SSG are back & hungry!

Spacestation Gaming - haven't heard that name in a while. Well, turns out they're back, and hungry for glory. 

Spacestation was one of the pioneers of BSC way back in 2019, where they fielded three teams like SSG NA, two of which made it to the world finals: SSG BR and SSG SEA. BSC titans and classics in SSG included the likes of Tufa, CoupDeAce, Achille, bobby, and OG. While neither their SEA or BR rosters found success on the world stage, this didn't deter the North American org as they looked into 2020. 

In December of 2019, SSG announced their brand new North American roster moving into 2020. OG and bobby were continuing with the organization, while world semifinalists JackChepo and Cryingman joined from the former Tribe Gaming roster. After a dissapointing first month, they bounced back and won the April NA v LATAM Monthly Finals against INTZ. While things were looking up for SSG as a team, they were not for the org. On April 12th, just a week after SSG won their first event, their roster was unexpectedely acquired by IX Gaming. This was a shocking move for the community and they did not return to BSC for the rest of the year. Make it 3 and a half years, actually - SSG fielded no rosters in 2021, 2022, or 2023. Many expected this to remain the same in 2024 as SSG remained a legend of the past.

Yet little did we know, they were back. And they weren't just back, they were coming out swinging - SSG NA is here for the 2024 season. Their roster consists of 3 members of former Chasmac Gaming NA squad with toast, Fade, and RBM, joining up with Tuni, formerly Untameable Beasts and STMN. CMG NA last year had a very hard path to success. With a slow start to the year facing TM and Tribe in the first two monthly finals, the respective winners of each month, they fell behind the point curve in NA East with just two LAN slots available. In the end though, they bounced back and made a statement by winning, the first to do so in NA since Tribe Gaming's back to back victories in May and July of 2022 (not counting Dog Walkers/Luminosity following the regional split). 

With a comfortable lead, they also made beat their rivals at Tribe once again in the July 2023 semifinals, losing on double match point to Remaining 7 in the grand finals. As the last month approached, R7, Tribe, and CMG all eyed their spots at LAN. CMG swept through now teammate Tuni and his team UB in the semifinals to confirm their LAN qualification spot, but lost 0-3 in a convincing sweep from Tribe Gaming in the finals, having beat out R7. Just 20 points behind Tribe, CMG was dissapointed knowing that the difference between one match could have made all the difference. Nevertheless, they advanced the LCQ and their popularity marked them as favorites. That is, if not for their group. 

LCQ 2023 was a wild event, and bobby's reaction to the group draw is something that will forever be imortalized as one of the funniest moments in BSC. Group C, also known as the Group of Death, consisted of CMG NA pitted against some of the strongest teams at LCQ. Longtime veterans STMN Esports and QLASH found their way into the group, along with VN Esporting, signing Rama's rookie roster in Nob? and Mebius. With toast unable to travel until the last minute, CMG's scrims suffered and they were unable to convert their skill on the big stage. After a close 1-2 to VN Esporting with two chances at match point, CMG went on to lose 0-2 to QLASH in their elimination match, ending their tournament and BSC year. 

Luckily, this loss was not the end for these players. With another trip under their belt and a year of experience, this team's synergy is nothing to scoff at as they enter 2024 hungry for more. Backed by SSG, BSC's newest partnered organization with pins and sprays, they are ready to take on NA. With STMN out for the first month, this is SSG's chance to make instant impact and secure an early lead in a year with less chances to prove yourself. Will their roster find their glory or crumble under the pressure once again? Find out this weekend at the March Monthly Finals!