November 16-17 Moscow concert platform Stadium Live became the main e -sports object throughout the CIS – here it took place Grand final TechLabs Cup 2013. Professional players c Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, League of Legends, Point Blank And Dota 2 We fought for the championship titles and $ 86,000 of the total prize pool. All Cyber Festival fights were broadcast live through the game platform Twitchtv.
[[Bullet]] Official Promotor Roller TechLabs Cup 2013Since the vast majority (except VIP And Supervip ) tickets were free, Stadium Live Visit several thousand computer sports fans. Partners TechLabs Cup They built special game stands for them, where it was possible to play enough of League of Legends , World of Warplanes and other popular games.
League of Legends
Four teams arrived in Moscow League of Legends : One pair was to fight for the championship title, and the second – for the ticket to the upcoming cyber festival in Kazakhstan. Less interesting duel of two Russian teams Titan Esports And Never G1ve Up put on the first day, and the match TNN (Tyan ne nyzni) and Lithuanians Team Ultra Vires should have taken place on Sunday.
[[Bullet]] Game Stand Riot Games, where everyone could play a party in League of Legends.There were favorites of the confrontation Titan Esports , previously known as Good Team Multigaming. It was they who became the second on Russian qualifying to WCG 2013 And they took silver at the Gamemir tournament. Another significant advantage of the Titans was the presence Yuri Sevastyanova ( Flashinthenight ), perhaps the most famous Russian player, not counting those who are for now for Gambit Gaming.
But you can not discount from accounts and Never G1ve Up (Marshrutka Esports). It was they who won the Tournament on Gamer, after which, however, they held several replacements and for a while disappeared from sight. At the Moscow tournament, they gathered a very strong composition, the place of which was found even by two current players The Red and at the same time the current champions of the Russian WCG ( Niksar And Fomko ).
Although a full -fledged team in most cases will beat the national team collected in history, in history there have been cases when everything happened exactly the opposite. Playing in the national team is easier psychologically, because you do not feel responsibility for the result. Probably liberated and helped Never G1ve Up Subsequently, create a small sensation and win with a score of 2: 0.
[[Bullet]] At the festival it was possible not only to watch games, but also to buy a new device for yourself. Many have done so.The Grand Final ended with a similar score, in which Team Ultra Vires Russians surpassed the Russians from TNN. In the first match, both teams first played on an equal footing, but then the Lithuanians burst forward due to the brilliant game of their Ad-Carrie Edas Vasilyauskas (Deadlybrother). Russians could not do anything with the enemy Crusts , And their own AD-Carrie Kirill Sitnikov (Mithrill) I played in the best way.
In the second game, the crusts finally got TNN, but the Lithuanians-participants of the recent won again Season 3 World Championship and one of the strongest European League of Legends. Team Ultra Vires We played very confidently on all lines, especially in the midline, where a sixteen -year -old Dzugas Ripsiz (Mazzerin) taught an opponent a lesson in the game on Orian. What are his “ultimatics” only ..
[[Bullet]] Record of the final match between TNN and Team Ultra ViresIn addition to the championship title, Lithuanians received a check for $ 15,000 for winning. The loser of the final Russians got ten, which is also not bad for one Best of Three series. It's a pity only, spectators in matches on League of Legends there was a little, now if they participated Gambit Gaming , Fnatic or SK , V Stadium Live there would be nowhere to fall! Maybe next season?
The final location of the teams in the discipline of League of Legends
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Team Ultra Vires (Lithuania) – $ 15,000
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TNN (Russia) – $ 10,000
Point Blank
The least popular discipline TechLabs Cup 2013 remembered by a strange system. Four teams arrived in the Russian capital Point Blank , But they began their path from different tournament stages: Mad And Astana Dragons from the quarterfinals, Unique from the semifinals, a AOEXE Immediately from the final. Wasn't it easier to make a regular net Double Elimination?
[[Bullet]] Dedicated to all Point Blank lovers!We will not describe the first two fights in detail, Astana Dragons In both we rolled out a weaker opponent. In the semifinals BELGIUME and the company managed to take revenge from Unique For a recent defeat on Kyiv Lan Finals Starladder Starsers. In Kyiv, Dragons were also listed as favorites, but lost to the Russians because of the underestimation.
So, in the Grand finals there were two strongest teams of the CIS (or even peace) in the game in the game Point Blank. In one corner of the ring there were current world champions and triumphs of the last season of the “star” series, and in the second – applicants from Astana Dragons, also not basted sewn.
[[Bullet]] Astana Dragons against AoEXE: First final cardThe final from the card started Midtown , on which the "dragons" began in the attack, and AOEXE In defense. After three starting rounds with a score of 2: 1, AD was led, but already in the next battle, the captain of Russians Andrey Sholokhov ( English ) effectively removed three enemies with one clamp and helped the command to equalize the score. True, the first half still remained for Astana Dragons (5: 3). Great application for victory on the first map.
