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On November 23rd, 2024, Astralis found themselves just two rounds away from being eliminated from the Perfect World Shanghai Major Europe RMR B before making a much-needed comeback. Astralis had a bad start at the event, losing 2-0 to Sashi on day one in a close 13-11 game on Inferno. Things got even worse in their second game against BB where the latter took the first map and nearly finished things off on the second map. However, Astralis made a crucial comeback, taking the second map and wrapping things up on the final map, surviving to fight another day.
M80 Beat FNATIC Over the Longest Map Recorded in CS2 History
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.
BOSS Lives To Fight Another Day As Fruitcupx Talks
On November 13th, 2024, day one of the Americas RMR came to an end with some teams nearing elimination while others passed through with flying colors. One team stood out in particular, not because it’s insanely dominant, but because it’s very unpredictable: BOSS. BOSS is an org-less team, meaning that they are sponsored by no one and hence, its players aren’t paid active salaries - the only money they get is from winning.
Players Getting Benched After Shanghai Major Elimination
On December 12th 2024, news dropped from several organizations regarding recompositions of their CS2 rosters following their elimination from the Perfect World Shanghai Major. Notably, Complexity and Virtus.pro have made the most shocking changes out of them all, paving the way for major changes to each organization’s rosters.
Astralis Sports Director Discusses Departure: Embracing Change in the Esports Arena
In a recent interview, the sports director of Astralis, a leading figure in the esports industry, candidly spoke about his departure from the organization. He described this change as an inevitable part of the competitive landscape of esports. This departure sheds light on the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of esports management and team composition.
PARAVISION’s RMR disqualification reversed due to miscommunication
On August 27, 2024, Perfect World’s decision to disqualify PARAVISION from the European RMR was reversed as it was a miscommunication that led to the decision in the first place. The disqualification was primarily issued over the presence of a Valve-banned coach, Ivan “F_1N” Kochugov, who was banned earlier in 2020 for partaking in a coach spectator exploit.
CS2 Squad PARAVISION banned from European RMR over Valve-banned coach
On August 26, 2024, Perfect World disqualified PARAVISION, a Russian CS2 team, from competing in the upcoming European RMR. The decision was made after it came to light that a Valve-banned coach, F_1N, was present during the team’s qualifying match last week.
Thrilling Updates From PGL Bucharest Quarter-Finals
Delve into the heart-pounding action of the PGL Bucharest 2025 quarter-finals with our minute-by-minute updates and analysis. Experience the excitement as if you're watching live from the front row. Join us in uncovering which teams are edging closer to glory in this prestigious esports tournament.
CS2 Players Boycotting BLAST Media Day Over Double-Standards
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.
BLAST, PGL and ESL Will Not Work With Maniac Following Allegations
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.
Players Divided Over Last-Minute Adjustment to Tournament Schedule
On August 29, 2024, additional information was made available regarding PGL’s upcoming tournament, leaving fans divided over how the tourney is being handled. Specifically, Graham Pitt, the CS2 general manager for the professional esports team, Complexity, reposted PGL’s original schedule, adding that there won’t be open qualifiers for any of the PGL events.
MOUZ Triumphs Over Falcons To Claim PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025 Title
MOUZ emerged victorious at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025, securing the championship with a 3-1 win over Falcons. This victory ends their six-year drought without an arena event title and serves as a long-awaited breakthrough for the core trio of Dorain "xertioN" Berman, Ádám "torzsi" Torzsás, and Jimi "Jimpphat" Salo.
Nivera's A Free Agent As He Finds His Footing With CS
On November 26th, 2024, Nabil "Nivera" Benrlitom announced on X (formerly Twitter) that his current organization, Revenant, has allowed him to explore his options. While this does cast doubt on Revenant’s commitment to having a long-term CS2 roster, given that they’re now just down to two players, Kamil "reiko" Cegiełko and Laurențiu "lauNX" Țârlea, Nivera’s future is also uncertain. Despite the struggle, Nivera is a well-known name in the VALORANT and Counter-Strike sphere, given that he has competed at the highest level in both scenes.
Exploring the Dynamic Duo: m0NESY and NiKo's Special Connection in Esports
In an intriguing dive into the chemistry between two renowned figures in the esports arena, m0NESY's recent revelation about his unique bond with teammate NiKo has stirred conversations across the community. As a cyber sport expert, I delve into the implications of such connections and how they can redefine team dynamics and performance.
NiKo Praises Kyousuke: A Rising Star in the Esports Arena
In an intriguing conversation with HLTV, NiKo, one of the most celebrated figures in the Counter-Strike community, shares his thoughts on kyousuke, an up-and-coming talent making waves for his flashy playstyle and remarkable shooting skills. This statement has sparked discussions and enthusiasm among fans and players alike.
