League of Legends is the most played and watched eSport in the world. Quantic Gaming believed that acquiring a League of Legends team was necessary in order to remain a successful eSport organization. We looked at several opportunities for a new LoL squad after the realease of "Cloud 9" last season. We kept an eye on the Challenger teams as they battled through Amateur Leagues, but we were not able to find the right match. We wanted a team that meshed seamlessly with the Quantic Gaming organization; our decision was not rushed, but instead diligent and precise.
Along with our partners, we felt that a team of former professionals from Korea competing in North-America would give Quantic Gaming the competitive edge which would potentially get Quantic back in the LCS. Therefore, we are excited to announce Quantic Gaming's new League of Legends roster:
Cheolwoo 'Apple' Jeong - Mid
Dusik 'Prime' Yun - Jungle
Yoonsup 'Locodoco' Choi - Team Captain and AD Carry
Gunwoong ' Woong' Jang - Top
Gunhee 'Gunza' Jung - Support
Throughout the years, Quantic Gaming has often acquired talent from the Korean scene to compliment our rosters, such as in Starcraft 2. These players have always been among the best of the best with the accomplishments to prove it, and our LoL squad is no different. Locodoco and Woong were members of the first place team in the OGN Invitiational; they also placed second together in the OGN Spring Invitational 2012. Woong also boasts his own achievements as a member of the second place team at both OGN Winter 2012 and the 2012 World Finals previously known as Azubu Frost.
It's not only Locodoco and Woong that have previously competed together. Both Apple and Prime were founding members of Maximum Gaming Impact Blitz, a team that Woong coached. The existing synergy between the team members will help to make the transition to Quantic gaming seamless, and we're confident that they'll be in fighting shape very quickly.
We believe this team will make a major impact in both the North American Challenger and LCS scenes. We could not be more excited to have this group of players staying the Quantic Gaming house, located in California, on official eSports visas. We know that this team will show the world what they and Quantic Gaming are capable of achieving.
We also want to give a huge thanks to Roccat and NeatforSeat for their support in making this huge step in Quantic Gaming history possible.
The question is can NA stand up to them unlike Starcraft? I would argue SC2 *died* in NA because after Idra and HuK dropped off from championship level players NA couldn't compete so the fans had no one to rally around. They then moved onto LoL.
I don't foresee the NA scene being overrun by Koreans. Having to physically live here is a pretty big expense and is a lot less convenient than the WCS. And while I do like having actual North American players if NA teams can't even compete with Korean B-tier players they don't deserve to play on a professional level. I think the teams willing to adapt and grow will show it and a team like the new Quantic will hopefully help make all of the other NA teams stronger.
The only thing that scares me though is if NA teams can't adapt or grow. After a season of Cloud 9 stomping none of the NA teams seem any closer to overthrowing them than they did at the start of the season which is a bit scary.
On September 12 2013 14:01 ProV1 wrote: I really wish they would Riot would keep a region lock on the LCS. Otherwise, it becomes WCS NA 2.0 with koreans dominating the NA scene, and not enough NA players in the scene. Then, NA LCS becomes Krn LCS tier 2.0. And the whole NA scene and NA players, and NA heroes, and the allure is gone. Which is a pretty big reason as to why SCII isn't as popular in NA these days.
eh.. I don't think so, LoL is gigantic in Korea and can actually sustain a bunch of teams. On the other hand, SC2 is minuscule so there's more motivation for the pros to go abroad.
The only reason this pisses me off, is if this team fails to be the best in NA, all the fucking chuckle fucks will start talking about korea as some overrated region.
On September 12 2013 16:35 wei2coolman wrote: The only reason this pisses me off, is if this team fails to be the best in NA, all the fucking chuckle fucks will start talking about korea as some overrated region.
well. lets hope worlds will make sure that doesnt happen
On September 12 2013 16:35 wei2coolman wrote: The only reason this pisses me off, is if this team fails to be the best in NA, all the fucking chuckle fucks will start talking about korea as some overrated region.
It's pretty funny how much hype a non top 8 team is getting. Omg korean team, look out C9!
On September 12 2013 16:35 wei2coolman wrote: The only reason this pisses me off, is if this team fails to be the best in NA, all the fucking chuckle fucks will start talking about korea as some overrated region.
well. lets hope worlds will make sure that doesnt happen
Difference is at worlds, skt, and mvp ozone are there, repping korea.
On September 12 2013 16:35 wei2coolman wrote: The only reason this pisses me off, is if this team fails to be the best in NA, all the fucking chuckle fucks will start talking about korea as some overrated region.
Lets be real here, even if this team never moved to NA there will still be fucking chuckle fucks saying things like KR is overrated. Trolls will be trolls, idiots will be idiots.
On September 12 2013 16:10 Kouda wrote: Yo. Velocity is fucked LOL
LOL don't make guitar sad t.t
"we felt that a team of former professionals from Korea competing in North-America would give Quantic Gaming the competitive edge" hahaha NA so ez all the companies agree
Tbh, i'm super excited. One of the biggest things that made season 1 for me was the ability to see teams from different countries play constantly. I absolutely love play between different countries because it's a good way to see how everyone stacks up with each other. I've been super bored of LCS for a while and this will get me to watch again
On September 12 2013 15:11 overt wrote: I don't foresee the NA scene being overrun by Koreans. Having to physically live here is a pretty big expense and is a lot less convenient than the WCS.
i can comment now that the team is already living in southern CA housing expenses are not an issue, in the case of this team
EPT
