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Apeks kyxsan: "You come back home and everyone expects you to win" Apeks kyxsan: "You come back home and everyone expects you to win"

Apeks kyxsan: "You come back home and everyone expects you to win"

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Grady Hooker
Grady sits down to talk to kyxsan from Apeks about the pressure placed on them after getting to the major semifinal, the addition of an old friend in CacaNito to the squad, and their thoughts coming into their group stage games at ESL Pro League.
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Fnatic keita: "We needed a bit more punch in our team" Fnatic keita: "We needed a bit more punch in our team"

Fnatic keita: "We needed a bit more punch in our team"

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Grady Hooker
We had a chat with Fnatic's coach keita ahead of their ESL Pro League games tonight to chat about how afro and dexter have been going in the team, the relationship between IGL and coach, as well as the rest of the teams in their group.
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EG Walco: "If you're a good teammate and you work hard, you're gonna have a spot" EG Walco: "If you're a good teammate and you work hard, you're gonna have a spot"

EG Walco: "If you're a good teammate and you work hard, you're gonna have a spot"

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Grady Hooker
Grady sits down with Evil Geniuses' in-game leader Walco to chat about the recent roster changes, the big differences with playing tier-one CS, and their chances against some of the big boys at ESL Pro League.
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Heroic stavn: "We really want revenge against [MOUZ & ENCE]" Heroic stavn: "We really want revenge against [MOUZ & ENCE]"

Heroic stavn: "We really want revenge against [MOUZ & ENCE]"

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Grady Hooker
As ESL Pro League Season 18 approaches, we sit down with stavn to talk about Heroic's plans for securing a playoff spot, getting back to the number one spot, and give a shoutout to content creator NartOutHere.
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BIG Krimbo: "I'm really proud and happy that they evolved that good and quickly" BIG Krimbo: "I'm really proud and happy that they evolved that good and quickly"

BIG Krimbo: "I'm really proud and happy that they evolved that good and quickly"

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Grady Hooker
We delve into Krimbo's perspective on the team's recent transitions, their performance at various tournaments, and the unique camaraderie within the BIG roster. Join us as we explore Krimbo's journey in the world of esports and his insights into the team's dynamics and aspirations.
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Vitality Spinx: "We can still be better than we are right now" Vitality Spinx: "We can still be better than we are right now"

Vitality Spinx: "We can still be better than we are right now"

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Grady Hooker
In this exclusive interview featuring Spinx from Team Vitality, we discuss recent roster changes, Vitality's strategies, their momentum from recent wins, and their potential to win the Intel Grand Slam.
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Grayhound Sico: "After we lost our coach, it kind of revamped us a little bit" Grayhound Sico: "After we lost our coach, it kind of revamped us a little bit"

Grayhound Sico: "After we lost our coach, it kind of revamped us a little bit"

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Grady Hooker
As ESL Pro League Season 18 approaches, we sit down with Sico to gain insights into his team's preparations and ambitions as they gear up to secure a coveted spot in the playoffs as well learn about an airport mishap the night before.
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Exciting Lineup Revealed: 11 Teams Confirmed for IEM Sydney 2023 Exciting Lineup Revealed: 11 Teams Confirmed for IEM Sydney 2023

Exciting Lineup Revealed: 11 Teams Confirmed for IEM Sydney 2023

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Event News
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Grady Hooker
Prepare for the ultimate showdown as ESL unveils the first wave of participants bound for IEM Sydney 2023. With a blend of Partner Team invites, ESL World Ranking qualifiers, and a local champion, the stage is set for an electrifying esports spectacle Down Under.
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IEM is returning to the land down under after 4 years IEM is returning to the land down under after 4 years

IEM is returning to the land down under after 4 years

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Event News
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Grady Hooker
Get ready for an exhilarating experience as the ICC Sydney opens its doors from October 20th to 22nd, marking a highly anticipated reunion after a long-awaited four years. Whether you'll be joining us in person or cheering from the comfort of your home, it's time to rejoice and celebrate the triumphant return of IEM Sydney for 2023.
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DreamHack Melbourne to Return in April 2023 DreamHack Melbourne to Return in April 2023

DreamHack Melbourne to Return in April 2023

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Grady Hooker
Today DreamHack, an ESL FACEIT Group brand, announced the return of DreamHack Melbourne in 2023. Australia's second-ever DreamHack festival will take place over the weekend of April 28-30, 2023, and will offer a three-day gaming lifestyle experience, with full details of the festival to be announced over the coming months.
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A summer of opportunity for Cloud9 and FURIA find their footing A summer of opportunity for Cloud9 and FURIA find their footing

