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Caroline Rutledge
Caroline is an esports journalist focusing on CS:GO. Starting out as a casual CS:GO fan, her interest quickly turned into a passion as she spent years studying the game. She has put that knowledge to use as a journalist, now writing about professional CS:GO for multiple websites including TheGamer.

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CS:GO: oBo Parts Ways With Complexity

CS:GO: oBo Parts Ways With Complexity

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Complexity’s teenage star steps down from the team. Owen “oBo” Schlatter, the young star of Complexity’s CS:GO roster, has decided to step down from the active lineup. The news was revealed by Complexity CEO Jason Lake during a live-streamed press conference. According to Lake, the 17-year-old originally stated he would return to the United States […]


CS:GO: G2 Reportedly Targeting NiKo

CS:GO: G2 Reportedly Targeting NiKo

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Cousins NiKo and huNter- could play together under the G2 banner very soon. G2 Esports is looking to add FaZe Clan star Nikola “NiKo” Kovač to its Counter-Strike ranks, according to reports from 1pv and HLTV. This move would see the Bosnian superstar team up with his cousin, Nemanja “huNter-” Kovač, under the G2 name. […]


CS:GO: Fallen Steps Down From MIBR After TACO, Fer, Dead Removal

CS:GO: Fallen Steps Down From MIBR After TACO, Fer, Dead Removal

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CS:GO: Fallen Steps Down From MIBR After TACO, Fer, Dead Removal. Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo has announced his decision to step down from MIBR’s active roster. The announcement comes a few hours after Fernando “fer” Alvarenga, Epitacio “TACO” de Melo, and coach Ricardo “dead” Sinigaglia were removed from the team. FalleN cites their removals as his […]


CS:GO: Cloud9 Adds ALEX As First Step In Roster Rebuild

CS:GO: Cloud9 Adds ALEX As First Step In Roster Rebuild

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ALEX is the first player to join Cloud9’s new project. Cloud9 has signed former Team Vitality player Alex “ALEX” McMeekin as the first member of its new CS:GO roster, the American esports organization announced today. Cloud9 released its entire CS:GO division to pursue a complete roster rebuild earlier this month. ALEX joins general manager Henry […]


CS:GO: Evil Geniuses, Heroic Win ESL One Cologne 2020

CS:GO: Evil Geniuses, Heroic Win ESL One Cologne 2020

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Evil Geniuses and Heroic take home the trophies in ESL One Cologne’s North American and European regional tournaments. The North American and European divisions of ESL One Cologne 2020 have found their champions as Evil Geniuses and Heroic take home the respective titles. Evil Geniuses earned their victory after a five-map battle against rivals Team […]


CS:GO: Lekr0 Joins North

CS:GO: Lekr0 Joins North

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Former Ninjas in Pyjamas in-game leader Lekr0 links up with Danish squad North. Former Ninjas in Pyjamas member Jonas “Lekr0” Olofsson has officially joined North’s CS:GO squad, the Danish organization revealed today. The 27-year-old has been without a team since being removed from NiP’s active roster in May. Lekr0 represented Ninjas in Pyjamas for two […]


Valorant: 100 Thieves Signs Former CS:GO Pro Nitr0

Valorant: 100 Thieves Signs Former CS:GO Pro Nitr0

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Former Team Liquid CS:GO player nitr0 becomes one of the biggest names to make a switch to pro Valorant. Former professional CS:GO player Nick “nitr0” Cannella has officially joined 100 Thieves’ competitive Valorant roster. With this move, nitr0 becomes one of the biggest former CS:GO players to make the switch to Valorant. America’s captain has […]


CS:GO: FaZe Reportedly Targeting Kjaerbye

CS:GO: FaZe Reportedly Targeting Kjaerbye

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Former Astralis and North player Markus “Kjaerbye” Kjærbye may be joining FaZe Clan. FaZe Clan is targeting former North player Markus “Kjaerbye” Kjærbye for its CS:GO roster, according to reports from Cybersport and HLTV. The 22-year-old would join the active lineup in place of stand-in Aurimas “Bymas” Pipiras. Kjaerbye has been without a team since […]


CS:GO: Astralis Reportedly Targeting Bubzkji

CS:GO: Astralis Reportedly Targeting Bubzkji

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Legendary Danish team Astralis is reportedly looking to add former MAD Lions rifler Lucas “Bubzkji” Andersen to its growing roster. CS:GO powerhouse Astralis is looking to sign former MAD Lions star Lucas “Bubzkji” Andersen, according to a recent report from HLTV. Bubzkji has been without a team since June, as per a report from 1pv. […]


CS:GO: Final ESL One Cologne Invites Revealed

CS:GO: Final ESL One Cologne Invites Revealed

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ESL names the final invites for ESL One Cologne’s online divisions. Esports tournament organizer ESL has revealed the final invited teams for the upcoming Cologne CS:GO events. ESL One Cologne 2020 will take place online in four different regions, with a $500,000 collective prize pool. The tournament is set to begin on August 18. Ladies […]