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ESIC opens investigation into Heroic players’ complicity in HUNDEN spectator bug usage

The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) has officially opened an investigation into allegations made by former CS:GO coach Nicolai “HUNDEN” Petersen that members of the Heroic roster were complicit in his usage of the spectator bug. The formal investigation was officially opened today, two days after HUNDEN sent the ESIC information that he alleges shows evidence that some of the Heroic players were in on his use of the bug. This alleged evidence, according to an interview between HUNDEN and TV2.dk, includes acknowledgment from former player Nikolaj “⁠niko⁠” Kristensen that “everyone”

ESIC open investigation into alleged complicity of Heroic players in coaching bug abuse

The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) has opened an investigation into HUNDEN's claims that players in Heroic were aware of the coaching bug abuse after receiving evidence from the team's former coach. HUNDEN's claims will be investigated by ESIC (photo courtesy of Heroic) "On 4 September 2021, Mr. Petersen sent ESIC information which he alleges provides evidence that the players who were playing for Heroic at the time of Mr. Petersen’s exploitation of the spectator bug were complicit in his exploits," ESIC explains in the latest entry to their Open Investigations

TeSeS: “It’s very tough; there’s a lot of hate going on”

The Heroic lineup took part in a press conference ahead of the ESL Pro League Season 14 playoffs on Monday, making their first public appearance in front of members of the press since Nicolai "⁠HUNDEN⁠" Petersen claimed that some of his teammates from the 2020 Heroic team were aware of his exploitation of the coaching bug while it was happening. In one of few references to the allegations in the hour-long session, René "⁠TeSeS⁠" Madsen spoke out as one of the two players directly implicated by his former coach when

ESIC bans former Heroic coach HUNDEN for 2 years

The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) handed out a two-year suspension today to the former head coach of Heroic’s CS:GO team, Nicolai “HUNDEN” Petersen, following an investigation into claims that he shared sensitive information from Heroic’s strategy folder with an opposing team ahead of IEM Cologne in July. The ban means HUNDEN can’t take part in any events organized by ESIC members, which includes major tournament organizers such as ESL, DreamHack, and BLAST. The ESIC’s investigation included examining Google Drive access records, interviews with Heroic and the opposing team’s management, and

Apple proposes update to allow App Store developers to share information about alternative payment options

Apple announced that it will be updating its policy allowing App Store Developers to communicate with customers about alternative payment options as part of a proposed settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit from developers in the U.S. In a statement from Apple, the company detailed the changes they have proposed to the App Store, which they believe will “help make the App Store an even better business opportunity for developers”. The main point within the agreement is regarding the communication of payment options, which was formerly against the App Store’s

HUNDEN implicates teammates in coaching bug scandal

In a second part of an interview with TV2.dk, HUNDEN has come out to claim that some of his teammates from the time he coached Heroic in early 2020 had been aware of the 30-year-old's abuse of the infamous coaching bug, for which he went on to be banned for eight months. "Some players knew," the 30-year-old said. "I will not give any names, because I think it is up to the players themselves." Heroic CEO Joachim Haraldsen has denied the accusations. "The coach bug was thoroughly investigated by ESIC,