A summer of opportunity for Cloud9 and FURIA find their footing

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Joshua "SUPER__FRESH" Treadway
In the lead up to IEM Cologne 2022, eight teams put up performances strong enough to earn a direct invite into the event's Group Stage, bypassing a strong Play-In Stage that eliminated the likes of MIBR and BIG Clan. Four of those teams were seeded into Group B: Team Liquid, Cloud9, FURIA Esports and FaZe Clan.
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NaVi a win away from the top and G2 stumbling at the starting line NaVi a win away from the top and G2 stumbling at the starting line

NaVi a win away from the top and G2 stumbling at the starting line

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Joshua "SUPER__FRESH" Treadway
Counter-Strike returns to the LANXESS Arena with IEM Cologne, pitting 24 teams against one-another for their share of $1,000,000 USD. Of these teams, eight will receive a distinct advantage: their consistency in recent months has earned them direct qualification into the Group Stage, bypassing the Play-Ins entirely.
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Counter-Strike Tier Rankings: PGL Major Antwerp 2022 Counter-Strike Tier Rankings: PGL Major Antwerp 2022

Counter-Strike Tier Rankings: PGL Major Antwerp 2022

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The Esports Kingdom team
We just had the first CSGO Major of 2022 and it feels like this is the perfect time for the next edition of our tier rankings. The top spots are bloated, the number one spot is up for contention, and some new debut teams are breaking in high up the charts...
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ESL Pro League Season 15 Quarterfinalists ESL Pro League Season 15 Quarterfinalists

ESL Pro League Season 15 Quarterfinalists

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Joshua "SUPER__FRESH" Treadway
After four groups of play, the field of competition at the ESL Pro League had thinned down to 12. Another round of play saw four more squads eliminated as we said goodbye to Heroic, Fnatic, Entropiq and Players in the Round of 12.
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America Fights for Survival and The Danes Double Up: EPL Playoff Preview America Fights for Survival and The Danes Double Up: EPL Playoff Preview

America Fights for Survival and The Danes Double Up: EPL Playoff Preview

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Joshua "SUPER__FRESH" Treadway
The ESL Pro League playoffs began yesterday, with ENCE taking down Fnatic in convincing 2-0 fashion and FaZe Clan edging out Players in a three-map affair. On day two, more Round of 12 action will occur with Heroic taking on Team Liquid and Entropiq squaring off against Astralis.
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FaZe faces elimination and Fnatic write their Cinderella story: EPL Playoff Preview FaZe faces elimination and Fnatic write their Cinderella story: EPL Playoff Preview

FaZe faces elimination and Fnatic write their Cinderella story: EPL Playoff Preview

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Joshua "SUPER__FRESH" Treadway
After four weeks of competition, the field of teams at ESL Pro League Season 15 has thinned from 24 to 12. The playoffs begin today, with the Round of 12 pitting the second and third seeded teams from each group against one-another. The first day of competition will open with ENCE taking on Fnatic in a best-of-three series, followed by FaZe Clan in action against Players.
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G2 NiKo at IEM Katowice: "We are still very aware it could go wrong" G2 NiKo at IEM Katowice: "We are still very aware it could go wrong"

G2 NiKo at IEM Katowice: "We are still very aware it could go wrong"

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Joshua "SUPER__FRESH" Treadway
Recently G2 Esports added young prodigy m0NESY to the squad and looked to make an impact at IEM Katowice in their first big tournament together. We take a look at how they are doing, where they go from here, and what NiKo thinks about the pressure of competing with a new roster.
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FURIA arT at IEM Katowice: "We are very close to the top 5 teams" FURIA arT at IEM Katowice: "We are very close to the top 5 teams"

FURIA arT at IEM Katowice: "We are very close to the top 5 teams"

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Joshua "SUPER__FRESH" Treadway
We haven't seen them for awhile, but FURIA is coming out swinging at IEM Katowice with a huge win over Astralis - but how much further can they make it? We take a look at that as question arT as to FURIA's position amoungst the top teams.
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Liquid nitr0 at IEM Katowice: "It's been a learning experience for sure" Liquid nitr0 at IEM Katowice: "It's been a learning experience for sure"

Liquid nitr0 at IEM Katowice: "It's been a learning experience for sure"

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Joshua "SUPER__FRESH" Treadway
It was a rough start for Team Liquid, but is kind of expected given the reshuffle that just occurred, changing the entire makeup of the team coming into IEM Katowice. Also featuring nitr0 talking about his return to CSGO from VALORANT.
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NaVi s1mple at IEM Katowice: "It was hard to get back" NaVi s1mple at IEM Katowice: "It was hard to get back"

NaVi s1mple at IEM Katowice: "It was hard to get back"

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Joshua "SUPER__FRESH" Treadway
IEM Katowice is well into the group stage now and we take a look at Natus Vincere and their prospects in advancing in the tournament. We also had a quick chat to s1mple about returning to form after the player break that was so long.
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