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ESL Pro League Season 18: Teams, Schedule, and More

ESL Pro League Season 18: Teams, Schedule, and More

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ESL Pro League season 18 is set to bring a wave of five-week-long Counter-Strike action. Here is everything you need to know about the competition  As the next significant CSGO Tier 1 competition on the schedule, ESL Pro League Season 18 looms large, strategically timed before the eagerly awaited release of CS2. A total of […]


ESIC Commissioner Justifies Silence on NA Matchfixing

ESIC Commissioner Justifies Silence on NA Matchfixing

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ESIC Commissioner Ian Smith has explained the organization’s silence on the North American match-fixing scandal that came to light in 2020 Ian Smith, the Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) Commissioner, sat down for an interview with INSITE. The conversation covered various subjects, including the ongoing North American match-fixing investigation and the coach bans implemented by ESIC […]


Countdown to IEM Sydney: Complexity Secures Final Tournament Entry

Countdown to IEM Sydney: Complexity Secures Final Tournament Entry

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Complexity survived an early scare to grab the last remaining IEM Sydney spot  After emerging victorious in the North American closed qualifier, Complexity becomes the last team to secure a spot at IEM Sydney. Complexity’s journey began with Jonathan “⁠EliGE⁠” Jablonowski and his teammates stumbling in a loss to Peter “⁠stanislaw⁠” Jarguz’s Forsaken. Yet, they […]


$500,000 Up for Grabs as CSGO Asia Championships Storms Back to Shanghai

$500,000 Up for Grabs as CSGO Asia Championships Storms Back to Shanghai

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CSGO Asia Championships is set to return to Shanghai with a staggering half-a-million-dollar prize pool CSGO fans are in for a treat as the CSGO Asia Championships makes its much-anticipated return. This time, the event promises an intense showdown featuring eight elite teams battling it out for a massive $500,000 purse. All eyes are on […]


Apeks Primed to Battle at IEM Sydney

Apeks Primed to Battle at IEM Sydney

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Apeks have clinched one of the remaining IEM Sydney 2023 spots via European closed qualifiers Apeks battled their way through the IEM Sydney 2023 European Closed Qualifiers, emerging triumphant with three consecutive victories in the upper bracket. The Norwegian side’s impressive performance secured them a well-deserved spot at IEM Sydney, where they will play against […]


Counter-Strike 2: Ropz Voices MR12 Concerns

Counter-Strike 2: Ropz Voices MR12 Concerns

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FaZe Clan rifler Robin “ropz” Kool raised some concerns about Counter-Strike 2’s potential shift to the MR12 format A fresh update in Counter-Strike 2 has introduced a significant change. It has moved to the MR12 format from the CSGO standard MR16, meaning CS2 matches will be decided in 12 rounds, instead of 16 rounds. FaZe […]



ENCE vs Vitality Preview and Predictions: Gamers8 2023

ENCE vs Vitality Preview and Predictions: Gamers8 2023

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ENCE vs Vitality will determine the Gamers8 2023 champions  ENCE are about to make their fourth successive Grand Final appearance as they await a Gamers8 2023 Grand Final showdown with Vitality. The French team have also been frequenting grand finals lately, so regardless of what CSGO betting odds claim, it appears increasingly likely that we […]


Qikert Has Played His Last Virtus.pro Game

Qikert Has Played His Last Virtus.pro Game

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Alexey “⁠Qikert⁠” Golubev says he will not play for Virtus.pro again  It was no secret that Alexey “⁠Qikert⁠” Golubev and Virtus.pro were about to go their separate ways. The Armenian organization listed Qikert for transfer last month, but the Kazakh rifler played for Virtus.pro at the Gamers8 2023 recently. Golubev, however, says that he will […]


G2 vs Vitality Preview and Predictions: Gamers8 2023

G2 vs Vitality Preview and Predictions: Gamers8 2023

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G2 vs Vitality will determine the final finalist of the Gamers8 2023 After a hard-fought victory against Virtus.pro, G2 will now seek to get the better of Team Vitality to make it to the Gamers8 2023 Grand Final. The Germans will be hopeful of replicating their IEM Cologne 2023 success against their next opponents, but […]


Heroic vs ENCE Preview and Predictions: Gamers8 2023

Heroic vs ENCE Preview and Predictions: Gamers8 2023

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Heroic vs ENCE will be the first semifinal battle at Gamers8 2023  Heroic and ENCE are set to renew their rivalry at the Saudi Arabian capital as the two sides seek a spot in the Gamers8 2023 Grand Final at each other’s expense. ENCE grabbed a close win the last time they met, but CSGO […]


MR12 Arrives in CS2: How It Might Affect The Competitive Scene

MR12 Arrives in CS2: How It Might Affect The Competitive Scene

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Just as the leaks had claimed, the latest CS2 limited beta test update has introduced the MR12 format  As news of a leak about the potential integration of a maximum of 12 rounds (MR12) setting in competitive play for Counter-Strike 2 circulated, this format has now been implemented as the automatic choice upon entering the […]


