Astralis to skip second RMR event – BeyondTheSummit

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It was recently announced that Astralis will skip the second RMR event, as they will face penalties if they compete with their adjusted lineup. The BeyondTheSummit RMR event is set to take place on June 22 – July 5, with the potential for teams to earn up to 2000 RMR points for first place. Kaspar …

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WePlay! Clutch Island hosts CIS summer RMR event

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It was announced yesterday that WePlay! Clutch Island will be the second RMR event for the CIS region, on the Road to Rio. The event will take place from June 16th – June 28th and features a prize pool of $50,000 as well as 2000 RMR points for first place. The prize pool distribution is …

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Gamers Without Borders – $2 million CS:GO Charity Event

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It was recently announced that CS:GO will be the fifth Gamers Without Borders charity event, aimed at supporting the fight against COVID 19. On their website, they outline their objectives to bring together, “One global community, united in the fight against COVID-19. Gamers Without Borders is a worldwide competition with $10 million prize fund, all …

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Astralis 6th and 7th players – A theory of what’s going on

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I don’t believe Astralis using 6th and 7th players has any benefit in the actual game; using one of them in a tournament will only make the team worse, so why would Astralis sign them? There are a number of theories out there, but here’s my best guess at it: They sign these players who …

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ESL One: Road to Rio Europe – Astralis beat G2 in grand-finals

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The grand-finals for the Road to Rio Europe qualifier saw Astralis dominate the series, winning the first two maps to win the series 3:0. Astralis were up one map coming into the series as they had made their way to the grand-finals through the upper-bracket without losing. During the grand-finals, they were able to dismantle …

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Latest CSGO Update – More reliable HE damage

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The lastest CSGO update, released on May 11th, has a few interesting changes addressing problems that have long been a cause of frustration for players. The first change addresses a problem that could occur when an HE grenade would explode near a player and result in surprisingly little damage. This would often occur near small …

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Flashpoint – A new business model for the CSGO ecosystem

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The Flashpoint business model aims to change the way esports events are run, redefining the relationship between tournament organizer and team owner. The conclusion of Flashpoint 1 saw MAD Lions taking home gold, earning a massive $500,000 for their efforts, followed by MIBR placing 2nd and HAVU placing 3rd. The production had a unique feel …

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CSGO Update – Kill Feed Icon Changes

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The CSGO update on 4 May 2020 saw changes to the kill feed icon. Players will now see icons for kills while blind, kills through smoke, and no-scope kills. The map Chlorine, which was recently added to the scrimmage and casual map pools, has also received a few updates, mainly in the form of optimization …

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CSGO Ranking System – Matchmaking ELO Explained

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For all players new to CSGO, and even longtime players, this article will provide a clear and simple explanation of how the CSGO ranking system works. Most CSGO players are probably somewhat familiar with ELO-based matchmaking systems but might not be aware of how the CSGO ranking system differs. If you are an absolute beginner, …

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The Rio Major – Everything you need to know!

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Early in April, Valve announced significant changes to the way teams will be invited to the CS:GO Rio Major. The Rio Major should have been the first of two Majors hosted by Valve this year. However, due to the Coronavirus situation, the event has understandably been rescheduled until the end of the year. Along with …

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