Kiet 'Wanabi' : Solo FPS competition is a new challenge for Vietnamese eSports

In the eSports FPS scene, since a long time ago, there were two types of competition, including solo and team. The very first eSports tournament was called CPL in 1997 and Quake, one of the most famous FPS game in the world, was used in this tournament.

Kiet "Wanabi"

In Vietnam, such solo FPS games like Quake, Unreal, or Painkiller…, almost disappear from gamers’ mind and cannot compete with these games belonged to the Team FPS games like Counter Strike, Crossfire, or A.V.A... However, some gaming communities have organized the event called Unreal Tournament 3 - a FPS can compete both in solo or team.

Today, we will meet Nguyen Ha Tuan Kiet “Wanabi” - Unreal Tournament 3 Champion of Esports challenger 2011.

RGN: Can you share with RGN readers a little bit about yourself?

Wanabi: Yes! Hi everybody. I’m currently focused on studying now, but still coming along with gaming. It helps to get away from stress after school hours.

Kiet “Wanabi” ( sit in the middle) at Esports challenger 2011

RGN: As a gamer, which gaming titles you have been played so far, and which one do you play for professional competition?

Wanabi: I have been played several games, but I get the most synonymous is Special Force, and I played and practiced it in 2 years.

 

RGN: According to you, what is the difference between FPS competition in solo and team? Which one do you prefer?

Wanabi: In team competition, the teams must have teamwork spirit and the good ability of engaging. In the other hand, in solo competition, the individual skills will be put on top.

 

RGN: How do you think of Unreal Tournament 3?

Wanabi: “Incredible” is the only word that can be attached with Unreal Tournament 3. In this game, you can compete with each other by both team and solo competition. If any one of you has been tried it out, you must be understand how “incredible” it is.

 

RGN: At Esports Challenger 2011 Tournament, who is your biggest rival?

Wanabi: WaW.TaoSalaDin. He is my only obstacle. We’re used to be partner in Special Force team. He has excellent skills and a quick-decision mind, so he definitely my biggest rival. 

WaW.TaoSalaDin (second from the right)

RGN : What is your feeling after winning this competition?

Wanabi: So surprised, because there are a lot of gamers from Counter Strike, Crossfire, A.V.A. There are all professional gunners.

 

RGN: Do you have any plan for your pro gaming career?

Wanabi: As I said above, I am still studying. If I have time and chance in the future, I believe I can fly high in gaming arena.

 

RGN: And any shoutout for RGN readers?

Wanabi: Good luck to gamers in all types of competition. Wish you all will be successful and and give a hand to lift Vietnamese gaming community to be the strongest one in ASEAN.

 

RGN: Thanks Kiet for participating in this interview.