Virtus.pro vs G2 Preview and Predictions: Gamers8 2023

Virtus.pro vs G2 Preview and Predictions: Gamers8 2023

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The Virtus.pro vs G2 Gamers8 2023 clash will pit the freshly-crowned IEM Cologne 2023 champions against a Russian side seeking their first high-profile silverware since 2021 G2 will seek to continue their dominant record against G2 when they cross paths in the Gamers8 2023 Quarter Finals. Unsurprisingly, CSGO betting odds suggest Virtus.pro are the underdogs […]


Cloud9 vs ENCE Preview and Predictions: Gamers8 2023

Cloud9 vs ENCE Preview and Predictions: Gamers8 2023

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The Cloud9 vs ENCE Gamers8 2023 Quarter Final tie will be a battle of two teams who are no strangers to each other Four months after their Paris Major 2023 encounter, Cloud9 and ENCE are set to renew their rivalry at the Gamers8 2023. ENCE had the last laugh the last time these two teams […]


All Released CS2 Maps Now Playable in Deathmatch and Casual

All Released CS2 Maps Now Playable in Deathmatch and Casual

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Valve has rolled out another CS Limited Beta Test update and it has brought all released CS2 maps into Casual and Deathmatch mode Valve just launched an update for the Counter-Strike 2 Limited Test. Now you can play all the beta maps in both Casual and Deathmatch modes. https://twitter.com/CounterStrike/status/1692304608868352202 New Update Brings All Released CS2 […]


NAVI vs Vitality Preview and Predictions: Gamers8 2023

NAVI vs Vitality Preview and Predictions: Gamers8 2023

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NAVI vs Vitality will be a clash of titans in the Gamers8 Quarterfinals New look Natus Vincere will cross paths with French powerhouse Vitality for the first time as they are set to do battle for a place in the Gamers8 quarterfinals. Both teams saw off Brazilian opponents to reach this stage and now they […]


Heroic vs GamerLegion Preview and Predictions: Gamers8 2023

Heroic vs GamerLegion Preview and Predictions: Gamers8 2023

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The second-ever Heroic vs GamerLegion encounter is taking place in the Quarterfinals of Gamers8 2023 The last time these two forces met was at the Paris Major, and GamerLegion secured an upset by defeating Heroic in an exciting 2-1 series. This time around, the Danes are still favored to win, and they are also hungry […]


Natus Vincere Add Kairi and Flashie To Coaching Team

Natus Vincere Add Kairi and Flashie To Coaching Team

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Natus Vincere continue their behind-the-scenes revamp by welcoming David “⁠Kairi⁠” de Miguel and Viktor “⁠flashie⁠” Tamás Bea to their coaching team  In the last 48 hours, Natus Vincere has introduced two fresh faces to their CSGO lineup. David “Kairi” de Miguel is stepping into the role of head coach for NAVI Junior, and Viktor “flashie” […]


CS2 Leak Hints at Valorant-Inspired Changes

CS2 Leak Hints at Valorant-Inspired Changes

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Latest leaks suggest that CS2 is about to imitate Valorant in some capacity  Recent findings by dataminers point to a substantial modification in CS2’s most recent update, suggesting a shift back to Counter-Strike’s fundamental essence with the introduction of MR12 matches in competitive play, mirroring the approach seen in Valorant. MR12 or MR15? What’s The […]


Gamers8 2023: Teams, Schedule, and More

Gamers8 2023: Teams, Schedule, and More

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The Gamers8 2023 CSGO tournament will bring together some of the biggest names in the scene Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is all set to host the Gamers8 CSGO Championship from August 14 to 20, featuring sixteen top-tier CSGO teams including Heroic, G2, Natus Vincere, and Vitality, all competing for a staggering $1 million prize. This is […]



CS2 Latest Beta Test Update Adds Italy, Reshapes Smoke

CS2 Latest Beta Test Update Adds Italy, Reshapes Smoke

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The latest CS2 Limited Beta Test update has introduced Italy to certain modes and changed the smoke shape, alongside other changes  A fresh update for Counter-Strike 2 Limited Test has been released by Valve, which includes the removal of Anubis and Ancient maps while adding Italy to both Deathmatch and Casual modes.  Italy in CSGO […]


Flashie’s Empowers Na’Vi: Forging a Legacy as Coach

Flashie’s Empowers Na’Vi: Forging a Legacy as Coach

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Less than 24 hours after departing FlyQuest Red, Viktor “Flashie” Tamás Bea steps into the role of coach at Na’Vi In a swift move, Viktor “Flashie” Tamás Bea bid farewell to his coaching position at FlyQuest Red and embraced a new challenge with Ukrainian powerhouse Natus Vincere. The former Counter-Strike: Global Offensive expert brings his […]


CSGO Veteran flusha Retires After Glorious 11-Year Run

CSGO Veteran flusha Retires After Glorious 11-Year Run

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Robin “flusha” Rönnquist has decided to retire from competitive Counter-Strike, departing with a storied legacy meticulously crafted over the span of a decade The curtain has fallen on the illustrious playing career of Robin ‘flusha’ Rönnquist, a distinguished three-time CSGO Major champion. In his own words, “If you don’t enjoy it, it’s pointless to stay […]



