Author: Jimmy “Infernal” Young
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…
After a disappointing run at the Perfect World Shanghai Major Europe Regional Major Ranking (RMR) tournament, 9 Pandas are implementing changes to their strategy and roster. Despite managing to secure victories against formidable teams like Astralis and Aurora, the squad struggled against stronger opponents, suffering defeats at the hands of G2, Virtus.pro, and Ninjas in Pyjamas. This resulted in a disappointing finish, placing them in the 9th to 11th position overall. The players impacted are Aleksandr ‘glowiing’ Matsievich and Artem ‘iDISBALANCE’ Egorov, who have been transferred to the inactive roster and added to the transfer list. These two were among…
Sashi has revealed the signing of Alexander ‘Altekz’ Givskov and has benched Oliver ‘kwezz’ Rasmussen to accommodate the addition of the 21-year-old. The announcement follows just a few days after Sashi was knocked out of the Perfect World Shanghai Major Europe RMR B, where the Danish team fought hard to achieve a 2-2 record, ultimately losing to Spirit at the last stage. Sashi welcomed its newest roster, which included ‘kwezz’, in April 2024 by signing the entire Espionage team. The squad quickly achieved success for its new organization by securing the YaLLa Compass Spring title and achieving several more deep…