MLBB: Burn x Flash reveals import-laden lineup for Games of the Future 2024

Cambodian MLBB team Burn x Flash has revealed their lineup for the Games of the Future 2024 in Kazan, Russia.

Among them are four Filipino imports: gold laner Lee Howard “Owl” Gonzales, jungler Ian Jakob “Rindo” Seguiran, jungle/midlaner Kiel “KielVJ” Cruzem, and roamer Deomark “Mikko” Tabangay.

It is unclear if the four players will play full-time for the Flamers, or they have just been loaned to BxF.

The four come from different teams and systems in the Philippines and abroad.

Owl and Rindo were both part of Blacklist International. Owl was part of the MPL Philippines Season 11 and MSC 2023 rosters, and also won Gold for the Philippines in the 31st Southeast Asian Games. Rindo, meanwhile, played mostly for Blacklist Academy but was also part of Blacklist’s bench.

KielVJ, meanwhile, is the most decorated pro of the bunch – having won 2 MPL Philippines titles with Sunsparks and an MSC 2021 win as part of Execration. He eventually transferred to Smart Omega as both main roster player and as part of the developmenta’ Smart Omega NEOS roster for three MPL-PH seasons before moving to Bleed Esports in 2023.

Meanwhile, Mikko was both an Omega and Team SMG veteran, where he was a part of Team SMG’s 9th-12th place finish during the M5 World Championships.

Mikko, KielVJ, Owl and Rindo will join Cambodian players Kosal “ATM” Piseth, Sok “C Cath” Roth, and analyst Prum “Skyzy” Panha.

The Games of the Future tournament will be held in Kazan, Russia, from February 26-March 2, 2024, with a US$1 Million prizepool.