Tag: CSGO major
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How Gaben became Paris Major’s highlight without even attending it
Gaben just let its final chance to redeem years of CSGO neglect slip through by not appearing at the major. But is it really that big of a deal? If you grew up playing Counter-Strike and eventually watching the esports like your life depended on it, chances are, you’re uber-pissed that Gabe “Gaben” Newell wasn’t…
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Monte CSGO players accused of breaking war-time travel policy
In the wake of the much-anticipated BLAST Paris Major, seven skilled Counter-Strike gamers have found themselves in a sticky legal situation. On May 26, the Ukrainian Sports Ministry released a list of 236 athletes who did not comply with the country’s travel laws by remaining in foreign countries instead of returning home. In this piece,…
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CSGO Paris Major recap: Everything that went down at Accor Arena
If you live under a rock and didn’t follow only the biggest CSGO event ever, here’s a full recap of CSGO Paris Major and everything that led to Vitality’s clean sweep against Gamer Legion at Accor Arena. On May 21, the CSGO history book was reopened to lock in all accomplishments for one last time.…
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ZyWOo bags the Most Valuable Player award at Blast.tv Major 2023
After winning it for his team the Blast.tv Paris Major 2023, Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut was given the most valuable player award. The 22-year-old French won his first Major trophy at home and was the catalyst for his team’s success. The AWPer for Vitality played exceptionally well in the final against GamerLegion, and his contributions were…
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Blast.tv CSGO Paris Major Champions Stage: Teams & Schedules
We now have our 8 final teams who will contest for the Blast.tv Major Championship. The Blast.tv Legends stage has finally concluded and we have our final 8 teams who start their Champions Journey on May 18. The Legends stage saw several heavy-duty teams exit from the Major, namely the Ninjas in Pyjamas, ENCE, G2…
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CSGO Paris Major 2023 Legends Stage Pick’Em: Detailed Guide
As the final Valve-sponsored CSGO tournament, the BLAST.tv Paris Major is currently underway, captivating fans around the globe. This event presents a unique opportunity for players to secure their last diamond coin, adding a touch of excitement to this legendary tournament. To assist you in navigating the challenging Legends Stage and making accurate predictions, we’ve…
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Paris CSGO Major 2023 Pick’em Guide: All you need to know
The final CSGO Major, BLAST Paris, begins soon, marking the conclusion of the Pick ‘Em challenge and the last chance for players to earn the diamond coin. After several days of speculation, CSGO Blast.tv’s Paris Major 2023 Stickers and Viewer Pass have been made public. Players can participate in Pick’Ems, open capsules with team logos,…
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CSGO Records 1.8 Million Concurrent Players
CSGO, released in 2012 by Valve, is a revamped version of the original Counter-Strike, which first made its debut in 2000. Over the years, it has established itself as one of the most popular online multiplayer games, boasting a thriving player base. Despite some criticisms, the record-breaking player count is proof of the game’s enduring…
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9INE Is the First Polish CSGO Team to Compete in Major in 5 Years
Last night, 9INE, a Polish CSGO team, emerged victorious against Team Vitality at Europe RMR B for BLAST.tv Paris Major, thereby securing their place at the upcoming Paris Major. This qualification makes them the first Eastern European team to participate in a Valve-sponsored event since the FACEIT London 2018 Major, where the Polish Virtus Pro…
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IEM Rio 2022 CSGO Major: The Final Four
The IEM Rio 2022 CSGO Major has nearly reached its conclusion, and only two days of action-packed Counter-Strike remain before the tournament wraps up and we get our victor. The quarterfinals of the Major saw fan-favorite teams NaVi, Spirit, Cloud9, and Fnatic bidding farewell to the tournament as fans witnessed the top four teams making…