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NRG and BESTIA Seal Their Spots in the BLAST.tv Austin Major Team List
In an electrifying conclusion to the qualifying rounds, NRG and BESTIA have officially clinched their places in the esteemed BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 team list. This achievement not only highlights their exceptional skills and determination but also sets the stage for an intense competition at one of this year's most anticipated esports events.
M80 Sent Home As FURIA Grabs Final Qualifying Spot
On November 16th, 2024, FURIA and M80 faced off in the Perfect World Shanghai Major Americas RMR for a chance to grab the last qualifying spot from their region. Unfortunately, despite the ambitions M80 entered the fray with, FURIA won comfortably across the two maps, Anubis and Vertigo, with the same scoreline, 13-8. FURIA’s qualification marks Gabriel "FalleN" Toledo’s 16th Major appearance, going to show how long he’s been competing in the Counter-Strike esports scene.
ESL Adding A Twist To Prize Pools Going Forward Into 2025
On December 17th 2024, ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) announced additional details about its upcoming ESL Pro Tour in 2025. Amongst the many pieces of information shared, the changes to prize money, the introduction of the Annual Club Incentive and the invitation cut-off dates stood out the most.
On November 9th, 2024, Patrik "f0rest" Lindberg, one of the most successful and influential players in the Counter-Strike universe, confirmed his retirement to HLTV after a career that lasted almost two decades. f0rest won 23 LAN trophies and eight MVP medals during his time on Ninjas In Pyjamas. He also made HLTV's Top 20 Players of the Year in the rankings' first four CS:GO editions (adding to his two appearances in 1.6 in 2010 and 2011), peaking at No.2 in 2013.
G2 Esports Win BLAST World Final With m0NESY As MVP
On November 4th, 2024, G2 fans celebrated as their favorite team bested Team Spirit in the grand final to win BLAST Premier World Final. G2 Esports were the favourites going into the match, given that they had already beaten Team Spirit earlier in the event. Unfortunately, Team Spirit were unable to bounce back, despite having a player as talented as Danil "donk" Kryshkovets on their team, and suffered a one-sided 3-0 defeat on all maps: Mirage (13-7), Anubis (13-5), and Dust2 (13-7).
The Thunderpick World Championship Details Revealed
On October 1st, 2024, LVL, teaming up with GRID, shared important details for the upcoming Thunderpick World Championship (first announced back in April), and it’s shaping up to be quite a historical event in the Counter-Strike circuit! It will go down as one of the biggest events in CS2 esports, with a prize pool of one million dollars, higher than anyone has ever seen. The prize pool, coupled with the premium venue of Berlin, CS2 fans are excited to see how things will unfold!
FlyQuest Benches aliStair After Shanghai Major Failure
On December 20th 2024, FlyQuest announced that they would be benching their AWPer Alistair "aliStair" Johnston. This constitutes the first-ever roster change to come to the Oceanic team since they joined the North American organization in March 2024. Now, it’s expected that the team will step into the international market to look for new replacements.
Complexity and M80 Withdraw from Fragadelphia Vegas: A Detailed Analysis
Recent news has surfaced that both Complexity and M80 have made the decision to pull out of the upcoming Fragadelphia Vegas tournament, a move that has stirred discussions within the esports community. As an expert in the realm of e-sports, I aim to dissect the reasons behind their withdrawal and its potential impact on the tournament's competitive landscape.
On January 28, 2025, Ghost Gaming announced that after nearly six years away from the scene, they’ll be re-entering Counter-Strike by signing a women’s roster, Ghost fe.
NiKo Carries G2 Esports To Semi-Finals At Shanghai Major
On December 14th 2024, G2 Esports qualified for the semi-finals at the Perfect World Shanghai Major after an intense game against HEROIC. Although G2 were the favorites to win, HEROIC got the better of them at the start, taking the first map 13-6 on Ancient. The momentum continued on map 2, Nuke, where HEROIC put up a dominant CT side in the first half. However, it was almost as if a switch flipped in Nikola "NiKo" Kovač in the second half as he took matters into his own hand.
Everything You Need To Know About BLAST Open Lisbon 2025
BLAST Open Lisbon 2025 kicks off on March 19, bringing more top-tier Counter-Strike 2 action just as fans are still buzzing from ESL Pro League Season 21. With a $400,000 prize pool on the line, the tournament will begin in BLAST’s Copenhagen studio before moving to the MEO Arena in Lisbon, Portugal for the playoffs.
Astralis’s Prospect For The Rest Of The Year, cadiaN Talks
On October 30th, 2024, fans await one of the most anticipated events of the year in the CS2 esports circuit to commence: BLAST Premier World Final. The event will feature some of the best teams in the world such as Natus Vincere, G2 Esports and Vitality - Team Astralis also find themselves in the mix of such a stacked lineup, hoping to win it all. However, realistically speaking, Astralis’s chances of winning the tournament or making it far into the semi-finals look grim.
Samet “jottAAA” Köklü has joined Eternal Fire’s roster for the 2025 season, replacing Buğra "Calyx" Arkın, as announced by the Turkish organization on January 2nd, 2025.
FlyQuest Soars High: Triumph at Austin Major Qualifiers
In an electrifying display of skill and strategy, FlyQuest secured their spot at the upcoming Austin Major through a flawless run in the MRQ, marking a pivotal moment in their journey. This feat not only highlights their prowess but also shakes up expectations for the major tournament ahead.
On January 7th, 2025, Natus Vincere officially announced their decision to exit the women’s CS scene, parting ways with their team, NAVI Javelins. In a statement published on their website, the organization cited challenges with the sustainability of the women’s CS business model, stating it “does not allow for long-term planning.”
