MSI Got Ugly

theScore esports
16 May 202406:23

TLDRG2's AD Carry, Hans Sama, received death threats after a close loss to T1 at MSI, sparking community concern. Despite this, G2 bounced back, defeating PSG Talon and then toppling LPL's second seed, Top Esports, showcasing impressive teamwork. Hans Sama's performance, especially against Top Esports' legendary player, JackeyLove, earned him praise, overshadowing the negativity. As G2 heads into a rematch against T1, the team's resilience and determination are on display, with high hopes for a tournament victory.

Takeaways

  • 😡 G2's AD Carry, Hans Sama, received multiple death threats after losing to T1 at MSI.
  • 🏆 MSI has been full of surprises, with unexpected outcomes in several matches.
  • 🤔 Gen.G's victory over Fanatic and Top Esports' win over Team Liquid were expected, but G2 pushing T1 to the limit was a standout.
  • 🔥 G2 almost defeated T1, showing a strong performance against the reigning world champions.
  • 😢 Despite a strong start, G2 lost the series to T1, with Faker's typical game-winning performance in game four.
  • 👊 G2 responded to the loss and the death threats by defeating PSG Talon decisively in the lower bracket.
  • 🎉 G2's victory over Top Esports was a significant upset, showcasing their resilience and skill.
  • 🤩 Hans Sama's performance against Top Esports was exceptional, earning him praise and shutting down critics.
  • 😅 Hans Sama humorously addressed the death threats on Twitter, attributing their victory to the purchase of the item 'Ldr'.
  • 😞 The issue of death threats is not new in eSports, with T1 and Faker having received numerous threats in the past.
  • 🔮 G2 faces T1 again for a chance at redemption, with the outcome eagerly anticipated by fans.

Q & A

  • What was the situation of G2's AD carry Hans Sama after losing to T1 at MSI?

    -G2's AD carry Hans Sama received multiple death threats following the loss to T1 at MSI, which his manager described as absurd.

  • What was the outcome of the match between G2 and T1 during the MSI bracket stage?

    -G2 went to match point against T1 but eventually lost after a nail-biting game five, where T1 and Faker managed to turn the tide.

  • How did G2 perform in their match against PSG Talon after losing to T1?

    -G2 demolished PSG Talon in the lower bracket, winning in a little over 1 hour and 18 minutes of gameplay across the 3 games.

  • What was the significance of G2's victory over Top Esports in the lower bracket?

    -G2's victory over Top Esports was significant as they were not the favorites going into the match, yet they managed to sweep aside China's second-best team of the year.

  • Who was the player that received praise for their performance in G2's match against Top Esports?

    -Hans Sama received praise for his performance, especially going up against the legendary JackeyLove in a respectful manner.

  • How did G2's manager react to the death threats received by Hans Sama?

    -The manager of G2 expressed shock and concern over the death threats Hans Sama received, highlighting the disturbing nature of such actions.

  • What was the reaction of the community to the death threats made against Hans Sama?

    -The community found the death threats disturbing and it was noted that such behavior is not an isolated incident in the League of Legends scene.

  • How did Hans Sama respond to the death threats he received?

    -Hans Sama responded with a sense of humor and class, joking on Twitter that his purchase of the item Ldr was the reason for their victory.

  • What was the historical context of T1 receiving death threats in the past?

    -T1, and specifically Faker, have received numerous death threats over the years, particularly when the team was seen to be underperforming.

  • What was the outcome of G2's match against T1 in the final stages of MSI?

    -The script does not provide the outcome of the final match between G2 and T1, but it mentions that G2 was on a roll, having won six and lost zero in their last two series.

  • What was the prediction made by the narrator regarding G2's chances against T1 in the final stages of MSI?

    -The narrator predicted that G2 would win against T1 with a score of 3-1 and go on to win the entire tournament.

Outlines

00:00

😤 Controversy and Resilience: G2's Hans Sama Faces Death Threats Post-MSI Loss

G2's AD Carry, Hans Sama, has been subjected to an alarming number of death threats following the team's loss to T1 at the MSI. His manager characterized these threats as 'absurd.' The MSI has been eventful, with unexpected outcomes and intense matches. G2 pushed T1 to the limit, even taking them to match point, but ultimately lost. Despite the loss, G2's performance was commendable against the reigning world champions. The threats revolve around criticisms of Hans Sama's gameplay and itemization. In response to the negativity, G2 and Hans Sama demonstrated their strength by defeating PSG Talon decisively, setting up a match against Top Esports. G2's victory over Top Esports was a stunning display of skill, with standout performances from Caps and Hans Sama, who showed respect to his opponent, the legendary JackeyLove, with a humorous tweet about his itemization being key to their win.

