TGF: This stage is real

Being on a Finals stage, trying to perform with thousands of eyes watching your every move, every play and every mistake. Does it still seem easy to be up there? A lot of things do, when looking from the outside.

Even though competition in what used to be "wildcard regions" may not look like a big deal for the giant regions, one fact remains the same: Being at the top, no matter where you are, takes sweat, tears and countless hours.

Five years ago, the Turkish National Esports Final took place on a small stage in front of a small audience with almost no online viewers. Turning that small stage into a traditional event that takes places in front of a live audience of 10k+ in a prestigious basketball arena, Turkish esports scene is celebrating its 5th year of what is now named "Turkish Grand Finals".

In the video above, hear from the Turkish legends likes Naru, Elwind, Dumbledoge, and more who paved the way to where we are now for the past five years -- and the ones who are looking for their turn to own the stage this year at Worlds 2017.