With Day 1 of the IEM Dallas done and dusted here is a general overview of what happened. The First LAN event in North America after the pandemic has just started. When it was first announced, the hype for the IEM Dallas 2022 was through the roof for the fans. However, since the announcement, the […]
First time after the COVID-19 pandemic Counter-Strike is making its return to the North American stadiums with Intel Extreme Masters Dallas. Like with most things in our lives, online CS took a big hit during the pandemic, more so for the North American scene. With the heavy impact of Covid-19 especially in the US, the […]
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive might seem like a pretty straightforward game where people have to buy a weapon and try to win a specific round. Like most other games, CS:GO also has its specifics, especially if you decide to play competitively. Make sure you know about the roles in CS:GO with the help of this overview. […]
A quick guide to smoke tactics on CS:GO’s Dust 2. Whether you play competitively or decide to have fun with friends, you will have the chance to try out loads of different maps. Although some of them are more popular than others, the map that every CS player knows is called Dust 2. Besides being […]
We take you through the most popular firing styles in CS:GO. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is a game that requires you to have a specific set of skills in order to be successful. Besides knowing the ins and outs of the game, you need good teammates, positioning, and excellent aim. The latter is one of the […]
A few handy tips for CS:GO noobs. CS:GO is one of the most legendary shooters in the world. Besides being a game that people play for fun, CS:GO is also one of the biggest esports in the world. There are loads of teams that compete in numerous events, most of which have amazing prize pools. […]
ESTNN breaks down the basics of the support role in CS:GO. People who’ve played CS 1.6 and never tried CS:GO probably don’t know much about the support role in this game. Although this position was not popular once CS:GO became available, most teams quickly realized they needed it. Hence, almost every professional CS team in […]
After a three-month-long journey, PGL Major Antwerp 2022 is finally over, with FaZe lifting the trophy. Even with a packed schedule, CS:GO Majors always have a special place for the fans. And the first Major of 2022 has just concluded with the Finals between FaZe and Natus Vincere. In the two years without a Major, […]
ESTNN takes you through some of the most common mistakes that ruin a good game of CS:GO Although many people play for fun, most players are interested in CS:GO because of its competitiveness. Unfortunately, not everyone is good at the game, which often leads to loads of game-losing mistakes. Since CS:GO is a fast-paced shooter, […]
With the Challengers and Legends stages of the Major in the rearview window, the wait is over, and the PGL Antwerp Major Quarterfinals are here. There are only eight teams left in the competition without too many surprises. The first round of the playoffs will start on Thursday, May 19th, at 16:30 CET. Antwerps Sportpaleis […]
We take a look at some of the best CS:GO players of all time. Since CS:GO is one of the most popular esports in the world, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that it has had numerous superstars over the years. Some of them were popular in CS 1.6, whereas others made a name for […]
CS:GO is the world’s leading esport when it comes to shooters. Thousands of people play this game daily and try to become better at it. Some players only rely on their skills, whereas others are looking for additional help. Here is our CS:GO Best Settings to help you improve. While it is true that many […]
CS:GO might not be a new game, but we can always learn more. Here we’ve put together our CS:GO Five Tips guide to help you on that journey. Even though CS:GO is a game that has been around for many years, many new players decide to give it a chance daily. Some of them have […]
There are a couple of maps in CS:GO that were not that popular before, even though they had plenty of fans in CS 1.6. Cobblestone is probably one of them because it used to be one of the go-to options for every big tournament during CS 1.6. Nowadays, the map has become one of the […]
Some maps in CS:GO have a loyal following due to their nostalgia for the “good old days”. Train, the subject of this article, is one such map. Train was famous as being an AWPers heaven back in the 1.6 days, and it has retained some of that reputation in CS:GO. Interestingly, the map continues to […]
ESL Pro League had some expected yet unexpected results in Group D. Respect to NAVI who played well to top the table. This must be a great boost to their present situation, thanks to everything happening in their country. Heroic followed NAVI in second place just above Astralis. ESL Pro League Group D–The Quarter-Finalists Natus […]