Team Vitality Coach zonic To Miss Gamers8

Team Vitality Coach zonic To Miss Gamers8

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Vitality will have to make do without their head coach Danny “zonic” Sørensen at the Gamers8 2023 CSGO Championships With their Gamers8 2023 CSGO Championship opener just around the corner, Team Vitality have confirmed that their head coach Danny “zonic” Sørensen did not fly with the team to Riyadh. Sørensen will be unable to attend […]


PGL To Open Second Round of CS2 Major Copenhagen Ticket Sales

PGL To Open Second Round of CS2 Major Copenhagen Ticket Sales

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PGL will release the second wave of CS2 Major Copenhagen tickets on September 5 The countdown has begun for the PGL CS2 Major Copenhagen 2024, and PGL is once again opening the doors to fans with a second round of ticket sales. PGL has announced that the second round of CS2 Major Copenhagen tickets will […]


Gamers8 2023 Talent Team Revealed

Gamers8 2023 Talent Team Revealed

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Organizers have announced the complete 12-member Gamers8 talent lineup  Gamers8 has unveiled the roster of talents destined for the spotlight during the official tournament broadcasts in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A stellar team of 12 broadcast talents is set to guide us through the action from August 16th to 20th.  This week is THE week! Please […]


BLAST Fall Premier Showdown Qualifiers To Begin In August

BLAST Fall Premier Showdown Qualifiers To Begin In August

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BLAST has announced the schedule for BLAST Fall Premier Showdown Qualifiers, which is set to start this month  BLAST has announced the schedules for all the BLAST Fall Premier Showdown Qualifiers. The qualifiers will be held across seven regions, which will serve as the gateway to the BLAST Fall Premier Showdown. Teams qualifying for BLAST […]


ESL Reveals Full List of IEM Sydney Invitees

ESL Reveals Full List of IEM Sydney Invitees

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ESL has announced the names of teams who have been invited to participate in the IEM Sydney 2023 The list of teams set to compete at IEM Sydney has been released by ESL. Seven teams received direct invitations in association with the tournament organizers, while four more teams secured their positions based on their performance […]


Top 10 CSGO Players at IEM Cologne 2023

Top 10 CSGO Players at IEM Cologne 2023

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Here are your top 10 CSGO players who dominated IEM Cologne 2023  The last ever IEM of CSGO has concluded with G2 winning the event in a fierce undefeated journey. With 24 teams participating in the event, we saw some of the best of the FPS world compete from the Play-In stage to the Playoffs […]


Copenhagen Major NA Closed Qualifier Gets New Date in PGL Reschedule

Copenhagen Major NA Closed Qualifier Gets New Date in PGL Reschedule

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PGL has rescheduled the Copenhagen Major NA Closed Qualifier  Credit: PGLEsports PGL has rearranged the schedule for the North American closed qualifier of the PGL CS2 Major Copenhagen 2024, moving it up to take place from January 12th to 14th. This shift means the qualifier will happen a week earlier than its initial disclosure in […]


G2 Win IEM Cologne 2023 – Final IEM of CSGO

G2 Win IEM Cologne 2023 – Final IEM of CSGO

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G2 secure a $400,000 prize and the trophy of IEM Cologne 2023 by defeating ENCE in a 3-1 domination The final edition of the tournament in CSGO, IEM Cologne 2023, has concluded with G2 winning the Grand Final Bo5 against ENCE. With this victory, G2 are the winners of the last IEM event of the […]


ENCE vs G2 Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023 Grand Final

ENCE vs G2 Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023 Grand Final

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ENCE vs G2 will be the final showdown at IEM Cologne 2023  ENCE are on the brink of securing back-to-back S-tier titles as they prepare to lock horns with G2 in the IEM Cologne 2023 Grand Final. Both teams enter the fray riding on a four-match winning streak, but CSGO betting odds are slightly in […]


G2 vs Astralis Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

G2 vs Astralis Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

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A place in the IEM Cologne 2023 Grand Final will be at stake in the upcoming G2 vs Astralis series G2 cruised through the early stages of IEM Cologne 2023 to reach the last four. Astralis, on the other hand, had a rocky start, but since then, it has been a smooth ride for the […]


ENCE vs Vitality Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

ENCE vs Vitality Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

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The IEM Cologne 2023 semifinals is set to kick off with the ENCE vs Vitality clash  ENCE have maintained their momentum following their IEM Dallas 2023 triumph and ESL Challenger Katowice 2023 runner-up finish. The Finnish side have made it to the last four of the IEM Cologne 2023 and now await a semifinal bout […]


Heroic vs Astralis Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

Heroic vs Astralis Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

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The Heroic vs Astralis battle will be the last Quarterfinal match of IEM Cologne 2023 This will be the second-ever encounter between these two teams, and their first encounter went in Heroic’s favor at this year’s Spring Groups. The two Danish teams will be fighting to meet G2 in the Semifinals, and for anyone who […]


