First ever interview with Infinity-esports
So to begin with what's the shiney new tag?
I think we are going to use the full thing, i.e. Infinity-eSports | Neffgen and so on. Although we will see how it goes.
Why the name infinity-esports? It suggests some sort of sponsorship?
Sadly not, it was decided by a majority vote. We wanted something 'professional' sounding thats all. And we had a loooooooooot of arguments about it.
So I guess returning to the 'B!tch' roots was never an option?
Hah we'd love to, but the name had to go originally because it was unsponsorable (Bullet !n the Cunts Head), so we can't really go back to it.
Do infinity-esports still enjoy playing CS, or has it gotten to a stage where you may not enjoy it, but would do it as a possible avenue of income?
Nah it's not more money-grabbing, it's simply a fresh start for 4K.CS/B!TCH/whoeverweare. The more sponsors the better, and we feel we can do well on our own, but it's the same team, same attitude.
But do you guys still enjoy playing the game? If there was no money involved would you still play it?
Yeah I think so, while we are sponsored, it's not in the region of some clans out there, and we've been around a damn sight longer than most of them! Probably the only beta1 clan in the UK, so we are definitely CS nuts.
About eight months ago, you kicked several members from the clan leaving only six to focus on the professional side of CS and to compete with the top clans in the world. Since then has there been any time when you've regretted that action or any player you wish you'd kept?
Not really, we have done well since then, in fact we are playing really good right now. It wasn't much fun trimming the team down like that and of course in a perfect world it wouldn't have happened, but it needed to and we have no regrets.
If one was to be critical of your actions over the past 2 years they might say that you "used Four-Kings when it suited you and the moment they stopped being useful you ditched them". What would be your response to such an accusation?
Four Kings is something we wanted to stay a part of forever when it was at its peak, but now it's a very different clan to the one we merged with. The Quake teams will be more than alright without us, they were and are the bigger team in 4K and I'm sure will be fine.
How did the Quake teams react to your decision to split from them?
I think they were a little disappointed, and wanted to make another go of the whole clan as we wanted to do it in November 2000. Extra-special greetings to Zommy and Q50 who have been superb ever since we did join, I'll miss those two.
If another top Quake 3 clan were to approach Infinity esports asking to merge would you be interested?
No.
Why not?
I think we like running the clan ourselves, our way we aren't looking for more divisions maybe one day, but not for a good while.
Now that you have complete control over your own clan what changes can we expect to see around the infinity-esports camp?
Possibly an additional sponsor or two, a new website, and thats about it for the stuff that'll be visible to the outside world.
Any idea on who those sponsors might be?
No idea! :) Damn paparazzi.
Oh c'mon, I'm not doing another exclusive when u get sponsors...
Sure you will!
Yeah, sadly true.
lol all our current sponsors coming with us btw.
And who are they?
How do infinity-esports benefit from each sponsor?
In order: Money, Servers, PR, Netcafe
Will this change to infinity-esports affect your performance at Primary Strike 2002 in 2 weeks?
It'll be our first trophy as Infinity-eSports, otherwise no :)
Bit of an cocky attitude that don't you think?
Some things will never change eh!
So the fact that a lot of people can't wait to see the smile wiped off your face dosen't phase you at all?
Makes it more fun, we've been the team people like to see lose for a long time, and we thrive on it.
dNc, Prozac, Noc, Ui...? Don't you rate their chances?
dnc are certainly not an easy team to beat, but I think we are well-prepared for the competition, and I don't see us losing a game unless something really buggers up.
Looking further afield - CPL summer 2002 world championships, how well do you think Infinity-esports will fare?
We are looking to gain something on our 9th-12th finish at the last USA CPL, which we were a little disappointed with, so a top 8 finish would be just fine.
Lets take a trip down memory lane for a second CPL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, 4k vs NiP, nip do an eco round, Heaton...well you know what I'm about to say, 'tis almost cpl legend by now, what happened?
What happened is I didn't check my spot well enough, and I shall be forever plagued by it. Although to be fair, he was something else the whole game, and the whole tournament.
Would you rate him as no.1 in the world?
That I've seen, yeah.
You've made the history books at last, Seaman and Nayim from the halfway line, Southgate missing that vital penalty, Tim Henman throwing away a great lead...and now Neffgen and heaton :)
Argh! Not the way I wanted it. I'd rather people talk about the way Neffgen took out 5 NiP players in the eco round (yet to happen btw).
Look on the bright side maybe you'll be in future pizza hut ads
I can hardly wait.
Nocturne.ltd, your thoughts please?
No comment.
Do you ever think you'll ever be able to quit your job and live off CS?
I'd love to think so, but no, I'm pretty sure it'll be the reverse of that one day.
How do you expect to qualify for the CPL exactly? TPF has now closed down? Who do you think/want to hold the qualifiers now?
Well we will have an autoberth I'm sure, so it's just travel money needed, which we have covered.
What are your thoughts on TPF closing down?
Most people know I wasn't the greatest fan, but to be fair they did a good job and I'm sorry to see them go, it definitely was a plus for the UK scene having them around.
Do you feel with TPF closing down and Lanarena Newcastle being sold that LAN gaming in the UK is going downhill after such a promising start?
Yes and no, the private LANs still do great guns (fao multiplay) but for some reason the netcafes don't, I think one just had to hit the right note and we'll have people gaming 24/7.
Ok, usually at this point in an interview I'd ask for an exclusive scoop for ukterrorist, but considering the whole announcement is, that all seems a bit pointless now.
