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Red Bull Campus Clutch is Announced!

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Red Bull has unveiled the third season of its collegiate VALORANT tournament, the Red Bull Campus Clutch, offering teams representing schools and universities a chance to compete for a €20,000 prize pool.

The event will feature more than 200 regional competitions in the next four months, with the winning teams from local events advancing to the National Final. The victorious teams in the National Final will then represent their countries in the World Final, set to take place at the Volkswagen Arena in Istanbul from November 19th-24th, the same venue as VALORANT Champions 2022.

For the Campus Clutch event, Red Bull has confirmed that it will maintain partnerships with Intel NUC, AGON by AOC, and BACKFORCE. Intel NUC will supply its range of PCs, while BACKFORCE will provide gaming chairs, and AOC will offer its AGON gaming monitors.

This collaboration further strengthens Red Bull’s existing partnership with Riot Games, the publisher and developer of VALORANT. The company had previously extended its partnership with Riot Games for the VALORANT Champions Tour EMEA in April 2023, continuing as an official partner of the league.

The Red Bull Campus Clutch first started in 2021, attracting participation from 50 countries and over 25,000 students. The tournament serves as a platform for amateur talent to showcase their skills, and it has seen notable success stories in the past, such as 2021 tournament MVP Mohamed ‘shalaby‘ Shalaby, who joined Team Vitality, and Indonesian player Oliver ‘m0rea‘ Wangge, who won a gold medal at the 2023 South East Asian Games.

Eternal Fire in Serbia!

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Eternal Fire in Serbia! esportimes

In the announcement made on Twitter, it was stated that Eternal Fire will be preparing for the new season in Serbia.

At the same time, Furkan Güven, the Co-Founder and CEO of Eternal Fire, announced on Twitter that they will be staying there for 10-12 days and will play Gamers8 and EPL qualifiers in Serbia.

By winning the ESL Turkey Championship and qualifying for the ESL Pro League qualifiers, Eternal Fire will earn the right to participate in ESL Pro League Season 18 if they place first or second.

ESL Impact League Season 4 Details!

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ESL Impact League Season 4 Details! esportimes

ESL has revealed new information about the upcoming ESL Impact League Season 4, a women’s Counter-Strike tournament.

The event will take place in Valencia, Spain, marking the second time the city has hosted the tournament within a two-year period. The league will kick off with an online phase from September 13 to October 29, followed by LAN finals at DreamHack Valencia, commencing on December 8.

A total of 28 teams from different regions will participate, competing for a $150,000 prize pool and the final ESL Impact trophy of the year. In the previous edition held in July 2022, Nigma Galaxy emerged as champions, defeating FURIA fe to secure one of the three LAN titles they claimed that year.

ESL has scheduled two sets of qualifiers, which will take place from August 18-20 and 25-27. However, specific details about the structure of the regional qualifiers and the number of directly invited teams have yet to be disclosed.

In Season 3, the format allowed the top three teams from Europe and two teams each from North and South America to qualify for the offline phase. An additional qualifier determined the eighth and final team for the Dallas event.

Nigma Galaxy currently holds an undefeated record in the ESL Impact circuit, having secured the most recent trophy at DreamHack Dallas by defeating NAVI Javelins. Led by Ana “ANa” Dumbravă, the team has not conceded a tournament and is currently on a winning streak of five titles, aiming to extend their remarkable record in Valencia.

ENCE will Compete in Hussar Cup!

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ENCE will Compete in Hussar Cup! esportimes

Eetu “sAw” Saha’s team has been announced as one of the participants in the upcoming Hussar Cup 2023 event, which will feature eight teams. The tournament is set to begin on August 30.

The Good Game League has revealed that ENCE has received an invitation to participate in the Hussar Cup 2023. This European mix will compete in the $1,000,000 tournament shortly before their involvement in ESL Pro League Season 17.

ENCE is the second team to receive an invitation to the Polish event, joining local favorites 9INE on the list of participants. The organizers plan to announce four more invited teams prior to the start of the tournament, while two additional teams will secure their spots through the European qualifiers.

