Counter-Strike: Global Offensive’s first Major of 2022 is now over in Antwerp. After two explosive weeks and an incredible final weekend, fans of the legendary FPS saw history in the making this past Sunday. Yet, while the playoffs showdown is where legends are made, the previous stages of the event also saw plenty of developments taking place. So, considering how long and prestigious the PGL Major Antwerp is, it’s no surprise to learn that there are more winners than just the team which ended up lifting the trophy. After all, we saw some squads going above and beyond what were expected from t ..read more

After two weeks of some of the best Counter-Strike action we’ve seen in months, the PGL Major Antwerp reaches its climax. This Thursday, the first Global Offensive Major of the year will kick off the Champions Stage, its third and final stage. From this point until Sunday, losing means being eliminated, and there’s no room for error. Every strategy and plan the eight remaining teams have will be put to use, every trick they have will be in play, and by the end of Sunday, a new Major winner will be crowned. Before the final stage starts, though, fans and players will have a small break to catch ..read more

Counter-Strike’s first Major of 2022, the PGL Major Antwerp 2022 started earlier this week, and what week it has been! We have seen various surprises across these past days, from Astralis ultimately failing to advance to Imperial keeping the Brazilian dream alive, and that was just the start of the tournament. This Saturday, we’ll be seeing the eight survivors from the Challengers Stage facing the eight Legends teams, and with the likes of FaZe Clan and Natus Vincere around, things will only get spicier. Therefore, let’s make the best out of the small break the Major will take this Friday, rig ..read more

The first Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Major of 2022 is starting this Monday! The event part of Valve’s Major circuit will be hosted by PGL in Antwerp, Belgium, and it’s going to run until the 22nd, when a new champion will be crowned. As one of the biggest esports events of the Month, and even the year, the excitement surrounding this Major is palpable, and we’re in for some great weeks of Counter-Strike. Now, no fan of Counter-Strike’s esports scene will want to miss such prestigious tournament. So, to be fully prepared for this Major, we’ve prepared this guide. Here you will find where ..read more

Earlier this week, Valve finally dropped the latest iteration of Counter-Strike’s Pick em Challenge game as the PGL Major: Antwerp starts in less than seven days. The much-loved minigame is back just as it was last year, but it’s always good to review the basics, right? And of course, this upcoming Major is set to be the field of many surprises, so the discussion regarding predictions is very welcome. So, as always, I’ll be providing my tips and predictions through the course of the Major. Last year we were able to upgrade our PGL Major Stockholm coin to its highest level, and I aim to do the ..read more

North American Counter-Strike has been a trending topic with the game’s community for a while now. The region always had its ups and downs, but since the online era, North America is reaching new lows, while being far from reaching its peak from years ago, and this goes to every team in the region, no exceptions. However, there’s one squad specifically that has become the perfect representation of its region’s downfall. And this team is Evil Geniuses. The team currently led by Jacky “Stewie2K” Yip has just reached its lowest point yet, but the legendary organization has been seeing its Counter ..read more

It has been a while since Counter-Strike fans last watched an event part of BLAST’s Premier circuit, but this changes soon. This Wednesday, the BLAST Premier Spring Showdown will be kicking off, and it will be one of the final tournaments before the PGL Major Antwerp kicks off in a couple of weeks. It’s clear that the focus is on the event taking place in Belgium but doing well here could not only guarantee a spot in one of the biggest events in the year, but also build momentum before Antwerp. Hence, we can expect teams like ENCE, FURIA and Heroic to take this tournament seriously, but still ..read more

While the first European Regional Major Rankings event is still going, Counter-Strike fans are already looking at the last event of the PGL Major Antwerp qualification circuit. The second European RMR will be kicking off this Thursday and will see eight teams rounding up the team list for the upcoming CSGO Major. Furthermore, with squads such as G2 and NiP around, it’s no wonder why fans are excited for the tournament. So, just like what we’ve done for the Americas and the first Europe RMR, it’s time for our storylines preview. Here, you will see our eight favorites and their storylines, as we ..read more

The last stop in the Road to Antwerp is well underway as over 50 teams fight their way into the upcoming Counter-Strike Major. Now, some of these 50 teams have already been sent home as the Americas RMR has already sent home a couple of teams, but 32 participants are still in contention as the first European RMR has yet to start. This changes this Sunday, though. At 09:00 AM UTC, the European RMR A will kick off with two matches. Natus Vincere will be facing Team QUAZAR, while the Virtus.Pro roster playing as Outsiders faces Team Unique. From that time, until the next Wednesday, fans are going ..read more

In a matter of hours, the first RMR for the next Counter-Strike Major will start. The Regional Major Rankings events are the final stage of the qualification process for the Valve-sponsored event that is set to run in Belgium next month, and this time, no team has already qualified for it. This means that the upcoming RMRs will define who qualifies for the Major, and who doesn’t. Differently than last yet, there hasn’t been other RMRs over the year, so there’s no circuit points in play here, either. So, suffice to say that this is the event that has been on the radar of every team that managed ..read more