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"Let's Free the Female Agents": Female CS2 Team Asks Valve to Add Free Female Agent Skins

CS2

"Let's Free the Female Agents": Female CS2 Team Asks Valve to Add Free Female Agent Skins

The women behind Astralis' all-female pro CS2 team have asked Valve to make some changes to female agent skins in-game. The reaction has been mixed.

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CS2

The Last Champion: The Story of apEX

This is the story of how Team Vitality in-game leader Dan "apEX" Madesclare evolved as a player to become a world champion once more.

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Esports World Cup Reveals First 5 Esports Titles

The first esports titles featured at the Esports World Cup have been revealed, representing a wide range of game types and communities.

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Twitch Top 10: Best Streamers and Games Feb. 5-11 2024

Week 2 of February on Twitch showcased a dynamic landscape marked by the rise of competitive gaming, the resilience of established favorites, and the emergence of new streaming trends. Counter-Strike's IEM Katowice and the Dota 2 player Nix had an interesting week propelling old esports favorites to the top in new ways.

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Twitch Top 10: Best Streamers and Games of January 2024

Check out our analysis of Twitch's January 2024 top performers! Uncover the stories behind the meteoric rise of streamers like Jynxzi, alongside the seismic shifts in-game popularity, from the explosive growth of Palworld to the enduring dominance of League of Legends. Join us as we unpack the standout performances that defined the month on Twitch.

CS2

CS2 A Call to Arms Update Brings New Knife and Arms Race Game Mode

Players were surprised when CS2 got a massive update, A Call to Arms. This brought an entirely new game mode, knife, Zeus skin, and more to CS2.

CS2

IEM Katowice 2024 Brings CS2 and StarCraft II Action — Prize Pool, Schedule, Format

Intel Extreme Masters Katowice is just around the corner, bringing all of the best Counter-Strike 2 teams together to fight for a $1 million prize pool. Want to tune in to the action? Here’s everything we know.

CS2

The Most Played Games on Steam in 2023

2023 was a big year for gamers. While there were definitely some stinkers — remember Gollum? — it was also a year with tons of epic releases that shaped the way we game. Here are the most-played games of 2023 according to Steam.

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Most Watched Twitch Categories of 2023

Find out what games topped the Twitch categories in 2023

CS2

Falling in Love With Esports Again: The Story of Snax

This is the story of Counter-Strike legend snax and how he has pushed through highs and lows to experience esports longevity.

CS2

Is Train Coming to CS2?

Counter-Strike 2 has been hit or miss for a lot of the competitive community. But there’s possibly some good news for fans of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, according to dataminers.

CS2

Team Vitality Edges Out FaZe in BLAST Premier Fall Finals

As autumn ends, the BLAST Premier Fall Finals leave Counter-Strike 2 enthusiasts with unforgettable memories and Team Vitality with a well-deserved victory.

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The 2023 Game Awards: All Esports Nominations

The 2023 Game Awards are fast approaching – discover which of your favorite athletes, teams and coaches are in the running for the esports category’s prestigious titles.

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Tennis Star Daniil Medvedev Joins Esports Org M80's Ownership Group

Professional Tennis Player Daniil Medvedev Joins Esports Organization M80 to Integrate Sports Psychology Practices

Apex Legends

Gnaske Talks Counter-Strike History and New Team for ALGS Year 4

Professional Apex Legends player Gnaske talks about why Apex Legends keeps him playing, where his passion comes from and the early times of Apex.

CS2

Counter-Strike 2 vs. VALORANT: What’s Different

Counter-Strike 2 and VALORANT are both giants in FPS esports – but what makes the Counter-Strike 2 and VALORANT experiences different for the everyday player?

CS2

Counter-Strike 2 Is Now the Lowest Rated Valve Game in History

It’s safe to say that Counter-Strike 2 is not highly regarded in the shooter fandom. Most FPS players are nostalgic for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and have left enough negative reviews on CS2 to make it the lowest-rated Valve game of all time.

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M80 dephh Talks Return to Counter-Strike

After a rollercoaster year, former Valorant pro dephh talks to Esports Illustrated about his return to Counter-Strike, the transition from player to coach and much more

What is Counter-Strike 2 Premier Mode — Pick Ban, MR12, Prime Explained

CS2 brings a new monetization strategy complete with a new way to play. Find out how to access and dominate Premier Mode

How to Download Counter-Strike 2 to Play Now

Counter-Strike 2 is here and ready to download. Here’s how!

Get to Know: Justin “JKS” Savage

IEM Cologne invited Esports Illustrated to speak with G2 CS:GO’s Justin “JKS” Savage

Valve Plans to End Franchising in Counter-Strike

Valve wants CS2 to have an open tournament ecosystem and is moving to kill franchise systems across the scene

“The Major in Paris is Incredibly Exciting for us!” - Team Vitality Director of Esports Anne Banschbach on Paris Major, CS2 & More

Team Vitality’s Director of Esports, Anne Banschbach speaks on BLAST Paris Major, CS2, IEM Rio and all things Vitality

CS:GO Skin Gambling Now Prohibited — But Are CS:GO Players For It?

CS:GO and skin gambling have gone hand in hand for years, but it looks like Valve is finally ready to crack down in time for CS2.

CS:GO Pros Agree to Not Use Agent Skins At Paris Major

In the interest of fair play, CS:GO Pros have reached a gentleman's agreement in time for the BLAST Paris Major.