSS 6th on Cadred Rankings

roy_chez — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:52:00 +0100

FnaticMSI's Counter-Strike: Source team has been ranked sixth of Europe by Cadred, dropping three places. The full top ten is inside.

Happy Birthday KyoChi!

StreeT — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:42:00 +0100

Today, we celebrate yet another birthday among our ranks. Conney "KyoChi" Soberg turns 21 today. Conney is a core member of our COD4 team and his all-around skills in-game and his possibility to play with all weapons make him one of the best players nowadays. Besides being skilled with different kinds of weapons, he is also very skilled with the guitar, playing on it for a few years now. We wish all the best to Conney, have a great party today and nice time with your friends and family. LONG LIVE CONNEY!

EPS Benelux: FnaticMSI.CS:S > venene

StreeT — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:06:00 +0100

It's time for the ESL Pro Series Benelux to enter its third season with leagues in four games. Counter Strike: Source is one of them and our team will take part in the league. Today, FnaticMSI.CS:S will play the match of the first round versus team venene.

Cherubim wins Fnatic PLAY Quake Live 2v2 Tournament

roy_chez — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:44:00 +0100

Noctis and zyv (Cherubim) have won the Fnatic PLAY Quake Live 2v2 TDM tournament. Cooller and Frozen (mouz/pstarZ) come second. Both win great prizes by SteelSeries.

The rise to Power

hancu — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 06:00:00 +0100

Dubai has ended yet another Chengdu championship comes knocking on our door step in mid-November. National pride is involved, which certainly raises the stakes. It won't be just another major event, yet it will culminate the incredible comeback which esports witnessed this year, following a 2008 crisis, hitting all global industries. The World Cyber Games Grand Final will attract huge audiences and Fnatic.com will be on site to provide you some premium coverage from China. Yet before that, we shall take a look at the participating teams, the main ones, which attract attention prior to the debut of the event. The very first name that we shall look at is actually a team which has been discarded recently from the scene. Re-branding processes, hard-training schedules, adapting roster issues, it all prived them from getting any international exposure. I'm referring to the Finnish stars from Power Gaming. Yet take into account this is not your average pre-WCG team profile, it's more like a genesis of what Power Gaming has grown into and equally out of. They've certainly got the potential to be on top, that's why they're representing their country at the Grand Final, amongst the cream of the scene; even with all that given, stability hasn't really been one of their strongest points. The Finnish scene itself witnessed some volatile times in 2009 and prior to that, yet now equally Joona 'natu' Leppänen and the Power Gaming managers see the reign of uncertainty disappearing. It almost seemed like a match made in heaven with the Finns joining forces with the Brits, another scene which proved more than unstable ever since the golden days of 4Kings. Yet once with the switch from Crack Clan to Power Gaming, a more secure esports future raises up and the fact that the two sides have managed to maintain their nucleus through the move is a more than positive sign for a durable future. Too many fancy words have been used already, yet one can't avoid this in the company of British esports figures Luke Cotton and Ben Woodward. Most of you would be familiar with them by now, as they've both been around the scene for quite some time. Not only that, yet anything which relates to British success also connects these guys. The 'how's' and 'why's' all take place in the following page. Keep reading..

FnaticMSI.QL in Group A of EMS Season V

StreeT — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:03:00 +0100

The groups for the ESL Major Series Quake Live TDM 4v4 are finally here. Four groups, each one of them holding four teams. FnaticMSI.QL is placed in the Group A after taking the highest seed. "Full Story" for groups and seeds.