eXTREMESLAND announces the highly anticipated return of the ZOWIE eXTREMESLAND CS2 Asia Open for 2024. With its bold theme ‘Break limits!’, the tournament will feature 16 top Conter-Strike 2 teams across the Asia-Pacific region fighting for the massive prize pool of $100,000. The tournament kicks off with regional qualifiers starting in September 2024 leading up to the Grand Final…
Skyesports, one of India’s leading esports organizers, has announced its 2025 tournament schedule for Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), unveiling four major events with a total prize pool of $1.75 million. In response to Valve’s new regulations requiring tournament organizers to reveal their Tier 1 events well in advance, Skyesports has provided a detailed roadmap for its…
PGL has revealed the schedule for its upcoming CS2 tournaments in 2025 and 2026, which will take Counter-Strike to various global locations with 11 Tier 1 events. This move follows Valve’s recent revisions to the CS2 licensing rules, set to take effect in 2025. These changes dismantle exclusive partnerships between teams and organizers, promoting a…
Brazilian soccer superstar Neymar Jr. is not just known for his skills on the pitch; he’s also an avid gamer and Counter-Strike fanatic. Recently, Neymar took to social media to express his frustration with CS2, calling the game “rubbish” due to runaway hacking issues. What Sparked Neymar’s Outburst? While relaxing with CS2, Neymar reportedly encountered…
Big news for Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) fans in MENA! YaLLa Esports, the top esports organizer in the UAE, is making their tournament even bigger in 2025. Called “YaLLa Compass,” the 2nd edition of this tournament will now feature two big LAN events instead of just one. And the prize money has more than tripled! Players will now be competing…
Valve, the company behind Counter-Strike 2, has just revealed new rules for CS2 esports events organizers. Titled ‘Open Season‘ these rules include several major changes, seeking at how tournaments are organized and ranked. These changes will come into effect in 2025 and aim to make professional Counter-Strike more open and fair. Let’s dive into the key changes and what they mean…
Valve has unveiled an exciting new feature: a chart showcasing the 100 top-played titles on the Steam Deck. This chart offers unprecedented insight into the gaming habits of Steam Deck users, providing valuable information for both players and developers. The list is updated daily and can be sorted by the past week, month, or year, ensuring that users always have access…
Counter-Strike 2, the sequel of Valve’s iconic first-person shooter got mixed reception when it first launched in September 2023. But, Valve is not resting on its laurels, continuously adding quality-of-life updates and exciting new content to please its vast user base. According to popular Counter-Strike 2 content creator Gabe Follower, data mining has revealed a treasure trove of potential…
The gaming giant Valve Corporation is facing a massive £656 million ($843 million) lawsuit in the United Kingdom. The suit alleges that Valve’s dominant position in the PC gaming marketplace through its Steam platform has led to anti-competitive practices and inflated game prices. Let’s dive into the details. Who is suing Valve and why? The lawsuit has been filed on behalf of Vicki Shotbolt, a…
For Vietnamese gamers, the first week of May has brought distressing news. When users woke up on May 7th, they found their access to Steam completely blocked by internet service providers (ISPs) across the country. While the government has yet to issue an official statement, many media reports shed light on the potential reasons behind…
