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 STXSouL_INnoVation
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Source: This Is Game
You've reached the Round of 4 with a comfortable victory.
I'm incredibly happy that I was able to concentrate and play out my matches well today. The thought of going to Las Vegas also puts me in a good mood.
Through today's match, at least one KeSPA player was guaranteed to advance to the semifinals.
Soulkey has always been confident in his ZvT. There was too much at stake during today's match, though, so I resolved not to lose no matter what and prepared thoroughly.
How did you prepare for the match?
I focused on the psychological aspects of the match, but I think I got luckier today than I thought I would.
You gained a huge advantage during the second set with a surprise Hellion attack. Could you tell us why you prepared such a strategy?
Bio play is incredibly hard nowadays. I thought that winning purely with bio play would be difficult in a Best of X series, so I decided to mix up bio and mech. Watching Soulkey's VODs, I saw that he tends to go for 3 Hatcheries into Roaches, so I felt that I would do well if I neutralized the Roaches by following the Hellions up with Banshees.
Your next opponent is HyuN. How do you think the match will go?
I think that HyuN-hyung will be a difficult opponent because his skill level is on the rise this season, so I feel that I will have to prepare harder than I did for today.
Along with HyuN, you are a potential Royal Roader candidate. You must feel some ambition.
When I saw a photo of Life being given the Excalibur sword, I felt a strong desire to receive one for myself. I'll be going to Las Vegas with my advancement to the semifinals, but since I'll obviously lose my chance if I get knocked out, I want to make it to the finals at a minimum.
If you were to reach the finals, whom would you want to face?
I think that I would prefer to face a Terran player over a Zerg.
Although you haven't played many games, your official GSL match win rate of 77.3% is on the very high side. Do you have some sort of special practice regimen?
Rather than paying attention to how much I practice, I concentrate my practice time, no matter how short it may be, around focal points. I feel that maintaining your bodily condition is very important, so I'm working on being able to practice efficiently.
STX has often done well up until the Round of 4 but performed poorly afterwards.
I don't pay much attention to that.
Could you tell us about any determination you may have, and do you have any last words?
I'm grateful to those people who have always cheered for me. I practiced a lot with my teammate, Size, so I'm thankful for his help, and I hope that he can help me against HyuN, too. Although I'm going to Las Vegas, I'll do my best to concentrate on my match instead of my trip so that I can reach a high spot.
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This is your first Code S semifinal. How do you feel?
I viewed Leenock as my greatest obstacle for this season, so I'm really happy that I was able to win against him. Also, knowing that I'm going to Las Vegas feels unreal. Anyone could have been chosen to go there, so I can't believe that I'm the one who's ending up going.
How did you prepare once you were set to face Leenock in the Round of 8?
Even back since I prepared for the Round of 16, I had confidence that I would make it to the Round of 8. Even when I had trouble against Zerg on ladder, I paid extra attention to practice in order to prepare for my quarterfinal match. I practiced on ladder as I have always done.
You took the first set by keeping Leenock at bay with Roaches and Infestors. Was this a strategy that you had planned in advance?
I tried to go for Mutalisks after attacking him in the early game, but things didn't go as expected. My opponent was opting for +1/+1 Zerglings, so I went for the Roach-Infestor composition, adapting my strategy to the situation.
Conversely, you let your opponent tie the score by losing the second set to a Baneling attack.
After blocking my opponent's 10 pool and harassing him with speed-boosted Zerglings, I was in an advantageous position. If I had been able to produce Mutalisks, I would have been in a situation from which I couldn't lose, but he went for a good timing attack while I was transitioning.
You won today's match largely using Roach-Infestor.
I was at an advantage during the early games, so I both had more resources and more Infestor energy, which allowed me to make good engagements.
Your opponent at the semifinals is Ryung. How do you think things will go?
Ryung said in his Round of 4 interview that I would be an easy opponent, so I will say the same. Even when everyone thought that Leenock would advance, I had confidence in myself.
If you were to make it to the finals, whom would you want to face?
HyuN is a very good ZvZ player; you can tell just by watching his Fight Club games. I lost to INnoVation in the Round of 16 in a ridiculous way, so I want to get revenge on him at the finals.
Both the semifinals and finals will occur within a short period of time. How are you planning to prepare?