New Valve Guidelines Suggest Big Tournament Reforms

New Valve Guidelines Suggest Big Tournament Reforms

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The latest Valve guidelines will see the financial dynamics between teams and tournament organizers undergo a massive change In a groundbreaking move, Valve has announced three measures that will curtail business affiliations between teams and tournament organizers to a substantial degree. The new Valve revenue sharing guideline will effectively end competitions featuring partnered teams.  An […]


NEOFRAG Departs Into The Breach

NEOFRAG Departs Into The Breach

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After a short stint with Into The Breach, Adam “⁠NEOFRAG⁠” Zouhar has called it quits  In a surprising development, Into The Breach have announced that Adam “⁠NEOFRAG⁠” Zouhar has parted ways with the British organization. Their statement says that they have severed all ties with the player and the contract termination is effective immediately. Credit: […]


Juve Resigns From Into The Breach

Juve Resigns From Into The Breach

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Gustavo “⁠Juve⁠” Alexandre has decided to leave his role as the Into The Breach coach  In an official announcement, Into the Breach revealed that Gustavo “Juve” Alexandre, the team’s coach, has chosen to step down from his position. The decision marks the end of Juve’s tenure with the organization, during which he has played a […]


Vitality vs Cloud9 Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

Vitality vs Cloud9 Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

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The third Vitality vs Cloud9 encounter of this year is about to take place at the Playoffs of IEM Cologne 2023 These two teams have already encountered each other twice this year, and Vitality have proven to be the stronger name in all of those matchups. While Cloud9 are coming into this Bo3 from an […]


Cloud9 vs 9INE Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

Cloud9 vs 9INE Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

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Cloud9 vs 9INE pits a title contender against a dark horse of the tournament in a do-or-die IEM Cologne 2023 battle Cloud9 and Fnatic played out one of the best IEM Cologne 2023 Group Stage series we have seen so far, but the Russian roster could not bag the bragging rights in the end. Now […]


TheMongolZ vs GamerLegion Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

TheMongolZ vs GamerLegion Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

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TheMongolZ vs GamerLegion will present the featuring teams a last shot at salvaging their respective IEM Cologne 2023 campaigns  TheMongolZ saw another valiant effort go unrewarded the last time around, but they will have one last chance of redemption when they take on GamerLegion in the IEM Cologne 2023 Lower Bracket Quarterfinals. The latter seem […]


Fnatic vs ENCE Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

Fnatic vs ENCE Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

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Fnatic will look to stretch their winning streak to eight by winning the Fnatic vs ENCE IEM Cologne 2023 Group A Upper Bracket Semifinal tie A place in the IEM Cologne 2023 Group A Upper Bracket Final will be up for grabs when Fnatic and ENCE renew hostilities in the Rhine-side city. The Finnish side […]


Heroic vs Monte Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

Heroic vs Monte Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

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Heroic vs Monte will be a battle for the final spot in the IEM Cologne 2023 Group A Upper Bracket Finals  Heroic and Monte will look to extend their winning form when their paths cross in the IEM Cologne 2023 Group A Upper Bracket Semifinals. The Ukrainians put a rusty GamerLegion to the sword, while […]


NIP vs FaZe Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

NIP vs FaZe Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

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NIP vs FaZe will see two Counter-Strike heavyweights kickstarting their IEM Cologne 2023 journey Ninjas In Pyjamas returned from the cusp of elimination to make it to the IEM Cologne Group Stages, but they now face a side against whom they have struggled historically. FaZe also enter the fray fresh off a solid BLAST Premier […]


Vitality vs OG Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

Vitality vs OG Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

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Vitality vs OG will be OG’s first assignment in the IEM Cologne 2023 Group Stages after making it through the play-ins  OG picked up two back-to-back series wins to grab a spot in the IEM Cologne 2023 Group Stages, and the first team they mast pass through are the reigning IEM Rio and Paris Major […]


Heroic vs TheMongolZ Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

Heroic vs TheMongolZ Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

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Heroic vs TheMongolZ will see one of the most impressive IEM Cologne 2023 Play-In stage performers go face to face with the best Counter-Strike team in the world  TheMongolZ drew attention with their excellent Play-In stage performance, now they will set sights on extending their good form to the IEM Cologne 2023 Group Stages. Their […]


MOUZ vs NAVI Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

MOUZ vs NAVI Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

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MOUZ vs NAVI will pit two new-look rosters against each other in the IEM Cologne 2023 Group B Upper Bracket Quarterfinals  Coming off an excellent IEM Cologne 2023 Play-in campaign, MOUZ are set to challenge Natus Vincere in their first group stage series of the competition. The Ukrainian outfit enter the fray after a moderately […]


9INE vs ENCE Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

9INE vs ENCE Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

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ENCE will hope to launch their IEM Cologne 2023 campaign on a high note by winning the 9INE vs ENCE Group A Upper Bracket Quarterfinal   After a rollercoaster ride of an IEM Cologne 2023 Play-In campaign, 9INE will look to score consecutive victories when they take on ENCE in their first group series. The Finnish […]


G2 vs Astralis Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

G2 vs Astralis Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

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IEM Katowice 2023 champions G2 will begin their IEM Cologne 2023 campaign with the G2 vs Astralis Group B Upper Bracket Quarterfinal matchup  After a perfect IEM Cologne 2023 Play-In run, Astralis will look to extend their excellent form into the group stages. Their first challenge, however, will not be an easy one as they […]


