Flashpoint-NiP-Anonymo Esports controversy explained
On May 14, Nicolai “Dev1ce” Reedtz was preparing for his much-awaited Ninjas in Pyjamas debut. It was a crucial match for Flashpoint Season 3, a Valve-sponsored CS:GO esports RMR event. But NiP’s players faced connection issues with some players suffering packet loss up to 40%. Needless to say, for an elite like CS:GO esports, at […]
Flashpoint Season 3: CS:GO Tournament Preview
Flashpoint Season 3 is a Valve-sponsored European RMR event for CS:GO esports. The tournament brings together the best talent from Europe and also acts as a qualifier to the PGL Stockholm Major. Flashpoint Season 3 for CS:GO Esports Format, Teams and Prize Pool 16 teams are competing for a $50 thousand prize pool in the […]
Flashpoint 3, the Next European CS:GO RMR event
Coming as the first CS:GO esports tournament with Regional Major Ranking (RMR) points in 2021, Flashpoint 3 features a brand new format and an impressive list of invited teams. Flashpoint is back and bigger than ever! Flashpoint 3 will be an official Regional Major Ranking (RMR) event for the European region. Read all about it […]
MIBR fined by Flashpoint for “breach of competitive integrity”
CS:GO esports organizer Flashpoint announced today that team MIBR will receive a $10 thousand fine. The fine comes from a “breach of competitive integrity” in a match during Flashpoint Season 2. A statement from @MonteCristo regarding MIBR's recent Flashpoint match. pic.twitter.com/sZptfilPT4 — Flashpoint (@Flashpoint) December 3, 2020 MIBR Fined Christopher “MonteCristo” Mykles, Commissioner of Flashpoint […]
Last NA VALORANT Ignition Series, Pop Flash by B Site
Riot Games just announced the fourth and final North American VALORANT Ignition Series event. VALORANT tournament Pop Flash will be hosted by esports leagues B Site and Flashpoint. Announcing the Fourth and Final North American Ignition Series Event: Pop Flash, Hosted by B Site and @Flashpoint. Aug 26-30, learn more about the $50k prize pool, […]
MonteCristo leaves Cloud9 to join Flashpoint and B Site full-time
A press release revealed today that Christopher “MonteCristo” Mykles will be leaving Cloud9 to join Flashpoint and B Site. Leaving his role as a Cloud9 content creator, his esports experience will provide new insights. MonteCristo will be the Commissioner of Flashpoint and Vice President of Brand at B Site. “Monte is a unique voice in […]
ESL’s Michal ‘CARMAC’ Blicharz on Coronavirus Concern in Katowice, Valorant and ESL Pro League
IEM Katowice is one of the most anticipated CS:GO events of every year. Thousands of people make the trip to Katowice’s Spodek arena to watch the best teams in the world compete. Unfortunately, this year, the regional polish government decided the congregation of fans in the arena carried too much of a health risk with […]
GenG Co-Founder and Cloud9 President exchange insight over CS:GO’s FLASHPOINT
FLASHPOINT is a CS:GO tournament series announced last week that is poised to become one of the more important circuits in the CS:GO landscape. Founding teams in the series include Cloud9, GenG, MiBR, C0ntact Gaming, MAD Lions and Dignitas. The league operates under a unique ownership split that gives teams a legitimate stake in events […]
FLASHPOINT Introduces a New Format for CS:GO With Big Backers
In a London press conference, esports tastemakers made lofty promises for the future of CS:GO. “B Site” has officially become FLASHPOINT, a new series of CS:GO tournaments that will begin in March. With a $2,000,000 prize pool in 2020, the tournament series is prepared to compete with the biggest events in CS:GO. The league will […]
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