We take you though everything you need to know to make the most out of flashbangs in CS:GO. Counter-Strike is the world’s most popular shooter for a reason. Thousands of people play this game on a daily basis and use the most popular weapons, such as the AK-47, M4A4, and AWP. Besides these things, many […]
ESL Pro League offered some really exciting match results in Group C. We see some interesting results in the Group C of the competition. Movistar Riders played some amazing Counter-Strike in the tour. Players followed the group toppers in second place and Team Liquid managed to stay in third place. ESL Pro League Group C–The […]
The Group B of ESL Pro League had its own surprises. Group B had some top teams making the games competitive to watch. However, we did see a few upsets and surprising teams taking the important place on the table. The community saw a similar upset from G2 in Group A, read more here. Here […]
While it is true that Duta 2 is the most popular map in CS:GO, there are a few other options that are close, and Nuke is one of them. Whether you’ve played CS 1.6 or any of the other games from the series, you already know this map. It is a popular pick for professional […]
There are numerous popular weapons in CS:GO, but the SMGs are probably not among them. However, there are several other weapons that seem interesting, and the PP-Bizon is definitely one of them. Find out why in our PP-Bizon CS:GO Guide. This weapon comes from Russia and it is among the new options in the Counter-Strike […]
An expected outcome from Group A of ESL Pro League. The first group of ESL Pro League has concluded. We have a clear view of the table and the journey for the teams of Group A. We have single teams going into quarterfinals of the Playoffs and a few to go into Round of 12s. […]
The Tec-9 is a great gun and can be even better after reading our Tec-9 guide. This is among the few weapons in Counter-Strike that were not available in any of the game’s previous versions. Consequently, people who were fans of CS 1.6 and the other titles from the franchise haven’t had the chance to […]
Here’s everything you need to know to make the most out of the MAC-10 in your next game of CS:GO. Every game has its iconic weapons, maps, or features, and CS:GO is not an exception. One of the most popular shooters globally is known for things, such as the AK-47, M4A4, and the AWP. These […]
A few teams to keep a tab on in the upcoming ESL Pro League. The conclusion of IEM Katowice has put forward several teams who were lurking in the shadows. The 2021 season saw the likes of NAVI, Gambit, G2 Esports and Vitality in the limelight of most competitions. However, the 2022 season has been […]
We take you through the history of the R8 Revolver, the nerfs that changed it; and why it still remains popular today. People who are fans of the Counter-Strike franchise are familiar with all of the popular weapons in the games, such as an AWP. Even though these weapons are accessible in CS:GO, the game […]
Some simple tips on how to use the Scout in CS:GO. Although there are tons of weapons you can choose from once you start playing CS:GO, most people are fans of the AWP. The “green weapon” is famous for the fact it can one-shot enemies at any distance, as long as you don’t hit them […]
German-based esports tournament organizer ESL Gaming has imposed sanctions on teams associated with Russia. This news follows an unfathomable week when Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine with military forces. It’s no secret that the world at large has begun boycotting Russia, including Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Recently, Ukrainian […]
BLAST Premier bans all Russian-based teams from joining their events. Due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, BLAST Premier bans all Russian-based teams for the foreseeable future. The organization also decided to cancel the CIS qualifier, preventing teams based in the CIS region from joining the event. pic.twitter.com/jP1rbXahAb — BLAST Premier 💥 (@BLASTPremier) March 1, […]
The Grand Final of IEM Katowice broke the peak viewership record. We witnessed one of the most amazing Grand Finals in Counter-Strike history. The IEM Katowice final between FaZe Clan and G2 Esports had 1.12 million spectators, according to Esports Charts. The Grand Finals saw FaZe beat G2 3-0, which seems like a one-sided series. […]
After a difficult journey, the IEM Katowice title is an unbelievable achievement for FaZe. After a challenging road to the Grand Finals of IEM Katowice, FaZe Clan have claimed the victory. This is their first IEM win after three years, the last one being in 2018. FaZe won $400k in prize money for securing the […]