Cloud9 vs Fnatic Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

Cloud9 vs Fnatic Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

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Cloud9 vs Fnatic will see two CSGO big-hitters face off in the IEM Cologne 2023 Group A Upper Bracket Quarterfinals After a successful IEM Cologne 2023 Play-In stage, Fnatic will turn their sights on Cloud9, who are set to play their first match in the competition without their regular rifler Sergey “Ax1Le” Rykhtorov. The Russians […]


Monte vs GamerLegion Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

Monte vs GamerLegion Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

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Monte vs GamerLegion will be one of the first IEM Cologne 2023 Group A Upper Bracket Quarterfinals  Monte will eye successive victories when they face GamerLegion in their first IEM Cologne 2023 series. The Ukrainians are the CSGO bettingfavorites against the local side, who did not play since their Paris Major 2023 Grand Final defeat […]


NEO Joins FaZe As Interim Coach

NEO Joins FaZe As Interim Coach

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Filip “⁠NEO⁠” Kubski has been named as the FaZe interim coach for IEM Cologne 2023 FaZe have introduced NEO as their interim Head Coach, marking his return to the organization for a second tenure. Prior to this role, NEO had a trial as an in-game leader for the team back in 2019.  HE'S BACK 🤩 […]



Complexity vs OG Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

Complexity vs OG Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

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Complexity vs OG in IEM Cologne 2023 will determine the survival of one of the teams, both of whom suffered narrow defeats in their recent matches Complexity and OG are set to do battle in a do-or-die contest as their IEM Cologne 2023 survival prospects hang by a thread. The American side lost in overtime […]


Monte vs FURIA Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

Monte vs FURIA Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

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Monte vs FURIA will be a cross-continental battle for an IEM Cologne 2023 Group Stage berth With both teams aiming to book their spots in the IEM Cologne 2023 Group Stages, Monte and FURIA prepare to lock horns in an intense Upper Bracket Play-In contest. The Ukrainians mounted a phenomenal late surge to overcome Imperial, […]


Imperial vs Grayhound Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

Imperial vs Grayhound Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

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In a bid for extending their stay in Cologne, Imperial and Grayhound will battle it out in the Imperial vs Grayhound IEM Cologne 2023 Lower Bracket Round 1 affair In their first-ever meeting, Imperial and Grayhound will fight for a place in the IEM Cologne 2023 Play-Ins Lower Bracket Round 2. The Aussies ended up […]


BIG vs Liquid Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

BIG vs Liquid Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

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BIG’s youthful roster face their next big challenge in the BIG vs Liquid IEM Cologne 2023 Lower Bracket Round1  BIG and Liquid will be looking to claim their first win of the IEM Cologne 2023 and stay alive in the competition when they face off later today. Liquid were edged out by Astralis in their […]


The MongolZ vs ITB Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

The MongolZ vs ITB Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

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The MongolZ vs ITB series pairs up two teams who are in desperate need of a win to keep their IEM Cologne 2023 prospects alive  The MongolZ were on the verge of pulling off an IEM Cologne 2023 opening day upset, but after a narrow defeat they will look to get the job done against […]


Apeks vs Astralis Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

Apeks vs Astralis Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

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Two teams eager to keep their winning runs intact will meet in the Apeks vs Astralis IEM Cologne 2023 matchup Astralis will seek to follow up their commanding win against Team Liquid when they face Apeks in IEM Cologne 2023 Upper Bracket Round 2. The Norwegians are also hoping to score serial wins after seeing […]


MOUZ vs NIP Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

MOUZ vs NIP Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

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MOUZ vs NIP will be a battle of two sides who are just one win away from the IEM Cologne 2023 Group Stages MOUZ and NIP will look to book a place in the IEM Cologne 2023 Group Stages hours after their respective Play-In wins. CSGO betting odds tip the balance of the tie toward […]


IEM Cologne 2023 Predictions

IEM Cologne 2023 Predictions

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As Cologne prepares to welcome some of the best CSGO teams in the world, here are our IEM Cologne 2023 prediction IEM Cologne 2023 is on the horizon, gathering the world’s finest Counter-Strike teams in the city of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Known affectionately as the ‘Cathedral of Counter-Strike’ among fans, this prestigious event holds a […]


OG vs 9INE Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

OG vs 9INE Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

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The OG vs 9INE matchup will be the first-ever encounter between these two cores The new OG roster is yet to win an HLTV match, and this match against 9INE seems like an excellent opportunity for them to secure their first victory. The Polish squad have been enjoying a winning streak that will certainly help […]


Fnatic vs Complexity Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

Fnatic vs Complexity Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

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After weeks of break, mezii’s squad is ready to make a return in the Fnatic vs Complexity matchup These two names have already faced each other once this year at the IEM Katowice 2023, where Complexity destroyed Fnatic on Inferno and Overpass, showing a dominant attitude on their first-ever face-off against the European squad. If […]


ITB vs NIP Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

ITB vs NIP Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

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The second ITB vs NIP encounter of 2023 is going to take place in the opening matches of IEM Cologne 2023 Thanks to their Fall Groups performance, Ninjas in Pyjamas are arriving with a confident look. Into The Breach, on the other hand, have had some of their most disappointing losses recently after the roster […]


