Left-footed start for MSI BEAT IT

Massive delays at the MSI BEAT IT finals come about as the PC's did not have Counter-Strike completly updated, as well as additional technical problems.

Upon setup, the players discovered that their PC's did not have Counter-Strike fully updated. With a very limited internet connection at the venue, it took a long time for them to download the very last percentages, with download speeds capped at 10kb/s. 

On top of that, several players are also exercising issues with the graphics-driver, as they are not allowed to run more than 60hz. A number of other small things that come into play certainly won't help speeding things up, such as the player-models.

Matches were suppose to start at 06:30CET and currently, with the clock just passing 08:00CET, it is likely to be more than a two hours delay before the games will get under way. To be noted that none of the matches have started yet and an accurate estimation of when they will, is hard to make at this time.

Additionally, the latest update is the fact that wNv's issues with the computers were prolonged to the extent that the organizers have now decided to move them on to WMF's computers. This also means that instead of having three matches at the same time, the schedule will for now feature only two. This will definitely affect the overall schedule of the event, yet to what extent, we're not certain as of yet.

Regardless, the atmosphere at the venue is great and conditions for the players, spectators and the press are tip top. Stay tuned with us for the latest updated directly from Beijing, China. Lions versus Immunity is about to kick-off on stage.