Two days of intense action from IEM Katowice. The Quarter and Semifinals of IEM Katowice has ended. After a long time, we have two different finalists in a major CS:GO tournament. Let’s have a brief look at what happened in these two exciting days of the competition. Quarterfinals FaZe Clan Vs Gambit Esports The first […]
We take a quick look at the teams competing in the IEM Katowice Playoffs. The Group Stages of IEM Katowice gave us a clear picture of teams and their current form. You can read the brief details here. However, we still have some major action remaining. The Playoffs include some of the best teams in […]
We take you through some simple tips for playing on CS:GO’s Inferno map. Inferno is one of the maps in CS:GO everyone is familiar with. Even though some people who are fans of the game don’t like it, there is no arguing that Inferno has an iconic status in the franchise. The map used to […]
A brief look at the Group Stages of IEM Katowice 2022. The group competition has come to a close with six teams going into Playoffs of the IEM Katowice tournament. As expected from such a big event, the fight to the next stage has been fierce. We had two groups in the competition with a […]
A simple guide to help you make the most of an AUG in CS:GO. An AUG is one of the weapons in CS:GO some people love to play with, whereas others hate it. It may not be as popular as the M4A4, but it definitely has a lot of potential, especially if you compare it […]
Our latest CS:GO guide highlights some simple tips to help you play better on Mirage. There are a couple of popular maps in CS:GO, and Mirage among them. Although this map might not be as hot as Dust 2, it’s one of the go-to options for pro teams, as well as those who play for […]
We take you through some handy tips to help you dominate on Dust 2. CS: GO is a game where we have access to loads of different maps. Not all of them are popular among competitive players, but people who play this game for fun will have the chance to avail themselves of loads of […]
ESTNN breaks down the pros and cons of each of the most popular pistols and some underrated gems in our CS:GO pistol guide. Everyone knows CS:GO is one of the world’s most popular shooters. People in different countries play this game on a regular basis because it is fun and allows them to play with […]
The tenth iteration of this amazing CS:GO tournament will be of monumental importance for teams. The Intel Extreme Masters Katowice is not just another CS:GO event. It is one of the most prestigious competitions which involves the best teams around the world. It has $1 million USD as its prize pool and intangible fame and […]
Young CS:GO team, MOUZ NXT has won the competition three times in a row. The third season of WePlay Academy League has finally reached a conclusion. MOUZ NXT have won the competition, making it three times in a row. 3-PEAT COMPLETE!@mousesports NXT ARE YOUR #WAL3 CHAMPIONS! 🏅@xertioNNCSGO 🏅@mhLCSGO 🏅@JDC_CSGO 🏅@siuhycs 🏅@szejn1k 🏅@TOBIZcsgo pic.twitter.com/mhfSYLSs8S — WePlay […]
We go over everything you need to know to make the most out of a P90’s potential. Our series covering the most popular weapons in CS: GO continues with a gun that many players use frequently. The P90 is one of the guns in CS: GO that is instantly recognizable, even among players with no […]
Everything you should know about one of CS:GO’s most underrated weapons; Famas. Whether you play CS:GO professionally, or for fun with your friends, you probably use some of the most common weapons in the game, such as the AK-47 and M4A4. These two have become the go-to options for players because of their damage and […]
Everything you need to know to run a Galil in your loadout. People who’ve been playing CS:GO for many years know that the AK-47 is one of the best weapons in the game. It does considerably more damage than some of its counterparts, and it is less expensive than them. This makes it among the […]
Everything you need to know about the M4A4 in CS:GO and how to use it. There are many rifles in CS:GO that players can choose from. Despite that, most players usually choose between the AK-47 and M4A4, two weapons that are notorious for their firepower. Even though some people consider the AK-47 to be superior […]
All the CS:GO teams going into the BLAST Premier Spring Showdown and Finals. The CS:GO BLAST Premier Spring Groups competition has concluded. After an action-packed week of, we have a clear picture of which teams are going into BLAST Showdown and Finals. Play-In Stage The Play-In stage started with the quarterfinals. MIBR won 2-0 against […]
We take you through some tips & tricks to use the AK-47 to its full potential. Whether you play CS:GO with your friends, or you take part in different tournaments, there is no arguing that the AK-47 is one of the most common weapons you will use, especially if you are a “Terrorist”. This is […]
These CS:GO skins are in a class of their own. While the Counter-Strike market is flooded with AWP skins, we see some which stand alone from the crowd. While most of these skins are on the expensive side, price doesn’t matter in this case. Unique patterns, special effects and overall aesthetics are much more relevant […]
