Dota 2 giant, OG might be on its way to make an appearance in the CS:GO scene with a potential new roster under works. Rumours of OG’s potential move into CS:GO have been circulating for months now.
For all the Reddit detectives out there, a company called "OG CS:GO" was registered in Denmark on the 5th of November 2019. The new company is a daugther-company of the "main" OG company (registered in 2018).
Recently the organisation registered a new
company in Denmark aptly named “OG CS:GO”, a daughter-company of the main OG
Company. This information is publicly available on Denmark’s public records
website and so its not just a rumour now and the two-time back-to-back The
International Champions might officially make their way into CS:GO.
Further the documentation on the site
reveals that the new company will be run by two-time Champion of The
International, Johan “N0tail” Sundstein and Sébastien “Ceb” Debs. Both N0tail
and Ceb are listed as directors and owners of this new daughter company. While
both players are still active in Dota 2, the new company won’t cause any
conflict of interest with Dota 2 as they won’t actively compete in CS:GO and
will only act as directors/managers.
Over the past months, several speculations
of suspected roster move have also surfaced with some claiming French player
Nathan “NBK-” Schmitt to head the CS:GO roster, although the company released
no information about roster just yet, so this is just a mere speculation and so
take it with a grain of salt.
The match started on Mirage, with Entity standing strong on the defence, shutting down Revolution’s attempt to take over the A site. Entity then rushed to a 6-0 lead, thanks to their dominance at Mid, continuously preventing Revolution from taking control of the area along with good individual plays defending the A site, which forced Revolution to take a Tactical Timeout.
The timeout did not seem to have an affect on Entity’s steamroller, with another mid control attempt foiled by the Indian stack. A 3k from Skillz and another shutdown at mid later and Entity raced to a 9-0 lead, showing ominous signs of the match being a one-sided affair. Benny though, had something to say about it, converting a 1v2 afterplant situation with a Mac 10 at A site to put Revolution on the board on Mirage. At 11-2, Rambutan came up big with a 3k to lodge Revolution’s 3rd round for the half, which ended 11-4.
Revolution survived the afterplant in the reverse pistol round and Rambutan followed it up with two 3ks to reduce the deficit to 7 rounds. Entity though, executed a perfect A split at 13-7 to come within 2 rounds of closing the map.
DEATHMAKER ensured Entity reached map point the very next round with a 3k in a B take and another push toward the B site in the following round saw Entity win Revolution’s map pick Mirage with a scoreline of 16-7.
Entity continued to exert their dominance on the server on Overpass. Starting on the T side, Entity raced to a 4-0 lead before Revolution returned fire with 3 rounds of their own. But, Entity were looking to ensure the match doesn’t go the distance as their T side onslaught resumed, with the Indian stack closing out the half 10-5. Entity won the ensuing pistol as well and the following round to race to a 12-5 lead. Revolution showed signs of life with a couple of rounds. But, Entity were resolute in their defence and mirrored the Mirage scoreline, closing out Overpass 16-7.
Entity came out with a similar level of aggression compared to yesterday, only with better co-ordination and backed by more individual confidence against GTV.Revolution.
One of the most bizarre things about Mirage was that both teams had a greater success rate attacking the B site. Revolution though, hardly ever chose to go that route, focusing on A without much success.
The result eliminates GTV.Revolution while Entity now set up their grudge match with Bren Esports in the Group D decider.
Entity started on the CT side of train and how, shutting down a fast ivy to b push through CT spawn to win the pistol round. Entity converted the following rounds to make it 3-0. Bren were put on a quasi buy and tried to enter through ivy but the entity defence held strong.
Bren took a technical timeout and the tide soon turned. The Filipinos had a clean take at a and registered themselves on the board. Bren went for the b site in the next round, with Pro having to convert a 1v2 to defy entity.
Bren played the anti-eco well and witz ensured they levelled the scoreline with an audacious 1v4 with the big green gun at a.
Entity then brought one back to lead again but the rest of the half belonged to Bren. The Filipinos seem to have found an Achilles heel in entity’s defence at b and targeted the site to end the half 10-5 in favour of Bren.
