The MCS#3 Back to Basics - COD2 Predictions - 5th/8th

As stated yesterday, the predictions will keep rolling out with today focusing on the 5^th - 8^th finish for the COD2 tournament. This bracket proved to be quite tough to predict, as many teams have a strong potential to reach higher. Without further ado, below are the teams.

Narcos Project

Fulfilling a partial goal of the Malta Cyber Series #3, this roster is saturated with veteran players who are ready to establish themselves against new opponents. Being seasoned competitors, they all have their own share of experience. “migu”, as we’re sure most of you know, used to be part of the most prolific maltese COD team ever in ephica. “kRoJz” used to be on FuryGaming, a dominant local team and “Hamsa” had represented smaller organisations such as “Myth” and “Arch”. The rest of the squad is made up of “Felez”, “bAJzu” and “Begi” who teamed in warchild back when COD2 was in its prime. Narcos Project is surely one of the most experienced teams, which will surely be visible as they compete. A team which we think can challenge them is NGU.

NGU

This squad also has its share of talented and experienced members. With the team standing strong since the COD2 scene, where they challenged others at 3 of our very own Gamers.com.mt events, there should be an outstanding amount of chemistry. To refresh your memory, the core four of “Meonz”, “Maws”, “skinz” and “killboi” remain along with an added fifth; a promising “merkuR” who had joined from FuryGaming. The amount of practice that this team has had puts them in a fantastic position for the upcoming Malta Cyber Series #3. However, would they be able to stand fast against more unpredictable teams?

R-ex!

Standing for Reckless Extreme, the team boasts to have the craziest bunch of players. Perhaps, not too evident in their gameplay, the squad always finds a way to lighten up the mood at LAN events while creating a competitive atmosphere simultaneously. Beware the pranks. Today’s line-up consists of “ThundeR”, “Vexinn”, “Shino”, “Digit” and “mockzz”. It’s great to see “ThundeR” back in action, after taking a break from being the team’s in-game leader-he’s a cheerful guy. He’s returning alongside his former teammates in “Vexinn” and “Shino” while “Digit” once played for FuryGaming and “mockzz” hasn’t really been on a notable team yet. He’ll be looking to change that this weekend.

Pure Luck

Finishing off our list is a team who has a lot to prove on the LAN connection. Arguably the most underrated team in this bracket, “clayY”, “Zubijnn”, “eXeHH”, “Baj.” and “najZ” are a mixture of unsuccessful veteran players who performed after the peak of COD2 esports. Therefore, they haven’t had much history as a team, although they have played different titles together such as CS:GO. Hopefully, they won’t buckle under pressure.