We go over some simple gameplay tips to help when using an AWP. CS: GO is one of the most popular games in the world, so it probably doesn’t come as a surprise that many people play daily. Some of them queue up with their friends for fun, whereas others do everything in their power […]
PGL sets a new exciting location and opens the door to fans. What more do we want from a CS:GO Major? PGL has announced that the next CS:GO Major will take place in Antwerp, Belgium. The tournament will take place from May 9-22 at Antwerps Sportpaleis and will have a prize pool of $1 million. […]
BLAST Premier Spring’s summary of what has happened and what’s coming. The group stage of BLAST Premier Spring has ended. We finally have all the winners and a brief idea about how the Play-Ins will look like. Group Stage In Group A, G2 Esports won 22-19 against Ninjas in Pyjamas on the Mirage map. NiP […]
Some CS:GO skins are way less in value than what they should be. These skins are highly likely to be a great addition to anyone’s inventory. CS:GO has a lot of skins in the market and most of them have increased in value by quite a lot. There are skins which hold a hefty price […]
Evil Geniuses are changing their team. William “RUSH” Wierzba is also in contention to join the side. Evil Geniuses have signed Jacky “Stewie2K” Yip from Cloud9. The side has also announced the signing of Timothy “autimatic” Ta and are yet to make the signing of RUSH official. We're putting together an explosive roster. Say hello […]
Complexity Gaming is gearing up for the new 2022 season with a brand new roster. Complexity Gaming has announced a brand new roster with three players from Extra Salt, one player from FURIA and Team Liquid. A storied past renewed. We are coming home. #CSGO | #WeAreCOL pic.twitter.com/pw9TYezR5u — Complexity (@Complexity) January 18, 2022 The […]
Four teams will go to the LAN Finals in Kyiv. The Academy League Season 3 organized by WePlay has finally come to an end. We have BIG Academy on the first spot, sharing places with MOUZ NXT. Astralis Talent are occupying the third place, just above Team Spirit Academy, which is on the fourth spot. […]
Mouse Esports are gearing up for 2022. After a six-month hiatus, Nathan “NBK-” Schmitt has made a return to Counter-Strike from Valorant. The 27-year-old joins MOUZ with other major changes to the roster. Why Is NBK Perfect For MOUZ? After being inactive with OG and announcing his retirement, NBK will now be a crucial figure […]
Farewell to tarik the “Content King”. Tarik “tarik” Celik parted ways with EG after being inactive for eight months. He is one of the most renowned players and was a crucial part of the North American team during his prime days. You were an integral part of Evil Geniuses for two years. Thank you, @tarik, […]
Team Liquid have made some massive headlines. Richard “shox” Papillon has joined Team Liquid as part of their recent roster rebuild. The North American organization has made some important changes before the start of 2022. Welcome the legendary @ShoxCSGO to our starting roster! pic.twitter.com/KXMEIMuU5X — Team Liquid CSGO (@TeamLiquidCS) December 29, 2021 Liquid were always […]
Robin “ropz” Kool will reportedly join FaZe. MOUZ has announced the departure of ropz after four and a half years of relation with the star. This makes IEM Winter his last tournament with the organization. According to reports, the Estonian professional will join FaZe, linking up with Finn “karrigan” Andersen. Farewell @ropzicle.We will cherish the […]
ESTNN awards Counter-Strike Player Of The Year. Counter-Strike has evolved with time. Although the game doesn’t see any drastic changes, the esports scene is going quite strong. The top competitive scene of CS:GO has some immensely talented players from various parts of the world. While some are gifted, others practice a lot to earn their […]
ESTNN awards Counter-Strike’s Team Of The Year. It’s that time of the year again when we sit down and judge teams carefully on their performance throughout the 2021 season. Battling through the uncertainties of pandemic, CS:GO had kept a pretty busy schedule of tournaments this year. While some tournaments were online, they played others at […]
What an end to the year for these champions. The NAVI vs Gambit rivalry has been an exciting one to watch throughout the year. As we approach the 2022 year, we got to see a last battle between these two incredible teams in the BLAST Premier World Finals. While Gambit played incredibly well throughout the […]
Vitality have started the ESL Pro Tour 2022 with a bang. Team Vitality defeated Ninjas in Pyjamas 3-0 in the Grand Finals of Intel Extreme Masters Winter tournament. CONGRATULATIONS @TeamVitality 🎉🎉🎉🎉 THEY LIFT THE #IEM Winter 2021 Trophy!! pic.twitter.com/thrq9XL6K8 — ESL Counter-Strike (@ESLCS) December 12, 2021 The ESL Pro Tour has begun with the opening […]
