Hector \u2018H3CZ\u2019 Rodriguez announces OpTic Gaming exit Longtime OpTic Gaming CEO Hector \u2018H3CZ\u2019 Rodriguez has officially announced his departure from the organization in a joint statement with new ownership group Immortals Gaming Club. Rodriguez, who led the organization since 2007, sold the controlling stake in the company to Infinite Esports & Entertainment in 2017, but after a troubled two years, Infinite was acquired by Immortals in June 2019, along with the OpTic brand. H3CZ\u2019s position in the new organization was initially unclear, with reports suggesting that he and Immortals CEO Ari Seagal had met to discuss a position for the now-former CEO. In a joint statement on September 15, Immortals and Rodriguez confirmed that such meetings had taken place, and although they were \u201cextensive and amicable\u201d, H3CZ \u201cdeclined the opportunity to remain in his current role with OpTic\u201d. \u201cI have great respect for the Immortals Organization,\u201d H3CZ explains in the statement, \u201cthey have treated me and all of OpTic\u2019s players fairly during this transition period.\u201d He released a video later in the day thanking all of the fans out there who supported him and OpTic in their journey, while also reassuring them he isn\u2019t going anywhere. \u201cI\u2019ll never be done doing what it is that I do,\u201d he said. \u201cI\u2019ll never ever ever be done being me because this is my life\u2019s calling. This is my life\u2019s work.\u201d He also teased his next move by putting on an NRG hoodie at the end of the video. What\u2019s next for H3CZ? H3CZ has not officially revealed his future plans in esports, but the statement ends by confirming that \u201cboth parties look forward to the new Call of Duty franchised-league.\u201d By joining NRG, H3CZ would be involved with the Chicago franchise, which was the previous base of OpTic prior to the Infinite takeover, when operations moved to Texas., Under H3CZ\u2019s direction, OpTic became one of the most recognizable brands in all of esports and gaming entertainment, and new franchise organizations will likely find his skills and experience invaluable. What\u2019s next for OpTic? The Call of Duty team is the last remnants of the org, but the future of the 2019 season\u2019s roster is now uncertain, with Crimsix having already announced restricted free agency. Immortals hold one of two LA franchise spots in OpTic\u2019s name for the upcoming Call of Duty franchise league, starting in 2020, but it\u2019s unclear if any players from the old roster will be retained. The franchise\u2019s name and branding is yet to be announced. OpTic\u2019s CS:GO and Overwatch League (Houston Outlaws) teams are to be sold off, while the League of Legends LCS team will be rebranded to Immortals in 2020. Reports suggest that a deal has been agreed for the purchase of Houston Outlaws by Houston real estate investor Lee Zebien, in the region of $40 million. Shortly after H3CZ\u2019 announcement, longtime member Di3sel also confirmed that he would \u201cride with my pal\u201d, and leave OpTic. I’ve been in OpTic since 2006. Many memories that I will cherrish forever, but I ride with my pal. 2006-2019 Goodbye for now #GreenWall https:\/\/t.co\/IDRAUIyso0 \u2014 Mike Carr (@OpTicDi3seL) September 15, 2019 There has also been an exodus of OpTic content creators, with veterans of the organization like Michael \u2018Flamesword\u2019 Chavez, Will \u2018BigTymeR\u2019 Johnson and Marcus \u2018MBoZe\u2019 Blanks all officially leaving. Disclaimer: Hector \u2018H3CZ\u2019 Rodriguez is a minority shareholder in Dexerto Ltd.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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