The future of Counter Logic Gaming is uncertain, but one thing is for sure: the esports industry is never short on opportunities for those who are willing to take them.
It’s been a difficult week for Counter Logic Gaming (CLG) and the esports industry as a whole. After reports of the organization’s potential shutdown, players, staff, and fans alike have been left wondering what the future holds for CLG.
The organization, founded in 2010 by at-the-time League of Legends pro player George ‘HotshotGG’ Georgallidis, had grown to become a top org within the LCS, a force to be reckoned with in games like Counter Strike and Apex Legends, and a mainstay org in the fighting game community.
However, after an official announcement from CLG leader Greg Kim, former staff and players have spoken about their departure from the organization and the difficult times ahead. The shutdown of such a large organization means that many employees are now without jobs, leaving them to find new opportunities.
Greg Kim ended his post with a bit of optimism about the future of the industry, saying “I still have faith in the fundamental idea that so long as people enjoy competitive gaming – there will always be a future for esports.”
Players have also been let go, with Smash player Cody Schwab announcing his free agency and League of Legends players making vague tweets about their future.
Fortunately, NRG CEO Andy Miller has officially announced that they’ll be taking over and re-entering the LCS, keeping the League of Legends vertical that CLG held onto and maintaining their current roster. This shows that the esports industry is full of opportunities for those who are willing to take them.
While it’s a sad time for Counter Logic Gaming, the future of the esports industry is still bright. With new opportunities arising, we can only hope that those affected by CLG’s shutdown will find new opportunities and continue to contribute to the growth of the industry.