Grayhound vs FURIA Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

Grayhound vs FURIA Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

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After an off-season hiatus, Greyhound and FURIA will return to CSGO action with the Grayhound vs FURIA IEM Cologne 2023 Play-In clash  Grayhound and FURIA reconvene at the German city of Cologne two years after their IEM Cologne 2021 bout. The teams will meet in a one-map affair this time around as they attempt to […]


MOUZ vs MongolZ Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

MOUZ vs MongolZ Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

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The IEM Cologne 2023 will kick off with the MOUZ vs MongolZ matchup These two names have never been in a face-off in the past. MOUZ are coming into this match from an impressive performance at the IEM Dallas, while The MongolZ have been seen struggling even in low-tier events. With that being said, if […]


Intel Extreme Masters Cologne 2023: Teams, Schedule and More

Intel Extreme Masters Cologne 2023: Teams, Schedule and More

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The $1,000,000 Intel Extreme Masters Cologne 2023 will see the participation of 24 teams from around the world  With a million dollars in prize pool and 24 teams, the IEM Cologne 2023 is set to be this year’s second-biggest CSGO event so far after the Paris Major. LANXESS arena in Cologne, Germany, is preparing to […]


FaZe Reportedly Discussing Takeover Deals With Luminosity and Complexity Owners

FaZe Reportedly Discussing Takeover Deals With Luminosity and Complexity Owners

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Latest reports suggest FaZe Clan are discussing a takeover deal with the owners of North American CSGO organizations Luminosity and Complexity  According to a report by Kevin Hitt, published in the Sports Business Journal today, FaZe have received acquisition proposals from GamesSquare and Enthusiast Gaming, the parent entities of Complexity and Luminosity. Credit: @JakeSucky FaZe […]


Monte vs Imperial Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

Monte vs Imperial Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

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After making waves in the Paris Major 2023, Monte return to S-tier action with Monte vs Imperial IEM Cologne 2023 Play-In matchup Monte turned heads in the Paris Major 2023 after going on a great run and finishing 5th-8th in the showpiece event. The Ukrainians suffered a surprise defeat against Espionage two weeks back at […]


Astralis vs Liquid Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

Astralis vs Liquid Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

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Astralis vs Liquid will mark the beginning of the two sides’ IEM Cologne 2023 Group Stage qualification campaign Astralis and Team Liquid will renew hostilities days after their BLAST Premier Fall Groups 2023 clash. This time the meeting between the two sides will take place in the IEM Cologne 2023 Play-Ins. Even though CSGO betting […]


Apeks vs BIG Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

Apeks vs BIG Preview and Predictions: IEM Cologne 2023

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The Apeks vs BIG IEM Cologne 2023 Play-In matchup will feature a youthful BIG team going up against the ninth-best team in the world Apeks will get their IEM Cologne 2023 Group Stage qualification campaign underway when they cross paths with BIG in the IEM Cologne 2023 Upper Bracket Round 1. The Norwegian side will […]


ESL Unveils IEM Cologne 2023 Talent Lineup

ESL Unveils IEM Cologne 2023 Talent Lineup

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ESL has released the full broadcast talent lineup for the IEM Cologne 2023 The talent lineup for the official broadcasts of IEM Cologne has been confirmed by ESL. The Play-In stage of the competition is set to start on July 26, while the main event will take place from July 29 to August 6. 𝕿𝖍𝖊 […]


FORZE Issue New Roster Update: Krad Benching Confirmed

FORZE Issue New Roster Update: Krad Benching Confirmed

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FORZE have followed up on their yesterday’s roster change announcement and confirmed that Vladislav “Krad” Kravchenko will drop out of the main five  FORZE have announced that Vladislav “Krad” Kravchenko is no longer an active player on the squad. The Russian outfit have confirmed that he will be available for transfer, even though it was […]


NAVI vs G2 Preview and Predictions: BLAST Premier Fall Groups 2023

NAVI vs G2 Preview and Predictions: BLAST Premier Fall Groups 2023

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The NAVI vs G2 BLAST Premier Fall Groups 2023 matchup will see Natus Vincere’s new roster locking horns with G2 for the very first time NAVI‘s loss to Heroic in the BLAST Premier Fall Groups 2023 Group B Grand Final delayed their confirmation for a spot at the BLAST Fall Finals in Copenhagen. Oleksandr “s1mple” […]



El1an and sstiNiX Unveiled as New Forze Players

El1an and sstiNiX Unveiled as New Forze Players

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FORZE have added Aleksei “⁠El1an⁠” Gusev and Dmitry “⁠sstiNiX⁠” Khlebnikov to their roster  Aleksei “⁠El1an⁠” Gusev and Dmitry “⁠sstiNiX⁠” Khlebnikov are the newest additions to FORZE, who will be taking the places of Jerry and zorte on the active roster. The announcement comes after FORZE made public their willingness to entertain offers for three players: […]


