ESIC investigation paints HUNDEN as manipulative, absolves Heroic players

The Esports Integrity Commision (ESIC) today released documents detailing the outcomes from their latest investigation into the behaviour of banned CSGO coach Hunden, with a damning conclusion for the former Heroic coach.

PGL reverses decision to have talent work CS:GO Major remotely after public outcry

Talent for the forthcoming CSGO Major will now be on-site at the Avicii Arena, Stockholm, after fan pressure on social media. The change was announced today by PGL CEO Silviu Stroie...

Every weapon skin in the 2021 Dust 2 Collection in CS:GO

Here are all the weapon skins included in the new 2021 Dust 2 Collection!

All the weapon skins in the 2021 Vertigo Collection in CS:GO

Here are all the skins in the 2021 Vertigo Collection!

Every weapon skin in the 2021 Mirage Collection in CS:GO

Here are all the weapon skins in the Operation Riptide 2021 Mirage Collection.

Every weapon skin in the Riptide Weapon Case

Here are all the Operation Riptide Case skins

Every new CS:GO agent skin in Operation Riptide

Here are all the new Agent skins in Operation Riptide.

CS:GO introduces Operation Riptide, Short Competitive mode, Droppable Grenades, and more

New Operation, a new Short Competitive mode, Premier Private matchmaking, and more await!

PGL CEO states all 2022 PGL events will require mandatory COVID vaccinations for players, fans

The CEO of PGL, Silviu Stroie, today stated on Twitter that all PGL events in 2022 will require attendees to be fully vaccinated, with that extending to players, staff, coaches and spectators.

VCT Masters Berlin viewership beats ESL Pro League Finals as Valve continue to twiddle their thumbs

Sentinels v G2 at the VCT event in Berlin saw VALORANT outstrip CSGO in viewership in one of the first big 'head to head' comparisons between the two games.

VALORANT players under ESIC investigation for match-fixing

Some NA VALORANT players are reportedly under investigation for match-fixing in CS:GO.

HUNDEN handed two-year ban for bringing CS:GO into disrepute

Nicolai "HUNDEN" Petersen was banned Friday for two years following the conclusion of an investigation by the Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) that found the Danish coach guilty of sharing information with a competitor.

ESIC announce bans for three former Rebirth players

The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) today released information on long-term bans for two former Rebirth team members, Sebastian "⁠retchy⁠" Tropiano and Kevin "⁠4pack⁠" Przypasniak.

Swedish authorities relax visa restrictions for CS:GO Major

One of the final hurdles to Sweden hosting the CounterStrike Major fell this week as the government changed their requirements for competitors attempting to secure visas to enter the nation for esports.

Stockholm Major looks to be back on track after Swedish government U-turn

A dramatic u-turn by the Swedish government could see the planned CSGO Major in Stockholm go ahead after all.

CS:GO veteran JW might be switching to VALORANT as he exits Fnatic

Jesper "JW" Wecksell, one of the greatest players in Counter-Stike history, was today dropped from the Fnatic starting roster in a move that looks to have marked the end of his time with the organization, and this time it’s for good.

CS:GO Major might also be moving out of Stockholm, reports say

The CSGO Major planned for Stockholm this year may end up being moved, just as The International had to be, due to visa issues related to the ongoing global COVID situation and a delay in the government reclassifying esports to fall under the same exemption umbrella as sports.

NBK retires from CS:GO, transitions to VALORANT

The CSGO exodus to VALORANT continues apace, with news breaking in the last hour that Nathan "NBK" Schmitt will be transitioning to the Riot-owned FPS from Counter-Strike.

Impasse between Valve and the Swedish government raises concerns about TI10 and the CS:GO Major

Concerns are growing that Valve may not be able to host the forthcoming Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CSGO) Major in Sweden after the company admitted they were still unsure about running events in that country.

CS:GO player bondik threatens lawsuit against Winstrike Team for unpaid obligations

Winstrike Team, the Russian org focused mainly on CSGO, received Sunday a "notice" by their former player Vlаdуslаv "bondik" Nеchуроrchuk that they have one month to "pay all obligations" or be taken to court.