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An official complaint has been filed against Alexandre “TitaN” Lima with São Paulo Civil Police following allegations from multiple women, including a minor. Authorities are investigating the case under charges related to sexual harassment, dissemination of intimate content, and rape of a vulnerable person, while the accused denies wrongdoing.

If you thought the legal heat surrounding Valve was already intense, brace yourself because things just got a whole lot more complicated. Two new lawsuits targeting the company have been filed, and they hit from completely different directions.

PGL has committed a $22 million investment to the CS2 esports ecosystem as part of its newly unveiled roadmap for the 2027 and 2028 seasons.

The Counter-Strike 2 landscape is constantly shifting, and the new 100 Thieves roster is currently proving that smart team building beats blind spending. When the North American organization announced their grand return to Counter-Strike, the community was naturally curious about how they would approach the market.

In their latest bid to circumvent modern EU regulations, Valve are introducing Germany to a tried and tested mechanic, the “X-Ray Scanner”. Previously only utilized in France, its introduction in Germany will see case openings only be enabled via the scanner, with the key system done away with. The implementation is set to start on March 16th with no current news of further rollouts in other countries and regions for now.

FURIA's spot in the ESL Pro League Season 23 playoffs is not locked in yet, but an unusual scenario is already making fans nervous: Gabriel "FalleN" Toledo might not be available to play the playoffs in Stockholm

Once again, Valve just nudged Inferno’s A site meta with two small-looking edits that are going to feel huge in real rounds: Balcony has been extended, and Graveyard is now closed off.

Nostalgia just hit like a clean AWP shot through mid doors. If you've been missing the classic feel of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive since CS2 took over, we've got some massive news for you.

For many, Counter-Strike was their introduction to competitive gaming. The 5v5 tactical shooter that began as a mod of Half-Life has blossomed into a franchise that helped shape the modern esports landscape. The franchise’s latest offering, Counter-Strike 2, continues to benefit from that legacy. The community remains loyal, generating billions of dollars in revenue for Valve. Yet nearly three years after its release, Counter-Strike 2 still feels unfinished. While updates have been rolled out, there has been little to nomore

BLAST has announced a sweeping overhaul of its Counter‑Strike circuit for 2027, unveiling a $10 million investment, an expanded LAN calendar, and a revamped competitive structure. The changes promise to align the league more closely with Valve’s Regional Standings (VRS) system while enhancing sustainability, accessibility, and the overall spectator experience.

Counter-Strike teams return to tier-1 action as ESL Pro League Season 23 gets underway. A total of 24 top teams will battle it out for a chance to claim the title.

Things went south for Valve Corporation today, and the gaming community is watching closely. The publisher is currently facing a legal storm on two completely different fronts.

IEM Cologne Major 2026 raises the stakes with a historic change: every Stage 3 match will now be played in best‑of‑three format. To accommodate the extended schedule, ESL added an extra day of competition at the Palladium and expanded ticket availability for fans eager to witness more top‑tier CS2 action.

The highly anticipated Grand Final at the 2026 PGL Cluj-Napoca ended with a massive statement. Team Vitality showed everyone exactly why they are considered the absolute best in the world right now. They took down PARIVISION with a convincing 3-1 scoreline to secure the trophy. It was a tough reality check for the Russian squad. They came into Sunday riding high on confidence, but Vitality brought them straight back down to earth.

Tomorrow, February 22, the Grand Final of the PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 brings a matchup we certainly did not expect when the competition began. It pits pure offensive talent against a deeply strategic playbook as Team Vitality prepare to face PARIVISION.

PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 is heading into its most decisive day, and the semifinal between Team Vitality and The MongolZ on February 21 is exactly the matchup fans have been waiting for. A grand final spot is up for grabs and both teams already know each other's game inside out.

The PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 Playoffs are set, with Vitality, FURIA, Falcons, NAVI and more battling in a stacked single-elimination bracket. As Zywoo and Vitality look unstoppable, challengers on both sides of the bracket aim to disrupt the early 2026 power structure and claim one of the year’s biggest trophies.

Passion UA has gone all-in on a fresh start in 2026, revamping its CS2 roster with the arrival of star AWPer Santino "try" Rigal and rising rifler Azbayar "Senzu" Munkhbold on loan. Joining forces with JT, Grim, and Kvem, the new-look international lineup aims to convert its promising stats and map pool strengths into consistent tier-one results, with Roman Imperium Cup V set as the first real proving ground for this ambitious project.

After a crushing final week of the 2026 LEC Versus Regular Season, where Los Ratones just barely missed out on qualifying for Playoffs, Caedrel has now announced that the team is officially coming to an end.

The Counter-Strike 2 competition at the 2026 Esports World Cup (EWC) will be one of 24 featured titles. The CS2 event is scheduled for August 19–24 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and will host 32 international teams.