So considering this is the 3rd time I've interviewed you have you got anything better to say to the UK CS community than 'Don't use that damned Crouchjump bind' and 'Don't use that damned netcode settings in ya config'?
Hmm... I'd like everyone to write in the comments that we wont win PS2002!
Thanks for your time m8, good luck in the future
Cheers myers you are the man as always.
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Saviour of UKT
UKTerrorist
01:26 12/2/2002
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01:31 12/2/2002
GL :) [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
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may the GODS (the elders 'course
02:12 12/2/2002
so19 r gonna own u [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
2 COOL 4 SKOOL
UKTerrorist
02:25 12/2/2002
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02:38 12/2/2002
'Probably the only beta1 clan in the UK, so we are definitely CS nuts.'
Bollocks my son, Apparently theres 4 more, GLtC, KK, TVS and mag8 (altho the last 2 could be lies, I got told of them just now
Oh and ya ain't winning ps2002. No, I'm not even kidding
02:49 12/2/2002
i'm used to the talk of 4k this and 4k that.
i'll miss it.
but good luck in the future ladz.
and i'm sure my bro will post up here aswell.
u already know him
03:37 12/2/2002
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Moosh. [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
06:44 12/2/2002
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08:38 12/2/2002
mag8 weren't b1, they were just after, but then they split and reformed, KK were around b2 weren't they?
stop lying everyone! and truthfully I-eS aren't from B1 either as Genius is the only member still to be in them, and with 4 name changes, woah ;)
GL and s***, have fun getting whacked out of ps2002 :X [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
09:25 12/2/2002
It'll be our first trophy as Infinity-eSports, otherwise no
LOL, hope u get rapez0red..
09:42 12/2/2002
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UKTerrorist
09:50 12/2/2002
Good luck to Infinity in the future.... [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
theb0g
09:52 12/2/2002
But i want ui 2 win it tbh. I dont know how much of a chance they have but i would like 2 c em beat u bout 15-5 =0] just a ruff score.
N e wayz gl 2 ya'll in the PS20002.
GG WP THX! [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
09:59 12/2/2002
see-you all there. [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
10:26 12/2/2002
Nick [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
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UKTerrorist
10:49 12/2/2002
lol rigs :) [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
10:55 12/2/2002
aye r04r.... hope you get your arses kicked.
that good enough for you?
Lumleh [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
11:21 12/2/2002
Game2XS.Monkey Magic
11:21 12/2/2002
11:36 12/2/2002
single elim, best of 1 game, mr12 - basically anything could happen, f*** up your pistol round in 1 important game and it could all be over, even assuming u are the best clan going i'd say its 50/50 if u will win it or not.
Its gonna be fun whatever, pretty much every top uk/ie clan is going, its going to be FAR more competative than any CPL quali or i-series lan - the only team missing that I can think of is Mendax? - may they rest in peace :/
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11:49 12/2/2002
Nice interview, gl Jonny and the rest. [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
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theb0g
12:25 12/2/2002
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UKTerrorist
12:39 12/2/2002
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UKTerrorist
12:40 12/2/2002
"4K (easier to type)"rather than just typing 'Infinity eSports' :) [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
12:50 12/2/2002
Eg. It might be that the 2nd best team there plays the best team there in the quarter final, and finishes 4-8th.
All that can be said is, the only 5 teams going who have a hope in hell are, 4K/dnc/noc/ui and prozac (imho) - and every1 else's final rank will be determined simply by which round they get drawn against 1 of these teams.. [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
13:22 12/2/2002
13:25 12/2/2002
From just scanning there server in the evenings they have been playing quite alot recently.
Good luck to all clans that that attend.
All the best in the future Infinity-eSports.
Mike.L [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
13:25 12/2/2002
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^^
how we gonna come behind m0o when we beat them at notts = [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
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dnc are alright but no European top team would ever consider them a threat [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
Specster
18:39 12/2/2002
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gl and hf everyone going to ps2002, hope to see you all at LANS soon,
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Clan ONE
21:56 12/2/2002
I think they have to be favourites to win it, but i'll take a guess at dNC challenging them in the final.
I also think LR are being under-rated, they should be able to push the semis if they play well imo. [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
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May the best clan win
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UKTerrorist
13:49 13/2/2002
"argh someones been posting in my name!"Register it then :) [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
16:59 13/2/2002
Dunno what 6k are gunna do now... [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
17:11 13/2/2002
19:41 13/2/2002
l8r folks
just remember its only a game not some kind of sport lol pun
19:47 13/2/2002
anyway drink up
and deal drugs like all good gangsta's
relax , or u may be skooled.
lol just kidding for the laff'ing pig
l8r [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
19:50 13/2/2002
they got no style and there c**kneys
for one yer scottish and for 2 they suck
oh yeah bit of an adventurous name that boys innit?
4k had a commercial value i think that tag sounds a bit much easports to me specialy since yer pure CS now and u dont got no other games [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
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11:42 14/2/2002
love you :x
Flop0rz [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
22:40 14/2/2002
Anyway GL to your all
02:13 17/2/2002
p.s watch LR dont underestimate them
18:31 18/2/2002
uour c**ky bastarts
ive got a better name for you - 'invincible-eDorks'
lam0rs [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
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nuff said [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
Game2XS.Monkey Magic
02:38 24/2/2002
(RADIO): Negative [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
19:05 28/2/2002
InF-eS | Neffgen and so on....
Anyway many of u do not know me because basicly I don't post comments unless I really need to, and I thought I just had to make a comment on their name, hope they look to see my comment and actually use that name you never know...
(Good luck, and may the force be with you!) [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
Specster
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