Category: IEM Katowice 2019
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s1mple and the unquenched thirst for a Major title
It is not often that you come across a player like s1mple. The Ukrainian has transformed himself from a one-eyed monster into a wise dragon that breathes fire on the server and freezes the viewers’ eyes with amazement. Talking about the one-eyed monster, s1mple had sights for kills and kills only early on in his…
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NiP’s Forthcoming Future Post IEM Katowice 2019
The last time NiP was in a Major playoff was three years ago at the MLG Columbus Major in 2016. After that event, it was all downhill for the legendary roster. With no other option left, they began rebuilding their team from the core. That process has finally paid off. Three years later, NiP made it…
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ENCE – The Storm No One Saw Coming
The journey of ENCE at IEM Katowice began with stumping victory against Spirit & G2 Esports. Further, advancing to further stages amidst of multiple defeats against Renegades.
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Astralis Bags Third Major Win at IEM Katowice 2019
Astralis have perhaps etched their name in the history of Counter-Strike Global Offensive with their third Major title as an organization – second in a row. The Danes beat ENCE in straight maps (Train 16-11, Inferno 16-4) to retain their crown. Grand Final Astralis won Train 16-11 Astralis won Inferno 16-4 The Grand Final started…
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MIBR, their comfort factor and the Road to Resurrection
Mibr managed a respectable Top four finish at the IEM Katowice 2019 Major, losing in close fashion to Astralis. The Brazilian organisation is back where they belong, in the talks of the best of teams in the counter-Strike world. A large piece of the puzzle seemed to be the return of TACO to the active…
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Flusha depart Cloud9; Golden returns
Even before the major concludes, roster shuffles are already underway. Cloud9 through their Twitter handle have announced the departure of Robin “flusha” Rönnquist. Maikil “Golden” Selim will be replacing flusha on the active lineup since he has passed several medical examinations and his health seems to be improving. Maikil had recently missed Blast Pro Series…
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ENCE advance to IEM Katowice Finale by knocking out Natus Vincere
Finnish CSGO squad ENCE have pulled off a shocker by advancing to the grand finals of a CSGO Major. ENCE beat Natus Vincere 2-1 in the best of three semi-finals. ENCE beat Natus Vincere on Train & Mirage with scoreline on 16-14, whereas they lose brutally on Dust2 with 3-16. Despite s1mple’s aggressive play, Natus…
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Is Olofmeister The Greatest CSGO Has Ever Seen?
While many people consider CSGO Legend and Veteran Olof ‘olofmeister’ Kajbjer the greatest the game has ever seen, he himself does not believe so, ranking many players ahead of him. CSGO analyst Duncan “thorin” Shields started a discussion on Twitter, making a case for olof being the greatest of all time, alluding to his 14th…
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ENCE, Natus Vincere advance to IEM Katowice 2019 Semifinals
The IEM Katowice Major Quarterfinals commenced with 1st game between Faze Clan and Na’Vi, with Faze going home losing 0-2. Inferno: Na’Vi 16-13 FaZe Mirage: Na’Vi 16-7 FaZe Natus Vincere, the Ukrainian giants had a rough start in the first map Inferno with their CT side finishing the half 5-10, in favour of FaZe Clan.…
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IEM Katowice to have Danger Zone Showmatch
The show match for the Intel® Extreme Masters Katowice CS:GO Major 2019 Grand Final will feature some of the best players jumping into the server, battling for it all in the Blacksite on the 3rd of March. The format will have a best of two series and eight teams of two players will drop into…