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Watch our live coverage of the action at IEM Rio, the first tier-one event after the Major qualifications. See the best topics, the player of the day, and the highlights from IEM Rio's first competitive stage.

On September 28th, 2024, day two of BLAST Fall Final saw its first team getting eliminated from the tournament - it was Team Astralis. This was two days after the recent controversy with the team boiled over. Specifically, Astralis was allowed to make a substitution for their captain Alexander "⁠br0⁠" Bro with Casper "⁠cadiaN⁠" Møller over a medical emergency ruling because the roster deadline had long since passed. However, according to br0’s agent, the former captain is perfectly healthy, something that organizers have failed to address while staying firm on their questionable decision.

On September 6th, BLAST, PGL and ESL, three of the biggest organizers in the CS2 esports circuit, have distanced themselves from Mathieu ‘Maniac’ Quiquerez. Accusations of sexual assault were levied against Maniac recently, first from Hannah Marie ZT, a freelance esports journalist, and then from Daisy “Dampptowel”, an esports interviewer and host after Maniac disagreed with Hannah’s version of events. Both accounts took place at the BLAST Premier Fall Finals, London Afterparty, and Maniac has stepped down from the EBL broadcast ever since.

The eSports landscape is set to be electrified with the return of FISSURE Playground 2, promising an exhilarating showdown among top-tier teams. This highly anticipated event encapsulates the essence of competitive gaming by featuring a robust format, an engaging schedule, talent from across the globe, attractive prizes, and an interactive fantasy league that has fans buzzing with excitement.

On September 24th, 2024, many professional CS2 players such as Liquid’s Twistzz, FaZe’s karrigan, Falcons’ Snappi, and Vitality’s apEX all posted on X (formerly Twitter) that “I might be unfit for Blast Media tomorrow.” Such a coordinated set of the exact same tweets spells nothing but a boycott, as almost half the players skip out on media obligations on the eve of a Major is a very serious matter.

On October 28th, 2024, fans had mixed feelings as s1mple’s run for the year ended as Team Falcon was eliminated from ESL Challenger’s Katowice at the hands of Eternal Fire, a top-tier powerhouse. Thus far, s1mple has been their best-performing player at a rating of 1.12, with 0.84 being the team’s second-best rating. Despite there being a clear team disparity, s1mple, in an interview with HLTV, is confident he’ll be able to rise up from the ashes and perform at his peak level soon.

On September 12th, 2024, fans were watching the Group Stages of the highly anticipated ESL Pro League Season 20 when one of the matches took a bit too much time. We’re talking about M80 vs FNATIC which spanned 71 rounds on their first map, Anubis, setting the world record for the longest map played in CS2. Given this, coupled with donk’s recent kill record against Wildcard gaming, ESL Pro League Season 20 is shaping up to be quite historic.

In a significant update aimed at enhancing player experience, Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) developers have introduced improvements to the game's subtick shooting consistency. This move promises to refine gameplay mechanics, ensuring more reliable and precise shooting outcomes for players globally.

On September 27th, 2024, the first day of BLAST Fall Final played out, where, amongst many things, fans saw Team Vitality humiliate Team Astralis. They did not concede a single round to Team Astralis on their first map, Inferno, and delivered the final blow on the second map, Dust2, with a 13-4 win. While many did expect Team Vitality to have a dominant start to the tournament, given their track record this entire year, what has made this series all the more popular is the Astralis controversy that boiled over just a day prior.

On September 13th, 2024, DATA.BET, an esports betting solutions provider, dropped a bombshell of an announcement as they will be organizing a CS2 tournament at the SBC Summit 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. The event will be featuring Christopher “GeT_RiGhT” Alesund, a famous Counter-Strike icon who was considered to be the best player in the world back in 2013 and 2014.

On September 29th, 2024, Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev, a legend from the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive days, made his triumphant entry to the CS2 scene by signing a three-month loan with The Falcons from Natus Vincere. The announcement came from none other than the team itself, with the The Falcons X (formerly Twitter) page stating: “THE LEGEND RETURNS. s1mple is back on a 3-month loan. Time to soar higher.” While the contract is temporary, s1mple is definitely testing the waters with it, taking over the spot of the Spanish player Álvaro “⁠SunPayus⁠” García.

In the dynamic realm of esports, Team Vitality's composed approach amidst the competitive frenzy serves as a beacon of consistency and potential. Despite challenges, their strategic calmness underscores a lesson in resilience for the esports community.

Delve into the vibrant world of BLAST.tv's Austin Major with the latest release of exclusive stickers and viewer passes. This guide unveils everything you need to know, from stunning designs to invaluable benefits for esports aficionados.

In a recent analysis conducted by the leading eSports news platform HLTV, the potential influence of newcomer Jcobbb on FaZe Clan's team synergy was dissected, suggesting that while his addition could mark a significant improvement in teamplay dynamics, it might not suffice to elevate the team to the top of international standings. This in-depth examination sheds light on how individual prowess can affect group performance, yet raises questions about the holistic requirements for consistent championship contention.

In an illuminating interview, Peter "dupreeh" Rasmussen provides an insightful glimpse into the life of a professional CS:GO player, discussing the nuances of analyst work, adaptations to the tier-one meta, and finding a balance between competitive play and personal life.