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duhpe, dvrk, H0NeST, Celestial, and Driftzz make lineup and availability moves as multiple CS and team changes hit

duhpe steps down from KODEX to focus on recovery after a drunk-driver incident, while dvrk and H0NeST step down from regain and Driftzz seeks a new team.

9/4/2026

Celestial and Driftzz mutually part ways

Driftzz is looking for a new team. Liquid AWPer Jorko has made his way into the top ten. Liquid are heavy favorites to claim a spot in Bucharest. zont1x is refusing to get caught up in discussions...

9/4/2026

PGL Masters Bucharest NA Closed Qualifier invites announced as ogwizard climbs in HLTV September Prospects

Liquid and NRG headline PGL Masters Bucharest NA Closed Qualifier invites as ogwizard jumps 12 spots in HLTV’s September Prospects ranking.

9/3/2026

zont1x: "We don't yet have significant results to say that we are the best"

zont1x is refusing to get caught up in discussions as to who the best team in the world is right now. Catch up with more Counter-Strike news in bite-sized pieces. 16 teams will be halved. The Mongo...

9/3/2026

jL: "I feel like I cannot play my best game being someone else"

jL says that whilst he is taking on mezii's responsibilities, he is trying to do it in his own way. Catch up with more Counter-Strike news in bite-sized pieces. xertioN believes MOUZ do not get eno...

9/3/2026

PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 closed qualifier field set as FISSURE Playground 3 lineup update confirms cobrazera’s return

Closed qualifiers for PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 run Sept 9-13, while cobrazera returns as The MongolZ’s starting five for FISSURE Playground 3.

9/3/2026

Riot explores Team Voice for Solo Queue as CS roster moves reshape leadership roles

Riot is exploring Team Voice for League of Legends to extend communication beyond premade parties, as CS2 signings and returns shift squad leadership.

9/2/2026

aliStair returns to FlyQuest

The Australian AWPer will take over the team's leadership as well as the big green this time around. calamity seemingly never clicked with the Mexican team. The Valve FPS looked a lot different fro...

9/2/2026

hAdji announces retirement as player; Maden stands in for GamerLegion, with multiple Counter-Strike storylines in Week 35

Catch up with more Counter-Strike news in bite-sized pieces. The Australian AWPer will take over the team's leadership as well as the big green this time around. calamity seemingly never clicked wi...

9/1/2026

HLTV Prospects spotlight: kl1m, plus hAdji retirement and key Counter-Strike roster/stand-in moves

kl1m headlines HLTV’s Prospects spotlight, while hAdji announces retirement and Maden steps in for GamerLegion in an IEM Beijing qualifier.

9/1/2026

apEX credits individual step-up as Vitality reach playoffs at BLAST Open Porto

In Vitality’s first event with jL as stand-in, apEX says his performance made the team “such a dangerous team” after reaching playoffs.

9/1/2026

Dota 2 The International winners: every TI champion in history

The Aegis of Champions is by far the most iconic trophy in Dota 2. Since Natus Vincere lifted it at the inaugural International in 2011, TI has delivered unforgettable plays, legendary dynasties, u...

8/31/2026

FRAG Midwest: St. Louis Day One Live Blog!

We're just getting started here in St. Louis! Catch up with more Counter-Strike news in bite-sized pieces. biguzera was understandably despondent after another early tournament exit for paiN. Zombl...

8/28/2026

Media: NIP fail to get LNZ from MIBR

The Swede is happy with Brazil. Differing goals and ideas for the game have seen the team disband on the pro circuit. Villainous are gambling on bright as a raw talent. With 8 million subscribers o...

8/27/2026

M80 stun NAVI at BLAST Open as tensions rise across the CS scene

M80’s upset continues NAVI’s rough start at BLAST Open, while other storylines include contract renewals, new IGL options, and payment disputes.

8/26/2026

donk’s rare Cache ace, FUT contract extensions, and NIP IGL exploration headline CS2 news

donk fires a rare Cache ace as Spirit win a BLAST opener. FUT renews contracts, while NIP explores new IGL options ahead of its next event.

8/26/2026

BC.Game and BESTIA make roster moves as Luminosity completes swap

BC.Game ended ties with aNdu, BESTIA parted ways with tomaszin, while Luminosity signed yxngstxr to replace Bymas.

8/26/2026

BLAST Open Porto teams, format, schedule, prizes, talent, fantasy

Here's everything you need to know about the second BLAST Open tournament of 2026. Catch up with more Counter-Strike news in bite-sized pieces. The League of Legends pro circuit used to have a draf...

8/25/2026

Luminosity benches Bymas and sets roster change as HEROIC parts ways with yxngstxr; IEM Beijing qualifier news hits

Catch up with more Counter-Strike news in bite-sized pieces. Catch the best clips from the studio group stage in Copenhagen. Southeast Asia (SEA) has grown into one of the world’s most important mo...

8/25/2026

Has Fearless Draft actually improved champion diversity in League of Legends?

The League of Legends pro circuit used to have a drafting problem, but has Fearless Draft actually changed that? In the past, you could finish game 1 of a best-of-five, load into game 2, and see ha...

8/25/2026

yxngstxr parts ways with HEROIC amid continued women’s CS2 instability

yxngstxr has left HEROIC as the women’s CS2 scene faces “life support” conditions, while players increasingly shift toward VALORANT.

8/24/2026

Women’s Counter-Strike 2 scene faces mounting pressure as players transition to VALORANT and tournament uncertainty grows

Mayline “ASTRA” Champliaud has shifted from CS to VALORANT amid reports of women’s CS “falling apart” and a lack of upcoming tournaments.

8/24/2026

sidde interview: EWC review, the search for a FalleN replacement, and BLAST Porto goals

YEKINDAR is now in-game leading on T side on three maps as FURIA consider their options for the end of the year. bright was one of three players that held together the team's VRS core. The Hungaria...

8/24/2026

Spirit win Esports World Cup as donk earns MVP; F5 lose VRS core and face forfeits

Spirit secured the Esports World Cup title with a 3-1 win over FUT, while donk was named MVP—plus F5 lose VRS core and forfeit events.

8/24/2026

Eternal Fire make rapid roster changes: br0 benched as soulfly signing completed

Eternal Fire move quickly: br0 is benched after a brief stint, while soulfly is signed and jottAAA’s loan is made permanent.

8/23/2026

CYBERSHOKE sign nota and H4SAN4TOR

CYBERSHOKE have added notable tier-one experience in the form of nota. insani declined the chance to join Legacy after the IEM Cologne Major. magixx brushed off the HE grenade that killed donk in t...

8/22/2026

YEKINDAR Addresses Rumors as FalleN’s Retirement Date Nears; FURIA Testing Report Emerges

FalleN says FURIA have tested YEKINDAR as IGL, while YEKINDAR reacts to rumors amid FalleN retirement talk.

8/21/2026

Vitality sends FaZe home at Esports World Cup; Legacy captain arT praises CS level and potential

Vitality defeats FaZe at EWC, while Legacy captain arT reflects on Counter-Strike’s level and the team’s drive for better results.

8/20/2026

$30,000 Austin LAN announced for November!

Austin the person, not the city. Do not fly to Austin, Texas. "Our job is just to do what we know how to do and always strive for better results," Legacy's captain said after the 2-0 thrashing of N...

8/20/2026

The International 2026 meta: It’s all about tanks, healing, and late games

The International 2026 (TI 2026) is currently underway in Shanghai — and if you’re a true Dota 2 fan, this is definitely an event you don’t want to miss. After 109 games in the group stage, we’ve a...

8/20/2026