FaZe s1mple debut helps IEM Dallas record over 800,000 peak viewers on day one
IEM Dallas 2025 kicked off on May 19th with a bang as the debut of...
Counter-Strike
The latest news for Counter-Strike 2 esports. Including event updates, ecosystem changes and major team news.
Thunderpick World Championship returns for 2025
Esports betting platform Thunderpick announced the return of the Thunderpick World Championship (TWC) for 2025,...
Team Vitality launches new jersey for V.University campaign
Team Vitality has launched V.University, an international campaign inspired Ivy League educational establishments in the...
CS2 IEM Dallas 2025: Teams & complete schedule
TL;DR IEM Dallas 2025 begins on May 19 and runs through May 25, with the...
CS2 skins explained: Rarity, types & marketplace in 2025
TL;DR The CS2 skins market is worth over $4.6bn. Skins can be opened in-game or...
Team Spirit crowned PGL Astana 2025 champions
International esports organisation Team Spirit continues its run as one of the top teams in the...
IEM Dallas 2025: Teams, format and where to watch
Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) Dallas, one of the biggest Counter-Strike 2 tournaments this year, is...
How to Join a CS2 Esports Team in 2025: Everything you need to know
TL;DR Grind FACEIT ranking to make an impression. Join a team at your level to...
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Craig Levine to step down as ESL FACEIT Group co-CEO
ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) co-CEO Craig Levine has announced that he is stepping away from his position and...
BLAST expands esports data partnership with Shikenso
Esports data and analytics platform Shikenso Analytics has renewed and expanded its partnership with esports tournament organiser BLAST. The two...
ATOX Esports CS2 players and staff receive match-fixing bans
Several Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) players and staff representing ATOX Esports have received a range of bans from the...
Rajasthan launches state esports championship for CS2 and BGMI
The Youth Board of the Indian state of Rajasthan has partnered with tournament organiser AA Gaming to announce...
Ultimate Gaming Championships launches $1m global CS2 esports tournament
The Ultimate Gaming Championships (UGC) and Global Domination Events (GDE) have unveiled a global Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) esports...
Ghost Gaming locks in Intel as technological partner
The parent company of Ghost Gaming, Resurgens Gaming, has announced a strategic partnership with technology company Intel. According...
ESL Grand Slam race restarts at IEM Dallas 2025
ESL FACEIT Group has announced that the race for the ESL Grand Slam will restart at Intel Extreme...
StarLadder to host CS2 Major in Budapest
Esports tournament organiser StarLadder has announced it will host the second Counter-Strike 2 Major of 2025 in Budapest,...
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