Winning trophies, just usual NAVI things. Natus Vincere bag yet another trophy in the bag after defeating Team Vitality in the Grand Finals of BLAST Fall Finals. NAVI are the definition of sheer domination in competitive CS:GO. Their records are off the charts and there is no stopping their form. The Ukrainian organization once again […]
An interesting tournament to look out for new rosters and big guns competing against each other. The PGL Major Stockholm has had an enormous impact on the Counter-Strike community. While the viewership during the tournament was off the charts, a few major teams who couldn’t perform have made significant changes to their squad. The upcoming […]
NAVI swept G2 to claim their first Major trophy in the Grand Finals of PGL Major Stockholm. It was a nail-biting series, as the second match went into double overtime and was anyone’s prize to take. Although NAVI won the series, there is huge respect towards G2 among the fans of both teams for their […]
Former Astralis trio to join the French side. Team Vitality will reportedly go under massive changes following their defeat in the quarterfinals of PGL Major Stockholm against Natus Vincere. According to reports from French media publication 1pv.fr, the squad is looking to replace Richard “shox” Papillon, Jayson “Kyojin” Nguyen Van, and Head Coach Rémy “XTQZZZ” […]
Some big moves by Astralis to rejuvenate the team and improve performance. Astralis has had a tough year with poor performances in competitions and an early exit in the Legend’s Stage of the Stockholm Major. Even after the return of Lukas “gla1ve” Rossander, the team couldn’t reach their previous form. After a disappointing season, the […]
What makes CS:GO Junior Teams & Academy Leagues so important? We chat with WePlay Esports’ Lead Esports Manager, Eugene Shepelev & Young Ninja’s Coach Fredrik “slap” Junbrant to find out. More than thousands of players play Counter-Strike at a top level, but only a few go through to the top. Many young players fail to […]
An electrifying contest between the best teams in the world. The PGL Stockholm Major is one of the most awaited competitions of the year. With 24 strong teams in the event, the Major is set to be a roller coaster ride for CS:GO fans everywhere. The competition will feature star teams like Natus Vincere, Ninjas […]
Competition is always good and Valve seems worried enough to better the game. Operation Riptide is here featuring new game modes, maps and changes to the general gameplay in Counter-Strike. It’s the 11th operation of CS:GO, following the success of Operation Broken Fang. Here are the highlights of the update. Operation Riptide A new operation, […]
After an intense series of matches, Na’Vi came on top. Natus Vincere has won the 14th Season of ESL Pro League in a close contest against Team Vitality in the Grand Finals. The team now has four major achievements with IEM Katowice 2020, DreamHack Masters Spring and IEM Cologne 2021 already in the bag. That's […]
A look ahead to fierce competition. The Group Stage of ESL Pro League Season 14 has concluded, leaving 12 teams who will fight to win the trophy in the playoffs. The departure of teams like Astralis, FaZe Clan, G2 Esports and Virtus.pro has changed the landscape of the playoffs. However, in-form teams like Fnatic and […]
Some good news for the North American Counter-Strike scene. Nerd Street Gamers have partnered with BLAST Premier to include Fragadelphia 15 as an official qualifier for the Fall event. 🇺🇸H🦅E🔥R🥨E🇺🇸W🦅E🔥G🥨O🇺🇸 — BLAST Premier 💥 (@BLASTPremier) August 10, 2021 The Fragadelphia 15 tournament, taking place from September 10-12 in Philadelphia, PA, will feature a $60,000 prize […]
We are in the midst of 2021 and a lot has happened over the past two years to affect Counter-Strike, and Valorant is just a part of the puzzle. Counter-Strike is Valve’s best child. The most competent and successful one among others like Dota 2 and Team Fortress 2. Even now as you read this […]
WePlay will look after the CIS Region for two whole years. Blast has recently announced their partnership with tournament organizer WePlay Esports for broadcasting its CS:GO tournaments. We are thrilled to announce a two-year deal with @WePlay_Esports for the exclusive broadcasting rights in the CIS region 🔥 Read more here: https://t.co/dILKsZYquS#BLASTPremier pic.twitter.com/3gi6MyFyTg — BLAST Premier […]
Lucky adds fresh energy and some positive prospects to the Astralis squad. Astralis announced their new signing of Philip “Lucky” Ewald from Tricked Esport. The 18-year-old will play as the main awper for the team. WHO AWP?! Please welcome @Luckyv1CSGO pic.twitter.com/8qYrLUPuVb — Astralis Counter-Strike (@AstralisCS) July 26, 2021 Lucky had a prominent role in the […]