Changing the side, the Kazakh team immediately won another battle, but the matter did not go further. More titled AOEXE They began to play very quickly, and their synchronous attacks reached the goal over and over again. The turning point came with a score of 7: 7 when Freed And Johnny Outdated Push And Zee , Remaining two by two. Finish Astana Dragons It was a matter of technology (10: 7).
[[Bullet]] Astana Dragons against Aoeexe: The second final cardThe second card began with complete dominance AOEXE. The main favorites took the first five rounds, after which they gave one, and then won three more. The first half ended with a crushing score of 8: 1 in favor English and companies. It’s hard to “pull out” such a game after a change of parties, and the Astana Dragons players have already apparently reconciled with the defeat. Aoexe victory with a score of 10: 1, and this team becomes a champion TechLabs Cup 2013 Grand Final 2013!
The final location of the teams in the discipline of Point Blank
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AOEXE (Russia) – $ 10,000
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Astana Dragons (Kazakhstan) – $ 2000
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Unique (Russia) – $ 2000
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Mad (Russia) – $ 2000
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Although they did not come to Moscow Ninjas in Pyjamas And Verygames , CS: Go tournament promised a lot. Three teams immediately claimed the championship title: Astana Dragons , Natus Vincere And Universal Soldiers. The Germans were much weaker 3DMAX , who did not have real chances. An unconditional outsider.
[[Bullet]] Captain Astana Dragons is played out on the new version of de_mirage.But there was no unconditional favorite. Stayd Astana Dragons , But it was dangerous to put blood on them, because recently they broke up with their most stellar player and invited the time -tested fighter. Speech about Emile Akhundov ( Kucher ) who changed the famous Ivan Sukharev ( Edward ).
Many in the community said that after this replacement Astana Dragons They will play much worse, and in general they can be safely deleted from applicants for the championship Dreamhack Winter. Moscow TechLabs Cup Grand Final It was supposed to become a responsible general rehearsal for the “dragons”, because they have long been in their pocket tickets for Yyoncheping.
Invited to Sweden and Universal Soldiers , And here Natus Vincere As soon as it had to break through there, for which it was necessary to get around in the final standings of 3DMAX, who arrived in a white -stone sake of the cherished slot. In the semifinals of the upper grid, the Germans met with Universal Soldiers, and Na’vi was to measure the forces with Astana Dragons.
[[Bullet]] player Natus vincere Arseniy Trinozhenko (CEH9) recently criticized for weak individual indicators.The first semifinals ended expectedly ( Us We beat confidently 3DMAX ), but the battle of the CIS teams turned out to be exciting. On de_DUST2 with a score 16:12 won Daniel Teslenko ( Zeus ) and the company, but already on de_mirage "Dragons" took a convincing revenge (16: 4). The name of the second finalist of the upper grid was determined on de_inferno, where both teams do not shine.
After the first half, they escaped ahead Astana Dragons (10: 5). Moreover, they took the second pistol round, after which they increased their advantage by three more rounds. Na’vi seemed to have no chance to recoup, but a small miracle happened https://exclusive-casino.co.uk/, and the team managed to pull out the game on overtime, and later win with a common score of 25:23. Skeptics from among the audience immediately wrote that Astana Dragons Surprisingly succumbed to Na’vi We got a slot on Dreamhack Winter.
[[Bullet]] Astana Dragons against Natus Vincere-The Main CS: Go-Derby of All CIS.We do not know what to say, but namely Astana Dragons Soon they finally knocked out 3DMAX From the championship in the lower grid. On de_inferno The Germans managed to take seven rounds, and on de_nuke eleven. After that, they left the last opportunity to break into Dreamhack Winter – to win qualifications Byoc (Bring Your Own Computer). Honestly, we doubt
Departure 3DMAX gave Na’vi the treasured slot, and the Ukrainians allowed themselves to relax. Take revenge y Universal Soldiers for a recent defeat on Raidcall Ems One Fall Finals it did not work out – the Poles again prevailed, and convincingly ( de_train – 16: 4; de_inferno – 16:14). This defeat was soon following the Astana Dragons team, which became the second finalist.
[[Bullet]] Astana Dragons against Universal Soldiers: Second final cardThus, in the final met Universal Soldiers And Astana Dragons. There was a small advantage on the side of the latter, because previously teams Kirill Karaseva ( Ange1 ) Poles have already defeated repeatedly, besides, the Moscow public supported AD much more than visiting the gentry. But on de_cache Support did not help – 1: 0 in the final series (16:11) in favor Philip Kubsky ( Neo ) and companies.
Victory on de_inferno The first international title would bring the first for a long time, but the Dragons pressed to the wall showed one of their best games. Starting in defense, the Kazakh team won half with a score of 10: 5, after which she switched to the attacking side and won six more rounds on the move. In a similar style, victory was produced and on de_nuke , where the strongest team of Poland managed to take only three rounds. Astana Dragons – Champions TechLabs Cup 2013 Grand Final 2013!