Marco “Snappi” Pfeiffer and his team concluded their spring season on a positive note, securing a championship victory at IEM Dallas and finishing as runners-up at ESL Challenger Katowice. These achievements have propelled the European mix to the fifth spot in the world rankings and have showcased the impact of their newest addition, Guy “NertZ” Iluz.

The Hussar Cup will take place from August 30 to September 3 in Chorzów, Poland, which is situated on the outskirts of Katowice. The tournament will be played on Counter-Strike 2 and will feature eight teams competing for a $1,000,000 prize pool at the Silesian Stadium.

The current roster of teams participating in the Hussar Cup is as follows:

  • ENCE
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  • EU Qualifier 1
  • 9INE
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  • EU Qualifier 2

Endpoint Announces AZUWU!

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Endpoint Announces AZUWU! esportimes

Endpoint has recently announced the signing of Oscar “AZUWU” Bell, a British rifler who had been a free agent for the past three weeks.

AZUWU, a 19-year-old player, was picked up by Endpoint after being released from Coalesce, leaving only the AWPer position open on the team.

This move signifies Endpoint‘s return to having a primarily British roster after their decision to go international in November 2021 when they replaced Thomas “Thomas” Utting with Guy “NertZ” Iluz. The organization decided to rebuild during the summer off-season of 2023 after a disappointing start to the year, which involved selling their Israeli star to ENCE and losing their hold on the ESL Premiership title.

AZUWU initially gained recognition in the British CS:GO scene in 2022 while competing for 1PIN. The British team achieved notable success in the lower levels of European Counter-Strike, winning SCL Season 6 and Kayzr League Fall 2022 before being acquired by Coalesce in January 2023.

AZUWU continued to play for Coalesce for the next six months, participating in the ESL Challenger circuit and various CCT events. In February, he and his team attended Intel epic38 and emerged as champions after a closely contested three-map series against Viperio in the final. However, Coalesce released its players in June after their contracts expired, bringing an end to this chapter.

Currently, AZUWU holds an average LAN rating of 1.11 over the past 12 months, which includes the last two editions of Intel epic and Insomnia69. In 2023, his overall rating stands at an impressive 1.13, accompanied by a notable impact score of 1.17.

Oscar is a dedicated player with a great attitude and was our first target for our rebuild. Endpoint has a history of developing young talent and we look forward to seeing what he can achieve working with our long-standing players MiGHTYMAX and Surreal, along with fellow young grinder HeavyGod.

Endpoint

Endpoint revealed that they had been keeping an eye on the 19-year-old player for several years.

I was first made aware of Oscar around three years ago and have had him on our watch list ever since. It’s been great to see his progress over the years and with him being in close proximity to the Endpoint HQ it allows for us to work closely together and develop him into the star player we believe he will be!

Peter Thompson. COO

paiN is About to Sign kauez!

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paiN is About to Sign kauez! esportimes

There have been ongoing negotiations between Brazilian esports teams paiN and FURIA, and it seems they may be reaching a resolution soon.

According to a report by Dust2.com.br, paiN is making significant structural changes and their latest move involves acquiring Kaue “kauez” Kaschuk from FURIA Academy.

The negotiations between paiN and FURIA have been taking place for several weeks. paiN has been interested in purchasing kauez, while FURIA initially preferred to loan him out due to his potential. However, it seems FURIA has eventually agreed to sell the player, respecting his wishes.

kauez was previously considered as a possible addition to FURIA‘s main team during their own restructuring. However, with the recent signings of Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo and Marcelo “chelo” Cespedes, that option is no longer available.

In the revamped lineup, kauez will join paiN Academy player Cássio “cass1n” Santos and Fluxo’s Lucas “lux” Meneghini. The team will now consist of only two remaining players from the previous roster, star player Felipe “skullz” Medeiros and in-game leader Rodrigo “biguzera” Bittencourt.

As for the other players, Romeu “zevy” Rocco might be joining Fluxo alongside the benched in-game leader Vinicios “PKL” Coelho. Additionally, Gabriel “NEKIZ” Schenato, who was recently benched alongside Wesley “hardzao” Lopes, is set to join 00NATION.

