Cloud9 Interview: Karnage, Cotto, Rolex, and Ian Huston

In some ways, the frustrations of PUBG Skins Corporation and Bluehole are easy to understand. PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds in no way invented the battle royale genre, but it was the first to really resonate with players, hitting some major sales milestones along the way. However, in spite of its large player base, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds has since been knocked out of the park by Fortni


Ian Huston: With Cloud9 on the forefront of esports as an industry leader, I strive to use my association and platform with them to be the best ambassador that I can be. My main goals in doing this are looking to empower those around me with whom I work to be the best that they can be and to enlighten people who are not in esports as to what is truly happening as things move forw


Video game publishers should have been on their best behavior in 2018, following a previous year that required some embarrassing apologies from game developrs following numerous failures in the eyes of the community. However, 2018 brought with it its own set of pitfalls, and, at several times throughout the year, video game fans have made their feelings clear on the actions of some of the biggest names in the indus


Ian Huston: As a manager overseeing a team preparing to compete, I do allow my players to play other game titles to avoid any fatigue or burnout that comes from grinding a game. There is a clear respect from everyone to put in the hours and to achieve the objectives set forth for practice. After this is completed, the team is encouraged to have proper rest and relaxation, which sometimes manifests as playing something e


S686: When it comes to shotguns, there's no doubt that the S686 is the king regarding its damage. Its double-barrel can bog down players during reloading times, which makes them sitting ducks. However, one well-placed shot with both barrels on a single opponent will quickly reduce them into oatmeal. It's not recommended taking on more than one opponent with this shotgun, however. Switching to a sidearm during combat can buy players enough time to escape to behind cover and safely reload the shotgun. If players are hankering for a shotgun with a better fire rate, then perhaps the S12K is what they n


MK14 is one of the most sought after guns in the game because of insane versatility and high base damage. You can put the gun in automatic mode, and it will essentially become an assault rifle, or you can use it as a sniper rifle for picking out enemies far away. Whether it’s a close-combat or a long-range skirmish, MK14 suffices every role. It also has a ridiculous DPS, and players capable of handling MK14 often net high ki


Karnage: With PUBG PC/console you will run across a higher level of skill. With Mobile, it is more common to win a chicken dinner even if you’re not a pro player. In order to become a pro on PC it takes far more practice, higher-end equipment, and a good establishment in the pro community. I personally enjoy mobile more because I am able to play anytime, anywhere, just using my mobile ph


P18C: The P18C is an autofire pistol that can chew up opponents at close to medium range. Perhaps, it's the most deadly pistol in PUBG . If players are having a difficult time finding a decent arsenal during a match, then this pistol is a good sidearm to start with and hold o


Karnage: My mission statement is to bring as many gamers together as possible to generate a huge esports scene for the PUBG Mobile community. I plan to do that by being active in the community, friendly, and help out with staffing events and such. A mission statement being part of Cloud9 would be to give it my all and represent the org in the most professional way I can. Building chemistry with my teammates, and practicing on a daily basis to ensure my skill is up to


"Like the current free-to-open system, you will be limited in the number of crates you can receive each week, with the crate prices being reset each Monday. Currently, this limit is set to 6 crates per week, and you are free to trade them on the Steam Marketplace. I also want to point out that the full cosmetic system is still being discussed internally, and we are taking your concerns into consideration when it comes to the ability to get free cosmetics by playing the ga


Regardless of one's opinion on esports, the fact remains that the scene is only growing in popularity and relevance, and Cloud9 are at the forefront of the competitive gaming movement, so it's time to get onboard the esports train, or be left in the dust with all the other old-fashioned curmudge


S12K: Vikendi is riddled with towns and other urban dwellings, which is a natural environment to pull out any shotgun including the S12K. This shotgun is death incarnate in the hands of players that are stuck in any kind of intimate skirmish. It has a unique rate-of-fire which enables players to "blast away" at a blazing speed. With an extended magazine, a player can tear down an entire squad within seconds. However, it's not recommended for open areas, as its range simply won't do any adequate dam