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IG Rookie: "I want to go against Caps. I want to make my revenge to prove that I’m better."
On the 27th (KST), Invictus Gaming (IG) swept G2 in the 2018 World Championship Semifinals day 1. IG's concept was clearly focused on the early game. Using their signature aggressive playstyle, they
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HeroesHearth Homi: “I will try to do my best to basically not be a burden.”
As HeroesHearth Esports, the number one seed from North America, approaches this year’s Heroes Global Championship (HGC) BlizzCon event, they feel as if they’re playing with house money. They have to, as they perform best in a relaxed environment, just having fun with the guys. The group of underdogs rose up from the Open Division and qualified for every international event in 2018. And, while their performance at such events leaves much to be desired, their growth is indisputable. But, in order to be considered among the other top teams in the world, they will need to overcome, yet again, another bump in the road.
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Khaldor on North America: "There is a lot of entitlement and there is not really a very good work ethic."
Everyone is allowed to partake in a little drama, gossiping and rumor-sharing from time to time. There’s no shame in that. It’s part of human communication and can help form relationships with peers. It does, however, become an issue when certain individuals would rather start and spread tittle-tattle than shrug it off and not get involved. For Thomas "Khaldor" Kilian, a 16-year veteran of the esports industry and current Heroes of the Storm caster, he has seen his fair share of drama and, from his experience, no region focuses more on it than North American.
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Relationships: one of the many sacrifices made in esports
Dedicating your life to mastering a craft requires an internal understanding that sacrifices need to be made if your intention is to be the best you can be. Relationships with friends, one’s own health and the ability to dedicate enough time and energy to enter the dating world are some of the very common facets of everyday life that are occasionally put on the backburner when you work in an industry as volatile as esports. Long hours, working weekends and traveling around the world can and do impact those who work “traditional” jobs but esports can take it to extremes at times. Thomas “Khaldor” Kilian is no stranger to the impact that devoting more than 15 years of his life to esports has had on his ability to find love, enjoy a night out with friends and form intimate relationships with peers around him.
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Khaldor forms a narrative on set, deals with criticism off it
Few figures in the Heroes of the Storm scene are as polarizing as Thomas “Khaldor” Kilian. Ever since he was handed a Technical Alpha key back in 2014, Khaldor has dedicated his blood, sweat, and tears towards playing, commentating, dissecting and discussing Heroes of the Storm. His love for the title, in addition to his decade-long-plus background in the esports industry in titles such as Warcraft 3 and Starcraft 2, opened up opportunities for him that he was able to capitalize on through a spartan-like work ethic. These right set of circumstances allowed him to be is one of the full-time Heroes Global Championship (HGC) casters for the European region, a location very close to his heart as he grew up in Germany.
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C9 RapidStar: "The LCK teams are good, but there was a skill gap in players' individual performances."
How do you feel? To begin, I'm really, really happy. I want us to keep this momentum and head straight to the Finals. I've reached the Worlds Finals as both a player and coach but failed to win. I won'
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FNC Coach Dylan: " I have a lot of respect for Reapered as a coach... I'm sorry though because we're going to be the ones to win."
Congratulations! How do you feel?I feel amazing. It was always my dream to make it far in the World Championship. We know that we're capable of winning the entire tournament. We're really happy that w
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G2 Perkz: "We had nothing to lose, but being the MSI, Asian Games, and LPL champions, RNG had everything to lose. "
PERKZPerkz, what just happened?!I don't know. (Laughs) I have no idea on what to say. It was definitely expected, right?How are you so calm?I just don't care. (Laughs) I've been so mentally drained in
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IG Duke: "I believe both RNG and G2 are strong. It won’t surprise me if either of them makes it up. "
On the 20th, at the Busan Bexco Auditorium, the 2018 League of Legends World Championship Quarterfinals match between LPL's Invictus Gaming and LCK's kt Rolster took place. Both teams played their hea
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IG TheShy: "I asked the team to give me a pick that I can win my lane for sure with, and that pick happened to be Fiora."
On the 20th, at the Busan Bexco Auditorium, the 2018 League of Legends World Championship Quarterfinals match between LPL's Invictus Gaming and LCK's kt Rolster took place. Both teams played their hea
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frdwnr from Second Wind: "Skyfoxes are a good team, but I think every facet of our team is just better."
"frdwnr" is an off-tank player for Second Wind. I get his thoughts on how D.Va and Zarya deal with Sombra and Doomfist. I also get his hot takes on new Torbjorn, Roadhog, and Wrecking Ball.
