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]]>The new Copenhagen Wolves Counter-Strike division has slowly come together over the last week. But it wasn’t until Tuesday, January 2, that it got finalised with the signing of trace as a new head coach.
As one of the more experienced CS coaches, trace will be in charge of leading a lineup headlined by Hubert “szejn” ?wiat?y, and work closely with Copenhagen Wolves’ in-game leader Victor “vigg0” Bisgaard, whom trace will reunite with from his time at Astralis Talent.
Copenhagen Wolves have signed the legend
@traceCS2 as our coach!
Join us in welcoming Trace to the #WOLFPACK pic.twitter.com/RRF0PiFGXt
— Copenhagen Wolves (@CPHWolves) January 2, 2024
Trace is a retired Counter-Strike player who started his esports career in 2007. Over the next 14 years, the Dane has played for several high-profile Counter-Strike squads, including SK Gaming and Fnatic, before transitioning to coaching with Team Singularity in 2021.
Following a short stint with Singularity, trace joined Lyngby Vikings and spent the last month of 2021 as a head coach of ECSTATIC before joining Astralis’ academy division. In March 2022, trace got promoted to the main lineup as a replacement for Alexander “ave” Holdt and, after a rough start, found some success at the top level.
With Astralis, trace claimed silver medals from BLAST Premier: Spring European Showdown 2022 and Pinnacle Cup Championship and made the semifinals of Roobet Cup 2022 and Intel Extreme Masters XVII – Cologne. Unfortunately, internal turmoil and disappointing results in the second half of 2022 led to trace’s departure from Astralis.
The Danish coach found a new home with Into the Breach in August 2023 but left two months later by mutual agreement.
Trace joins the iconic Danish esports brand, which was revived by Jared “Outback” Habib in late December. While the team doesn’t have an official match on their schedule yet, the Copenhagen Wolves are expected to debut in the upcoming European Open Qualifiers for the Copenhagen Regional Major Rankings tournament, set to kick off on January 8.
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]]>Featuring Hubert “szejn” ?wiat?y, Leo “Svedjehed” Svedjehed, Sebastian “Basso” Aagaard, Nicolaj “mupzG” Djurhus, and in-game leader Victor “vigg0” Bisgaard, the Copenhagen Wolves formed a new English-speaking roster that will fight under one of the most recognisable names from the earlier days of Counter-Strike.
Szejn is the most notable name on the new roster, having made a name for himself by winning four WePlay Academy League titles with MOUZ NXT in 2021–22. Since then, the 21-year-old has served as a stand-in at Illuminar and was most recently seen competing with Project G.
He is surrounded by players from various backgrounds, including a Danish trio of mupzG, vigg0, basso, and ex-AGO and EYEBALLERS rifler Svedjehed.
Copenhagen’s revival started on December 20, when 23-year-old American entrepreneur Jared “Outback” Habib acquired the organisation. Along with a new owner came a different direction for assembling the roster, turning away from the Danish heritage.
Since Copenhagen Wolves’ inception in 2009, the team has fielded only Danish players. Some of the most notable ex-members include Counter-Strike superstars Peter “dupreeh” Rasmussen, Casped “cadiaN” M?ller, Finn “karrigan” Andersen, and Nicolai “device” Reedtz.
While the new signings don’t carry as much prestige as the Copenhagen Wolves’ former members, the new international lineup holds some potential.
Vigg0 joins the Copenhagen Wolves after successful stints with Astralis Talent and Sashi Esports, while Basso made a name for himself during his stay at the Copenhagen Flames in 2019 and 2020. They will link up with MupzG, who found himself under the spotlight in September 2023 when he helped Victory Zigzag win Pelaajat.com Nordic Masters Fall 2023 and qualify for BLAST Premier: Fall European Showdown 2023.
Unfortunately, the team never made it to the $67,000 tournament after Victory Zigzag got disqualified for their members being banned. Despite never winning a big event, MupzG is a highly experienced player, having been involved in the Counter-Strike scene since 2014.
The Copenhagen Flames have no official games on the schedule and have yet to announce a head coach.
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]]>The post Complexity, Cloud9 claim Americas & European Fall Showdown finals appeared first on Esport Bet.
]]>Holy SMOKES! What a match by @Complexity to become your Americas Fall Showdown Champions!
