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s1mples1mple
Ukrainian Esports Federation Suspends s1mple for One Year
718
25.06.26
FaZeFaZe
brokybroky
FaZe Bench broky After Nearly 7 Years With the Team
broky is off FaZe's starting roster after almost 7 years. Insiders say Neityu and JBOEN are set to join as the team rebuilds for the next chapter.
551
G2 EsportsG2 Esports
G2 Part Ways with SunPayus, Sign Ukrainian AWPer r1nkle
SunPayus exits G2 as r1nkle joins from Ninjas in Pyjamas to take over as the team's new sniper. See the full roster update and stats ahead of BLAST Bounty Summer Qual.
589
24.06.26
3DMAX3DMAX
3DMAX Benches Ex3rcice: Team Remains Winless in Tier-1 Tournaments
740
Oleksandr Zinchenko Officially Parts Ways With Passion UA
671
Gaimin Gladiators Reportedly Exit CS2 After Less Than a Year
702
23.06.26
Gentle Mates Reportedly Set to Leave CS2 as Top Orgs Circle M8 Roster
968
ValveValve
Cache to Replace Overpass in the Active Duty Map Pool
Valve confirms Cache returns to CS2 after 7 years, replacing Overpass in Active Duty. Premier Season 4 ends July 6 — here's the new map pool.
805
ValveValve
Cache Returns as Valve Removes Overpass From CS2 Competitive Pool
858
Luminosity Targets Monte Stars for Long-Awaited CS2 Return
788
22.06.26
ESLESL
IEMIEM
Majors eventsMajors events
IEM Cologne Major 2026 Becomes the Most-Watched Counter-Strike Major Ever
1136
19.06.26
Half-LifeHalf-Life
Counter-Strike Turns 27: From a Half-Life Mod to the Biggest Stage in Esports
27 years of Counter-Strike: see how a free Half-Life mod became CS2 and the biggest esports discipline on earth, with nearly 19,000 tournaments played.
1337
17.06.26
The MongolZ Launch Their Own Ice Cream as Popularity Soars in Mongolia
1601
16.06.26
Sources: lauNX Exploring Options in the Off-Season
Romanian rifler lauNX has asked FUT for permission to seek new opportunities, citing a desire for a fresh challenge in the off-season.
1639
12.06.26
ScandalsScandals
ValveValve
CS2 Cheating Controversy: Claims That Paying Players Avoid Bans Spark Community Debate
2448
11.06.26
BC.Game Masters Cancels All Upcoming Tournaments
BC.Game Masters placed its full tournament series on hold until further notice. The org cited partner discussions, with no timeline for when events may return.
2140
10.06.26
ENCEENCE
ENCE Brings Back allu as New Head Coach
2356
09.06.26
ZywOoZywOo
NvidiaNvidia
Counter-Strike Legend ZywOo Joins NVIDIA as Brand Ambassador
2829
08.06.26
ESLESL
PCS LoLPCS LoL
Reddit Analysis Claims to Reveal How ESL Secures Tournament PCs at CS2 Majors
2748
06.06.26
The MongolZ and GOBI Cashmere Reveal One of Esports’ Most Distinctive Fashion Collaborations
2575
FACEITFACEIT
FACEIT Bans 7-Year-Old Counter-Strike Talent Until He Reaches Eligible Age
2546
Oleksandr Usyk Takes a Break From Boxing With a Match of Counter-Strike 2
2337
05.06.26
FnaticFnatic
KRIMZKRIMZ
KRIMZ Departs fnatic After Nearly Ten Years
KRIMZ has parted ways with fnatic after nearly 10 years, over $1M in earnings, and a trophy list that includes IEM, WESG, and ESL titles.
1990
03.06.26
FaZeFaZe
FaZe Clan has unveiled the roster for its academy team, FaZe Up Next — Ukrainian player rec1ze has joined the lineup
FaZe launches new CS2 academy team FaZe Up Next with rec1ze as headline signing, aiming to develop young talent across Europe.
2165
Majors eventsMajors events
ValveValve
Valve’s New CS2 Major Sticker System Sparks Debate Across the Esports Industry
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Ukrainian Organization Inner Circle Signs 7-Year-Old Counter-Strike Player DAVI
2338
01.06.26
ValveValve
Valve Updates World Ranking: Teams Confirmed for EWC 2026 and Stake Ranked Episode 3
Legacy cracks Valve's top 6 after a historic CS Asia Championships win, securing a Stake Ranked Ep. 3 spot. Meanwhile, FaZe Clan misses the EWC 2026 direct invite by a single spot.
1940
29.05.26
FACEITFACEIT
GoogleGoogle
FACEIT and Google Join Forces Against AI Cheats in Competitive Gaming
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