I'm thinking of building up my fundamentals by mainly practicing on ladder, as I've always done.
By advancing the the GSL semifinals, you've also qualified for the IPL Season 5.
I haven't played in a single overseas tournament before, so I think that participating in the IPL Season 5 will be a good opportunity for me.
You'll have to deal with both the IPL Season 5 and the GSL within a tight schedule. Don't you feel worried?
To be truthful, I'll have to play to find out. I don't have any information about Las Vegas yet, so I don't know how things will go. People around me have said "you don't know because you haven't gone there" and "traveling by plane will be too hard on you." I don't know because I haven't traveled, so I'll have to experience it to find out.
Do you have confidence that you will win this season?
I think that this is my opportunity. I've played good games and won a lot of matches this season, so I think that this is my chance to win.
Please tell us about any determination you may have regarding your future matches as well as any last words.
A lot of people have said that the semifinal games will be boring if I advance, but at any rate, I won. My victory felt bittersweet because of such talk, but I hope that people still keep their eyes on me. I want to send my thanks to my manager and his dad for coming with me to the studio today, as well as my family and relatives for always cheering me on. Also, I want to thank my team's sponsors, Lotte Chilsung, Razer, and GOMTV, as well as our partners, Wayi Spider and MYM.
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Canada16217 Posts
Thanks for the translation!
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I have to respect Innovation's attitude. He's very focused, and his play is impressive.
But I can't pick against Ryung. He's going to destroy the fun-ruining Sniper and win it all.
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bogus!! he shouldn't have changed his name T.T
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Hahaha, innovation wants a sword for himself ;D Go to las vegas son!
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Bogus changes name to Innovation and makes the ro4
Sweet deal, also, wtf at the "STX players blow at ro4", by STX players I assume he means Kal, Calm has had no problems making people sweat in the semis (2-3 vs fantasy at Jin Air season 1 I think and beating Jaedong 3-1 at Avalon MSL whiche he won)
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STX players have often done well up until the Round of 4 but performed poorly afterwards.
I don't pay much attention to that.
Bogus doesn't give a fuck
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On November 21 2012 20:54 Iplaythings wrote:
Bogus changes name to Innovation and makes the ro4
Sweet deal, also, wtf at the "STX players blow at ro4", by STX players I assume he means Kal, Calm has had no problems making people sweat in the semis (2-3 vs fantasy at Jin Air season 1 I think and beating Jaedong 3-1 at Avalon MSL whiche he won)
The wording is a bit ambiguous; it could possibly refer to Proleague performance, but I don't have a BW background so I'm not sure whether this is the case
Would like some clarification
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Bogus being Bogus.
Ty for the interview, looking forward to the next one as well!
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Does everyone get a sword after a royal road? Thought they gave it to Life specifically for being the first one.
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The sword, man, the sword! Who fucking cares about the glory and the 50k$...
The sword man!
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neutralizing roaches with hellions...hm
I guess i'll give gomtv vods another try and hope they are without lag.. ):
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On November 21 2012 21:07 fezvez wrote:
The sword, man, the sword! Who fucking cares about the glory and the 50k$...
The sword man!
It is a pretty sweet sword.
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On November 21 2012 21:10 Yorbon wrote:
neutralizing roaches with hellions...hm
I guess i'll give gomtv vods another try and hope they are without lag.. ):
He said hellions followed by banshees which is pretty standard when opening mass BF hellions.
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Bogus for "Woody Allen Terran"
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Didn't see the matches today. Did Bogus blow any minds? Was it like Rain's OMFG HE SO GOSU moment, or did he just do well?
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Damn, couldn't imagine that Sniper will destroy Leenock like this. I was hoping to see Leenock in the finals, his play is just amazing, but anyway, go go Sniper! Really enjoyed his ZvP, basing on early aggression with Roaches and Lings, attacking from multiple angles and really like the way he is fighting Sentry + Immortal all-in, with constant back and forth action. Also, his play in ZvT is great to watch because he still prefers Mutas more than Infestors(at least what I've saw from his games).
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I hope they fly the players in on time, to give them some time to adjust... Then we will see some nice matches I feel!
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Damn Sniper's picture is just perfect. He is boasting with confidence. 
