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MIBR eliminated from Nine to Five 3 by Wisla Krakow

MIBR decided to take part in Nine to Five 3 after an early exit from ESL One Cologne 2020 Europe, looking to make the most out of their European bootcamp and get some official games under their belt alongside practice. The Brazilians were invited directly to the quarter-finals of the online tournament, where they were the highest-ranked team, facing off against Wisla Krakow in the opening BO3. Things looked great initially as MIBR cruised to a 13-2 lead on the CT side of the Poles' map pick, Mirage, and closed

ESL Partners With MaltaGaming, Malta to Host both 2021 ESL Pro League Seasons

Global esports tournament and league organizer ESL announced a strategic partnership Thursday with the independent non-profit foundation GamingMalta, which was established by the Government of Malta and the Malta Gaming Authority. The two organizations partnered up earlier this year for the ESL Pro League Season 11, which achieved the competition’s highest viewership to date with an average minute audience (AMA) of 165K. As part of the partnership, Malta will be the host location for all of the ESL Pro League in 2021. Additionally, the partnership will be featured in continued

ESL Pro League Season 12 to be held online; Malta to host 2021 events

ESL unveiled on Thursday more details about the future of the ESL Pro League. The tournament will be split into regional online divisions for Season 12 because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, returning to a LAN setting in 2021, when both seasons will take place in Malta. Season 12 will cover all major regions — Europe, North America, Asia, Oceania, and South America — and will be played between September 1 and October 6. Europe will have the lion's share ($450,000) of the season's $750,000 prize pool, followed by North

NaToSaphiX leaves Nordavind’s active roster

Niels-Christian "⁠NaToSaphiX⁠" Sillassen has left Nordavind's active roster after the two sides decided to split as a result of differences in philosophies, the organization has announced. The 23-year-old leaves the active roster after what he describes has been a "rocky road" since the team went an international route with his and Kevin "⁠HS⁠" Tarn's signing at the beginning of the year following the loss of Håkon "⁠hallzerk⁠" Fjærli to Dignitas. Two months after the new team came together, their former in-game leader, Ruben "⁠RUBINO⁠" Villarroel, was forced to take a

mezii on leaving the UK scene: “International teams are definitely the way forward to unlock the full potential of a team and its players”

A year of solid performances and consistency from mezii has begun to spark interest around the up-and-coming British rifler, who is gradually carving a promising future for himself. After impressing in 2019 and into 2020 by averaging a consistent 1.17 rating across his time with national sides London and Vexed, the 21-year-old has taken his next steps with a move to international Counter-Strike in the form of GamerLegion, where he hopes to continue his development on his path to "play at the highest level". mezii is the latest talent to

Eden Arena: Malta Vibes Cup 3 Fantasy goes live with prizes

Just like the Eden Arena: Malta Vibes Cup 2, which is currently in the quarter-final stage, the third online cup of the Malta Vibes series will feature Tier 2 and 3 teams, ranked between #29 and #91 in the world, which decided to play through the player break. CIS squads such as Hard Legion and Gambit Youngsters headline the team list for the tournament that will feature a $40,000 prize pool and have a GSL group stage leading into single-elimination BO3 playoffs. The 18-year-old sh1ro is expected to shine, coming

Malmö, Sweden — Global Gaming crowned Operator of the Year at EGR Nordics Awards

Global Gaming’s fast-growing reputation in the online gaming industry has been further cemented after being crowned Operator of the Year at the 2019 EGR Nordics Awards. The EGR Nordics Awards recognise successful and innovative online gaming companies operating in the Nordic region. The expert panel of judges were impressed with Global Gaming’s flagship brand Ninja Casino and its solid performance in the Nordics, where it has grown to become an established name. The winners were announced at a prestigious ceremony held at the Corinthia Hotel, St. George’s Bay, Malta. Global