As a member with competitive experience playing for Denial eSports, niQ will take Alex's place in the LCS for the first week for Gambit Gaming.
As soon as Alex made a decision to leave Gambit Gaming, the team has been hard at work to find a new mid-laner to replace the very iconic Alex Ich. With Diamondprox's participation in All-Stars, it was even more difficult for the team to adequately practice with new members to fill.
While niQ does know some Russian, the language barrier will still be somewhat of an issue. However, Gambit Gaming has stated that based on niQ's performance, he may be a permanent candidate to join the team. It will be an expirimental early several weeks for Gambit Gaming.
Sebastian "niQ" Robak has made a statement on the matter:
"I feel very grateful to Gambit Gaming for choosing me amongst all others great mid laners to assist them in the beginning of this split. LCS Summer split is very important because it determines which teams will go to the biggest and most valued tournament, which is of course Season 4 World Championship. Everyone willing to go there has to focus from the very beginning as every match is important. During the first week we will face very good teams, but I am aiming only for a victory. Also, our first opponents are Roccat - my former teammates and Gambit's rivals from the past split, so it is very important for me to play on my highest level. I will do everything I can not to disappoint the team and its fans. After all, how can Worlds be without Gambit?"
Source - Gambit Gaming
