BOOM expressed surprise at the offer to return to Team Secret’s roster as an offlaner in his latest interview after defeating Blacklist International at the ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023 event. He noted that the invitation to return to the team offered by captain Puppey came as a complete unexpected to him, especially considering his previous experience with Team Secret a few months earlier. In addition, the player also expressed his admiration for a new player in the roster, MidOne, noting his contribution to the development and progress of the team ahead of future tournaments.
BOOM acknowledged that during his earlier stint with Secret in the 2023 competitive season, the team faced challenges, falling twice to Division II and eventually having Fbz replace him before The International 12 qualifiers. With his return, BOOM and Team Secret are focused on gradual improvement, viewing losses as valuable learning experiences. He highlighted the coaching role of ah fu, describing how he contributes to various aspects of the team, from drafts to map movement.
Reflecting on their performance at ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023, BOOM expressed mixed emotions, believing they could have won more games to secure a better group position. Despite this, he remains optimistic about finishing in the top two as they face Wawitas Sagazes in their last series of Group A, a team with only one win after eight games.
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Ame Makes Triumphant Return to Dota 2 eSports with Xtreme Gaming After Year-Long Hiatus
Chinese Dota 2 star Ame is set to make a highly anticipated return to professional play, signing with Xtreme Gaming after a year of being inactive with LGD Gaming. The announcement was made on Weibo, with Xtreme Gaming expressing enthusiasm for the legendary player’s comeback.
Xtreme Gaming praised Ame’s achievements in Dota 2 since 2015, highlighting his numerous championship victories, including the MDL International Elite Invitational, 2018 AURORA Cup, MDL Changsha Major, and Kiev Major. They also emphasized his notable performances at The International (TI), securing second place at both TI8 and TI10. The announcement highlighted Ame’s dedication beyond the game, noting his gold medal win for the Dota 2 event at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
The post shed light on Ame’s impact both on and off the battlefield, expressing the team’s belief in his abilities and hoping for a revitalized performance during his time with Xtreme Gaming. However, it was noted that Ame’s return to competitive play might take some time as Xtreme Gaming’s current roster lacks key positions such as midlaner, offlaner, and position four support.
Ame’s comeback follows a year-long hiatus after The International 2022, during which he achieved personal milestones, including winning a gold medal at the 19th Asian Games and getting engaged to his girlfriend. Rumors about his return circulated after the Asian Games, with a screenshot suggesting LGD owner Pan “Ruru” Jie hinting at Ame’s potential comeback. The community is eagerly anticipating Ame’s return to the competitive Dota 2.
Tundra Esports Unveils New Dota 2 Roster with Acquired TSM Lineup Ahead of ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023
Tundra Esports has strategically revealed its overhauled Dota 2 roster a day before the ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023 event, acquiring the recently disbanded Team SoloMid (TSM) roster on December 10th. After TSM disbanded its roster on December 5th, departing from the North American Dota scene, the team was initially slated to play as Team Undying again. However, the revamped lineup made its debut under the Tundra Esports banner at ESL One Kuala Lumpur on December 11th.
The roster, originally qualified for ESL One Kuala Lumpur under TSM, was released by the North American organization. Despite the setback, Tundra Esports swiftly picked up the team, formerly known as Team Undying, which had initially formed during DPC 2021 and was later signed by TSM in 2022.
Tundra Esports, having disbanded its previous team after a disappointing 13th-16th placement at The International 2023 (TI12), aims to rejuvenate its competitive standing with the addition of Team Undying. The new roster consists of:
- Enzo “Timado” Gianoli
- Jonathan “Bryle” Santos
- Ilyas “kasane” Gainullin
- Aleksandr “Immersion” Khmelevskoi
- Matthew “Whitemon” Filemon
Guiding the players through this new chapter is the experienced coach David “MoonMeander” Tan, who has been with Team Undying since its initial signing by TSM. Following The International 2023, notable players like Oliver “skiter” Lepko and Jingjun “Sneyking” Wu found new teams in Team Falcons. Neta “33” Shapira joined Team Liquid as the new offlaner, while Leon “Nine” Kirilin remains a free agent. Similarly, Topias “Topson” Taavitsainen is currently inactive on the OG roster.
Tundra Esports is set to face G2.iG in its opening game at ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023, followed by matchups against the revamped 9Pandas and the formidable Chinese powerhouse LGD Gaming. Esports enthusiasts can catch the action on Twitch and YouTube. The ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023 serves as a crucial battleground for Tundra Esports to showcase the capabilities of its newly formed squad. Fans will closely monitor how this fresh roster integrates and whether it can regain championship form as the tournament progresses.