The final location of the teams in the discipline of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
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Astana Dragons (Kazakhstan) – $ 10,000
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Universal Soldiers (Poland) – $ 5,000
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Natus Vincere (Ukraine) – $ 3500 + slot on Dreamhack Winter 2013
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3DMAX (Germany)
Dota 2
Finally – about the most popular discipline TechLabs CUP Grand Final. After all, in fact, the majority of the people came to Stadium Live It was for Dota 2 that and patiently waited for games Natus Vincere , Empire , Virtus.Pro And Power Ranges. The excitement was guaranteed, because Moscow lovers DOTA 2 in recent years rarely have the opportunity to observe the game of silver winners The International 3.
[[Bullet]] Players and managerial composition of the Virtus team.Pro.The most likely was the championship Natus Vincere , But Virtus.Pro and Empire they could have served them serious resistance. Recently, the "Imperials" spoke brilliantly at ESWC, where they deserved gold medals, having beaten in the final Evil Geniuses. As for virtus.Pro, then for them the Moscow Grand Final was to be the first LAN tournament since the arrival of the experienced Sergey Bragin (GOD) And Dmitry Kupriyanov (Lightofheaven). What to expect from the "bears", no one knew.
But soon it became clear to everyone that Virtus.Pro They are not yet ready to fight on equal terms with Natus Vincere. The first game of the semifinals of the upper grid lasted 32 minutes and ended with a score of 32:15, and the second was shorter – 28 minutes and 27:14 in favor of Ukrainians. In a parallel meeting, Empire defeated Belarusians Power Ranges. Everything is standard.
The most interesting began in the lower grid and continued in the upper. First the nominal owners of the championship Virtus.Pro suddenly lost less titled Power Ranges and left the championship (1: 2), and then Empire Sensationally sent "down" Natus Vincere (2: 1). It's good that Dendi And the company was not at a loss and immediately beat Belarusians in the final of the lower grid.
[[Bullet]] Polina Logunova perfectly entertains male audience.So, the final was expected to break through Natus Vincere And Empire – Two strongest teams in the CIS today. In the first match, "Born to Win" made a bet on Venomancer , Windrunner , Timbersaw , Pudge And Gyrocopter , And their rivals chose Anti-Mage , Visage , Bounty Hunter , Crystal Maiden And Puck. For more than an hour, both teams played on an equal footing, but in the end Na’vi won two important fights, and with them the first match.
It seemed to us that this defeat would be for Empire heavy blow and they will "swim". But no, the ESWC champions in the second meeting just dared Na’VI from the card in twenty -two minutes! The victory was obtained with the help Magnus , Bounty Hunter , Crystal Maiden , Lich And Bristleback (by the way, a rare guest at large championships).
[[Bullet]] Natus Vincere against Empire: The second final gameThe finalists had to play the third set. Silver winners The International 3 They made a bet on Windrunner , Gyrocopter , Lion , Magnus And Clockwerk , A Vanskor And the company – on Visage , Luna , Doom , Crystal Maiden And Timbersaw. Not only the champion title, but also $ 5,000 (the difference between the first and second place) stood at the stake.
"First Blood" was shed at the very beginning when Mag Pederal in the forests PUPPEY. Soon players Na’vi found what to answer, and the game has established parity. But in the 17th minute, the Ukrainian team won an important fight and intercepted the initiative. Empire lagging behind the gold and game experience rested until the 36th minute, after which they surrendered.
[[Bullet]] Natus Vincere against Empire: Third Final GameOnce again jump above the head of Team Empire it did not work out, and they became champions Natus Vincere , with whom in Europe only The Alliance They play on an equal footing. As for other participants TechLabs Cup , That Power Ranges played with dignity, but here Virtus.Pro Once again they gave a swing. If they want to get to the next The International , I urgently need to do something about it.
The final location of the teams in the Dota 2 discipline
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Natus Vincere (Ukraine) – $ 12,000
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Team Empire (Russia) – $ 7500
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Power Ranges (Belarus) – $ 3,500
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Virtus.Pro (Russia) – $ 1500
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Previous cyberfest was criticized mercilessly and deservedly. Spectators did not want to put up with the terrible quality of broadcasts, many hours of pauses and a bunch of advertising on the main screen, and commentators with leading, frankly, did not please. The flurry of criticism was not in vain-the organizers listened and finally did as it should.
[[Bullet]] agree, the site looks just wonderful!The Moscow festival took place at a very high level, from the minuses we will only highlight the delays in Dota 2: the final ended much later than planned. It is clear that TechLabs develops, although not as fast as we all would like. But the organizers study exclusively on their mistakes – there are no other cyberfestals in the CIS.
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