They started where they left off winning the pistol round in a 3v3 retake at A and converted the following rounds to race to a 13-5 lead. It took a scrappy but brilliant 1v3 from psy to get entity on the board and break Bren’s streak. But, the round proved to be a one-off as Bren did not let entity back into the game and swiftly completed the rout, winning all subsequent rounds and converting the first match point to win with a 16-6 scoreline.
Entity will now face GTV.Revolution, who were knocked down by Vici in an equally one sided 16-3 scoreline.
ZOWIE eXTREMESLAND Asia 2019 is set to enter it’s Main Phase today, with 16 teams across Asia battling it out for the lion’s share of $100,000 prizepool.
The Groups have been revealed and the fixtures have been set in stone as the viewers prepare to get enthralled and entertained by the 16 teams and 80 players on display.
MVP.PK will try to defend their eXTREMESLAND title
The reigning Champions MVP.PK are returning to defend their crown, albeit with a revamped lineup. The South Koreans will face Alpha Red, AUGUST and Laze in Group B.
But, the fans will have an eye on DEMISE, the roster featuring former Space Soldier players; Genuine, who will be one of the two teams representing Australia at the event and Entity Gaming, the winner of the South Asia qualifiers.
TYLOO will kick the event off with a tough and exciting matchup against Genuine, with Absolute and Yalla battling it out at the same time.
Lesquin, France – BIGBEN and Big Ant Studios, Australia’s leading developer of sports titles, are delighted to announce their partnership for the publishing and distribution of AO Tennis 2, the second game in the official Australia Open series.
In AO Tennis 2, tennis fans can take themselves from the outside courts to centre-stage glory in the all-new narrative-driven career mode. For the first time in AO Tennis, success for a young talented player depends as much on external events as great play on the court, which provides deeper immersion into the world of professional tennis.
Players can once again use Big Ant’s celebrated content editor, which was loved by the community in AO Tennis, to customize every element of their game. Furthermore, all content created and shared by users since the first game from 2018 will be available in AO Tennis 2. That’s over 20,000 players and hundreds of courts that can be enjoyed by fans of the sport.
For fans that want to relive the glories of their favorite players, AO Tennis 2 includes a roster of some of the brightest talents across both the ATP and WTA, including Rafael Nadal, Ash Barty, Angélique Kerber and many others. All venues that will be used in the 2020 Australian Open will also be available in the game, so fans can enjoy maximum authenticity as they play along with the Australian summer of tennis.
Big Ant also listened to the community and has implemented many other improvements and new features requested by players. More details about content and the career mode will be shared soon.
Developed in close collaboration with the tournament’s organizers, AO Tennis 2 will give fans a more intense experience of the Australia Open, the first of the year’s four Grand Slam events, which begins on 20 January.
AO Tennis 2 is planned for release on 9 January 2020 on PC, PS4™, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch™.
Arlington, Texas – (November 12th, 2019) The Esports Awards, the most prestigious night in the esports calendar, is pleased to announce luxury automaker, Lexus, as a sponsor for this year’s ceremony. The high calibre sponsorship marks Lexus entrance into esports with a premier edge as the Esports Awards black-tie event celebrates the industry’s elite.
Lexus will provide supercars from Black Panther and Men in Black International films plus the GS F 10th Anniversary Edition at the Esports Stadium Arlington. Situated inside and outside of the stadium, both the general admission audience and VIP attendees will receive an exclusive look at the one-of-a-kind, luxury supercars. A number of esports celebrities will also be involved in content pieces where they will get the chance to experience them up close and personal.
The three luxury supercars will provide the perfect centrepiece to cement a successful year in esports. With 2019 being hailed as a momentous year, and the market set to surpass $1 billion in revenues, there is much to celebrate. With Lexus’ involvement in the Esports Awards, there is a clear message that non-endemic brands are committed to helping support the rapidly growing industry.
“It’s an honour to be able to host Lexus and three of its supercars at this year’s ceremony. With the Esports Awards now in its fourth year, it’s great to be able to work with a prestigious brand who is committed to driving the esports ecosystem forward.” – commented, Tom Mercey, CEO and Co-Founder, Esports Awards.
