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Virtus Pro CS:GO players will compete under name ‘Outsiders’ in ESL Pro League

The CS:GO players of Virtus Pro will compete in the ESL Pro League under a different name after ESL prohibits playing under VP name.

Hellraisers decide to suspend operations during war in Ukraine

Esports organization Hellraisers has released a statement saying they’ll be suspending operations for the duration of the current war in Ukraine.

ESL decides to ban organizations with Russian ties (but players could still be able to compete)

Teams which have ties with the Russian government won’t be able to play in the upcoming season of the ESL Pro League.

Blast suspends Russian-owned teams from esports tournaments

BLAST to exclude Russian-backed teams from tournaments

Organizer BLAST has announced that for the "foreseeable future" no Russian-based teams will be allowed to participate in their tournaments.

s1mple donating to Ukrainian military in show of solidarity

As s1mple shared on his Instagram, he has donated a significant sum to his home country's armed forces in a show of solidarity in the current war.

FaZe win IEM Katowice as they sweep G2 Esports

A big victory for FaZe Clan at IEM Katowice, as they win the first big CS:GO trophy of 2022 and prove they’re a roster to be watched.

Favorites MOUZ NXT convincingly win WePlay Academy League playoffs

The WePlay Academy League playoffs concluded this weekend and it was MOUZ NXT that made a statement throughout.

What you need to know about the WePlay Academy League playoffs

The WePlay Academy league playoffs are on the horizon, so let’s give you an overview of everything you need to know to start watching.

Tarik is clear: “Between CS:GO and VALORANT, CS:GO is the harder shooter”

Tarik has never been one to shy away from giving his opinion on all FPS-related matters, and he’s just lit a fire under the debate which shooter is more difficult, CS:GO or VALORANT. When Nicholas “nitr0” Cannella returned to playing CS:GO when he was signed by Team Liquid, Counter-Strike fans were quick to mock VALORANT. … Continued

PGL announces next CS:GO Major is to be played in Antwerp

The next CS:GO Major is moving to Antwerp, becoming the first CS:GO Major to be played in Belgium.

ESL planning another attempt at a CS:GO Major in Rio de Janeiro

ESL is planning the return of the CS:GO Major to Rio de Janeiro

Although the pandemic put an end to ESL's plans to host the CS:GO Major in Brazil, plans have surface to facilitate another attempt at hosting it in Rio de Janeiro.

G2 Esports finalizes 2022 CS:GO roster with Aleksib and XTQZZZ

The European esports giant have finally announced its full starting five roster and coaching staff with its most recent additions.

Evil Geniuses completes CS:GO roster by adding RUSH

Evil Geniuses have finally completed its slow roster rollout, reuniting RUSH with his former Cloud9 teammates.

Autimatic returns to CS:GO with new Evil Geniuses roster

The former Major winning player is going to back to CS:GO, joining Evil Geniuses' new roster.

Stewie2K officially signs with Evil Geniuses CS:GO roster

The North American legend will join Evil Geniuses ahead of the 2022 season, leaving Team Liquid.

IEM New York 2020 EU Grand Finals Recap

You missed out on the action between FaZe Clan and OG? We got you covered in our video recap: While the scoreline was 3-0 in favor of FaZe, OG did not go down without a fight.

ESL One Cologne 2020 Grand Finals Recaps

ESL One Cologne 2020 has concluded and every region has crowned their new champion. The tournament has had its fair share of surprises, including the strong performance of eventual EU champions Heroic. With the transition to online play this year’s ESL One Cologne lacked some of the emotions the “Cathedral of Counter-Strike” usually creats. Nevertheless … Continued

Interview with EG.tarik during ESL One Cologne 2020

EG.tarik: “I think the talent development in North America has slowed down drastically.”

We caught up with Tarik “tarik” Celik from Evil Geniuses after they secured a Top 4 finish in the ongoing ESL One Cologne 2020 Online. Here is what he had to say regarding the NA scene, the influence of their new coach, the Major qualification and more: Note: This interview was conducted on August 24. … Continued

nitr0 – Captain America departs the stage

Nicholas “nitr0” Cannella had been the face of Team Liquid for years. Now he has departed the scene for VALORANT. Affectionally nicknamed “Captain America” Team Liquid’s nitr0 achieved a legendary status in North America’s Counter-Strike scene. In our video we reminisce over his long and storied career and wish him the best of luck in … Continued

CS:GO – DreamHack Open Summer 2020 NA Recap

DreamHack Open Summer 2020 has now concluded as all regions crowned their respective champions. You missed the action over the weekend? We got you covered with our recap! Image Credit: Stephanie Lindgren/DreamHack

Best of ESL One Cologne

While the ESL One Cologne will not be played on LAN this year, here is hoping we still get a memorable tournament. Here are our favorite moments from past years in Cologne:

DreamHack Masters Spring EU NA Grand Finals Recap

BIG and FURIA upset the old guard – DreamHack Masters Spring Grand Finals Recap

Did you miss the action over the weekend? DreamHack Masters Spring 2020 has concluded and in both, NA and EU underdogs prevailed over the old guard. Relive the finals in our Recap: Image Credit: DreamHack/ Stephanie ”Vexanie” Lindgren

Dreamhack Masters Spring Oceania and Asia Recap

Tyloo and Renegades on top – DreamHack Masters Spring Asia & Oceania Recap

While EU just started and the Americas still await their turn, Oceania and Asia have already concluded their division. Follow along in our recap as Tyloo and Renegades claim their domestic throne. Image Credit: Jennika Ojala/Dreamhack

CS:GO – s1mple, broky & more in last week’s top 5 plays

Grab your popcorn and lean back as we show you the best moments from last week’s CS:GO tournaments.

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