We'll see you in the Royal Arena, and to @TeamLiquidCS: GGWP
#BLASTPremier pic.twitter.com/ohxsAsqylJ
— BLAST Premier
(@BLASTPremier) October 8, 2023
This victory was especially significant as Complexity had previously lost their last five matches against Liquid.
Jonathan “?EliGE?” Jablonowski, reflecting on the win, pointed out that confidence was the key factor that had been holding Complexity back in their previous encounters.
This resounding victory helped boost their morale and solidify their winning mindset.
Liquid, on the other hand, had to fight tooth and nail to reach this stage, requiring three maps to overcome Forsaken and Party Astronauts.
In the final against Complexity, Liquid’s “experimental” roster, featuring Damian “?daps?” Steele as a secondary caller, struggled.
Daps, who was transitioning to the role of the team’s in-game leader, had a challenging return to official matches, ending the event with a 0.81 rating in his first competitive appearance since April 2022.
Even though Mareks “YEKINDAR” Ga?inskis was heavily involved in Liquid’s opening duels on map one, he struggled, succeeding in only 45% of them, leading to Liquid’s 16-4 loss on Anubis.
Complexity’s tactical prowess continued on Inferno, where they outsmarted Liquid, who had to rely on individual performances for round wins.
Liquid managed only two rounds on their T side, trailing 13-2 at halftime.
Complexity’s Johnny “?JT?” Theodosiou played a crucial role in shutting down YEKINDAR, neutralizing Liquid’s primary threat.
In the end, Complexity convincingly closed out Inferno with a 16-2 score.
This win marked a morale-boosting comeback for Complexity, as they had previously recovered from a 12-6 deficit against FURIA in the semi-finals.
With their spot secured in the Fall Final and a reputation as the best team in the Americas, Complexity heads into CS2 with renewed confidence.
.@C9CSGO, YOUR EU SHOWDOWN CHAMPIONS!
Can't wait to see them in Royal Arena, and GG to @BIGCLANgg for putting up a damn good fight
— BLAST Premier
In the European Fall Showdown final, Cloud9 secured their place at the Fall Final with a 2-0 victory over BIG, recording wins on both Ancient (16-13) and Anubis (16-12).
Cloud9 had been struggling to find success in recent tournaments, prompting a change in leadership with Abay “HObbit” Khassenov taking on the role of in-game leader.
This adjustment seemed to be paying off as they overcame BIG, who had been on an upward trajectory with wins against strong opponents.
On the first map, BIG started strongly on the T side, but Cloud9 made a comeback from 3-7 down and clinched the map 16-13.
On Cloud9’s pick, Anubis, they managed to secure a narrow 8-7 win despite initially struggling to hold the A bomb site.
BIG had a strong start on the CT side, but Cloud9’s aggressive approach and impressive individual performances allowed them to secure a 16-12 victory and close out the series.
Both Complexity and Cloud9 will take their place in the Fall Final in Copenhagen, with the US$425,000 event kicking off on November 22.
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]]>cadiaN, a 28-year-old AWPer and in-game leader, had been with Heroic since 2019, and was considered one of the best in-game leaders in professional Counter-Strike.
Thank you, @caspercadiaN
pic.twitter.com/Wfe1MT10FB
— HEROIC (@heroicgg) October 4, 2023
While cadiaN led Heroic to the top of the world rankings in the online era in 2020 and achieved impressive results, including runner-up finishes in major events, the team faced challenges in recent times, losing to lower-ranked teams and underperforming in key tournaments.
cadiaN expressed a desire for changes in the roster to boost competitiveness, but the organization had a different approach.
The decision was characterized as a mutual one, with cadiaN acknowledging that they couldn’t find a middle ground to align their visions.
cadiaN remains ambitious and determined to continue his Counter-Strike career.
He believes he can contribute positively to other teams and is open to adapting his roles, potentially separating AWPing and in-game leading for the right fit.
The departure of cadiaN raises questions about Heroic’s future, as they lose not only a key player but also a leader, experienced player, and mentor to younger teammates.
The move comes during a period referred to as “CS2”, signifying changes and adjustments in the CS:GO professional scene.
As for cadiaN, his next destination in the CS:GO world remains uncertain, but he is focused on finding a team with which he can win and continue his successful career.
