This is the first part of possibly many on the instant reactions to the announcement that the CGS would be closing it’s doors.

If this is true I think that a big part of eSports just died. I also know for a fact that something like this will never be tried again, which is also sad. Anyhow, I’m happy for my two seasons and I'm happy that I got to spend it with the people I spent it with.

Now the question is, will I even keep on playing or will I just say fuck it?

I think right now we are all in shock. We expected changes next year, but this was never something we had considered. Many of us joined this company with a singular vision to bring eSports to the next level, and seeing this project end prematurely is heartbreaking on many levels.

From a personal point of view I’m disappointed, naturally but I think it was inevitable and the only decision the investors could make right now. It had a good go over the two years I was involved but it didn’t hit the market it should have been aimed at from the start and ultimately they paid the price. Despite that, I have some great memories of my time being involved and I don’t regret a single day I worked on the shows, it was a privilege.

I made a lot of friends through my time working with CGS and it is them I think about at this time, those who put their heart and soul in to the organisation and who now find themselves not only without a job but more importantly of pocket with children to feed.

Being a part of the CGS was the greatest event of my life. In just two months I built a family. With this announcement, I feel the same way you would feel if someone took you from your family. This is a sad day for us all, but more importantly for the eSports community.

This is a huge shock to the CGS community and i feel for all the players who are now in trouble because of what happened. It’s a shame it ended this way but I had a lot of fun participating in CGS and now look forward to other things. A 1.6 return is most likely in the books.

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