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WCA 2015 groups revealed: group B is a death sentence

Chances are you don't want to share a group with the 3 topped ranked teams in the world. Or to phrase it differently, when MVP Black is the 4th highest ranked team in your group, you are going to have a bad time.

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It would be foolish to say that Group A isn't comprised of top tier teams. However, it would be equally foolish to say that both groups are created equal. Cloud9 and eStar were already favorites to win the tournament and now they are placed in the same group alongside the third and 4th most dangerous teams, MVP Black and Team Liquid. Recent roster changes call into question Team Liquids chances to win the tournament, but with Fnatic out of the picture their chances get better.

Back in group A, Tempo Storm also must contend with recent roster changes that make them weaker against long time NA competitors like G2.Kinguin and compLexity. However, the main stage and international experience of the remaining Tempo Storm old guard gives them the slight edge over Edward Gaming and Asia StarDust, the clear favorites in group A.

OMG, and Black Heart are the clear underdogs and they will have to use that drive to survive the group stage. Expect the unexpected from these two teams, as the draft screen is their best chance for a victory.

GosuGamers will be live in China for interviews, pictures, and all the WCA 2015 coverage you will ever need. Don't miss the finals on December 20th!

Update: Is is unclear whether Tempo Storm or compLexity will actually be competing in this tournament due to statements made from the players regarding roster changes and possible difficulties making it to China. Since WCA has publically released these groups however, we can only assume the teams will attempt to compete. More on this story as it unfolds.

EDIT: Asia StarDust is a new team comprised of former Team Snake members and, as such, are not considered underdogs in group A.

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