s1mple hints at career change / Twitch’s relationship with Counter-Strike Gambling
A quote by Oleksandr ‘s1mple’ Kostyljev has gained virality on Twitter/X, as the Counter-Strike legend alluded to a career change
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Pokémon TCG Pocket leaks spread rumours on A4 update after fans disappointed with no news during Pokemon Presents
After disappointment over no new announcement during Pokémon Presents, Pokémon TCG Pocket leaks have spread online, suggesting Ho-Oh and Lugia are at the centre of the A4 update.
A trailer that seemingly leaked from an Italian Pokémon account features a sea and sky theme, revealing 14 different cards in total.
Pokémon TCG Pocket leaks: leaked cards in A4
A trailer now circulating on Reddit and X (formerly Twitter) was apparently mistakenly uploaded to an Italian branch of official Pokémon on YouTube.
Riot Games harassment policy potentially restricts investigation of historical sexual harassment claims according to Esports Code of Conduct
Content Warning: This article mentions sexual harassment and assault. If you have suffered from any of the issues discussed in this article and are seeking help, please visit the Survivors Trust website to access the available helplines.
Riot Games harassment policy outlined in the Riot Games Espots Code of Conduct may prevent investigation into historical accounts of sexual harassment and sexual misconduct.
Recently alleged incidents of sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and grooming in League of Legends esports have raised concerns about safeguarding.
EPIC.LAN 45 Counter-Strike Reflections: Historic LAN could be only the beginning for new era
It is hard to fathom, but EPIC.LAN 45 may have heralded a new dawn in which the LAN truly becomes central to the European ecosystem.
IEM Cologne 2025: Where to watch, who is playing, and which team might win?
IEM Cologne 2025 kicks off on Wednesday, July 23rd. Team Vitality will seek to extend their winning streak, while recent Fissure Playground winners TYLOO will try to power through the Play-Ins.
Gunning for Greatness: top teams to watch at IEM Cologne 2025
The Cathedral of Counter-Strike, IEM Cologne, reliably stages extremely competitive esports series. Cologne 2025 is set to continue this trend, with some of the most successful teams facing determined up-and-coming rosters.
Three teams in particular will be hot tickets to watch in the upcoming tournament:
Team Vitality
Winners of the BLAST Austin Major, IEM Dallas, and a slew of additional trophies this season, Team Vitality currently hold the number one VRS (Valve Regional Standings) slot.
Their IEM Dallas victory also witnessed the height of their win streak.
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Origen co-founder David Primo faces multiple allegations of sexual misconduct after Neon’s story of harassment encourages others to come forward
Content Warning: This article mentions sexual harassment and assault. If you have suffered from any of the issues discussed in this article and are seeking help, please visit the Survivors Trust website to access the available helplines.
Two additional victims of sexual misconduct have come forward with allegations that they faced sexual harassment and inappropriate behaviour during interactions with a staff member from the League of Legends team Origen.
Neon’s sexual harassment experience revealed, but the ex-pro League of Legends player’s story flies under the radar
Content Warning: This article mentions sexual harassment and assault. If you have suffered from any of the issues discussed in this article and are seeking help, please visit the Survivors Trust website to access the available helplines.
Former professional League of Legends player, Matúš ‘Neon’ Jakubčík, has made accusations of sexual harassment against an unnamed individual from his former organisation. Neon’s sexual harassment experience occurred when he was only 18 years old.
EPIC.LAN 45 Finals: Iberian Soul take CS win with UK player smooya, while Aconite claim Valorant title
Kettering’s famous BYOC (bring your own computer) tournament has come to a close for July. Here is an overview of how the EPIC.LAN 45 Finals went down on the tournament’s last day.
Iberian Soul emerges on top in their AaB Grand Finals rematch
In the Upper Bracket Final, AaB were able to push Iberian Soul down into the Lower Bracket Final to fight Alliance for the Grand Final slot. The 2-1 best-of-three set an expectation for AaB to replicate their performance in the rematch.
Our first CS2 finalists here at @EPICLAN 45!@AaBesport’s young Danes take down @IberianSoul to book their spot in tomorrow’s Grand Final!
Gen.G Esports World Cup victory keeps Korea at the top, while G2 settle for fourth
Another League of Legends tournament yields another victory for Korea – Gen.G Esports World Cup victory keeps the region at the top of the world.
Meanwhile, Europe attempt to shake some doomsayers with a fourth-place finish from G2.
Gen.G Esports World Cup success follows their MSI title win
Early favourites to win the tournament, Gen.G arrived at the Esports World Cup riding the wave of their back-to-back MSI victory. Their successful Midseason Invitational performance saw them defeat T1 to secure the title for a second consecutive year.
Alongside the three other top four teams at MSI, Gen.G bypassed the Esports World Cup Group Stage.
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