After signing kauez, paiN’s active roster will be:

  • Felipe ”skullz“ Medeiros
  • Rodrigo ”biguzera“ Bittencourt
  • Cássio ”cass1n“ Santos
  • Lucas ”lux“ Meneghini
  • Kaue ”kauez“ Kaschuk
  • Henrique ”rikz“ Waku (coach)
  • Wesley ”hardzao“ Lopes (beched)

siuhy Rejoins MOUZ Main Squad!

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MOUZ Announce siuhy’s Return! esportimes

Kamil “siuhy” Szkaradek, who led MOUZ‘s junior team to four consecutive WePlay Academy League titles, is returning to the organization as the captain of the main squad.

siuhy‘s arrival comes after the removal of Christopher “dexter” Nong from the team on Friday.

This marks siuhy‘s second tenure with MOUZ, as he previously competed for the MOUZ NXT junior roster. Under his leadership, the junior team achieved great success by winning four consecutive WePlay Academy League titles from 2021 to 2022. siuhy, who is now 20 years old, played a crucial role in their victories.

siuhy will reunite with three former teammates from the successful academy squad, namely Ádám “torzsi” Torzsás, Dorian “xertioN” Berman, and coach Dennis “sycrone” Nielsen. These players were promoted to the main lineup in 2022, while siuhy himself transferred to GamerLegion.

During his time with GamerLegion, siuhy received significant praise for his contributions to the team’s impressive performance, including a second-place finish at the BLAST.tv Paris Major in May. As a result, siuhy has gained a reputation as an up-and-coming in-game leader, and many have anticipated his move to a higher-profile team.

Now, siuhy has been given the opportunity to rejoin MOUZ, an organization partnered with ESL and known for consistently competing in major tournaments. The team has maintained a position within the top 20 rankings for a significant portion of recent years.

Siuhy’s return infuses the team with a fresh mindset, but also familiarity, providing a solid foundation for their journey ahead. As they navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by CS2, MOUZ and siuhy aim to cement their place as one of the top contenders in the scene.

MOUZ

Since day one MOUZ is always in the back of my head and ever since I left for that year, even though I was playing for GamerLegion I was also thinking about MOUZ and what could happen in one or two years’ time. So, for sure, coming back to my friends and seeing them again is a great feeling.

Kamil “siuhy” Szkaradek

MOUZ is expected to make at least one more change to the squad following the benching of Jon “JDC” de Castro. Rumors suggest that 16-year-old academy prospect Jimi “Jimpphat” Salo may be promoted to fill the gap. Additionally, there are speculations about the organization’s plans to replace torzsi.

FURIA Announces FalleN!

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FURIA has announced the acquisition of Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo as their new in-game leader for the upcoming fall season of Counter-Strike.

Speculations about this signing had been circulating for over a month, and now the organization has successfully secured FalleN‘s services just before their participation in IEM Cologne 2023.

On Sunday, FalleN officially ended his 17-month tenure with Imperial. He initially joined the team in February 2022 as part of the “Last Dance” project, alongside Lincoln “fnx” Lau and Fernando “fer” Alvarenga. With FalleN leading the team, Imperial managed to qualify for the PGL Antwerp and IEM Rio Majors in 2022.

As a two-time Major winner, FalleN brings his experience and skills to his new team. During his time with Imperial, he maintained an average rating of 1.09. FalleN will be taking over the AWP role from FURIA‘s previous AWP player, Rafael “saffee” Costa. Additionally, both saffee and academy player André “drop” Abreu departed from FURIA at the end of July, as they transferred to MIBR.

FalleN is recognized as one of the greatest CS players of all time and has a successful career spanning over a decade. His journey is marked by numerous achievements and important titles, including two Major victories in 2016, the game’s premier global competition, and his well-known role in leadership and the development of high-performance players and teams.

FURIA

FalleN’s arrival represents a moment of unity for Brazilian esports. This union brings together the best that Brazil has produced from two different generations. Two sides that were once opposed, separated by a rivalry that has been created for years, are now together in a movement that unites generations and the Brazilian CS community.

