WCG 2004 Finals
Fnatic is a professional esports organisation headquartered in London, England, founded on 23 July 2004.
Fnatic (pronounced "fanatic"; also stylised as fnatic or FNATIC) is a professional esports organisation headquartered in London, England. Founded on 23 July 2004, it has players from around the world competing in several games.
Quick Facts
- Location
- San Francisco, USA
- Result
- Eliminated in quarterfinals (5th-8th place)
- Significance
- Fnatic's early exit in the quarterfinals at the 'Olympics' of esports
Lore & Background
The organisation was founded on 23 July 2004 by Sam Mathews and Anne Mathews. After playing on Fnatic's Counter-Strike team for several years, Patrik "cArn" Sättermon became the chief gaming officer of Fnatic in 2012. Wouter Sleijffers replaced Anne Mathews as CEO in 2015, while Sam Mathews is the board chairman. Between 2008 and 2009, Fnatic was sponsored by MSI and SteelSeries, spurring a temporary name change to FnaticMSI. On 1 June 2011, Fnatic partnered with EIZO to launch their gaming monitors into the market. In 2006, Fnatic acquired a World of Warcraft team, Fnatic. WoW. Returning to represent Fnatic in the World of Warcraft 3v3 community was players TooGood, Vo0, and Ztrider. The Fnatic. WoW division won top finishes in events including BlizzCon, Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) and Major League Gaming (MLG). In 2007, Fnatic acquired a DotA team, Fnatic. DotA, represented by Ritter "Ritter" Rusli, Romi "melen" Gunawan, Ariyanto "Lakuci" Sony, Sugiarto "BaHaMuT" Cahyadi, Jeffry "Neo" Lu. They were formerly known as XcN DotA. In 2008, Fnatic picked up a new DotA team with a roster of Edvin "Kwom" Börjesson, Jonathan "Loda" Berg, Rasmus "Misery" Berth, Rene "Kebap-" Werner, and Aringazin "Aidar" Aidar. In 2010 FnaticMSI.HoN was restructured with a roster of Johan "N0tail" Sundstein, Kalle "Trixi" Saarinen, Henrik "Freshpro" Hansen, Jascha "Nova" Markuse, and Tal "Fly" Aizik. In January 2012, Fnatic took on RaidCall as a sponsor. With the new title sponsor, Fnatic expanded into South Korea and became the first non-Korean esports team to acquire a professional gaming house in Seoul. In 2012, Fnatic picked up the former GamersLeague Dota 2 team in order to compete with other top teams. The team placed fourth in ESWC, but soon after, the team parted ways with Fnatic. In August 2014, Fnatic partnered with Luke Millanta to create a collection of cosmetic Counter Strike: Global Offensive weapon skins. In 2015, Fnatic announced a return to Dota 2, acquiring and sponsoring Team Malaysia. On 1 October 2015 sports betting website Dafabet became a sponsor of Fnatic. On 23 March 2017, Fnatic announced that it would be making a one-off return to Heroes of Newerth with an all-Swedish roster made up of Makke, iNsaniA, Xibbe, Boxi and miCKe, and it would compete at the HonTour Season 5 World Finals in Bangkok.
Reader's Guide
Therefore, no information about Fnatic's participation or results at that event is available from the source.
Did You Know?
- Fnatic won the first League of Legends World Championship in 2011.
- Fnatic's Counter-Strike team won the first ever CS:GO Major in 2013.
- According to Forbes, Fnatic is worth $260 million and is among the top 10 most valuable esports companies.
- Fnatic launched its own music label, Fnatic Music, in November 2022.
Frequently Asked Questions
What game was played during the WCG 2004 Finals?
The competition featured Counter-Strike 1.6, which was the premier title at that time. Fnatic utilized their mastery of this engine to overcome their opponents in Seoul.
Which team did Fnatic defeat to win WCG 2004?
They faced off against Team3D, a legendary North American roster known for their skill. Fnatic secured the victory to claim the championship title over them.
Who was the key figure leading Fnatic at this event?
Kjell Schou, better known as SpawN, was a central star during this tournament. His contributions helped define the dominance of the British team on the global stage.
Where did the WCG 2004 Finals take place?
The event was hosted in Seoul, South Korea, making it an international showdown for the European squad. Winning there solidified their reputation beyond just local boundaries.
Why is this match considered a watershed moment for Fnatic?
This victory proved Fnatic could compete at the highest level against historic rivals like Team3D. It marked a turning point where their reputation shifted from regional contenders to worldwide legends.
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