Complexity is shaking things up. Complexity has announced the appointment of Luis “peacemaker” Tadeu as Head Coach of their Counter-Strike team. Please welcome @peacemaker as the new head coach for #COLCS Excited to follow your leadership 🤝#WeAreCOL pic.twitter.com/F9tFG1QTUa — Complexity (@Complexity) July 23, 2021 The American organization has made significant changes to its squad following […]
Guess we’ll see more of mastermind gla1ve’s impeccable leadership with the Danish giants. Astralis has extended a three-year contract with their In-Game Leader Lukas “gla1ve” Rossander. Unbothered. Moisturized. Happy. In my lane. Focused. Flourishing. pic.twitter.com/qWdQ4zte1s — Astralis Counter-Strike (@AstralisCS) July 23, 2021 Astralis shows great promise as a team in Counter-strike. The organisation’s decision to […]
A splendid chance for all the artists out there. Today, Valve has launched the Dreams & Nightmares workshop contest. As part of this, Counter-Strike is looking for 10 original dream or nightmare-themed weapon finishes for the game. Today we are announcing the CS:GO Dreams & Nightmares Workshop contest; a $1M CS:GO art contest looking for […]
The pandemic is still causing disturbances in esports events. ESL has announced that the 14th Season of Pro League will take place online because of COVID-related travel restrictions. We would have loved to continue on LAN, but due to uncertainty surrounding COVID-related travel restrictions, #ESLProLeague S14 will take place online with all 24 teams competing […]
An outstanding performance from s1mple and company. Natus Vincere defeated G2 Esports 3-0 in the Grand Finals of Intel Extreme Master Cologne 2021. 3-0 against @G2esports that was hard First LAN, first win, new trophy, happy as fuck, happy for my team Thanks everyone for support, I always feel it #navination #IEM pic.twitter.com/wxqzk7J7lI — Sasha […]
FaZe pulled off a monster comeback. FaZe Clan beat Gambit Esports 2-1 in the Quarterfinals of the IEM Cologne to advance to the Semis. The American team pulled themselves from the depths of a first match loss to win the series. faze cLAN pic.twitter.com/Goq8wc6zBm — FaZe Clan (@FaZeClan) July 16, 2021 The two teams started […]
It’s getting hot at IEM Cologne. As the group stages of Intel Extreme Masters XVI Cologne end, six talented teams head into the playoffs of the tournament. G2 Esports, Natus Vincere, Gambit Esports, Astralis, Virtus.pro and FaZe Clan will battle for the trophy in a Best of 3 Single-Elimination bracket. Let us have a look […]
The Ukrainian organization is a perfect fit for the CIS community. WePlay Esports announced it will broadcast the PGL Major Stockholm 2021 event for the Russian audience. We are pleased to announce that we are the Official Russian-Speaking Broadcaster for the PGL Major Stockholm 2021! 📅Oct 23rd – Nov 7th🏆$2,000,000 Prize Pool 🔗https://t.co/oz2aSIPcE6 pic.twitter.com/zEEapWPdXu — […]
Yet another top-tier Counter-Strike player leaves for Riot’s title. Today, OG announced Nathan “NBK-“ Schmitt’s switch to Valorant as the professional leaves the team for a new adventure in his career. I've tried to answer everyone and I'm really overwhelmed by all the positive support from everyone in and out of the CS scene.I'm going […]
Pinnacle’s sequel to its first tournament will feature Counterstrike. The Pinnacle Cup II will run from June 28 to July 16; featuring some of the popular teams around the world, and with a prize pool set at $100,000 USD. Pinnacle are organizing the tournament alongside data partner, GRID and production partner, Relog Media. With both […]
Gambit is on fire. Gambit Esports defeated Natus Vincere in the Grand Finals of BLAST Spring Finals to claim their sixth title of the CS:GO calendar year. BLAST PREMIER SPRING CHAMPIONS! 🏆 We power through the #BLASTPremier Grand Final and claim the 6th trophy of the year & secure World Final spot. Thank you for […]
Na’Vi lost but we could see a rematch. Gambit Esports’ sparkling form showed its full potential against Na’Vi. Simple’s squad fell short in a 2-1 final score paving the path into the Grand Finals for Gambit. The matchup between Gambit and Na’Vi always raises the temperature. Both the teams have been one of the best […]
The previous world’s best player is looking to work with FaZe on a permanent basis. Olof “olofmeister” Kajbjer Gustafsson breaks out of his previously announced retirement to take the place of Marcelo “coldzera” David who left FaZe at the beginning of June after the team showed several frustrating performances which saw it drop out of […]
Gambit pulled an impressive end to a great tournament run. Gambit Esports sweeped OG in the Grand Finals of the Intel Extreme Masters Season XVI. The Russian organisation has won $100,000 in prize money with 1000 Pro Tour and 2400 Blast Premier points. WE ARE YOUR #IEM SUMMER 2021 CHAMPIONS 🏆 $100 000 + 1000 […]