Liquid vs FaZe Preview and Predictions: BLAST Premier Fall Groups 2023

Liquid vs FaZe Preview and Predictions: BLAST Premier Fall Groups 2023

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Liquid vs FaZe will see two European powerhouses renewing hostilities in the BLAST Premier Fall Groups 2023 Group C Grand Final  Team Liquid and FaZe Clan will reconvene two days on from their BLAST Premier Fall Groups 2023 Group Stage clash, but this time the stakes are even higher. Mareks “YEKINDAR” Gaļinskis and company will […]


Heroic vs NAVI Preview and Predictions: BLAST Premier Fall Groups 2023

Heroic vs NAVI Preview and Predictions: BLAST Premier Fall Groups 2023

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Heroic and NAVI will battle it out for the group champions crown when they meet in the Heroic vs NAVI Group BLAST Premier Fall Groups 2023 Group B Grand Final  Natus Vincere’s new roster have made it to the BLAST Premier Fall Groups 2023 Group B Grand Final. Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev men now face an […]


Vitality vs NIP Preview and Predictions: BLAST Premier Fall Groups 2023

Vitality vs NIP Preview and Predictions: BLAST Premier Fall Groups 2023

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Vitality vs NIP will be batte for BLAST Premier Fall Groups 2023 Group A supremacy NIP remarkably fought back following their BLAST Premier Fall Groups 2023 opener defeat against Complexity and made it to the Group A Grand Final. Hampus “hampus” Poser, however, must now conquer a side that had been invincible against them since […]


GamerLegion Strengthens Roster with neaLaN and volt Signings

GamerLegion Strengthens Roster with neaLaN and volt Signings

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GamerLegion bolsters their roster with neaLaN and volt signings, aiming to maintain their competitive edge after losing key players in the off-season GamerLegion, following the departure of two players to prominent teams during the off-season, has announced the signings of Sanzhar “neaLaN” Iskhakov and Sebastian “volt” Maloș. The additions of neaLaN and volt aim to […]


New Natus Vincere Roster Breaks Into HLTV Top 30

New Natus Vincere Roster Breaks Into HLTV Top 30

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The new Natus Vincere roster have brought the team back into the global top 30, as HLTV’s latest rankings show HLTV, the go-to CSGO portal, recently published an updated assessment of the finest CSGO teams worldwide. One of the key highlights in the latest rankings is the return of Natus Vincere into the top 30. […]


Valve Debuts Vertigo and Overpass In CS2

Valve Debuts Vertigo and Overpass In CS2

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Valve has given fans their first taste of Vertigo and Overpass in CS2  Valve’s recent announcement revealed the exciting news that Counter-Strike 2 now features Overpass and Vertigo, much to the delight of those fortunate enough to have limited test access, who can now enjoy playing both maps right away. We are excited to ship […]


ECSTATIC Bring In Patti

ECSTATIC Bring In Patti

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ECSTATIC announced Patrick “⁠Patti⁠” Larsen as their latest signing  With the addition of Patrick “Patti” Larsen, ECSTATIC have successfully filled their roster and regained a full five-player lineup after maNkz’s transition to M80.  Patti comes to the team after wrapping up his Astralis Talent stint. Under his leadership, the academy squad achieved a significant milestone […]


FaZe Clan Adds NEO as Coach for IEM Cologne

FaZe Clan Adds NEO as Coach for IEM Cologne

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FaZe Clan has recruited legendary Polish player Filip “NEO” Kubski as their coach for the highly anticipated IEM Cologne tournament FaZe Clan has made a significant coaching change ahead of IEM Cologne, enlisting the services of the revered Polish player NEO, according to reliable sources at Dust2.us. This decision comes in the wake of RobbaN’s […]


NeaLaN Departs Evil Geniuses, Rumored To Join GamerLegion

NeaLaN Departs Evil Geniuses, Rumored To Join GamerLegion

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After a brief period on the bench, neaLaN, Evil Geniuses’ former IGL, is on the verge of joining GamerLegion Evil Geniuses, who have undergone significant changes, are parting ways with neaLaN, their former in-game leader. The organization has faced turbulence and disappointing performances, leading them to place their hopes on their young talent to rejuvenate […]


IEM Cologne Unveils Group Stage and Play-in Matchups

IEM Cologne Unveils Group Stage and Play-in Matchups

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ESL reveals the group stage lineup and opening matchups for IEM Cologne, featuring intense competition and revamped team rosters ESL has announced the opening matchups of the IEM Cologne Play-in stage as well as the group stage distribution of the main event, scheduled to commence on July 26. The seeding follows the ESL World Ranking, which […]


Virtus.pro List Qikert for Transfer

Virtus.pro List Qikert for Transfer

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Virtus.pro have announced that Alexey “⁠Qikert⁠” Golubev is available for transfer Virtus.pro have publicly declared that Alexey “Qikert” Golubev is now free to entertain offers from other teams. The organization and the player have jointly reached this decision, highlighting their intent to explore alternative career options for the 24-year-old. This development brings an exciting new […]


