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In a surprising move, the renowned esports organization Astralis has announced the closure of its youth development program. This decision marks a significant shift in their strategic approach towards nurturing talent within the competitive gaming sphere. As an expert closely monitoring the cybersports domain, I delve into the implications of this decision and what it might signal for the future of esports talent cultivation.

On January 20, 2025, ESL officially announced IEM Melbourne 2025, which is scheduled to take place from April 21-27 in Melbourne, Australia.

The highly anticipated 21st edition of the ESL Pro League is right around the corner, set to begin on March 1. This S-Tier LAN tournament has a $1,000,000 prize pool and will see 24 teams battle it out for the glory. Of those, 16 teams will kick off their journey in the Play-In stage, competing for eight spots in the Main Stage, where the remaining eight teams await.

On February 6, 2025, the Mongolian Electronic Sports Association announced that this year’s Nomadic Masters circuit will feature two Tier 2 LAN tournaments in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, each offering a $250,000 prize pool. The first event will take place in the spring from April 30 to May 4, while the second will be held in the fall from October 15 to 19.

In a surprising move, jL has announced his decision to step down from the Natus Vincere (NAVI) roster, opting to take a break from competitive gaming. This development marks a significant change for both the player and the team, leading to speculation about NAVI's future strategies and potential replacements.

On December 4th 2024, the Opening stage at the Perfect World Shanghai Major came to an end as Wildcard bagged the final qualification spot. It was an intense game against the upcoming Ukrainian superstars, Passion UA, who delivered a stellar performance back in the RMR. Fans were entertained as the map went to three maps, with Wildcard winning their map pick, Inferno with a 13-6 scoreline, only for Passion UA to return the favor on Mirage with a 6-13 sweep of their own. The final map went into overtime, where Wildcard secured the match with a 16-13 victory. It was a memorable match for Wildcard, as Josh 'JBa' Barutt expressed in an HLTV interview.

On November 30th, 2024, fans looked back at Cloud9’s performance at the RMR while many doubted their ability to even qualify for the Perfect World Shanghai Major. The team had genuine struggles up to the RMR, prompting them to implement equally drastic changes, notably changing Nikita "⁠HeavyGod⁠" Martynenko’s role on the roster. HeavyGod was known for being a good hard anchor during his time on OG, but Cloud9 decided to have him play as an aggressive star rifler.

On December 24rd 2024, it came to light that Vitality have reached a verbal agreement with one of FaZe’s star players, Robin "⁠ropz⁠" Kool. The Estonian has been on FaZe for the past three years, indicating this decision to be the next chapter of his professional career. This information comes from a reliable independent reporter Guillaume 'neL' Rathier.

In an unexpected twist in the realm of esports, Astralis, once hailed as kings of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO), has missed participation in five consecutive major tournaments. This article delves into the timeline of events that led to this surprising downturn, offering insights into what lies ahead for the storied team.

On August 27, 2024, CS2 fans received major updates on the upcoming CS2 pro-play season hosted by PGL. The renowned esports organization announced its intentions to host several new tournaments in the coming two years with locations ranging from Kazakhstan to Belgrade and more. They have definitely set the pace for the next two years and we’re bound to see some heavy competition in the CS2 professional scene.

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.

On January 9th, 2025, GamerLegion unveiled its latest roster addition, the seasoned Fredrik “REZ” Sterner, who previously spent 7 years with Ninjas In Pyjamas (NIP).

Dive into the enthralling moments and outstanding performances that defined the group stage of the BLAST Open in London, showcasing esports at its finest.

On November 5th, 2024, The MongolZ secured their third international title of 2024 by winning this year’s Thunderpick World Championship. They faced off against HEROIC in a best-of-five grand final and won the series 3-1 to take home the $500,000 prize. The MongolZ were very confident going into the grand final as they boasted a dominant form the entire tournament, dropping just two maps overall.

On November 7th, 2024, Valve dropped a new update for Counter-Strike 2 mainly focused on technical adjustments ranging from map and animation fixes to lag compensation and bullet hit feedback. Many of the issues addressed were the highlights of criticism back when CS2 first launched, so it’s a good sign to see Valve giving the game some love.