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Posted by Myers at 20:25 23/9/2009. View comments (11).
So whatever happened to Protex?
Name: Philip "Protex" Wride
Best known for? Managing some random teams, some involvement with a few LAN events, err... oh yeah that site UKT donkey's years ago, and plenty of other bits and pieces.
Best memory? Tough call really, had some fantastic experiences at LAN events across the world and the media work was really great.
Biggest regret? Gaming taking over from 16-18 and not focusing on my sport more after earning regional honours.
When did you quit CS? July 2009 officially although there has been talk in the office of getting a few games in after hours so who knows.
What are you doing now? Currently the FIFA UK Community Manager for Electronic Arts having moved on from Elysium Gaming and completing an MSc. in International Marketing.
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Posted by Myers at 20:15 23/9/2009. View comments (8).
Name: sicKboy
Best known for: Cheat Police/abusive tit/Clan leader of one of the most hated (But LEGIT I may add :P) teams of all time... gOtgame
Best memory? There are a few but probably the top 3 are finishing in the last 6 of the UKT6 LAN playing against the best players the UK has ever had to offer. Also thrashing mEx at Clanbase UK/IE LAN Finals after being twated by them online 2 days before (cough hax), and finally folding rem0te.UK... UL one more time lads.
Biggest regret? Probably my attitude in the past. I could have done a lot better in gaming than I did due to me being a general tool to everyone, which shows now as I get along with pretty much everyone I used to hate back in the day. So sorry to everyone I was a dick to for no reason <3
When did you quit CS? I quit CS seriously about 3 years ago when I went to Canada. I still play a bit but it just isn't the same not playing with the gOtgame lads I played with for 3 years.
What are you doing now?: I work in IT for Stoke City Council and also do a lot of freelance graphic design.
Who else would you love to hear from? Would LOVE to hear more from DoZ (of course!), rem0te.uk, forsaken, 6k, fightclubclan (any of my old arch enemies really lol), the guys from insomnia..... Poog, Myth (who I saw in a bar in Luton about 2 months ago randomly), Snoop, ins, Stacey.
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Posted by Myers at 13:55 23/9/2009. View comments (13).
The latest in our series looks at whatever happened to Jaffy, a member of the UK CS female team and several other of the top women's gaming teams.
Name: Jaffy
Best known for?
Sadly, probably best known simply for being female, and all the rumours that automatically come with it - but you just get on with it, don't you?
Best memory?
I have plenty of great memories from gaming, from LANs across the UK and beyond, to gathers at 5am without having to worry about getting up the next day. The early iseries events where everyone just got on with each other, could relax and have a few drinks and games of poker were great, as well as the landed LANs at Oxford Brookes (remember c4u vs SK?). ESWC events were always an experience - as were the farewell parties at the end. Bootcamping in Sweden (2006) stands out as one of the best memories, but what went on in Stockholm stays in Stockholm.... ;D
Biggest regret?
While I probably could have spent a little less time working on the monitor tan, I have no regrets - gaming was always a blast, for what it was.
When did you quit CS?
I quit CS 1.6 around Christmas 2007. I had intended to quit CS altogether at that point but as everyone knows, you need to "quit" several times before you actually do it, and I ended up playing Source with some friends. That quickly turned into competitive play, which I did for a while (LANs, bootcamps, the lot), but I finally quit CS in May this year - just after I got engaged. I don't think I'll be coming back this time.
What are you doing now?
At the moment I'm growing up. I bought a house last year and as some of you will already know, I'll be getting married next year (to Exume - i0/ooo/artis etc in 1.6, then moved to source and has now also quit) so there's plenty of planning and saving to do for that. Work wise I'm a marketer in the telecoms industry.
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Posted by Myers at 14:45 21/9/2009. View comments (10).
First up in our UKT Legends series is madSpunk
Name: Sean (aka madSpunK)
Best Known For: Leading teams like 6K, lastchance and overtime and blagging results with little or no practice. Also going into overtime 3 times in 1 lan event (WSVG) against suigeneris, 4K and seven.
Biggest Regret: Not beating 4K at WSVG and going into overtime.
When did you quit CS?: 2008 after playing for 4Kings, although played in some fun mix teams at small gamerbase competitions.
What are you doing now?: Looking for a job after finishing university, doing web development part time.
Thanks Sean.
Posted by Myers at 14:10 21/9/2009. View comments (12).
Briefly back from a long hiatus, UKT is launching a new (and quite likely final) series of articles featuring profiles of former UKT regulars.
We've moved on over the last 3 years. Many of you switched to UK-CT (who did a great job of keeping the scene alive). The rest of you moved on with your lives after gaming.
But what became of the top players, commenters, writers and managers that made the UK CS scene so great? Did Annum become a pro-goalkeeper? Khaos a pro-boxer and Messiah a pro-train driver? We want to find out.
