Loaded bring in three

Loaded have picked themselves up from recent roster changes by adding three players to their core line-up.

The American team had been left with just three men following the departures of David "Xp3" Garrido and Scott "evolution" Cavallero, both of whom opted for pastures new at compLexity.

Loaded, who managed a third-place finish at the ESEA Finals last month, have picked up YummY duo Tyler "willson" Willson and Shaun "hostile" Catron and former united5 and mugNmouse member, Ryan "phamtastik" Pham, who returns to Counter-Strike: 1.6 affairs following a quick stint in Source.

"I chose these three because I wanted players that our whole team knew and had chemistry with already and we've all been playing with each other off and on for a very long time now," Anthony "djibouti" Manosca told Loaded's website.

"Not many people remember but, Ryan Pham and I won that compLexity Challenge thing a year ago. This time, I've stepped down from calling and we are letting hostile do it. My role will be centered around fragging while the more experienced players make the calls."

Meanwhile, Loaded have confirmed they have parted company with Kyle "flowsick" Mendez with a view to becoming a more localized squad.

Loaded will participate in the CEVO Playoffs with the following quintet:

Paul "Adrenaline" Baker
Anthony "djibouti" Manosca
Tyler "willson" Willson
Shaun "hostile" Catron
Ryan "phamtastik" Pham