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So, i don't know much about IPL 5 but apparently you qualify for IPL 5 by getting to the semi finals of the GSL. Why didn't they speak to Innovation about this? Is it because he can't participate at IPL 5 because of the MLG/KesPA exlusivity deal?
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On November 21 2012 23:02 HolydaKing wrote:
So, i don't know much about IPL 5 but apparently you qualify for IPL 5 by getting to the semi finals of the GSL. Why didn't they speak to Innovation about this? Is it because he can't participate at IPL 5 because of the MLG/KesPA exlusivity deal?
yup
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Hmm so any ideas whether Bogus is playing in IPL5 or not? It would be a shame if he got knocked out in the semi-final of GSL since he qualified for IPL5 without the needs to play in the open bracket. It doesn't hurt to give him a try especially when such a huge prize pool is involved.
Sniper looking good in the picture =).
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On November 21 2012 20:52 Berceno wrote:
bogus!! he shouldn't have changed his name T.T
We will change it back for him.
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United States97276 Posts
Sniper 1 step closer to replacing DRG
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link to a picture of the sword life got?
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Wp BoguS! Im cheering for you to win it!
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Switzerland2892 Posts
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Come one Ryung! Take Sniper down, don't let him keep knocking out my favorite players!
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nice thanks for the links.
hope hyun or bogus get to become the next royal roader.
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On November 21 2012 23:08 zerious wrote:Show nested quote +On November 21 2012 23:02 HolydaKing wrote:
So, i don't know much about IPL 5 but apparently you qualify for IPL 5 by getting to the semi finals of the GSL. Why didn't they speak to Innovation about this? Is it because he can't participate at IPL 5 because of the MLG/KesPA exlusivity deal? yup
Unsurprisingly, everyone involved is being as quiet as possible about it, because they're well aware it's rude and stupid.
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On November 21 2012 21:01 wozzot wrote:Show nested quote +On November 21 2012 20:54 Iplaythings wrote:
Bogus changes name to Innovation and makes the ro4
Sweet deal, also, wtf at the "STX players blow at ro4", by STX players I assume he means Kal, Calm has had no problems making people sweat in the semis (2-3 vs fantasy at Jin Air season 1 I think and beating Jaedong 3-1 at Avalon MSL whiche he won)
The wording is a bit ambiguous; it could possibly refer to Proleague performance, but I don't have a BW background so I'm not sure whether this is the case Would like some clarification
Right, they lost in the semi finals 2 times in the latest years, I am pretty sure 'bout that :p
I suppose mentioning + Show Spoiler [he-who-shall-not-be-named] +, and ro16 / ro32 troubles :p
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woah, sniper laying down the challenge at ryung, that is going to be an interesting match.
Doesn't this also mean that there will be a guaranteed royal road candidate in the finals?
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On November 22 2012 04:23 MCXD wrote:Show nested quote +On November 21 2012 23:08 zerious wrote:On November 21 2012 23:02 HolydaKing wrote:
So, i don't know much about IPL 5 but apparently you qualify for IPL 5 by getting to the semi finals of the GSL. Why didn't they speak to Innovation about this? Is it because he can't participate at IPL 5 because of the MLG/KesPA exlusivity deal? yup Unsurprisingly, everyone involved is being as quiet as possible about it, because they're well aware it's rude and stupid.
In this case: poor Bogus. Well, he'll survive it but if it's really true, and i'm sure it is (seeing there are no Kespa players in the IPL), then people were right to hate on that part of the MLG/KesPA deal.
It doesn't seem like MLG and IPL are good friends, too bad they can't work together like the ESL and Dreamhack can.
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Sniper is better than drg because he has insane mechanics with great intectual decisioning making skills!
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On November 22 2012 04:33 HolydaKing wrote:Show nested quote +On November 22 2012 04:23 MCXD wrote:On November 21 2012 23:08 zerious wrote:On November 21 2012 23:02 HolydaKing wrote:
So, i don't know much about IPL 5 but apparently you qualify for IPL 5 by getting to the semi finals of the GSL. Why didn't they speak to Innovation about this? Is it because he can't participate at IPL 5 because of the MLG/KesPA exlusivity deal? yup Unsurprisingly, everyone involved is being as quiet as possible about it, because they're well aware it's rude and stupid. In this case: poor Bogus. Well, he'll survive it but if it's really true, and i'm sure it is (seeing there are no Kespa players in the IPL), then people were right to hate on that part of the MLG/KesPA deal. It doesn't seem like MLG and IPL are good friends, too bad they can't work together like the ESL and Dreamhack can.