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]]>Their journey to this triumphant moment was nothing short of impressive, as they overcame a challenging line up of opponents, including FURIA, FaZe Clan, G2, and ENCE.
This image will go down in history.
The last CS:GO LAN CHAMPIONS
@mousesports
@torzsics @siuhycs @jimpphatCSGO @FROZENNcs @xertioNNCSGO@sycronecs #ESLProLeague
pic.twitter.com/xkyAYIeuX8
— ESL Counter-Strike (@ESLCS) October 1, 2023
The young in-game leader, Kamil “siuhy” Szkaradek, who had previously guided GamerLegion to the grand finals of the BLAST Paris Major, played a pivotal role in MOUZ’s success.
His aggressive play calling style blended seamlessly with the team’s abundance of talent.
One standout player in the finals series was the 17-year-old Jimi “Jimpphat” Salo, who displayed exceptional performance with a 1.25 HLTV rating in the final match.
Jimpphat’s youth and clutch kills in critical rounds made him a shining star for the squad.
MOUZ’s victory at this event not only secured them the ESL Pro League Season 18 title but also elevated their status in the rankings among pundits and analysts.
Their clean sweep in the finals showcased their dominance and resilience in a competitive field.
On the other hand, NAVI, although falling short in the finals, had an impressive performance leading up to the match, not dropping a map throughout the Pro League.
In the grand final showdown, MOUZ asserted their dominance right from the start on Inferno, winning crucial rounds and establishing a 4-0 lead.
Despite NAVI’s efforts to catch up, MOUZ maintained their edge, thanks in part to Valeriy “b1t” Vakhovskiy’s struggles on the T side.
MOUZ secured a 16-10 victory on the opening map.
The pressure mounted on NAVI as they headed into their pick, Overpass, and MOUZ continued their dominance.
A remarkable performance by ádám “torzsi” Torzsás and Kamil “siuhy” Szkaradek gave MOUZ an 11-4 lead at halftime.
Although NAVI showed signs of life with a pistol round win and a five-round streak, the 17-year-old Jimpphat’s rifling skills halted their comeback, ultimately leading MOUZ to a 16-9 victory.
In the final showdown on Mirage, NAVI put up a better fight, with Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev making his presence felt.
NAVI briefly took the lead at 5-3, but MOUZ regained control, securing a 9-6 lead at half-time.
Despite NAVI’s efforts to mount a comeback, MOUZ maintained their composure.
NAVI couldn’t stage a comeback, and MOUZ sealed their victory with a sweep in overtime, ultimately winning the ESL Pro League Season 18 grand finals.
After turning in a massive performance throughout the season, ádám “torzsi” Torzsás was awarded the HLTV MVP for season 18.
MOUZ’s remarkable journey through this tournament, featuring a young and talented roster led by siuhy, solidified their place as a force to be reckoned with in the Counter-Strike world, as they look forward to continuing their success in the upcoming CS2 era.
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]]>The post What’s on in esports for week beginning October 2, 2023 appeared first on Esport Bet.
]]>The BLAST Premier Fall Showdown will take place from October 4-8, with the Americas and European regional events running concurrently.
Both tournaments will feature eight teams, and only the winners of each Showdown will qualify for the BLAST Premier Fall Final later this year.
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BLAST Premier Fall Showdown (Americas & Europe)
The Americas Showdown will feature Team Liquid, Evil Geniuses, Complexity Gaming, FURIA Esports, Imperial Esports, Forsaken, Party Astronauts and Legacy.
Most esports betting sites have Team Liquid and FURIA Esports marked as equal favourites at $3.00, closely followed by Complexity at $4.50.
Meanwhile, the European Showdown will feature BIG, G2 Esports, OG, ENCE, 9INE, Movistar Riders, Alliance and Cloud9.
GG Bet has ENCE marked as the clear favourite at $2.75, closely followed by G2 Esports at $3.00 and Cloud9 at $5.00.
The winners of each regional tournament will take home a US$20,000 grand prize and book their place in the Fall Final in Copenhagen in November.
Check out our extensive BLAST Premier Fall Showdown betting guide to get the latest odds and tournament information.
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]]>The post NaVi & MOUZ set to clash in ESL Pro League grand final appeared first on Esport Bet.
