Gen.G secures LCK Alpha Group top seed heading into playoffs
Plus: kt Rolster climbs the standings with consecutive wins, Sashi takes down CCT Europe Series 5, and FISSURE Playground relocates to China.
TL;DR
- Gen.G locked down the Alpha Group top seed for LCK playoffs with a 4-0 record, the first team to clinch their playoff slot.
- kt Rolster defeated T1 and Hanwha Life Esports back-to-back to tie for the lead in the Legend Group standings.
- Sashi won the CCT Europe Series 5 grand final over SINNERS for $10,000 and jumped 15 spots on the global VRS.
- FISSURE Playground 3 relocates from Shenzhen to Suzhou in partnership with GGMEDIA, scheduled for September 8-13.
Tournaments and results
LCK clinches for Gen.G, Sashi lifts CCT Europe crown
Gen.G defeated Global Esports 2-1 on August 2 to secure the Alpha Group top seed heading into LCK playoffs with a 4-0 record, making them the first team to clinch a playoff spot. The squad's commanding performance at the Sangam SOOP Colosseum in Seoul locked down a upper-bracket advantage for the postseason. (via Inven Global)
kt Rolster surges with consecutive wins. kt Rolster climbed into playoff contention by defeating T1 2-0 on July 29 and Hanwha Life Esports 2-1 on August 2, pulling level with both teams in the Legend Group standings at 15-5. The squad caught Hanwha's jungler Kanavi near Baron to seal the second victory. (via Inven Global)
Sashi claim CCT EU Series 5 title. Danish squad Sashi took down SINNERS in the grand final on August 2 to win the CCT Europe Series 5 and its $10,000 top prize, jumping 15 places on the Valve Ranking System in the process. The team advanced through the bracket by beating EAC, Just Players, and Black Phoenix. (via HLTV)
Heretics shut down FNATIC in EMEA final day. Team Heretics defeated FNATIC 2-0 on August 3 in the closing match of VCT EMEA Stage 2 group play, capping off the round-robin stage ahead of August 5 play-ins. (via VLR.gg)
Industry and business
FISSURE Playground moves tournament to Suzhou
FISSURE Playground 3, a $1.25 million Counter-Strike tournament, is relocating from Shenzhen to Suzhou on September 8-13 at the SND Cultural and Sports Centre, according to an announcement on August 2. The move comes as part of a strategic partnership with GGMEDIA, a Shanghai-based production company that previously handled BLAST Open Porto's Asian qualifiers. The companies aim to host top-tier events in China annually to strengthen the local competitive scene. (via HLTV)