Agreed, it really sucks imo, MLG get bad press for this (as well as Kespa), its dumb as hell that Bogus can't play in a tournament he qualified for.
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On November 22 2012 04:38 MCDayC wrote:Show nested quote +On November 22 2012 04:33 HolydaKing wrote:On November 22 2012 04:23 MCXD wrote:On November 21 2012 23:08 zerious wrote:On November 21 2012 23:02 HolydaKing wrote:
So, i don't know much about IPL 5 but apparently you qualify for IPL 5 by getting to the semi finals of the GSL. Why didn't they speak to Innovation about this? Is it because he can't participate at IPL 5 because of the MLG/KesPA exlusivity deal? yup Unsurprisingly, everyone involved is being as quiet as possible about it, because they're well aware it's rude and stupid. In this case: poor Bogus. Well, he'll survive it but if it's really true, and i'm sure it is (seeing there are no Kespa players in the IPL), then people were right to hate on that part of the MLG/KesPA deal. It doesn't seem like MLG and IPL are good friends, too bad they can't work together like the ESL and Dreamhack can. Agreed, it really sucks imo, MLG get bad press for this (as well as Kespa), its dumb as hell that Bogus can't play in a tournament he qualified for.
Wow this is the first I've heard of this.......I guess there is some irony that the player formerly known as Bogus is getting some bogus treatment.
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Ryung will avenge his former team by crushing Sniper!
Regarding Innovation, that's ridiculous how he will pretty much be attending a tournament that he qualified for but can't play in.
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This might be the first time I actually want a TvT final
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thx for the trans! awesome interviews as always
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wow seriously? MLG just ruining things. There's literally no benefit for the players NOT to compete at IPL5. The only upside they got was a shitty cross server tournament LOL.
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On November 22 2012 07:57 Gamegene wrote:
wow seriously? MLG just ruining things. There's literally no benefit for the players NOT to compete at IPL5. The only upside they got was a shitty cross server tournament LOL.
Bogus did not even play in that tournament lol.
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On November 22 2012 07:53 DiMano wrote:Show nested quote +On November 21 2012 22:49 TOCHMY wrote:
Didn't see the matches today. Did Bogus blow any minds? Was it like Rain's OMFG HE SO GOSU moment, or did he just do well? Yes  Bogus plays much more impressive then  Rain. All his TvZ are must see, especially I liked his game vs  Sniper in Ro16 when he just outmicroed him so badly with hells and marine/medivac it was one of the best micro of this year.
Yeah Rain admitted himself in an interview that the way he plays is very boring for spectators. The people who follow him are either strictly result driven or appreciate his solid (but boring) style. Nevertheless, Bogus is now at the same stage in Code S which Rain was last season, in the RO4. This may be the pivotal point in which KeSPA player is regarded as the best atm, although personally I would say Rain still got this one in the bag with his OSL and WCS Asia gold medals, and BWC Bronze.
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I was reading these interviews on my phone and somehow when I put my phone in my pocket it set the picture of Bogus as my wallpaper. Next time I pulled my phone out my friends look at it and there's just a picture of Bogus giving a big thumbs up and they are like "why the hell do you have some random korean dude doing a thumbs up as your background?" gg bogus. 3-0d my phone
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On November 22 2012 08:04 Incomplet wrote:Show nested quote +On November 22 2012 07:53 DiMano wrote:On November 21 2012 22:49 TOCHMY wrote:
Didn't see the matches today. Did Bogus blow any minds? Was it like Rain's OMFG HE SO GOSU moment, or did he just do well? Yes Bogus plays much more impressive then Rain. All his TvZ are must see, especially I liked his game vs Sniper in Ro16 when he just outmicroed him so badly with hells and marine/medivac it was one of the best micro of this year. Yeah Rain admitted himself in an interview that the way he plays is very boring for spectators. The people who follow him are either strictly result driven or appreciate his solid (but boring) style. Nevertheless, Bogus is now at the same stage in Code S which Rain was last season, in the RO4. This may be the pivotal point in which KeSPA player is regarded as the best atm, although personally I would say Rain still got this one in the bag with his OSL and WCS Asia gold medals, and BWC Bronze.
