Author: Jimmy “Infernal” Young
Aurora has rendered Viktor ‘Lack1’ Boldyrev inactive following their 12-14th place result at the European RMR. This decision leaves the roster with just three players after Denis ‘deko’ Zhukov chose to step back from competition to take a break. ‘Lack1’, a supportive player and previous in-game leader, has been a part of Aurora since it was founded in August 2022 but has yet to participate in any significant events. This includes the Majors, where ‘Lack1’ has not been able to build on his one and only Major appearance with Entropiq at Stockholm, despite achieving some online success alongside young talents…
SAW has revealed that José ‘Shr’ Gil will be their fifth addition. The 23-year-old previously played for SAW Youngsters in 2021 and has since been part of several Portuguese teams, with his latest club being GTZ. SAW has declared that Michel ‘ewjerkz’ Pinto has been placed on the transfer list, stating in their announcement that the choice was made “with the player’s desires taken into significant account. The decision represents a significant setback for SAW, who sidelined their other leading rifler, Rafael ‘arrozdoce’ Wing, in October under comparable conditions. Additionally, they ended their association with coach Danny ‘BERRY’ Krüger just…
Alter Ego in-game leader Hyun-Pyo ‘XigN’ Lee has announced that he will be stepping away from competition to begin his compulsory military service as required by South Korean law. ‘XigN’ recently participated in the Asia RMR, where he was unable to achieve his goal of qualifying for a Major. Alter Ego finished in 7th-8th place at the regional tournament after losing to The MongolZ and Lynn Vision. ‘XigN’ has been a professional player in Counter-Strike for nearly ten years. He started participating in international competitions in 2016 with MVP Project. His MVP PK team was just one victory shy of…
The Opening Stage of the Shanghai Major just ended, and now we have a complete list of the teams that will be competing in the Elimination Stage. In the Elimination Stage 16 teams will be featured, and all the top teams, such as Natus Vincere, G2, Vitality, Spirit and others, will be there to fight for the biggest major champion title and a prize pool of $1,250.000. The Elimination Stage will run from December 5 to December 8. Perfect World Announcement Elimination Stage Format Elimination Stage Teams Elimination Stage First Day Schedule November 5 When the Playoff Stage starts, we…
9INE has placed Kévin ‘misutaaa’ Rabier and Alexandru ‘s0und’ Ștefan on the bench, giving them the opportunity to assess their options, as announced by the Swedish organization on Sunday. This decision initiates the beginning of the team’s rebuilding phase for the 2025 season. After struggling to assemble a competitive Polish team following the sale of their key players to ENCE, 9INE went international in May and created a roster featuring ‘misutaaa’, Mateusz ‘mantuu’ Wilczewski, and Ismail ‘refrezh’ Ali, all of whom bring significant tier-one experience. Achieving a win in the FASTCUP CSGORUN Cup Season 1 and securing second place in…
GR has parted ways with their Counter-Strike team, the Hong Kong-based organization revealed on Saturday. This announcement follows closely after the team’s return from finishing in last place at the Asia RMR less than a month ago. Originating from the Russian Far East, GR secured their spot at the RMR by succeeding in the East Asia Closed Qualifier, where they notably defeated Chinggis Warriors and ATOX. However, securing a place in the Major turned out to be too challenging as they suffered significant defeats against Rare Atom and FlyQuest in the double-elimination event. Shortly after the RMR, GR revealed that…
After wrapping up his temporary stint with Rhyno, Filipe ‘NOPEEJ’ Dias has taken to X to share that he is eager to join another international team. Earlier in the year, he showcased his skills while playing for Team Secret, demonstrating his talent and dedication in the competitive scene. Now, he is ready to embrace new opportunities on a global stage once again. NOPEEJ Statement Keep up with our coverage for more insights on the latest esports news and updates.
Niels Christian ‘NaToSaphiX’ Sillassen has officially declared his openness to exploring new coaching opportunities. This announcement comes after his recent nine-month tenure with NIP Impact, where he honed his skills and contributed to the team’s development. NaToSaphiX Statement The ex-journeyman player, who had brief tenures with several teams such as HEROIC, Sprout, and Complexity, will conclude his contract with NIP on December 31. Throughout his tenure with NIP Impact, the team not only showcased exceptional skill but also reached an impressive three finals. Their hard work and dedication culminated in a significant achievement when they secured a spot in one…
Astralis Talent has officially announced the signing of André ‘Zanto’ Christiansen, who joins the team from MASONIC. The 19-year-old talent is set to replace Simon ‘sSen’ Solnæs Iversen in the team’s starting lineup, bringing fresh energy and skills to the roster as they aim for success in upcoming competitions. Zanto is a player we have followed for a long time, and he has already proven his worth at Masonic. He brings energy, potential, and a playstyle that fits perfectly into our new strategy. A big credit goes to Masonic for their work in developing and fostering young players and for…
Aurora recently revealed that their talented AWPer, Denis ‘deko’ Zhukov, has been shifted to the inactive roster. The decision comes as the 23-year-old player has chosen to take a break from competitive play, stepping back from the intense world of esports for personal reasons. Aurora has recently announced that their skilled AWPer, Denis ‘deko’ Zhukov, has been moved to the inactive roster. This decision follows the 23-year-old player’s recent performance. The AWPer has been part of Aurora’s roster since November 2023, when he joined from 1WIN together with ex-coach Dmitry ‘hooch’ Bogdanov. During his time with Aurora, ‘deko’ achieved an…