Beginning today we will feature a brief profile of a prominent UK CS scene member detailing their best memories, biggest regrets and what they're currently doing.
If you want to be featured send me an e-mail with answers to the following questions:
Name:
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Best memory?
Biggest regret?
When did you quit CS?
What are you doing now?
Which former UKT regulars would you like to hear from?
Posted by ts at 23:05 5/8/2006. View comments (16).
Last week we saw the Prem teams go at it on de_dust2, we saw 4given take down eE with ease and has probably put them as league favourites in alot of people's minds, this week is inferno a map used for most cpl finals so lets ee how the teams get along.
This looks like its going to be a tight game with both teams recently announcing new lineups i can see them both practicing hard for this game to get a win. ImG last week got a default win over Reason giving them a great start to the season where eE got outclassed by the 'AdY' and will be looking to win this weeks game to set them on the right path for a good finish.
Prediction: Imagine 16:14 endeffect
This looks to be match of the night as both these teams are favourites to win the division. Recently TmG beat virtuoso at the Ig3 lan so virt may be looking for some revenge, both teams last week had tougher games then they thought they would have specially with wink coming withing 1 round of drawing to tMg.
Prediction: Virtuoso 16:12 TmG
Infinity Gaming vs clanONE
Both these teams were predicted to lose their opening games (which they did) but they gave the teams they were playing a run for their money i can see this game being one of the tighest games of the night with either team able to win it.
Prediction: 16:14 either way
Goldbrick vs Wink
Goldbrick gave away a huge advantage last week and ended up drawing their game which is surely to dissapoint them but none the less the same thing happened to them last season and they placed 2nd so this might be just what they need. Wink came close to beating TmG last week even with one of their players playing from the USA, with the recent announcement of the WCG Ireland it is unknown if wink have started practicing yet again so should be a good game.
Prediction: Goldbrick 16:10 Wink
Reason vs 4Given.cs
4given last week won their game with ease and i can see them having no problems through most of the season, this week they are up against Reason who had to default their game last week but are now back with some new members. I dont think this will help much and i see 4G taking this game comftorably.
Prediction 4Given 16:6 Reason
Posted by ts at 09:25 1/8/2006. View comments (13).
This week has seen the start up of CSGN season 8, with the prem and dibision 1 teams playing first theres been some close games being played.
4given [16 : 5] endeffect
ImaGine [30 : 0] [R]eason (default)
Goldbrick [15 : 15] Infinity gaming
Virtuoso [16 : 12] clanONE
TmG [16 : 14] 
Wink
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Ctx [16 : 2] oTT
ImaGine [30 : 0] [R]eason
esports.e [16 : 10] Coax
Spartans [16 : 13] 
ArtisSGL
eom [16 : 14] GotGame
some close games in division should make it a tight division and one to watch for the upcoming weeks.
Posted by ts at 02:35 31/7/2006. View comments (4).
| The latest Infinity-Gaming qualifier has concluded, and the team rankings have been updated accordingly... |
Infinity-Gaming have announced the new rankings after their 3rd qualifying event held last weekend. The rankings are really starting to take shape now with 3 events having taken place. alltherage are catching up to virtuoso, despite missing the first LAN and Trademark Gamers are looking solid in third. engine on mute's dedication is paying off and they've nabbed the fourth spot, and are also looking good. Anyway, the complete rankings after 3 events are as follows:
| 1 | Virtuoso | (42) |
| 2 | alltherage | (40) |
| 3 | TMGamers | (29) |
| 4 | engine on mute | (20) |
| 5 | endEffect | (14) |
| 6 | Infinity-Gaming Admins | (13) |
| 7 | Reason-Gaming | (12) |
| 8 | Choke | (12) |
| 9 | Nation of Domination | (9) |
| 10 | ArtisSGL | (9) |
| 11 | cl_utch | (8) |
| 12 | ImaGine | (7) |
| 13 | Grinded | (6) |
| 14 | coax | (6) |
| 15 | wink | (5) |
| 16 | Jogon | (5) |
| 17 | Unified | (4) |
| 18 | IG Girls | (4) |
| 19 | DoitonLan! | (4) |
| 20 | XLNC | (2) |
| 21 | Wired-Inn | (2) |
| 22 | Who? | (2) |
| 23 | VitalSigns | (2) |
| 24 | Unison | (2) |
| 25 | TheSpartans | (2) |
| 26 | SuperBreasts | (2) |
| 27 | RiZe | (2) |
| 28 | Regret | (2) |
| 29 | PIRATES! | (2) |
| 30 | Ordeal | (2) |
| 31 |
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| 32 | Intake.cs | (2) |
| 33 | G-Force | (2) |
| 34 | Fusion-Gaming | (2) |
| 35 | Eurphoria | (2) |
| 36 | eSports-Edge | (2) |
| 37 | Enrage | (2) |
| 38 | Dstat | (2) |
| 39 | ctx | (2) |
| 40 | Cruel-Intentions | (2) |
| 41 | CheQ | (2) |
| 42 | A:B | (2) |
| 43 | bored | (1) |
Posted by ts at 02:35 31/7/2006. View comments (2).