Bogus's micro is so damn good he just does not make mistakes + he uses aggresive builds he just destroys zergs now. The best way to defeat Bogus is to use old or orthodox builds like Leenock did (nydus, queen creep spread near the terran base the things which kespa player never faced due to lack of expirience). HyuN is the one who creates builds for all TSL zergs (ovi drops) so he has chances. And to let you know Bogus was the best KeSPA player on ladder. I do not say the he is better then Rain but it is so intresting to watch Bogus TvZ his micro is really INnoVation.
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On November 22 2012 07:53 DiMano wrote:Show nested quote +On November 21 2012 22:49 TOCHMY wrote:
Didn't see the matches today. Did Bogus blow any minds? Was it like Rain's OMFG HE SO GOSU moment, or did he just do well? Yes Bogus plays much more impressive then Rain. All his TvZ are must see, especially I liked his game vs Sniper in Ro16 when he just outmicroed him so badly with hells and marine/medivac it was one of the best micro of this year.
I'll be looking forward to Proleague then
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On November 22 2012 08:21 zerious wrote:Show nested quote +On November 22 2012 07:53 DiMano wrote:On November 21 2012 22:49 TOCHMY wrote:
Didn't see the matches today. Did Bogus blow any minds? Was it like Rain's OMFG HE SO GOSU moment, or did he just do well? Yes Bogus plays much more impressive then Rain. All his TvZ are must see, especially I liked his game vs Sniper in Ro16 when he just outmicroed him so badly with hells and marine/medivac it was one of the best micro of this year. I'll be looking forward to Proleague then
You should also look forward to Size Bogus always thanks him for practicing in almost every his interview.
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On November 22 2012 08:04 Incomplet wrote:Show nested quote +On November 22 2012 07:53 DiMano wrote:On November 21 2012 22:49 TOCHMY wrote:
Didn't see the matches today. Did Bogus blow any minds? Was it like Rain's OMFG HE SO GOSU moment, or did he just do well? Yes Bogus plays much more impressive then Rain. All his TvZ are must see, especially I liked his game vs Sniper in Ro16 when he just outmicroed him so badly with hells and marine/medivac it was one of the best micro of this year. Yeah Rain admitted himself in an interview that the way he plays is very boring for spectators. The people who follow him are either strictly result driven or appreciate his solid (but boring) style. Nevertheless, Bogus is now at the same stage in Code S which Rain was last season, in the RO4. This may be the pivotal point in which KeSPA player is regarded as the best atm, although personally I would say Rain still got this one in the bag with his OSL and WCS Asia gold medals, and BWC Bronze.
I'm one of those guys that appreciate Rain's solid style. I'd rather see that with good results than anything else.
Interest in the BWC dropped quite fast after Rain fell out of the running for the grand prize.
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poor sniper everyone hatin on him T.T
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On November 22 2012 08:37 Killmouse wrote:
poor sniper everyone hatin on him T.T
What?! Sniper is so intresting to watch never gives up always acts and takes right decisions Life and Sniper are the best zergs for me. And yeah Sniper > DRG long ago. His game vs SuperNova on Metropolis one of the best games in this year if you did not watch it I feel bad for you.
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On November 22 2012 08:41 DiMano wrote:Show nested quote +On November 22 2012 08:37 Killmouse wrote:
poor sniper everyone hatin on him T.T What?! Sniper is so intresting to watch never gives up always acts and takes right decisions Life and Sniper are the best zergs for me. And yeah Sniper > DRG long ago. His game vs SuperNova on Metropolis one of the best games in this year if you did not watch it I feel bad for you.
yeah but he made eve cry and plays a boring style :<
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On November 22 2012 08:05 Shellshock1122 wrote:
I was reading these interviews on my phone and somehow when I put my phone in my pocket it set the picture of Bogus as my wallpaper. Next time I pulled my phone out my friends look at it and there's just a picture of Bogus giving a big thumbs up and they are like "why the hell do you have some random korean dude doing a thumbs up as your background?" gg bogus. 3-0d my phone
I actually lol'd a little bit.
Good to see Bogus doing well. During the last couple seasons of BW he was starting to do very well again but then sort of started to not do as well towards the very end. Very nice to see him back at it and stealing ladder points away.
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