Cloud9 Signs Ex-NaVi electroNic and Perfecto to CSGO Roster

Cloud9 Signs Ex-NaVi electroNic and Perfecto to CSGO Roster

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Cloud9 makes significant roster changes, confirming the signings of former Natus Vincere players electroNic and Perfecto to their CS:GO lineup Cloud9 has set the CS:GO scene abuzz with their latest announcements, as they unveil the blockbuster signings of Denis “electroNic” Sharipov and Ilya “Perfecto” Zalutskiy from Natus Vincere. The former NAVI duo will join Cloud9, […]


RobbaN Departs FaZe Clan: A Farewell to a CS:GO Legend

RobbaN Departs FaZe Clan: A Farewell to a CS:GO Legend

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After years of leadership, championships, and memories, Robert “RobbaN” Dahlström bids farewell to FaZe Clan, embarking on a new journey in the CS:GO realm In a heartfelt tweet, FaZe Clan expressed their gratitude to RobbaN for his contributions to the team. “For the years of leadership. For the championships. For the memories. THANK YOU @RobbaN,” […]


Vitality Opens By Knocking Evil Geniuses To Lower Brackets

Vitality Opens By Knocking Evil Geniuses To Lower Brackets

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Evil Geniuses suffered a crushing defeat in the opening match of the BLAST Premier Fall Groups, as Vitality emerged victorious with a dominant 2-0 win Evil Geniuses faced an uphill battle against Vitality, who showcased their superiority with a one-sided performance across two maps. In the first map, Overpass, the European team asserted their dominance […]


blameF Ready To Sacrifice Individual Performance For New Astralis IGL Role

blameF Ready To Sacrifice Individual Performance For New Astralis IGL Role

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Benjamin “⁠blameF⁠” Bremer is ready to sacrifice his individual play for acing his role as the new Astralis IGL Benjamin “⁠blameF⁠” Bremer, who will be the Astralis IGL moving forward, revealed in an interview that he believes the new responsibility will compromise his personal play, but he is ready to make the sacrifice.  Credit: PGL […]


Monte Signs br0 and Completes Roster for Fall Season

Monte Signs br0 and Completes Roster for Fall Season

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Monte solidified their lineup by signing Alexander “br0” Bro from Astralis Talent, following their success at the BLAST.tv Paris Major Monte has announced the addition of Alexander “br0” Bro to their starting roster, finalizing their lineup for the upcoming fall season. The Danish rifler joins the Ukrainian organization as a replacement for Mohammad “BOROS” Malhas, […]


Into the Breach Bolsters Roster with Bymas and NEOFRAG

Into the Breach Bolsters Roster with Bymas and NEOFRAG

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Into the Breach strengthens lineup with Bymas and NEOFRAG for IEM Cologne Play-in, elevating their prospects for the fall season Into the Breach, a prominent European CS:GO team, has recently announced the signings of Aurimas “Bymas” Pipiras and Adam “NEOFRAG” Zouhar as they gear up for the upcoming fall season. This news comes after the […]


PGL Puts First CS2 Major Ticket Sales On Hold

PGL Puts First CS2 Major Ticket Sales On Hold

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PGL has temporarily stopped the first CS2 Major ticket sales  In a recent announcement, PGL, the tournament operator for the inaugural CS2 Major, revealed the temporary suspension of ticket sales for the highly anticipated CS2 Major Copenhagen 2024. The tournament operator took to social media to share this update and express their heartfelt appreciation to […]


Jimpphat Joins MOUZ’s Main Roster

Jimpphat Joins MOUZ’s Main Roster

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MOUZ have promoted Jimi “⁠Jimpphat⁠” Salo to the club’s senior team MOUZ have officially announced the promotion of Jimi “⁠Jimpphat⁠” Salo from MOUZ NXT to the main squad, recognizing his success during his time with the development team. Taking his first steps in a professional team with the German organization, the 16-year-old player, who happens […]


“Canceling The Last CSGO Major Was A Mistake”: Thorin

“Canceling The Last CSGO Major Was A Mistake”: Thorin

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Tier-one CSGO journalist and analyst Duncan “Thorin” Shields does not believe canceling the last CSGO Major was a good idea  Duncan “Thorin” Shields, one of the most familiar faces in the CSGO journalism and analysis sphere, has taken to social media to reveal that he believes Valve made a mistake to cancel the last CSGO […]


HEN1 and felps Make Triumphant Return to Imperial’s Roster

HEN1 and felps Make Triumphant Return to Imperial’s Roster

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HEN1 and felps, former Immortals and Luminosity players, reunite with Boltz and zakk to complete Imperial’s roster In an exciting development for the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) community, Henrique “HEN1” Teles and João “felps” Vasconcellos have made a triumphant return to Imperial’s roster. The duo, well-known for their time together on Immortals and Luminosity, rejoins […]


Sprout Reveal New Roster

Sprout Reveal New Roster

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Sprout have announced a new roster with three new arrivals  Sprout have finalized their new CSGO roster, introducing three fresh faces: Ighor “w0nderful” Zhdanov, Rasmus “raalz” Steensborg, and Olle “spooke” Grundström. The organization also revealed its plans to establish an academy lineup, demonstrating its commitment to nurturing young talents. Sproutlings, let us officially introduce you […]