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Axslav and StrifeCro reportedly released from EG!

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iRaYP
Profile Joined March 2011
Scotland66 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-09 03:38:28
January 09 2012 03:30 GMT
#1
EDIT:THIS IS UNCONFIMED BY BOTH EG AND THE TWO PLAYERS SO FAR

Taken from reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/starcraft/comments/o8rdk/axslav_and_strifeco_released_from_eg_please/ by reddit user Aftershock912

Screenshot: http://img804.imageshack.us/img804/490/axandstrife.png



My Opinion if true: Although they have made a very good 2v2 team for EG is team tournaments such as the Masters cup they have has very few top 1v1 results and with EG expanding their roster elsewhere cuts were always a possiblilty.

Not very suprising but wish them the best of luck if true.
Herp Derp
bobthebo
Profile Joined May 2011
101 Posts
January 09 2012 03:31 GMT
#2
howcome incontrol isnt gone either?

User was banned for this post.
Olinimm
Profile Joined November 2011
1471 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-09 03:34:25
January 09 2012 03:32 GMT
#3
On January 09 2012 12:31 bobthebo wrote:
howcome incontrol isnt gone either?

Because he's popular. He also does alot of other things ofc.
InsidiA
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Canada1169 Posts
January 09 2012 03:32 GMT
#4
Huh, this is intresting. Thought Axslav atleast would be allowed to stay
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groms
Profile Joined May 2010
Canada1017 Posts
January 09 2012 03:32 GMT
#5
oh shiz that is kinda surprising to me. Axslav at least did a very good job of reaching out to the community with his stream which was totally awesome. One of the few players that can cast and play while not getting destroyed.

Sad to hear.

btw does this mean they have to move out of the house asap?
I have a recurring dream that I'm running away from a terran player but the marauders keep slowing me down. - Artosis
Sarang
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Australia2363 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-09 03:33:10
January 09 2012 03:33 GMT
#6
On January 09 2012 12:31 bobthebo wrote:
howcome incontrol isnt gone either?

Maybe because he does a lot for EG? What a stupid question.
"Killer helped me feel better before coming to the arena. He told me to say that." - Bomber
Akasha
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States261 Posts
January 09 2012 03:33 GMT
#7
Maybe we should wait until we have an official statement from EG.
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Kmickelow
Profile Joined July 2010
Canada106 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-09 03:34:39
January 09 2012 03:33 GMT
#8
Incontrol does more for the community than either of those two, how can you even compare? Where he lacks in results he picks up with doing things for the community. Im not a fan of his game, but hes a good person and does wonders.


Edit: This not taking away from his skill. He is very skilled. But as i said , just lacks the results.
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groms
Profile Joined May 2010
Canada1017 Posts
January 09 2012 03:33 GMT
#9
yea maybe we should just wait before jumping to any conclusions
I have a recurring dream that I'm running away from a terran player but the marauders keep slowing me down. - Artosis
bobthebo
Profile Joined May 2011
101 Posts
January 09 2012 03:34 GMT
#10
On January 09 2012 12:33 Sarang wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 09 2012 12:31 bobthebo wrote:
howcome incontrol isnt gone either?

Maybe because he does a lot for EG? What a stupid question.

well the article specifically mention 1v1 results
Ruscour
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
5233 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-09 03:36:06
January 09 2012 03:35 GMT
#11
EG is stupid to release Axslav though...he's improved so goddamn much since practicing regularly in the house, such a waste if the let him go. I just hope that if he's not on EG any more he can continue playing full-time.

EDIT: I didn't read the OP...
askTeivospy
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
1525 Posts
January 09 2012 03:35 GMT
#12
im confused where is the official EG announcement
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sleeepy
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
Canada777 Posts
January 09 2012 03:35 GMT
#13
Axslav was cool, shoulda cut Inc instead.
Packawana
Profile Joined August 2011
United States1081 Posts
January 09 2012 03:36 GMT
#14
Let's wait on this one guys, no need to jump to anything until EG says so.
"May all your dreaming fill the empty sky."
zoLo
Profile Blog Joined June 2007
United States5896 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-09 03:38:12
January 09 2012 03:36 GMT
#15
If it is true, then I am not really surprised. EG recently closed their CS 1.6 team, but n0thing will remain within the organization to do some content stuff. With the recently pickup of JYP, I wouldn't be surprised if they chose to remove Axslav and Strifecro to meet their salary budget. Besides the money, they haven't done too much in terms of solo results. They are a good duo for 2v2 matches, but their results at several MLG's isn't the best. I am not trying to say that they suck, but in times of competition, money, etc on the line, you have to do what is best for the team. Besides that, I am surprise that lzgamer is still on the team since he is in the same boat as the two.
Sarang
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Australia2363 Posts
January 09 2012 03:37 GMT
#16
On January 09 2012 12:34 bobthebo wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 09 2012 12:33 Sarang wrote:
On January 09 2012 12:31 bobthebo wrote:
howcome incontrol isnt gone either?

Maybe because he does a lot for EG? What a stupid question.

well the article specifically mention 1v1 results

There is no article, there's just speculation from the thread's maker. As far as I can see the only thing indicating their departure is that TwitchTV conversation, where all that's said is "yes, axslav and strifecro were released."
"Killer helped me feel better before coming to the arena. He told me to say that." - Bomber
RusHXceL
Profile Joined August 2010
United States1004 Posts
January 09 2012 03:37 GMT
#17
Who is Strifeco???
Sermokala
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States14113 Posts
January 09 2012 03:37 GMT
#18
On January 09 2012 12:34 bobthebo wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 09 2012 12:33 Sarang wrote:
On January 09 2012 12:31 bobthebo wrote:
howcome incontrol isnt gone either?