05:01

😔 The Dark Side of Esports: Addressing Death Threats in the Community

The issue of death threats is not unique to Hans Sama; T1 and Faker have also been targeted in the past, and it's a problem that has affected the partners of players like Upset and Bo on Fnatic after the 2021 World Championship. This behavior is seen as a plague on the League of Legends community and esports as a whole. The video script raises questions about what can be done to address this issue and what motivates those who issue such threats. Despite these challenges, G2 remains in the running at MSI, with Hans Sama delivering some of the top performances of the tournament. The team is set for a redemption match against T1, with a discussion on the potential outcomes and a prediction that G2 might win the series and the entire competition.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡MSI

MSI stands for Mid-Season Invitational, which is a major international League of Legends tournament held by Riot Games. It is a competition where top teams from different regions come together to compete for the title. In the script, MSI is the central event where the teams mentioned are participating and facing each other.

💡Hans Sama

Hans Sama is the professional name of an esports player, specifically the AD Carry (Attack Damage Carry) for the team G2. He plays a crucial role in his team's success, focusing on dealing damage in fights. The script discusses the unfortunate situation where Hans Sama received death threats after a match against T1 at MSI, highlighting the toxicity that can exist within the esports community.

💡Death threats

Death threats refer to serious and dangerous messages sent to individuals with the intention to intimidate or harm. In the context of the script, Hans Sama received death threats following a match, which is indicative of the extreme reactions some fans have to the outcomes of esports events.

💡T1

T1 is a South Korean esports organization known for its exceptional performance in League of Legends. The script mentions T1 as the reigning world champions and a team that G2 faced in a competitive match at MSI, where T1 eventually won after a challenging series.

💡Faker

Faker is the professional name of Lee Sang-hyeok, a world-renowned League of Legends player known for his skill and numerous achievements. In the script, Faker is highlighted as a key player for T1 who contributed to their victory against G2 with a game-winning performance.

💡Gen.G

Gen.G is an esports organization that has teams in various games, including League of Legends. The script mentions Gen.G as the LCK Champions who defeated Fnatic in the MSI bracket stage, which was considered an expected outcome.

💡Top Esports

Top Esports, also known as TES, is a Chinese esports team that competes in League of Legends. In the script, Top Esports is mentioned as the LPL second seed that beat Team Liquid and later faced G2 in the lower bracket of MSI, where they were defeated.

💡PSG Talon

PSG Talon is an esports team associated with Paris Saint-Germain, a prominent football club. In the script, PSG Talon is mentioned as a team that was defeated by G2 in the lower bracket of MSI, showcasing G2's strength and momentum.

💡Itemization

In the context of League of Legends, itemization refers to the strategy of choosing and purchasing items for a champion to optimize their performance in the game. The script discusses how Hans Sama received death threats due to criticism of his itemization choices during the series against T1.

💡Esports community

The esports community encompasses players, fans, and professionals involved in competitive video gaming. The script touches on the darker side of the esports community, where individuals like Hans Sama receive death threats, indicating a need for a more supportive and respectful environment.

💡JackeyLove

JackeyLove is the professional name of an AD Carry player, famous for his skill and contributions to his team's success. In the script, JackeyLove is mentioned as a legendary player whom Hans Sama went up against in a respectful manner, with Hans Sama jokingly attributing his victory to purchasing the item Ldr.

Highlights

G2's AD Carry Hans Sama received death threats after losing to T1 at MSI.

LCK Champions Gen.G beat Fanatic, barely expected.

LPL second seed Top Esports beat Team Liquid, very expected.

PSG pushed LPL Champions EDG to five games, unexpected.

G2 went the distance with reigning world champions T1.

G2 had T1 against the ropes after T1 took first blood.

G2 equalized the series and took game three to put the series on match points.

T1 struck back in game four with a game-winning performance from Faker.

Game five was a nail-biting affair, taking over half an hour to separate the sides.

G2 almost beat T1 but had to watch T1 march down their Nexus.

G2's manager reported Hans Sama received multiple death threats due to his performance.

G2 demolished PSG Talon in the lower bracket, setting up a match against Top Esports.

G2 was not the favorite against Top Esports but won convincingly.

Hans Sama's performance against the legendary JackeyLove was praised.

Hans Sama joked on Twitter about buying Ldr being the reason for their victory.

Death threats are a plague upon the League community and Esports.

G2 made it to the final few teams at MSI and will face T1 again for redemption.

G2 has won six and lost zero in their last two series, going into the match against T1.

Prediction: G2 will win against T1 with a score of 3-1 and win the whole tournament.