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Just last month Entity took down Tundra twice in the group stage of FISSURE Universe: Episode 2. They ended up winning that tournament, dropping just one game through both payoff and group stages. That was perhaps the biggest hint that Entity found their stride again. They started the final battle with a hard-fought victory in game one. Tundra might be defeated today, but its not all lost for them. Their adversaries will be decided in theNatus Vincere JuniorvsPSG Questlower bracket semifinal....

The 2022 Dota Pro Circuit was a true roller coaster for bothEntityand for Ivan “Pure” Moskalenko. The Indian organization entered the Western Europe regional league by signing the lower division team Creepwave. He was kicked from the Virtus.pro (outsiders) line-up after drawing a pro-Russian symbol on the minimap.

Three way tiebreakers in the DPC Leagues can go on forever. Entity took downNigma GalaxyandMonaspato stake their claim in the WEU Division I League for the 2023 DPC Summer Tour. But when it mattered, they were able to break the losing spree and find two wins. But when it came to facing Entity, neither of the two teams were up to the task. Now, they still have a chance of getting enough points to secure a direct invite....

Unfortunately, RNG were not able to bring the whole team on the stage in Suntec Arena. The game turned into a true base defense. The gold difference went at 131,036 in Entitys favour at minute 98, but that didnt matter anymore.

Are there any teams that pleasantly surprised you at ESL One Kuala Lumpur? What does it take as an analyst to stay on top of the job? you’re free to’t just cruise through an event based on your information from a previous tournament. I have a spreadsheet that I make before a tournament, which is kind of like my notes. Do analysts get fatigued from having to look at games from the same meta over long periods of time?...

A story as old as timeor at least as old as competitive Dota 2. Allegations of non-payment have once again surfaced. Sopy was the main host for all three DPC tours of 2023 in the SEA region. GosuGamers confirmed then that several other Division I teams also had not been paid by 4D. This situation left 4D Esports scrambling to cover the shortfall, leaving talent and teams in financial limbo....

Peruvian tournament organiser and broadcasting studio ESB Elite announced a three-year partnership with Qatar Esports Federation that will provide new global leagues for Dota 2. Through their partnership, ESB and QESF have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to execute a series of top events for 2024 with a three-year vision, the two parties announced in a joint press release. As part of the 2024 plan, ESB and QESF will host three offline events with a total prize pool of $2,600,000....

Image: ESI The official nominations and shortlist have been announced for this years ESI Film Festival. This years iteration of the event includes two categories: Best Film and Best Student Film. Directed by Rich Bowen at OG Esports. Heroes of Lofoten: A Counter-Strike Experience above the Arctic Circle. Our goal was to combine the entertainment of esports with technology and travel. The documentary puts emphasis on the joys and struggles behind the scene of the event....

At the same time, the same group has also purchased FACEIT for $500mil. The deal is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in Q2 2022. Our mission remains unchanged: to create a world where everybody can be somebody. The transaction is expected to close in Q2 2022.

DreamLeague Season 20 has two tickets to offer to the $15,000,000 event from Saudi Arabia.

After the cancellation in 2020, the first CS:GO Major in South America isfinally happening. The first Major in LATAM will take place at theJeunesse Arenalocated in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

ESL has just posted on their blog details ofESL Impact, their new, all-women competition circuit. This is part of their inclusivity initiative #GGFORALL, which wasannounced last December.

After the original Rio tournament was cancelled in 2020, ESL is taking another chance. No venue has been confirmed or even rumoured for this Major. This will be the second of the two CS:GO Majors slated to happen this year. The first Major, scheduled for May 9-22, has no attached organizer as of today. The new deal is beginning from this year, up to IEM Katowice 2025.