Valve is changing Counterstrike’s key features to combat its ever-existing problems. Valve has announced a new patch that will make some major adjustments to CS:GO. These come in the form of new unranked matches as well as significant changes to non-Prime accounts. Today we're making adjustments to non-Prime accounts. We're also introducing Unranked matchmaking. Information […]
The Brazilian ends his 14-month stay at EG’s helm. Wilton “zews” Prado announced through Twitter that he will be parting ways with Evil Geniuses. The 33-year old Brazilian, who has been coaching for Evil Geniuses since April 2020, has left the North American gaming organization over disagreements on the issue of guiding the team’s direction. […]
A fairy tale ending for the deserving team. Mousesports defeat Ninjas in Pyjamas 2-1 to claim Flashpoint 3 title. The team had a perfect run in the tournament where they won a clean slate against most teams. #FLASHPOINT3 CHAMPIONS 🏆#ReadyWillingAble pic.twitter.com/lGOElikpoo — MOUZ (@mousesports) May 30, 2021 It was a surprise for many as the […]
Two Majors per year and one RMR for every region targeted by Valve. After the long interval brought on by the Coronavirus pandemic, the Major circuit is returning. Beginning in the fall with the $2 million PGL Major Stockholm from October 23 to November 7. Valve, however, is looking beyond this event. They’ve just announced […]
The Ukranian proves why everyone calls him the GOAT. Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev claims the Most Valuable Player award in NA`VI’s recent triumph at DreamHack Masters Spring 2021. 👏🏻 One more reward for @s1mpleO! See the tournament’s leaderboard and Sasha’s outstanding stats. 📰: https://t.co/OXMNbZHc5y#CSGO #DHMasters #navination pic.twitter.com/YfaDgrICuc — NAVI (@natusvincere) May 9, 2021 This was s1mple’s […]
Gambit failed to have the last laugh this time. Natus Vincere won 3-0 against Gambit Esports to claim the DreamHack Masters Spring 2021 title. The two teams went head to head in the competition’s grand finals, but Na`Vi pulled an absolute belter of a performance in the best-of-five matchup. 🏆 NAILED IT! Incredible teamplay leads […]
Steamworks Development Virtual Conference 2021 addressed how they use updates to communicate with customers. In a virtual conference last week, which was also published on their Youtube channel, Steamwork Development has given customers insight into how they communicate. Gautam Babbar a Valve Corporation developer breaks down the methods of communication Steamworks has adopted with Counter-Strike: […]
The most annoying error in Counterstrike has multiple solutions. The “VAC Unable To Verify Game Session” is a rather old but extremely agitating error. This error can happen while searching for a game on Valve’s official servers. However, there is nothing to worry about unless the players facing the error are actually using some kind […]
It seems Team Liquid was in a hurry to fill the gap in their coaching department. Eric “adreN” Hoag is back on Team Liquid as their coach after the recent departure of Jason “moses” O’Toole. Welcome home @adreN_Hoag pic.twitter.com/bJBDC4Z6fZ — Team Liquid CSGO (@TeamLiquidCS) May 4, 2021 Liquid was extremely quick to replace Moses. This […]
Valve just made a slew of changes to CS:GO. With the conclusion of Operation Broken Fang, Valve has announced multiple changes and additions related to Counterstrike. Thanks to everyone who took part in Operation Broken Fang. As of now the Operation has concluded. Players have until May 15th to spend Operation Stars. We have a […]
Team Liquid’s coaching position is now empty with an upcoming tournament in two weeks. After coaching Team Liquid for nine months, Jason “moses” O’Toole has parted ways with the organization. Today we say farewell to @MosesGG. Moses, you were a rock for the team when we most needed it, an amazing communicator with the TLCS […]
NBK is set to play in the Flashpoint 3 main event with DBL PONEY. The French player Nathan “NBK” Schmitt will be joining DBL PONEY in the upcoming Flashpoint 3 tournament. Flashpoint organizers, Valve and OG confirmed approved NBK to play with the squad in the Valve-sanctioned event. NBK had originally played with the team […]
A look at the teams going into intense competition in the playoffs. With the conclusion of DreamHack Masters group stages, the qualifying teams will now face each other in the playoff bracket. Sixteen teams battled each other in the past few days, out of which only six teams stayed in the competition. Losers of the […]
Like most other professional players switching to Valorant, Tarik “tarik” Celik has his own plans for making a career in Riot’s title. Tarik who is a renowned professional Counterstrike player has recently announced his interest in Valorant. The 25-year-old recently tweeted about his interest in competitive Valorant or the content-creating activities related to it. Update: […]
