? Both Fnatic and Gambit Gaming were able to relive a bit of their old glory on the first day of this week's LCS.  

FNC vs. MYM
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Today the start of the LCS marks the debut of a brand-new Fnatic featuring Yellowstar moving to support after years of playing ADC in favor of their new sub Puszu. In a test of familiarity, things weren't looking too solid as the level one fight headed off against MeetYourMakers.  While Puszu stood firmly, Yellowstar experienced 2 deaths in a very short amount of time, amounting to an early 3-1 lead for MeetYourMakers.

Though Fnatic fell behind due to the dreadful level 1 fight, the new bottom duo still held strong against the likes of long-time duo Libik and Makler.  Even with the starting deficit they held strong against the lane-dominant Draven, staying even in farm and acquiring a double kill in their lane after some help from Cyanide.  The same could not be said for all areas of the map, where Zac and Nocturne both had acquired kills early, but Fnatic was steadfastly approaching an even playing field agian.

Despite the teeth-gritting early game, Fnatic pulled ahead in objective control even if they had fallen behind in the early skirmishes.  The small games from the Baron fights as well as Dragons and towers allowed them to win full-out teamfights later, especially with a Cataclysm and Crescendo combo, locking up all 5 of members of MYM and allowing them to close out the game.

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GMB vs. ATN

The next game featured Diamondprox on one of his original favorites, Udyr.  Though not having had much luck bringing him out on the Fields of Justice in recent events, he was off to a good start against ATN early on, securing 2 kills before the 10 minute mark.  Gambit Gaming was quick to roam this game, taking very early control of Baron and picking off any ATN members who dare get in their way.

Whatever lack of comfort ATN had coming into this game  quickly became apparent as Gambit led by Diamondprox's awesome jungler pressure would show supreme domination over the map with a whopping 6-1 score 10 minutes in.  Gambit Gaming did not let up or leave openings for counterplay either, harnessing their ability to stay aggressive and push leads as far as they can go.

After less than a half hour, Gambit Gaming was at the doors of two of ALTERNATE's inhibitors and showed domination as well as their phenomenal adaptation to the jungle changes.

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