“At Lexus, we are excited to make an entrance into esports with an event which shares the same attention to creating unique personal experiences. The LC 500 luxury performance coupe featured in the Black Panther movie, Men in Black International inspired Lexus RC F coupe, and GS F 10th Anniversary will provide the perfect backdrop for the black-tie celebration.” – said, Lisa Materazzo, Marketing Vice President, Lexus.
Founded in 2015, the Esports Awards is one of the only events that celebrates and honours the biggest names in the esports industry. After three thriving years hosted in the centre of London, the annual ceremony heads state-side for the first time. Taking place on November 16, the $10 million Esports Stadium Arlington state-of-the-art facility provides the perfect location for an evening of top-tier celebration. Hosted by the likes of Eefje ‘Sjokz’ Deporteere and Alex ‘Goldenboy’ Mendez, the biggest names in esports will have a rare chance to network with professionals from all areas of the industry. Everyone from top esports athletes to supporting agency will be in attendance.
“At Esports Stadium Arlington, we pride ourselves in creating industry-defining experiences for global and regional fans of esports and gaming. We are excited to be welcoming the Esports Awards to the stadium over the next three years and to be hosting global brands such as Lexus at our state-of-the-art facility. We are eager to work with the Lexus team in this new venture to support their growing presence in the esports industry.” said, Johnathon Angers, Director of Partnerships, Esports Stadium Arlington.
Fans eager to attend the Awards and get up close and personal with their favourite esports stars can purchase tickets at www.esportsawards.com/tickets. Supported by The City of Arlington, the Esports Awards will also be offering attendees the chance to explore the best of what Arlington has to offer including the AT&T Stadium and the new Texas live entertainment city. Arlington continues to commit to making Texas a true destination for esports.
For those at home, viewers can watch all the action starting at 6:15 p.m. PST / 8:15 p.m. CST on November 16 and 2:15 a.m. GMT/ on November 17. All the platforms below can be used to watch live:
With the success of Worlds 2019, the higher ups at Riot Games are planning to introduce World Cups in League. Not to be confused with the World Championship, the World Cup tournament will see teams representing their respective countries, something similar to FIFA World Cup.
From Riot higher-ups:
It's a when and not an if there will be a League of Legends World Cup. They want to do it and do it right, but it'll take time (possibly years) for them to do it. They know the players have a full schedule and want to make it something worth playing in. pic.twitter.com/4lJ01c8pkD
According to a report by ESPN reporter
Tyler “FionnOnFire” Erzberger, the higher ups at Riot said “It’s a when and
not an if there will be a League of Legends World Cup”. Erzberger said “They
want to do it and do it right, but it’ll take time (possibly years) for them to
do it. They know the players have a full schedule and want to make it something
worth playing in.”
Currently the World Championship follows a
regional system, where the top teams from the small and mid-tier events are
invited to the Worlds Championship. Rather than representing their respective
countries, teams represent the regions there are from which might include
multiple countries.
A nation-based World Cup will divide these
regions according to the countries, which will be great opportunity for Riot to
introduce esports to wider audience and further increase the viewership. League
of Legends once had a nation based tournament in 2011 called the Sound Blaster
Nations Championship, which saw seven national teams competing for the trophy. Since
then, the fans have asked Riot several times to official bring this style of
tournament with more nations in the mix.
A Nation-based World Cup tournament is a successful
format in esports. There are several esports games already using this format of
tournaments, from the Overwatch World Cup to the StarCraft 2 Nation Wars or The
PUBG Nations Cup, the examples are many and prove that this tournament style is
something that people would love to watch.
India, 13 November 2019 – The top 12 teams
from across the world participating in Free Fire World Series 2019, one of the
largest global esports tournaments by the world’s most popular mobile battle
royale game, have been unveiled.