Maybe because he does a lot for EG? What a stupid question.

well the article specifically mention 1v1 results


there isn't any article theres just a reddit post about a chat screenshot. EG hasn't even said anything and they would be the first to tell people when people get released.
A wise man will say that he knows nothing. We're gona party like its 2752 Hail Dark Brandon
On_Slaught
Profile Joined August 2008
United States12190 Posts
January 09 2012 03:38 GMT
#19
No suprise here. They probably are keeping Inc for his personality and Lzgamer for his looks (he was advertising some stuff at mlg or something like that?)
Moobutt
Profile Joined May 2011
United States1996 Posts
January 09 2012 03:38 GMT
#20
EG is a business. I can understand them releasing Axslav and StrifeCro. I understand why they keep Incontrol. Keep Machine confuses me. Maybe he hasn't show his true potential in a tournament but is a complete beast during inhouse practice.
3/22/16 The Day EG Died
CeriseCherries
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
6170 Posts
January 09 2012 03:38 GMT
#21
Empty speculation until they actually gets released...
Remember, no matter where you go, there you are.
chiwawa
Profile Joined April 2011
330 Posts
January 09 2012 03:38 GMT
#22
EG released their Counter-Strike team a couple of days ago and HLTV reported that before EG confirmed it. It's probably true about them dropping these players. But if they do their NA team house makes no sense at all because they won't have anyone living there except for InControl. I wonder if they're bringing in players from other games as well to fill the house or if they're selling it as well.
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DarkPlasmaBall
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States45814 Posts
January 09 2012 03:39 GMT
#23
We should wait for a statement from EG =/

Axslav and Strifecro fighting!
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Skuller
Profile Joined September 2010
United States197 Posts
January 09 2012 03:41 GMT
#24
Yea, even if this is true, we should for the official word.

I'm a bit bothered that this winter guy from x6 is very vocal and very public about pursuing players before the official statement is done. I don't mind being very persistent about pursuing players before their contracts are up, but being public about it is another thing.
Hulavuta
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
United States1252 Posts
January 09 2012 03:41 GMT
#25
On January 09 2012 12:37 RusHXceL wrote:
Who is Strifeco???


http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/StrifeCro
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Bagration
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
United States18282 Posts
January 09 2012 03:41 GMT
#26
Oh dear. I am still going to wait until official confirmation but it does not seem too surprising to me. A pity though, to see a top foreign team gradually outsource itself to Korea.
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Zooper31
Profile Joined May 2009
United States5713 Posts
January 09 2012 03:42 GMT
#27
On January 09 2012 12:41 Bagration wrote:
Oh dear. I am still going to wait until official confirmation but it does not seem too surprising to me. A pity though, to see a top foreign team gradually outsource itself to Korea.


It's where the results count and the best players train. Sad but true.
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Mrvoodoochild1
Profile Joined June 2011
United States1439 Posts
January 09 2012 03:42 GMT
#28
This makes me sad T.T, Axslav was starting to show some improvement. Let's hope both players find a new team if this is true.
"let your freak flag fly"
Colonial
Profile Joined June 2011
United States81 Posts
January 09 2012 03:42 GMT
#29
Well if this is true...then time to pick up more Koreans so EG becomes a stronger team :D.
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LuckoftheIrish
Profile Joined November 2011
United States4791 Posts
January 09 2012 03:44 GMT
#30
Pretty sure Axslav is playing practice games with Demuslim and Machine at the moment, which suggests that he's in the Lair, which suggests that he's still an EG member.
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Mafs
Profile Joined January 2011
Canada458 Posts
January 09 2012 03:45 GMT
#31
On January 09 2012 12:42 Colonial wrote:
Well if this is true...then time to pick up more Koreans so EG becomes a stronger team :D.

Just like every other American brand and franchise, just steal good things from others instead of trying to become good and hope the stupidity of the general public will keep supporting you so you make more money. This pretty much applies to almost all American companies and brands I've ever seen or heard of, very rarely will they make a good new innovation.
Fionn
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
United States23455 Posts
January 09 2012 03:45 GMT
#32
On January 09 2012 12:41 Bagration wrote:
Oh dear. I am still going to wait until official confirmation but it does not seem too surprising to me. A pity though, to see a top foreign team gradually outsource itself to Korea.


Why would they keep and pay players who don't produce results or are personalities in the scene. Incontrol isn't getting good results, but he's a personality. He's popular. He is a good talker and is a strong figurehead for EG. It's silly talk about outsourcing to Korea. EG is a bossiness and at the end of the day, they want to make money.

The best players are Koreans and the best way to train players is Korea. If the best players were in Australia and the best place to train was Australia, they would buy Australians. If EG wants to keep up with the best teams, which are Korean, they'll need Koreans if their whole team doesn't wanna go live in Korea.

With the addition of JYP, Axslav was redundant behind Huk/JYP/Incontrol. Strifeco is...well, yeah. They didn't produce results and weren't very popular when compared to the rest of the team.
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Ares[Effort] *
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
DEMACIA6550 Posts
January 09 2012 03:46 GMT
#33
No need for speculation if this is true just wait for the official statement.
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Sermokala
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States14113 Posts
January 09 2012 03:46 GMT
#34
its kinda silly that they still have a wow team but not their cs team anymore. I wonder if they are making space for their dota team.
A wise man will say that he knows nothing. We're gona party like its 2752 Hail Dark Brandon
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