Author: Jimmy “Infernal” Young
On X, Metizport made an announcement regarding the departure of Anton ‘Sapec’ Palmgren. The Swedish player was placed on the bench to accommodate the arrival of Casper ‘SHiNE’ Wennerberg.Sapec StatementMetizport roster is as follows:Nicolas ‘â Plopskiâ ‘ Gonzalez ZamoraLinus ‘â niloâ ‘ BergmanAdam ‘â adambâ ‘ à ngströmLucas ‘â L00m1’ HauklandCasper ‘â SHiNEâ ‘ WennerbergAhmed ‘â abdiâ ‘ Abdi (coach)Keep up with our coverage for more insights on the latest esports news and updates.
Elisa Esports has revealed that HEROIC will be joining the lineup of competing teams for the highly anticipated Elisa Masters Espoo 2024 event. Scheduled to take place from October 16th to 20th in Espoo, Finland, this prestigious eight-team tournament boasts an impressive $200,000 prize pool and will see top-tier squads from across the globe vying for victory.Elisa AnnouncementThe MongolZ have secured the top rank and received a direct invitation to compete. They will be joined by 9z, Ninjas in Pyjamas, and ENCE, who also earned their spots through direct invites.B8 and Rebels secured their berths by participating in the Elisa…
Astralis, the renowned esports organization, has made an announcement regarding a change in leadership. Nikolaj Nyholm, one of the co-founders, has decided to step down from his position as CEO. However, he will continue to serve as a board member. In the interim, Jakob Hansen, who previously held the position of CFO, will assume the role of CEO.The announcement comes following a series of controversies that have surrounded the Danish team over the past year. Their conduct during the transfers of Jakob ‘jabbi’ Nygaard and Martin ‘stavn’ Lund from HEROIC late in 2023 raised questions, and more recently, the team…
Metizport has recently welcomed Casper ‘SHiNE’ Wennerberg to their team. The 21-year-old player had been a free agent since June. Previously, he served as an in-game leader for EYEBALLERS from June 2022 until he was benched in March 2024. Most recently, he showcased his skills playing with a mix-team under the Lilmix banner.After the departures of Erik ‘ztr’ Gustafsson and Jack ‘Jackinho’ Ström Mattsson, this transfer will relieve Nicolas ‘Plopski’ Gonzalez Zamora from his in-game leadership responsibilities.Anton ‘Sapec’ Palmgren, who previously played alongside ‘SHiNE’ on the EYEBALLERS team, has been replaced in the team’s main lineup. He had been an…
ATOX has made the decision to bench Tuvshintugs ‘Annihilationâ ‘ Nyamdorj with immediate effect. This move will give the 24-year-old player the opportunity to explore other options. In March 2024, Annihilation made a comeback to competitive gaming by joining ATOX after taking a ten-month break. This break came after leaving The MongolZ in May of the previous year, following the team’s elimination from the BLAST.tv Paris Major Challengers Stage. The 24-year-old player was the top-performing member of the team while playing for ATOX. His remarkable skills and contributions were instrumental in securing the team’s qualification for ESL Pro League Season 20.…
Virtus.pro has been invited to participate in the 2024 Thunderpick World Championship, as confirmed by the tournament’s organizer. This invitation has increased the number of competing teams to 11 for the highly anticipated $850,000 competition.Virtus.pro, currently ranked 11th in the world, is set to join a prestigious lineup of teams for an upcoming tournament. This esteemed list includes powerhouse teams such as Cloud9, BIG, M80, and Falcons. Hailing from Russia, Virtus.pro was last spotted competing in ESL Pro League 20 and will be diving straight into this tournament fresh off their participation in IEM Rio.The Thunderpick World Championshipis set to…
Rare Atom will not be able to participate in IEM Rio due to visa complications. As a result, Imperial has been extended an invitation to take their place in the 16-team Brazilian tournament, which is set to take place from October 7th to 13th.Rare Atom earned a place at IEM Rio by emerging victorious in the Asia Closed qualifier. They triumphed over TYLOO with a 2-1 win in the grand final after battling through the lower bracket.ESL AnnouncementThe announcement was a significant setback for the Chinese team, as they were hoping to gain valuable international exposure in preparation for the…
MOUZ has just revealed the latest lineup that will represent the team under the MOUZ NXT banner. The only player from the previous roster who will continue with the team is OldÅich ‘PRâ ‘ Nový, while Tobias ‘TOBIZâ ‘ Theo will stay on as the coach.MOUZ AnnouncementMOUZ NXT roster is as follows:OldÅich ‘â PRâ ‘ NovýGeorgi ‘Jorko’ MitevAdrian ‘â xelexâ ‘ VinczeNiki ‘Cliqqâ ‘ Kinnunen (trial)Brimir ‘â Blickâ ‘ Birgisson (trial)Tobias ‘TOBIZâ ‘ Theo (coach)Keep up with our coverage for more insights on the latest esports news and updates.
Tournament OverviewIEM Rio 2024 is an S-Tier tournament with a $250,000 prize pool that will be held from October 7 to October 13. There are sixteen teams featured, and the participant list also includes three of the world’s best teams, such as Natus Vincere, Vitality, and G2. First place at IEM Rio will not only get a $100,000 share of the prize pool but also a spot at IEM Katowice 2025.Tournament FormatGroup StageTwo double-elimination format (GSL) GroupsEach group has eight teamsOpening matches are Bo1All following matches are Bo3The top three teams from each group advance to the PlayoffsGroup stage winners…
Tournament OverviewESL Challenger Atlanta is an A-tier tournament with a $100,000 prize pool that will be held from October 4 to October 6 in Atlanta. Eight teams are featured, and they’re not the best teams we’re used to seeing at most tournaments. However, it’s a chance for lower-level teams to earn some money and confidence, which makes it interesting to watch while some young teams shine.Tournament FormatGroup StageTwo double-elimination format (GSL) GroupsEach group has 4 teamsOpening & Winners’ matches are Bo1Elimination & Decider matches are Bo3Top two teams from each group advance to the PlayoffsPlayoffsSingle-Elimination bracketAll matches are Bo3ParticipantsM80FlyQuestBIGBetBoomSAWWildcardODDIKRoosterScheduleOctober 4-5FlyQuest…