vENdetta joins Apeks as analyst

The former Dignitas head coach has transitioned into a temporary analyst role with the European team.

Apeks have announced that Halvor "⁠vENdetta⁠" Gulestøl has joined the organization in an analyst position. The move comes in the midst of the team's campaign in the EU Champions Spring Closed Qualifier, where they play for a chance to reach the BLAST Premier Spring Showdown qualifier.

"vENdetta is joining us for a couple of months, to bring his expertise and help us advance to the next level," Apeks' Head of Esports, Anders Kjær, told HLTV.org. "The deal right now is for a couple of months, so both parties can see if this is something that could work long term. We are also open with the fact that his position is not 100% meaning he could do event work, etc. on the side."

vENdetta started his career as a professional player of CS: Source and CS:GO, before switching to coaching and broadcasting roles. His most recent role was a head coach position for Dignitas, having also served as their analyst prior to the transition.

His tenure with the team lasted for a bit more than a year, with both parties parting ways after not having reached the goals they had hoped to and Dignitas bringing in Faruk "⁠pita⁠" Pita as the Norwegian's replacement.

It will be an important signing for Apeks, as the team are looking to improve on their previous matches having bagged mixed results over the past few tournaments they've been in, finishing 2nd place in Pinnacle Winter Series 1, 13-15th in Pinnacle Winter Series 2, 5-8th in Pinnacle Winter Series 3, and failing to qualify for the European RMR.