Author: Nicholas Taifalos
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BrisVegas Spring: The AirBNB Incident break Gold Medalists’ BrisVegas streak
[ad_1] Gold Medalists were gunning for a fifth straight BrisVegas title last weekend but were unable to keep the streak alive, with Isaiah “isa1ah” Umlas’ “The AirBNB Incident” coming out on top 2-0 (16-12, 16-11) to win BrisVegas Spring 2022. The core of Jayden “Foggers” Graham, Jeremy “motion” Lloyd and DGG Esports’ Hugh “HUGHMUNGUS” Anderson–who…
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Vertex ADDICT on DreamHack, BLAST qualification and super-sub Forleks
[ad_1] As the saying goes, the lone wolf dies but the pack survives. But the Vertex Wolfpack did more than just survive at the Fortress OCE Masters over the weekend–they thrived in the atmosphere and the moment, and it paid dividends. Never had a Vertex line-up defeated the Grayhound core in a map, let alone…
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Streams, schedule, results and more.
[ad_1] Four teams will enter Fortress Melbourne this weekend with a single goal in mind: to secure Oceania’s first slot in the illustrious BLAST Circuit at the Fall Showdown, set for mid-October. OCE’s top four all in attendance Vertex, Rooster, Encore all hunt to topple Grayhound Action kicks off today; GH v Encore, Rooster v…
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Vertex malta: “When the Aussie crowd is chanting your name — it makes you feel like the man”
[ad_1] Through a disrupted preparation, an incomplete roster and facing insurmountable odds on the Rod Laver Arena stage, Vertex gave the Aussies fans something to cheer about in their 7th-8th finish at DreamHack Melbourne last fortnight. It’s a moment veteran rifler Liam “malta” Schembri won’t forget in a hurry, with it being his debut LAN…
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Streams, schedule, results and more
[ad_1] OCE’s top CS:GO league is back with ESL ANZ Champs Season 15. Sixteen teams enter the Swiss stage in September for a shot at playoffs, a share of $20,000 AUD and qualification for ESL Pro League’s Conference in 2023. Who will emerge victorious? Oceania’s premier CS:GO league is back! Swiss bracket begins Monday, September…
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Team list finalised for Fortress OCE Masters BLAST qualifier
[ad_1] Following the closed qualifier’s completion on Sunday, four teams have been locked in for the Fortress OCE Masters main event next weekend. Grayhound, Rooster, Encore & Vertex will battle it out in the Fortress Alienware Arena for Oceania’s first qualifier spot at a BLAST tournament. Rumours of a BLAST qualifier for OCE were circulating…
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paiN hardzao ahead of Rio Major: “We will give our blood and soul to reach the main stage”
[ad_1] International title number one — secured. Brazilian squad paiN Gaming have finally filled their trophy cabinet with an overseas event win following a historic 2-1 (19-17, 7-16, 16-12) victory over compatriots Imperial Esports at ESL Challenger Melbourne. $50,000 USD richer and with their ticket punched to the ESL Pro League Conference later this year,…
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OG degster: “I’m not going to lie here — we didn’t have any preparation for the tournament [in Melbourne]”
[ad_1] It can’t be sugar coated; OG’s performance at ESL Challenger Melbourne was disappointing, especially following a stand-out finish at BLAST Fall Groups. Expectations for the world number eight squad grew tenfold after flipping the Counter-Strike script in Copenhagen. A slow start on day one saw OG facing the likes of Major champions FaZe Clan…
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LCO 2022 Split 2: Championship Sunday! Chiefs vs. Pentanet in battle for next LCO crown
[ad_1] LCO 2022 Split 2, and the league’s competitors see sweeping changes as OCE’s best line up for a spot at Worlds. Who will be crowned as the LCO champions and represent the region at the pinnacle of League of Legends? Pentanet 3-0 Order in Friday night wipeout Chiefs just three games away from perfect…
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ESL Challenger Melbourne 2022: Entropiq’s hot run ends; Imperial first to book grand final
[ad_1] After three long years, Australia finally plays host to an international CS:GO LAN in the form of ESL Challenger Melbourne, held at Olympic Park as part of DreamHack Melbourne. With $100,000 USD and a spot at ESL Pro League on the line, will our Aussie hopes hold on in front of a home crowd?…