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On November 6th, 2024, PARAVISION moved their head coach, Ivan "⁠F_1N⁠" Kochugov, to their inactive roster. Given that the Perfect World Shanghai Major Europe RMR is just a few weeks away, coupled with F_1N’s recent controversy, the reason seems a bit too obvious. Some speculate, including Russian insider Alexey "⁠OverDrive⁠" Birukov, that part of the reason pertains to the fact that former Virtus.pro skipper Dastan "⁠dastan⁠" Akbayev is now available. Even though F_1N was registered as the team’s coach for the RMR, dastan would still be able to assist the team outside of matches.

In an exhilarating display of skill and strategy, G2 Esports has emerged victorious against BIG, marking a significant milestone in the PGL Astana tournament. Led by the incredible malbsMd, the team showcased a level of gameplay that fans and opponents alike couldn't help but admire.

On November 15th, 2024, in an unexpected turn of events, Astralis star Nicolai "⁠device⁠" Reedtz was benched ahead of the upcoming Perfect World Shanghai Major, citing medical reasons. Specifically, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), device said that he was compelled to take a break after experiencing "a recurrence of stress-related health challenges" during Astralis’s recent trip to Singapore for the BLAST Premier World Final.

The BLAST Rivals Season 1 Grand Final was a spectacle that captured the hearts of eSports enthusiasts across the globe. Packed with unexpected turns, the event showcased the pinnacle of competitive gaming, featuring top-tier teams battling for supremacy. In this article, we'll take you through the highlights and pivotal moments that made this grand final an unforgettable experience.

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 November 22nd, 2024, fans watched day one of the Perfect World Shanghai Major Europe RMR B come to an end, with some teams disappointing and other teams uplifting the mood. The German squad, BIG, did the latter as they managed to win both of their best-of-one games against Sashi (13-9) and HEROIC (13-8). Now, they have a chance to make it straight to the Elimination stage if they manage to beat Passion UA the next day, an underdog team that bested Virtus.pro and Spirit while BIG dealt with Sashi and HEROIC.

On January 19th, 2025, G2 clinched a spot in the BLAST Bounty Season 1 Finals after a 2-1 victory over BIG. This victory presents a more promising look for G2, who struggled considerably in their previous match against B8. The veto process saw BIG remove Inferno and G2 ban Train. BIG chose Ancient as their map pick, while G2 opted for Mirage. Dust2 was left as the decider after BIG removed Anubis and G2 banned Nuke.

On November 12th, 2024, fans tuned in as the Perfect World Shanghai Major Americas RMR was in full swing, with the best of the best facing off for a chance to compete in this year’s final Major. Amongst these teams, we saw Team Complexity facing the Argentinian powerhouse, BESTIA. Although the match started off in BESTIA’s favour, leading 1-3 with a pistol round win, 5 rounds were all that Complexity was willing to concede. Complexity took back the lead in the ninth round, leading 5-4 before running away with it, closing out the best-of-one with a 13-5. While a part of Complexity celebrated the win, they know it’s far from what they want to achieve.

On December 11th 2024, GamerLegion’s coach, Ashley "⁠ash⁠" Battye, reflected on his team’s performance at the Perfect World Shanghai Major, expressing much satisfaction. Considering how the team brought Sebastian "⁠Tauson⁠" Tauson Lindelof into the team two months before the event, causing Timur "⁠FL4MUS⁠" Marev to take on more responsibilities, ash’s reflection expressed to HLTV comes as no surprise.

In a significant move for teams competing in the upcoming Major, BLAST has extended the roster registration deadline, offering a lifeline after recent rule clarifications. This adjustment has pivotal implications for strategy and team dynamics as squads vie for top honors.

PGL has faced an unexpected hurdle as their reservation for the TAURON Arena in Krakow was abruptly canceled. The city has committed to co-organizing another event at the same time as PGL Krakow 2027, leaving the tournament organizer scrambling to secure a new venue.

On October 31th, 2024, the CS2 community was shaken to its core as one of the biggest upsets of the year unfolded on day 1 of Blast Premiere World Final. Amongst the many matchups scheduled for the day, many expected Astralis versus Natus Vincere to play out one-sidedly in favor of NAVI. On the one hand, you had the #1 team in the world, and on the other hand, you had a team that has struggled to win a single best-of-three lately.

paiN narrowly avoided elimination in Stage 1 of ESL Pro League Season 21 after a gruelling three-map series with Lynn Vision. The loss sent the Chinese team out of the tournament, while the Brazilians now prepare for their last match in Stage 1.

In the electrifying first season of BLAST Rivals, fans were treated to unforgettable matches, displaying the zenith of competitive gaming prowess. Here, we delve into the highlights, focusing on the season's Exceptional Valuable Players (EVPs) and All-Star team selections that have left an indelible mark on the esports landscape.

Astralis has secured Victor "⁠Staehr⁠" Staehr’s future with a contract extension until 2027, ensuring stability for the Danish squad as they look for a more productive run at BLAST Open Lisbon 2025 and other upcoming tournaments.