Article:Weekly Recap April 26th - May 1st

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PSA: This week was relatively uneventful, despite the mass of Rostermania hype that started the week; very little has come to fruition. Therefore this week's article will focus mainly on the News, a catch-up of Rostermania hints and rumours (including the CoDBURNER), and of course a list of the finest memes r/CC had to offer this week. For even more where they came from, please see last week's article linked above, where memes can be found in the "Best of the Week" section.

Rostermania:
It's been a hectic week for rosters; as OpTic Gaming are on the verge of a change. Rumours and information change so quickly it is hard to give an accurate low-down on what is occuring at the present time.

If you'd like to read through comments and updates on rumours throughout the week, the "CodBurner's" threads (1 & 2) are your best bet; also the sub-wide Rostermania thread may be entertaining (especially if you sort by controversial).

North America
As of today, my (@TacticalRab) personal understanding is that Scump, Crim and Octane are a TO3. Formal will replace Octane on LG, with Rise Nation sticking. A team of Scump, Crim, Formal and Gunless may still be possible if Gunless decides to leave Rise; but this was not on the table as of a couple of days ago (may have now changed). Scump, Crim and Octane are seeking an SMG such as Zoomaa or Kenny, but both FaZe and tK are unsurprisingly unwilling to give up their star players; also tK would lose their league spot.

I have heard that the Scump, Crim & Octane TO3 will not be competing under OpTic Gaming, with Cloud9 an option; with a high likelihood that OpTic leave Call of Duty for the rest of the season. I personally have no idea where Karma will end up; with retirement unlikely but on the cards as per some sources (the CoDBurner may have more intel in the above threads).

During Nameless's CoDcast #4 with Crimsix, Karma wished to come on at the end to state his case. After this did not materialise, he claimed "higher ups have shut me down". Unconfirmed as to whether this refers to Infinite esports management, or potentially his wife, Holly.

New rumours began circulating this morning that Methodz may play a key role in negotiations; but from my perspective does not really fit the required role of any rumoured teams.


 * Karma: Ha spent all day wondering if anyone will grow a pair of balls and tell me what is happening
 * FormaL spotted in lobby with LG and nV

Europe
Things have been arguably even spicier in the European scene, with roster shuffles confirmed when Tommey was benched from Splyce. He later confirmed he will definitely not be competing for Splyce going into S2. Jurd, in a rare tweet, announced they are ideally seeking an NA player, but League rules may put a spanner in the works.

Rated declared that Skrapz is planning to join Red Reserve; with all parties agreeing to the trade but the to-be-dropped player. I have heard that Skrapz for Joshh was planned as a direct trade between UNILAD and Red. If Joshh agrees to the trade, this would leave Tommey without a team as Epsilon is roster locked due to their qualification through Relegation. We have not heard Joshh's side to the story, so take any information on this issue with a grain of salt. Tommey would have to move to NA or possibly retire until the new game as he hints here. The rarely-sarcastic Seany divulged that the rosters were sorted yesterday, but there has been no other confirmation.

Roster lock is May 7th, so by this time next week; all line-ups will have been officially confirmed.

Elsewhere

 * TeeP on inefficient Pro Player Scrimming Times
 * Karma saying same thing for 2 years!?
 * Pick 10 Class System teased for Blops4
 * Champ Sunday to be streamed on Twitter, alongside MLG and Twitch
 * ITRA Burst now available in Ranked
 * Splyce potentially hosting UK Viewing event for Champs
 * Superliga Orange Season 13 Returns! - Day 1 Discussion Thread
 * 2018 Italian Invitational RESULTS

Memes

 * Hitler reacts to OpTic losing S1 and dropping Karma by by /u/arp325_
 * Betrayed war hero stumbles upon forgotten soldiers in the looks of establishing a new army. (Colourised, 1917).
 * Hecz: Trust the Process
 * Crim next week
 * The Heist
 * Trust the Process
 * You hate to see it folks
 * The Tragedy of Damon Barlow the Wise
 * This sub right now
 * All aboard!
 * Per sources
 * Who would win?
 * Karma next time he plays his former teammates
 * Rostermania
 * Accurate Depiction of what happened at the Seattle hotel
 * The State of r/CC
 * Throwback to this Gem: Hecz
 * You can have your cake, Nade
 * How many stars do you have?
 * 100T roster LF1: MamaZooma, MamaScump & MamaDunlop
 * How to get Roster Intel
 * See you Again :'(
 * Wanted: Dead or Alive
 * Damon during talks with Crim

Clips

 * Karma takes shots at Scump
 * Fan overwhelmed meeting DOUG DOUG DOUG

Pics

 * Scump wants to be heard
 * Throwback to when Scump left OpTic, 4 years ago

Podcast

 * The CODCAST Ep. 4 w/ Nameless, CRIMSIX, Jkap, Loony & Slasher

Miscellaneous

 * Bricey AMA
 * Literally Erotica wtf
 * Part 2 ^
 * Players with most wasted potential?
 * Damon "3 rings" Karma Appreciation Thread
 * Join the r/CoDCompetitive Discord