Razer

Hierarchy exists in all things. The purpose of such is to let everyone or everything know their rightful place and purpose in this world. Even for an FPS game like Quake, rankings dictate the skill and potential a gamer can give. There are the commoners, and there are the those of royal lineage. One Quake gamer bears the name of a royalty's symbol, the standard of kings. Backed by his great talent and an even greater potential, this player is exhibiting his "right" to rule the kingdom of Quake. Many dare challenge him and many also fall at the might of his reign.

Alexey "Cypher" Yashunevsky is one of Quake's powerful "royalty". The monarchs who remain at the top of Quake's rankings constantly battle it out for conquest and supremacy. Cypher though, protects his position and domain with such force and tenacity that even his fellow competitors are amazed of what the young man can do. For his fans and fellow competitors, his achievements already qualify him to be one of Quake's rightful rulers. But his seemingly endless potential has everyone waiting for the time this "prince", becomes a king.

At an early age of 16, Cypher became one of the most promising players of Quake. His first major appearance in the global gaming scene was at the Eletronic Sports World Cup. Here, he surprised many spectators and gamers alike due to his spectacular performance against Anton "Cooller" Singov. At that tournament, the name Cypher entered the list of elite Quake gamers.

The Belrusian standout continued to add prestige to his name by winning various international tournaments. Cypher's efforts eventually won him the championships for the following tournaments: European Extreme Masters, QuakeCon, Dreamhack, ASUS Cup and the Electronic Sports World Cup. He is now one of Quake's ruling elite of players.

With so much potential and opportunities in front of him, Alexey "Cypher" Yanushevsky continues to build his legacy as one of Quake's best players. His recent win in the Ultimate Gaming Championship reinforces his efforts to dominate the professional gaming scene of Quake. His list of recent achievements include 1st place victories in the ASUS Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter Cup (2010), Dreamhack Winter (2010) and QuakeCon (2010).

Cypher is well know for his exemplary in-game positioning. In his matches, he displays uncanny map knowledge and player manipulation. Cypher studies both vantage points as well as his opponent's demo videos in order to predict their movement. This technique, to the delight of his fans and to the dismay of his enemies is a style in which Cypher continues to perfect.

Alexey "Cypher" Yanushevsky currently plays for Team Serious Gaming. His affiliation, along with his exceptional talent and confidence gave him the opportunity to be part of Team Razer.

Along with other Quake greats like Av3k and Cooller, Cypher represents Razer's dedication in pushing the popularity and quality of international e-Sports. With precision hardware as his arsenal, Cypher continues to push forward in his quest for royal acclaim and Quake dominance.