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On December 23rd 2024, just when fans thought that their favorite team, BIG, wouldn’t be the same without their Swiss rifler, Rigon “rigoN” Gashi, credible sources have said that Florian "⁠syrsoN⁠" Rische is also getting benched. The German AWPer is undergoing his second stint with the team, which seems to be coming to an end soon due to the rough year the European team has had.

On November 28th, 2024, ESIC delivered the final verdict on Astralis’s controversy back in BLAST Premier Fall Final where they were allowed to make an emergency substitution regarding their player Alexander "⁠br0⁠" Bro. However, it was revealed by br0’s agent, Fabian Broich, that the Dane is actually doing fine and is perfectly alright. Despite Fabian’s testimony, BLAST still went through with the decision, leading to an outcry from the community and seven IGLs boycotting media day for that event.

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.

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 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.

In an unexpected turn of events at the Europe MRQ Day One, teams GamerLegion and PARIVISION find themselves in a precarious position. This article delves into their journey, struggles, and what this means for their future in the tournament.

In the ever-evolving landscape of esports, significant changes within teams are noteworthy events that can shape the future of the squads. The recent departure of Jonas "Lekr0" Olofsson from BC.Game is one such movement drawing attention from fans and analysts alike. This shift not only marks an end to Lekr0's tenure with BC.Game but also opens up discussions about future strategies and potential replacements for the team.

On November 29th, 2024, fans eagerly await for the Perfect World Shanghai Major to commence. Given that it’s the final Major of 2024, teams will pulling out all the stops to win it, so fans can expect some intense highlights to keep them entertained every single day.

Today, April 3, 2025, it became known that in an electrifying series of matches, the Imperial Valkyries carved their name into the history of esports by securing a spot in the coveted ESL Impact Finals. This monumental victory not only showcases their skill and dedication but also marks a significant milestone in the journey of women’s competitive gaming.

On December 10th 2024, Astralis announced that they had parted ways with their former rifler, Alexander "⁠br0⁠" Bro, who last played for the team in the Perfect World Shanghai Major. However, br0 was a substitute for Nicolai "⁠device⁠" Reedtz in the first place, which means that br0’s termination means that device will be returning to the team, as Astralis has announced.

PGL has announced the names of the sixteen teams that are set to compete in Romania at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025. The event will begin with its Swiss stage at PGL’s dedicated studios in Bucharest.

On November 25th, 2024, Team Spirit found themselves competing against Ninjas In Pyjamas for the seventh-place decider in what was perhaps their last chance to qualify for the upcoming Perfect World Shanghai Major. No one doubted Team Spirit, though - with a prodigy like Danil 'donk' Kryshkovets in their ranks, the Russian team made quick work of the first map, Mirage, gaining an 11-1 lead in the first map and closing it out 12-5 in the next. However, Ninjas In Pyjamas started to shoot back in the second half of Mirage, a momentum which continued into the second map, Vertigo.

On December 28th 2024, Mareks "⁠YEKINDAR⁠" Gaļinskis was sent to Team Liquid’s bench after staying on the active roster for 26 months straight. This move comes after Team Liquid got eliminated from the Perfect World Shanghai Major in the quarterfinals. While it is true that Team Liquid had a good showing this year, also reaching ESL Pro League Season 20, they lost mainly to top-ranked teams in the world. While there is no major problem with losing to the best of the best, it is undeniable that YEKINDAR had a poor performance in most of those matches.

TYLOO pulled off a stunning upset in ESL Pro League Season 21 Stage 1, sweeping Eternal Fire 2-0 after securing victories on Inferno and Anubis. Having also defeated 3DMAX in Round 1, the Chinese squad is now just one win away from advancing to Stage 2.

On November 19th, 2024, Vitality became the 12th team to qualify for the Perfect World Shanghai Major set to kick off in December towards the end of this year. The team, led by Dan "⁠apEX⁠" Madesclaire, looks in great form as they practically blew past the Europe RMR. The best part is that it’s not just Mathieu "⁠ZywOo⁠" Herbaut who’s been shooting back, but props to Shahar "⁠flameZ⁠" Shushan and William "⁠mezii⁠" Merriman for their performance against FaZe.