Council adds 5 active players as new members. Announced Tuesday, April 27, the Counter-Strike Professional Players’ Association (CSPPA) has added new board members. The board now includes players with their first change in council. Chris “chrisj” de Jong and Nathan “NBK-” Schmitt remain on the board. Making them the only founding members still involved with […]
Things look bright for the European Counterstrike scene. Finnish broadcasting company Elisa Esports has joined forces with event organizers Relog Media, Funspark and GRID as data partners to launch a new $2.7 million CS:GO event circuit for the year 2021-22. Elisa expands esports operations globally and joins forces with @GRIDesports,@FunsparkCSGO and @RelogMedia in order to […]
Nicolai “dev1ce” Reedtz has started a new journey with NiP. Ninjas in Pyjamas have signed dev1ce on a three-year contract from Astralis. According to the Danish organization, the transfer was a personal request made by dev1ce himself, who thought it was best for him to move to NiP. Kasper Hvidt, Director of Sports in Astralis, […]
The Russian organization takes a break in competitive CS:GO due to the founder’s personal troubles. The organisation’s founder, Alexey “Hard Play” Baranov, says Hard Legion aims to return to the competitive Counter-Strike scene as soon as possible. After nearly a year and a half of holding their CS:GO roster, Hard Legion is temporarily leaving the […]
Aleksib, valde and mantuu will continue to be a part of the OG roster till the end of 2022. In an announcement by OG, they have decided to renew the contract of Aleksi “Aleksib” Virolainen, Valdemar “valde” Vangså and Mateusz “mantuu” Wilczewski with the team until the end of 2022. The trio has been a […]
Valve introduces new rule for VAC banned players. New guidelines issued by Valve have rewritten the rules for VAC banned professional players. According to the new rule, players are now eligible to take part in a Valve-sponsored event, if they’ve served a ban for over five years. Today we are making changes to our RMR […]
Evil Geniuses makes changes in its lineup in hopes of recovering its winning ways. Tarik “tarik” Celik has decided to place himself on the bench of Evil Geniuses CS:GO squad. “By no means do I think I was playing well throughout the hardships,” the 25-year old American said, speaking about the team’s recent lackluster performances, […]
We take a look at 5 solid reasons why Na`Vi made the right choice in B1T. Some people think that Na`Vi decision to bench Egor “flamie” Vasilyev was not the best, or at least, they made it at the wrong time. But even Natus`Vincere have mentioned it might possibly be a temporary move, but there’s […]
The BLAST Premier 2021 will be Cédric “RpK” Guipouy’s last time playing for Vitality. The squad has made a tough decision. Especially considering RpK had helped bring Vitality to seven first-place finishes since becoming part of their very first CS:GO roster back in October 2018. Vitality has been struggling since the beginning of the year. […]
Casper “cadiaN” Møller clutches his way to Heroic’s success. Heroic snatched the ESL Pro League 13 trophy in a breathtaking marathon final against Gambit Esports. They beat Gambit 3-2 in the Grand Finals, which marked the end of a month-long league. YOUR SEASON 13 #ESLProLeague CHAMPIONS ARE @HEROICGG 🏆 pic.twitter.com/gP7ShiQOLd — ESL Counter-Strike (@ESLCS) April […]
Egor “flamie” Vasilev will be left out of RMR tournaments and DreamHack Masters Spring 2021. Natus Vincere will be performing at the upcoming RMR tournaments with a change in its roster, due to the player-change penalty rules established by Valve. The team has announced through Twitter that they are moving away from the six-man roster […]
Shahar “flameZ” Shushan replaces Issa “ISSAA” Murad for the tournament. Four days prior to BLAST Premier: Spring Showdown 2021, OG has announced that Israeli rifler Shahar “flameZ” Shushan will replace Issa “ISSAA” Murad. flameZ who used to play for the British esports organization Endpoint and had a fairly successful track record. He had been competing […]
The Pistol King is returning to competitive CS:GO. Following ESTNN’s sources, 33-year-old Ioann “Edward” Sukhariev is set to return to the competitive CS:GO stage. It appears he hasn’t said his last word yet. As ESTNN learned, Edward will soon come back to playing CS:GO professionally. He will be the leader (both captain and in-game leader) […]
The talented French player is now eligible to play in Valve tournaments After a long struggle on his part, Valve has unbanned Jayson “Kyojin” Nguyen Van. Therefore, he can now participate in official tournaments. Initially, Valve had issued a Valve Anti Cheat (“VAC”) ban on Kyojin in 2018 because he was connected to an account […]
A monthly recap of the most important transfers and signings in professional CS:GO for March. March was a busy month for the CS:GO scene, with players and teams making big moves across the board. Who got the profit and which transfers are arguable? Let’s find out the answers. G2 benches kennyS to bring in JaCkz […]