Author: Jimmy “Infernal” Young
Joakim ‘jkaem’ Myrbostad has officially joined the roster of BC.Game, taking over the position previously held by Simon ‘KWERTZZ’ Horák. This change marks an exciting new chapter for the team as they aim to strengthen their performance and competitive edge in upcoming events. The team, under the guidance of renowned coach Ladislav ‘GuardiaN’ Kovács, is actively searching for a permanent AWPer to solidify their lineup. Until a suitable candidate is found, the legendary Slovak player will step in to fill this crucial role. Meanwhile, the duo of ‘jkaem’ and Aleksandar ‘CacaNito’ Kjulukoski, who have previously played together across 207 maps…
BC.Game has recently announced the departure of Simon ‘KWERTZZ’ Horák from their roster. The talented 22-year-old player joined the team back in August, stepping in after the benching of Joel ‘joel’ Holmlund, who faced an Akros anti-cheat ban that impacted his position. Horák’s time with BC.Game, though brief, came during a period of significant transition for the team. BC.Game has faced difficulties in their performance recently, leading them to initiate a major revamp of their roster. As part of this overhaul, they have made the significant decision to bench Guy ‘anarkez’ Trachtman, signaling a new direction for the team as…
The online segment of the Thunderpick World Championship 2024 has officially concluded, showcasing intense competition among top teams. In an exhilarating climax, HEROIC, The MongolZ, OG, and 3DMAX secured the coveted four spots available for the LAN finals. Fans can look forward to witnessing these skilled squads battle it out in Berlin, Germany, on November 2-3 as they vie for the championship title in a highly anticipated showdown. Thunderpick Announcement For the teams like HEROIC, The MongolZ, and 3DMAX, the Thunderpick World Championship Final represents a crucial final showdown before the upcoming Perfect World Shanghai Major Regional Major Ranking (RMR)…
Aleksandar ‘kassad’ Trifunović has officially shared that the players of UNPAID, the team that previously competed under the banner of BLEED, have made the decision to part ways. This conclusion comes after several members of the roster received enticing offers to pursue opportunities with other teams, prompting the shift in their professional paths. Kassad’s team participated in a single event while bearing the UNPAID tag, where they impressively secured a runners-up position at the RES Regional Champions 2024. This achievement came shortly after the team had severed ties with their previous organization, BLEED, a decision made in the wake of…
ALTERNATE aTTaX has officially declared their departure from the professional Counter-Strike scene, effective at the end of this year, expressing hopes of a future return “in the long run.” This storied German organization, established in 2003, made its mark in the CS:GO community beginning in 2012. Throughout its history, ALTERNATE aTTaX has consistently fielded German teams, playing a significant role in nurturing the grassroots national scene within the competitive gaming landscape. Their influence has been pivotal in shaping the local esports environment, cementing their legacy in the hearts of fans and players alike. ALTERNATE aTTaX Announcement During their tenure in…
YaLLa Esports, the renowned organizer of the successful YaLLa Compass events, has recently announced their exciting tournament schedule for the upcoming years. In a recent update, they unveiled plans for three major events in 2026 and also shared detailed information about the format and prize distribution for their highly anticipated events in 2025. In 2026, the Emirati tournament organizer will host LAN events in Qatar and United Arab Emirates in Q1 and Q4 of the year respectively, with a third set to run in Q2/3 in an as yet undisclosed location. In 2025, the YaLLa Compass events will feature three…
Virtus.pro has officially announced the departure of their benched coach, Dastan ‘dastan’ Akbayev, marking the conclusion of a nearly five-year collaboration with the esteemed Kazakhstani veteran. This decision signifies a significant transition for the organization, as they move forward without the strategic insights and experience that ‘dastan’ brought to the team during his tenure. Virtus.pro Official Announcement At the end of May, ‘dastan’ found himself sidelined, a decision made after a series of disappointing performances that had left fans and analysts alike questioning the team’s direction. In his stead, Andrey ‘Xoma’ Mironenko took the helm, but his tenure was unfortunately…
Joonas ‘doto’ Forss, a prominent figure in the Finnish CS scene, has declared his retirement from professional gaming. Throughout his career, the 28-year-old player notably competed with renowned Finnish teams such as HAVU, KOVA, and JANO. However, he gained significant attention during his time with ENCE when the organization transitioned from a Finnish roster to an international lineup in 2021. After the transition to online competitions, the Finn achieved significant success. He and ENCE secured the runner-up position at IEM Fall Europe in Stockholm. Additionally, they advanced past the Challengers Stage at the PGL Major before ultimately being eliminated in…
OG has made the decision to bench Bram ‘Nexius’ Campana from their active roster. They have not yet announced his replacement, but in the meantime, the team will be using stand-ins while they search for the best possible fit for their active roster in upcoming tournaments. Nexius’s benching coincides with a reorganization within OG. The team has recently made changes by bringing in the Danish duo Christian ‘Buzz’ Andersen and Christoffer ‘Chr1zN’ Storgaard to replace Nils ‘k1to’ Gruhne and Nikita ‘HeavyGod’ Martynenko. During his time at OG, the Belgian rifler, who joined the team from MOUZ NXT, maintained an average…
1WIN has recently revealed their updated roster, introducing three new additions following the decision to bench and transfer-list Sanzhar ‘neaLaN’ Iskhakov, Boris ‘Ryujin’ Kim, and Timur ‘buster’ Tulepov in early September. Additionally, 1WIN has also parted ways with coach Aset ‘Solaar’ Sembiyev during the same period. All three of the players 1WIN have previously represented the organization. These players include Rassim ‘Jyo’ Valijev, who will be the team’s in-game leader, Alexandr ‘oz1k’ Sevastyanov, and Kirill ‘cronuss’ Savin. Earlier this year, ‘Jyo’ was a part of the team 1WIN, while ‘oz1k’ and ‘cronuss’ played for the organization’s academy roster before joining…