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Counter-Strike
The latest news for Counter-Strike 2 esports. Including event updates, ecosystem changes and major team news.
Scalping continues to plague big esports events (L)… But fans are apparently willing to pay thousands for those tickets (W)
If you have spent any time trying to buy tickets for a premier esports event...
Why I’ll be rooting for the underdogs in the IEM Cologne Major playoffs
Witnessing a lesser-known team conquer an established name in esports and traditional sports is a...
Touch grass, kick a ball, play Counter-Strike 2: Esports fans wonder if signing a kid at 7 years old is a harmful marketing stunt
Esports organization Inner Circle made headlines after signing a seven-year-old Counter-Strike 2 player, making him...
IEM Cologne Major has massive $1.25 million prize pool, but the real money lies elsewhere
The IEM Cologne Major is set to be one of the biggest Counter-Strike 2 events...
Are AAA companies to blame for esports’ continued demise?
There has been a long-standing resentment toward Nintendo in the Super Smash Bros. esports community....
“This is why we needed ESL Impact”: The HEROIC post is more serious than esports would like to admit
A few days ago, Norwegian esports organization HEROIC caused an uproar within the esports community...
NAVI victorious, Donk dominates, Poland on the map: the Cologne Major won’t be boring after all
Following a surprisingly quiet week in the Counter-Strike esports scene, Valve’s first-person shooter roared back...
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ESL One New York generated 20 million unique online views
In addition to a full arena of 8,500 fans on each day of ESL One New York this...
Esports Championship Series (ECS) – Final CS:GO Season 2 Teams Announced
The final lineup of teams for Season Two of the Esports Championship Series - Counter-Strike has been determined...
Steve Aoki becomes the latest esports entrant and owner
Steve Aoki, DJ and Music Producer, has become the latest well known figure to purchase an esports team after...
The chosen ones: ECS’ Community Caster Challenge
Ever wanted to give shoutcasting a whirl? Well so have a lot of people, including Chris Kamara, but...
Ultraplay unleashes OutLaws Esports Academy
Bulgaria's recent and largest esports tournament to date, Game Evolution, has inspired the competition's main partner and sponsor UltraPlay...
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