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Gamers8 2023 is the first tier-one CS:GO tournament to be held in Saudi Arabia. After hosting tournaments in Rainbow Six: Siege, Dota 2, Fortnite, and Rocket League in the 2022 edition, the event will host a CS:GO tournament featuring twelve elite teams fighting for a whopping $1M prize pool.Gamers8 is a gaming and esports festival held for eight weeks. The CS:GO tournament will take place from the 16th to the 20th of August in Riyadh, in the Boulevard Riyadh City venue.Hosted by the Saudi Esports Federation and ESL, the event is a golden opportunity to further expand the esports industry…
We’ve all seen his skins before but never knew his name, a lone wolf perfecting his craft far away from the eye of the public. With nine officially accepted skins into CS:GO, it’s fair to say he’s a master of his craft.EGO Death, or rather known for his incredible skins such as the Galil AR Chatterbox, M4A4 Magnesium, SSG 08 Bloodshot, and more, opened up to us as he discussed his entry to skins, recent work, CS2, and much more. BLIX: Can you tell us a bit about yourself?EGO Death: My real name is Rob. I’m a pretty standard human…
IEM Cologne 2023, CS: GO’s last trip to Cologne before taking sails and starting a new chapter in the highly-anticipated Counter-Strike 2, has become the most popular non-Major tournament this year.Despite the recent decline in the game’s esports viewership, the event racked up impressive numbers to become the most-watched Intel Extreme Masters event, surpassing all previous events held in Cologne.With over 100 hours of airtime, the event accumulated 25,9 Million hours watched, averaging 291,894 live viewers.According to escharts.com, though the event saw a slight growth in average viewers, the number of peak viewers dropped by 42% to 727,415 compared to…
CS:GO, the game that never stops delivering, and with all its excitement and glory, is returning to Cologne for a final stop before embarking on a new journey in CS2.The Cathedral of Counter-Strike will be the destination in these upcoming days to experience the thrill and enjoyment of every frag as the action unfolds in front of thousands of fans, cheering as loud as a lion’s roar.IEM Cologne will run from July 26 to August 6. The Play-In and Group Stage matches will be played without spectators, but the Playoffs will take place at the LANXESS arena in front of…
Cologne, a city turned into a gallery over the years with unforgettable moments playing on a loop. The Counter-Strike Cathedral is the stage where the most talented artists display their art inside the server in front of thousands of fans from all across the globe.As the action rolls in the Lanxess Arena, we decided to roll back the tapes of the event’s most iconic and historical moments.Hiko against all odds vs. Dignitas – ESL One Cologne 2014Cloud9, Dignitas, Vox Eminor, and Titan formed group D of the second 2014 Major. The North Americans walked an extra mile in their first…
After a long month without action due to player break, CS:GO is back with a bang. BLAST Premier Fall Groups 2023 is set to be a remarkable event after an insane roster shuffle which left fans on the tip of their toes waiting for the next wave of announcements.With the participating teams finishing their rosters, keeping a close eye on the event is a must to see how they will perform as the action unfolds in Copenhagen from July 13 to July 23.Which teams will prevail and which teams will fall in despair? With nine out of the twelve teams…
Technology is developing at a rapid pace which enhances comfort and improves productivity. The esports industry is simultaneously experiencing remarkable growth, captivating an unparalleled fanbase across various game titles. Despite the continued development of the industry, the way consumers have engaged with esports as a product has largely remained the same over the past 20 years. While the overall quality of productions has advanced by leaps and bounds, a fan in 2023 on Twitch or YouTube still watches in much the same way fans did in 2007 on Justin.tv or MLG. Tim Mcguinness and Christoph Ortlepp are looking to change…
The Arabian knight who swung his sword during the most prestigious Counter-Strike battle, caught the eye of spectators from all over the world after remarkable performances against the best the game has to offer at the recent BLAST.tv Paris Major.His grit allowed him to stay strong and not fall under pressure which solidified his name in gold as one of the best upcoming riflers in the world. This was reinforced by his captain Viktor ‘sdy’ Orudzhev in an interview with VaKarM after he stated: ‘BOROS has a big future in front of him.’Mohammad ‘BOROS’ Malhas has yet to make the…
We are taking sails toward the land of liberty for the second Intel Extreme Masters event in Dallas for another shot of pure Counter-Strike after an exciting Major full of incredible storylines.All the participating teams have failed in achieving their goals at the BLAST.tv Paris Major and will be seeking redemption including the heavy hitters such as Heroic, G2 Esports, ENCE and FaZe Clan. Though the last CS:GO Major is over, the race towards closing the chapter on top of the mountain continues.IEM Dallas 2023 is hosted at the DreamHack gaming festival and will take place in the Kay Bailey…
Valorant has become one of the most popular multiplayer games, boasting a massive player base. Despite its impressive development by Riot Games, the game still faces the same challenges as other multiplayer games. Being an online game, it is susceptible to frequent updates, new Episodes, Agents, and other changes implemented by Riot Games, which may result in server disruptions. When the servers are down, connecting to the game becomes impossible, leaving players helpless.Fortunately, there are many ways to check and monitor the server status, making it easier to troubleshoot connectivity issues and resolve them quickly. If you encounter any problems,…