The following teams
will be fighting to become World Champions of Free Fire:
Dranix Esports (Indonesia)
Team
Flash
(Vietnam)
Corinthians (Brazil)
Arctic
Gaming Mexico (North
America)
Infinity
Esports Mobile
(Latam North)
Samurai
Team
(Latam South)
LOUD (Brazil)
Illuminate
(Thailand)
Sbornaya
ChR (EU/Russia)
LGDS
(TW/MY)
Nawabzade
(India)
Infinity_YT
(MENA)
New record set at Free Fire Pro League Brazil 2019
Excitement is heating up in the lead up to the Free Fire World Series 2019. Our last regional qualifier – the Free Fire Pro League Brazil 2019 season 3 finals – saw over 1 million viewers watching live at its peak, according to Esports Charts. This peak sees Free Fire reaching new heights, representing the highest peak concurrent viewership for a Free Fire esports event.
Free Fire World Series 2019 to be live-streamed in 10 different languages
This weekend, the
Free Fire World Series 2019, featuring Free Fire players from across the globe,
will be taking place at Barra Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on
November 16, 2019. The event will be livestreamed on YouTube in its entirety in
10 different languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, Hindi, Thai,
Indonesian, Arabic, Russian, and Vietnamese. Fans can tune in to the stream on
November 16, 2019 to watch all the excitement unfold while hearing top-notch
analysis, commentary, and play-by-plays in their native language here.
Unlock daily missions till November 18
From November 10
until November 18, Free Fire players can once again participate in the wildly
popular Pick ‘N Win event. Players will need to predict who will win Free Fire
World Series 2019, which unlocks daily missions that will earn them tokens and
tickets. Tokens can be used to redeem rewards while tickets allow players to
make their choice as to who will Booyah each round of the tournament. Correct
predictions will net the player tokens. Players who predict all of the Booyah
and the champion will earn them the latest emote, Battle Flag.
DJ
Alok: Free Fire’s first resident DJ
Free Fire’s most recent update welcomed Brazilian superstar DJ Alok as its first resident DJ and latest playable character. Fans of DJ Alok are encouraged to check out this weekend’s livestream to watch him perform at Free Fire World Series 2019.
Valve have now stated that any team participating in Majors in 2020 and their players will have to disclose all partnerships and business relationships with other teams/ players and/or the Tournament Organizer, if there are any.
This, according to Valve, is to collect more information regarding the value these relationships add to the ecosystem versus the risk it poses to the same.
A direct example of the same could be given in the form of Astralis, who were owned by RFRSH up until recently. RFRSH are the ones behind the Blast Pro circuit and the community/fans had raised concerns over the Danish roster’s prioritisation of the Blast Pro events over other major events with better prize pools and better team lists.
To sum it up, for now, Valve have prohibited a single Company from owning multiple CSGO teams and while they have revealed the intent of transparency as aforementioned, Tournament Organisers have not been prohibited from owning a CSGO team.
FormaL, a highly touted professional Call Of Duty player was left frustrated after Infinity Ward removed a key feature from the game.
When Call Of Duty announced they are going back to their roots after Infinite Warfare debacle, fans were left wonder how will it shape up, after releasing a game situated during World War II, Activision came up with Modern Warfare taking us foreword to the modern times, which essentially is the fan-favorite era from the Modern Warfare Series, initiated back in 2009.
Although this new installment is close to perfect, it lacks on major feature which was an essential part of a Pro Players game. The mini-map, the map that sits on the upper right-hand corner, giving a basic view of the map and pinpointing the location of spotted enemies and gunshots fired without silenced weapons. Now the compass which is added to the game shows the direction of the compromised enemy but doesn’t give up the whereabouts of the player around the map.
FormaL on his live stream said “You hear us you fcking idiots, god damn it, where the fck is the mini-map? What the fck!” he exclaimed during a break in the action of his November 11 scrims. “Why the fck did you release the CoD without a god damn mini-map, you fcking idiots. “Holy sht, that is too funny bro – you fcking morons. Holy fcking shit bro, f*cking geniuses over there bro.”
While many other players tweeted about this issue, FormaL went a step ahead to be publicly vocal. Activision is yet to respond on this but beta weekend is around the corner and further updates can be expected.