]]>NAVI’s journey in the tournament has been remarkable, as they have yet to drop a map.
They previously clinched victories against 5yclone, Apeks, FaZe in the group stage, and Eternal Fire in the quarter-finals.
This campaign marks a significant achievement for the Natus Vincere Counter-Strike roster, especially since they underwent a controversial international roster change during the summer off-season.
It also represents the organization’s first grand final appearance since their loss to FaZe Clan at IEM Cologne in July 2022.
Speaking about their success, s1mple expressed his satisfaction, highlighting that this final holds special significance for the team.
The semi-final against Monte proved to be a tough challenge for Aleksi “Aleksib” Virolainen’s team.
Monte led 11-7 on the favoured Terrorist side of Anubis and 9-4 on the CT side of Mirage.
However, it seemed that the pressure got to the relatively inexperienced squad.
NaVi’s ability to stay composed in clutch scenarios, especially on Mirage, and their prowess in late retakes turned the tide in their favour.
.@natusvincere cleanly take down @Monte_Esports 2-0 in the Semi Finals of #ESLProLeague S18!
16-12 Anubis
16-10 Mirage pic.twitter.com/W61SYCIxGn— ESL Counter-Strike (@ESLCS) September 30, 2023
In the other semi-final match, MOUZ secured a 2-1 victory against ENCE (Mirage 16-13, Vertigo 11-16, Nuke 16-8).
MOUZ, led by Kamil “siuhy” Szkaradek, continued their impressive run in the tournament, having previously defeated G2 and FaZe in the playoffs.
Adam “torzsi” Torzsas was massive for MOUZ, recording an equal server high rating of 1.23, after compiling a +23 kill/death differential across the three maps.
This win halted ENCE’s streak of four consecutive grand finals appearances.
The upcoming title decider between MOUZ and Natus Vincere is set for Sunday and will be contested in a best-of-five series.
This match will put both teams’ map pools to the test, considering the substantial line up changes they made during the summer off-season.
NaVi will enter the final as slight favourites at $1.72 with most esports betting sites, while MOUZ has been marked as $2.00 outsiders.
.@mousesports get the better of @ENCE in the last Semi Final of #ESLProLeague S18, closing it out 2-1
16-13 Mirage
11-16 Vertigo
16-8 Nuke pic.twitter.com/G1pe9H5tBG— ESL Counter-Strike (@ESLCS) September 30, 2023
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]]>ENCE’s CS:GO team, led by Alvaro “SunPayus” Garcia, left no chance for the Spanish squad with impressive score lines of 16-2 on Overpass and 16-5 on Anubis.
SunPayus, the AWPer for ENCE, delivered a stellar performance with a remarkable 1.72 rating.
In a pre-game interview, Guy “NertZ” Iluz offered praise for his teammate’s outstanding performance by saying, “when SunPayus is feeling the game, I don’t think anyone can stop him.”
Movistar Riders struggled to hold their ground, lasting less than ten rounds on Overpass before succumbing to ENCE’s dominance.
Despite some close and chaotic situations early in the match, Riders failed to capitalize on them, allowing ENCE to cruise to victory.
ENCE displayed their superiority with a convincing 16-2 win.
The momentum carried into the Anubis map, where SunPayus continued to shine by quickly securing rounds for his team.
Although Alejandro “alex” Masanet and his team managed to win three of the last five rounds in the first half, the switch favoured Marco “Snappi” Pfeiffer’s ENCE squad.
ENCE’s pistol round victory sealed the deal as they went on a 6-0 run to finish the map 16-5.
Despite the one-sided nature of the series, Antonio “Martinez” Martinez of Movistar Riders maintained a respectable 1.07 rating, offering a silver lining for his team in the face of such a dominant defeat.
.@ENCE demolish @Movistar_Riders 2-0, securing their spot in the SEMI FINALS of #ESLProLeague Season 18!
16-2 Overpass
16-5 Anubis pic.twitter.com/D8MBLkwvjc— ESL Counter-Strike (@ESLCS) September 29, 2023
In an upset, MOUZ eliminated G2 from the ESL Pro League with a 2-1 victory.
They secured wins on Mirage (16-13) and Inferno (16-7) while narrowly losing on Ancient (14-16).
G2 entered the match as favourites but were plagued by disappointing individual performances.
Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov struggled in the second half of Mirage, Nikola “NiKo” Kova? had a tough time on Inferno, and G2’s renowned mechanical skill didn’t fully materialize.
The Mirage map started poorly for MOUZ, falling behind 1-7 while G2 dominated. However, MOUZ made a comeback, narrowing the score to 7-8 at halftime.
G2 struggled in the second half, and MOUZ secured a 16-13 victory.
On G2’s pick of Ancient, they took an early lead, but MOUZ mounted a comeback.
The game appeared to be firmly in control of G2 until MOUZ rallied late, bringing the score close.
However, NiKo’s exceptional performance with a three-kill clutch secured the win for G2 and forced a decider.
In the decider on Inferno, MOUZ took control early on, limiting G2 to just one round in the second half.
MOUZ secured a convincing 16-7 victory to seal the series win in their favour.
ádám “torzsi” Torzsás, speaking after the game, expressed excitement about their upcoming rematch with ENCE, the team that defeated MOUZ in the IEM Dallas grand final earlier in the year.
He acknowledged the challenge posed by ENCE and the tough playoff bracket ahead.
ENCE will go into the semi-final as slight favourites with most esports betting sites at $1.72 with MOUZ being marked as $2.00 outsiders.
.@mousesports are going to the SEMI FINALS by taking down @G2CSGO 2-1 at #ESLProLeague Season 18
16-13 Mirage
14-16 Ancient
16-7 Inferno pic.twitter.com/I9J9AadW0W— ESL Counter-Strike (@ESLCS) September 29, 2023
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]]>Turns out a lot of you want to play Counter-Strike 2!
If you're having trouble finding a match it's because we've hit server capacity in different regions.
We're adding more server capacity as fast as possible. Thanks for your patience while this is being addressed.
— CS2 (@CounterStrike) September 28, 2023
After its release, millions of gamers faced difficulties accessing matchmaking lobbies.
The root of the problem appears to be server capacity, with CS2 grappling to accommodate the surging player base on its opening day.
Valve is well aware of these server issues and is actively working on a solution, which includes the addition of more servers in regions facing the most challenges.
The game’s developers are also urging the community for patience during this time.
On its opening day, CS2 managed to surpass an impressive 1.4 million concurrent players, coming within 400,000 of its peak five months ago, according to SteamDB.
If the servers are already overcrowded, the situation may worsen over time.
Since its full release, CS2 players have reported increasingly lengthy queue times, some even enduring hours of waiting without a game starting.
These concerns prompted Valve to expand server capacity in various regions.
However, server issues are not the only concern troubling the community.
Fans have expressed worries about the lack of content, particularly the absence of features that were present in CS:GO.
Elements like Danger Zone, achievements, Wingman mode, and workshop maps have yet to be added alongside the Source 2 update, leading many players to request more from Valve.
Additionally, players have reported encountering cheaters in their games, with prominent community members supporting these claims.
This issue plagued CS:GO for a significant portion of its existence, and players had hoped that CS2’s new VAC-live system from Valve would address the cheating problem.
It appears that Valve has substantial work ahead to address the early challenges faced by CS2 and its server infrastructure.
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]]>— CS2 (@CounterStrike) September 27, 2023
This significant update has officially rebranded the game as Counter-Strike 2 on the Steam platform, and players can now readily download the update.
The Counter-Strike community had been buzzing with anticipation for months, with excitement reaching a fever pitch when Valve teased the September 27 release date.
While some players initially believed it might be another one of Valve’s pranks, the developer came through with the highly anticipated launch.
CS2 introduces a slew of changes and improvements that were honed during the beta testing phase, including dynamic smoke grenades, interchangeable loadouts, and revamped maps.
Perhaps the most enticing aspect of CS2 is that it’s accessible to anyone with a Steam account, and there’s no cost involved.
Players can easily download the CS2 update and dive into the game.
However, Valve has also introduced the option to upgrade to CS2 Prime, which offers additional features, such as the ability to play with Prime-only players.
This move is aimed at reducing the likelihood of encountering smurf accounts or cheaters on official servers, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
In summary, the launch of CS2 marks a new era in the Counter-Strike franchise.
With its array of improvements and accessibility, it’s sure to draw both veteran players and newcomers into the world of Counter-Strike for an exciting and revamped gaming experience.
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