André Akkari, Co-Founder and Co-CEO

After leaving Imperial on Monday, Marcelo “chelo” Cespedes joined FURIA to fill the final spot on the team’s roster. This news comes following reports by GamerArena on Sunday, which indicated that chelo was in discussions for a potential move to FURIA.

The newly-formed FURIA roster is set to make its debut at IEM Cologne 2023. The team will participate in the Play-In stage, which is scheduled to take place from July 26 to July 28. FURIA will face tough competition from teams like Liquid, Ninjas in Pyjamas, and fnatic as they compete for one of the eight spots in the tournament’s group stage.

Here is the current roster of FURIA:

  • Andrei “arT” Piovezan
  • Yuri “yuurih” Santos
  • Kaike “KSCERATO” Cerato
  • Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo
  • Marcelo “chelo” Cespedes
  • Nicholas “guerri” Nogueira (coach)

FURIA Announces chelo!

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FURIA, Announces chelo! esportimes

A 25-year-old player named Marcelo “chelo” Cespedes has joined FURIA’s team, alongside Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo.

The organization recently finalized their roster for the upcoming fall season by confirming the addition of FalleN and later revealing the complete roster through a leaked image displayed in an ad in New York’s Times Square.

chelo‘s arrival at FURIA comes after spending a year with Imperial, where he achieved an average rating of 1.09 on LAN (with a 1.16 impact). During his time with Imperial, he contributed to the team’s success in securing second place at ESL Challenger Melbourne, qualifying for the IEM Rio Major, and most recently reaching the semi-finals of the BLAST Spring Final.

With chelo‘s addition, FURIA‘s roster underwent a change, with André “drop” Abreu and Rafael “saffee” Costa being replaced by chelo and FalleN, respectively. This new Brazilian lineup will make their debut in the Play-in stage of IEM Cologne 2023, scheduled for July 26.

Here is the current roster of FURIA:

  • Andrei “arT” Piovezan
  • Yuri “yuurih” Santos
  • Kaike “KSCERATO” Cerato
  • Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo
  • Marcelo “chelo” Cespedes
  • Nicholas “guerri” Nogueira (coach)

MIBR Announces drop and saffee!

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MIBR, drop ve saffee Transferlerini Duyurdu! esportimes

MIBR has finalized their roster by signing André “drop” Abreu and Rafael “saffee” Costa, who were previously part of FURIA.

The announcement was made on Twitter. This move comes after MIBR decided to bench Matheus “Tuurtle” Anhaia and Henrique “HEN1” Teles, with drop and saffee taking their spots in the active roster.

MIBR‘s head coach, Bruno “BIT” Fukuda Lima, expressed that signing drop and saffee was a great opportunity in the market that they couldn’t ignore. He believes that the duo will fulfill the team’s needs both in-game and outside of the game.

“Being able to have drop and saffee on the team was a market opportunity that we couldn’t pass up and that in our eyes will meet many needs that the team needs both in-game and outside the game.

Bruno “BIT” Fukuda Lima, Head Coach

Saffee joins MIBR from FURIA following a disappointing 2023 season for the entire team. FURIA struggled to meet expectations and had a poor performance at the BLAST.tv Paris Major Legends Stage, finishing in last place. The tournament was particularly challenging for them, as they struggled on the T side and failed to reach double-digit scores on any map, highlighting their lackluster form.

Throughout 2023, saffee had a rating of 1.03, placing him in the middle of the pack among his team. Due to FURIA reportedly securing the signing of Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo, the organization decided to let saffee go, and he will now be taking over the AWP role from HEN1 at MIBR.

Drop had a difficult 2023 season with FURIA, struggling to find his form and achieving the lowest average rating on the team at 0.89. Despite initially joining FURIA as a promising graduate from their academy in August 2021, drop was unable to consistently perform at the level required to secure his place in the roster. As FURIA began rebuilding their team, drop made way for new additions.

After the changes, MIBR now:

  • Raphael “exit” Lacerda
  • Breno “brnz4n” Poletto
  • Felipe “insani” Yuji
  • Rafael “saffee” Costa
  • André “drop” Abreu
  • Bruno “BIT” Fukuda Lima (coach)
  • Matheus “Tuurtle” Anhaia (benched)
  • Henrique “HEN1” Teles (benched)
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