Yesterday we saw the prem teams going at it, with 2 teams being replaced due to not being able to field a team and some quite suprising results lets see how the division 1 teams cope this week on de_dust2!
The Ctx name is known very well by most of the UK, this incarnation of Ctx hasnt quite lived up to the name and i dont think it ever will none the less with the recent pick up of AcM player SolutionX[mN] i can see them doing very well. oTT have competed in CSGN for a few seasons now mainly in the 3rd division and always placing well, i think the jump from div 3 to 1 may be too hard for them to cope with and i see Ctx taking this game comfortably.
Prediction: 16 - 6 to Ctx
Prototype vs Grinded
Grinded were recently moved up from division 2 after some debate, i think this is the right choice as they are good enough to compete with even the prem teams, we see them in good form in SGL leading the invite division with good wins over, img, tMg and wink. Prototype have reformed after some long inactivity and not many people know much about them, they picked up Guccie who performed well at ig3 and we will have to wait and see how they perform.
Prediction: 16 - 5 to Grinded
coax vs eSports.edge
Coax won the division 2 last season and earned their place into division 1 despite what some people may say, i can see this match going either way as both teams strong lineups, depending on eSports team on the day i can see this game going either way.
Prediction: 16 - 14 either way
The Spartans vs Artis.SGL
Spartans the self proclaimed top 3 UK team have performed well in ESL league as of late finishing 4th place, many people see them being too arrogant and big headed and this is indeed the case! Artis recently joined up with SGL and recently attended IG3 where they were eliminated in the 2nd round of the knock out stages both teams have an active good lineup so this should be a tight game!
Prediction 16 - 12 to Artis
Engine On Mute vs gOtgame
And Finally we have eom v gotgame, many people felt as if eom deserved to be put in the premier division, on the recent IG rankings they came 4th place which shows how much effort they put in. Sickboy is back with a new gotgame team! he recently spent sometime in Canada playing in the AMERICAN CAL league so lets see if that pays off, i can see eom taking this comfortably.
Prediction: 16 - 2 to eom
Posted by ts at 01:35 30/7/2006. View comments (9).
As most of you know CSGN is back live and kicking for their 8th season, the prem teams all look very good with each team capable of winning it, this weeks map is the ever popular de_dust2.
There has been much debate over wether 4given should be allowed to participate in the league, due to them being a mix with three players from four kings signed up on their roster. endeffect recently placed an impressive 4th place at IG3, only being reformed for a few weeks, i see this game going either way but a win to 4g if the 4k players play.
prediction: 16 - 14 either way
Img recently had a big lineup change with only CAI remaining from the original lineup they now have an all scottish lineup, personally i dont feel this lineup is as strong as their former one with Reality and danceM. Reason have a well known and skilled lineup who i feel lack motivation to play, this game should be a close one but i see reason taking it.
Prediction: 16 - 13 to Reason
ACTIVE v inactive, i can see one possible outcome in this match with TmG winning it with ease, they recently placed an impressive 2nd place at ig3 behind alltherage beating them on 1 map. Wink on the other hand have gone down hill ever since they stopped practicing, they did recently beat virtuoso on d2 16 - 4 so who knows of LegsAkimbo will be able to get a 100% accuracy with his awp!
Prediction: 16 - 7 to tMg
goldbrick recently reformed with a similar lineup to that of last season's CSGN where they placed 2nd, the addition of immune i feel will strengthen them. Doombringers have a very strong lineup but seem to be under performing, maybe the addition of madspunK to the roster may change their luck.
Prediction: 16 - 9 to goldbrick
Virtuoso recently finishing 3rd place at ig3 behind tmg and atr may feel dissapointed in that, i dont think they have practiced for the game but im sure with the practice of the map at ig3 they will have no problem finding their stride. clanONE reformed with a mixture of some of its older members with some new ones, with the addition of fox i can see them performing very well this season.
Prediciton: 16 - 10 to Virtuoso
Posted by Fox at 11:05 28/7/2006. View comments (4).
KODE5, an event coming up soon, has announced their qualifying tournaments for the games WC3, CS1.6, and Q4. The Counter-Strike and Warcraft III tournaments will be held at Oxford Brookes Students Union on the dates of August 30th and August 31st. However, the Quake 4 tournament will be on August 12th at a different location, information can be found at GameFrontier.
Sponsors for this event are Foxconn, Corsair Memory, and Razer. The event is being held in over 20 countries, each competing for their spot in the KODE5 Championship tournament, and the spot as the Champions of KODE5 2006.
http://kode5.com/homepage.php?page=news&news_id=561
