CS:GO

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

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

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

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

Olivia Richman
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How to Download Counter-Strike 2 to Play Now

How to Download Counter-Strike 2 to Play Now

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

Olivia Richman
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Get to Know: Justin “JKS” Savage

Get to Know: Justin “JKS” Savage

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

Charlie Cater
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Valve Plans to End Franchising in Counter-Strike

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

Zack Patraw
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How to Watch ESL Pro League — All Teams, Schedule, Stream

How to Watch ESL Pro League — All Teams, Schedule, Stream

The ESL Pro League is back featuring the biggest Counter-Strike teams from across the world. Find out how to watch as we break down all the details

Olivia Richman
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IEM Cologne 2023 To Be Most Iconic CS:GO Tournament in History — Date, Schedule, Teams

IEM Cologne 2023 To Be Most Iconic CS:GO Tournament in History — Date, Schedule, Teams

The Cathedral of Counter-Strike is hosting another tournament. Get all the details on IEM Cologne 2023

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

“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

Charlie Cater
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BLAST Paris Major Playoff Bracket - Schedule, Surprises, and How To Watch

BLAST Paris Major Playoff Bracket - Schedule, Surprises, and How To Watch

The BLAST Paris Major Playoff bracket is set as we head into the final days of the last ever CS:GO Major

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

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.

Olivia Richman
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BLAST Paris Major Legends Stage Teams Confirmed

BLAST Paris Major Legends Stage Teams Confirmed

The BLAST Paris Major 2023 Legends Stage teams are set, and there are some great matchups such as FaZe Clan vs Heroic in the final CS:GO Major

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

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.

Olivia Richman
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CS:GO Could Break 2 Million Concurrent Players

CS:GO Could Break 2 Million Concurrent Players

Counter-Strike 2 hype has driven the current game closer and closer to 2 million concurrent players.

Olivia Richman
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BLAST Paris Major: Everything you NEED to Know

BLAST Paris Major: Everything you NEED to Know

The BLAST Paris Major kicks off on May 8th, and will be the final ever CS:GO Major. Here's everything you need to know including schedule, teams, and how to watch

Charlie Cater
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FaZe Twistzz on Intel Grand Slam Victory, Paris Major and CS2

FaZe Twistzz on Intel Grand Slam Victory, Paris Major and CS2

We spoke to FaZe Twistzz about his second Intel Grand Slam win, the upcoming BLAST Paris Major, CS2 and playing CS:GO f

Charlie Cater
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Danish Esports Org Copenhagen Flames Files for Bankruptcy

Danish Esports Org Copenhagen Flames Files for Bankruptcy

Copenhagen Flames, a Danish esports organisation known for their Counter-Strike: Global Offensive team has filed for bankruptcy and will no longer compete in CS:GO

Charlie Cater
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Vitality Win IEM Rio 2023 with 2-0 Sweep over Heroic

Vitality Win IEM Rio 2023 with 2-0 Sweep over Heroic

Team Vitality win IEM Rio 2023 after defeating Heroic 2-0 in the final IEM Rio event in CS:GO

Charlie Cater
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Semi Final Previews - IEM Rio 2023

Semi Final Previews - IEM Rio 2023

The Semi Final matches of IEM Rio 2023 have begun as Cloud9, Vitality, Heroic and Natus Vincere (NaVi) battle for the champion of CS:GO IEM Rio 2023

Charlie Cater
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FaZe Clan Secure Final BLAST Paris Major 2023 Spot - Format, Teams, Schedule

FaZe Clan Secure Final BLAST Paris Major 2023 Spot - Format, Teams, Schedule

FaZe Clan secure the final spot at the last ever CS:GO Major, the BLAST Paris Major 2023 after defeating Cloud9 in a rematch of the ESL Pro League Season 17 Grand Final

Charlie Cater
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IEM Rio 2023 - Everything you NEED to Know

IEM Rio 2023 - Everything you NEED to Know

IEM Rio 2023 kicks off next week. Here's everything you need to know about IEM Rio as we return to Rio de Janeiro for more excellent CS:GO action

Charlie Cater
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Cloud9 & Imperial Secure BLAST Spring Final Positions

Cloud9 & Imperial Secure BLAST Spring Final Positions

Cloud9 and Imperial have secured their spots in BLAST Premier Spring Finals after victories in BLAST Premier Spring Showdown

Charlie Cater
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Semi Final Previews - BLAST Premier Spring Showdown 2023

Semi Final Previews - BLAST Premier Spring Showdown 2023

The BLAST Premier Spring Showdown Semi Finals are underway, but who will take the last two Spring Final places?

Charlie Cater
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PGL to Host First CS2 Major in Copenhagen

PGL to Host First CS2 Major in Copenhagen

The First Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) Major has been announced and it'll be Copenhagen.

Charlie Cater
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How To Join Counter-Strike 2 Beta Limited Test

How To Join Counter-Strike 2 Beta Limited Test

Counter-Strike 2 is officially on its way this Summer, but how can you play its beta?

Sage Datuin
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Valve Announces Counter-Strike 2 Release Date, Beta Access, and More: What you Need to Know

Valve Announces Counter-Strike 2 Release Date, Beta Access, and More: What you Need to Know

Will Valve's newest title be free to play? When will it come out? What's changing from Counter-Strike: Global Offensive?

Ric Hogerheide
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