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Axslav and Strifecro part ways with EG

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darthcaesar
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
United States475 Posts
January 18 2012 23:48 GMT
#1
The original article can be found here:
http://myeg.net/team/evil-geniuses-part-ways-with-axslav-strifecro/

Team EG part ways with two long-time players from its StarCraft II team: Axslav and StrifeCro.


EVIL GENIUSES’ STARCRAFT II TEAM SEES DEPARTURE OF NICK “AXSLAV” RANISH
AND CONG “STRIFECRO” SHU

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. – January 18th, 2012. – Today Evil Geniuses (EG), North America’s premier professional gaming team and a world leader in e-Sports, announce the departure of both Nick “Axslav” Ranish and Cong “StrifeCro” Shu from the team’s StarCraft II division.

Both Nick and Cong were first invited to join Evil Geniuses in 2010 as one of the world’s leading two-vs.-two teams from WarCraft III. Their immense game knowledge and thick chemistry transferred over into StarCraft II with immediate success as the pair quickly dominated the first Machinima Realm Invitational.

Shortly thereafter, the two were brought into the EG training house in Phoenix, Arizona, to begin full-time and independent careers in StarCraft II. While Nick and Cong both improved significantly over the course of 2010 and 2011, having achieved qualified berths at major events such as ESWC and Intel Extreme Masters, and the team is grateful for their contributions over this period of time, Evil Geniuses ultimately decided as a team and company to part ways with both players.

Cody “evoli” Conners, General Manager of Evil Geniuses, commented, “Nick and Cong are hardworking, driven players and both are close to everyone in the organization. It is with a heavy heart that we have to see them go, but we’ll be wishing them the best in the future.”

Evil Geniuses would like to thank Nick and Cong for the time they’ve spent on the team, and we wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors.

With these changes, be sure to keep your eyes glued to both the team’s Facebook and Twitter for the latest updates from Evil Geniuses.

About Evil Geniuses
Founded in 1999, Evil Geniuses (Team EG) have grown to become a leading new media agency which specializes in contracting pro gamers, executing online and offline broadcasts, and developing unique marketing initiatives aimed at attracting and influencing gamers worldwide.With support from popular brands such as Intel, Monster Energy, Kingston HyperX, and others, EG are North America’s premier professional gaming team and a world leader in e-sports. Players and teams within EG, such as Justin “JWong” Wong, Greg “IdrA” Fields, and Isaac “Azael” Cummings-Bentley, have brought home championship trophies from every major gaming tournament circuit in the world and continue to be influential leaders of gamers everywhere.
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MrSnibbles
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United Kingdom267 Posts
January 18 2012 23:49 GMT
#2
Guys.......;_;
Thank you, based god.
wichenks
Profile Joined April 2011
Canada153 Posts
January 18 2012 23:49 GMT
#3
No way! I wonder why?
Sometimes Artosis and I like to have Hot 6ix with each other - Tasteless
GuiltyJerk
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States584 Posts
January 18 2012 23:49 GMT
#4
:'( that's so sad, I liked them both a lot
lamz
Profile Joined July 2011
Lithuania54 Posts
January 18 2012 23:49 GMT
#5
interesting
taLbuk
Profile Joined April 2010
Madagascar1879 Posts
January 18 2012 23:50 GMT
#6
ah two of my favorite NA players, but business is business.
Dissonance23
Profile Joined September 2010
United States259 Posts
January 18 2012 23:50 GMT
#7
Can't say I didn't see it coming, they don't put out results and EG is picking up so many big name players now. Wondering if LZ is going to be cut soon as well, wish them all the best of luck though!
woob
Profile Joined November 2010
United Kingdom1322 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-18 23:50:47
January 18 2012 23:50 GMT
#8
Kinda expected, sad for Axslav. After seeing strifecro play in these EG team streams its evident hes just not able to compete
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ez
StarVe
Profile Joined June 2011
Germany13591 Posts
January 18 2012 23:50 GMT
#9
GL in the future! They're likable, but not really competitive imho.
Badfatpanda
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States9719 Posts
January 18 2012 23:50 GMT
#10
wowowowowow, this is somewhat expected but still big news, wonder why we're hearing about it now over 2 weeks after the end of the year, sad news I hope they both find good teams soon!
Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy. -Beethoven | Mech isn't a build, it's a way of life. -MajOr | Charlie.Sheen: "What is sarcastic, kids who have no courage to fight?" | #TerranPride #yolo #swag -Naama after 2-0'ing MC at HSC VI
blade55555
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
United States17423 Posts
January 18 2012 23:50 GMT
#11
Wow I thought if anyone was getting removed it would have been lz just because I haven't heard much from that guy in a long time.

I imagine they will find a new team soon enough ^^.
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drooL
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United Kingdom2108 Posts
January 18 2012 23:51 GMT
#12
Heh, beat me to it I guess.
@nowSimon
juked
Profile Joined May 2010
United States691 Posts
January 18 2012 23:51 GMT
#13
Going to use that money on some koreans
Aocowns
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Norway6070 Posts
January 18 2012 23:51 GMT
#14
WHAT THE FUCK!? NOOOOOO!!!!! CONG T_T NICK T_T

This is a saaad saad day ;__; I don't want to end it like this :c They all seem like such bros in the teamhouse :/
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Hardigan
Profile Joined June 2011
Switzerland1297 Posts
January 18 2012 23:51 GMT
#15
but...but... strife is right now practising with EG on stream...
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Korinai
Profile Joined February 2011
Canada413 Posts
January 18 2012 23:52 GMT
#16
So they get rid of Axslav and Strifecro and leave LzGamer on the team? My brain hurts.
"There is nothing more cool than being proud of the things that you love." - Day[9]
Mohdoo
Profile Joined August 2007
United States15742 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-18 23:53:18
January 18 2012 23:52 GMT
#17
is lz still on the team? Machine? Can't be a matter of performance if they are.

Edit: Just checked EG website. There must have been more at play than results, since Machine and LZ are both still listed.
Adebisi
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
Canada1637 Posts
January 18 2012 23:52 GMT
#18
I think both these guys have a lot of potential still, especially Axslav, I hope they both find good homes on, I suppose what would be considered a mid tier team and can keep competing and improving. The NA scene honestly needs these guys.
mnck
Profile Joined April 2010
Denmark1518 Posts
January 18 2012 23:52 GMT
#19
A new year, a new team. Makes sense to shuffle the roster!
@Munck
Guardian1972
Profile Joined August 2010
United States40 Posts
January 18 2012 23:52 GMT
#20
Very sad news .... can understand EG's side ... hope they find good teams to continue with
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