Counter-Strike 2
GameBy Valve · Released Sep 27, 2023
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Team Vitality Launches RushBee
Paris-based esports organization Team Vitality has officially launched a new marketing agency division, RushBee.
- Paris-based esports organization Team Vitality has launched a new marketing agency division named RushBee to help brands engage with gaming and esports audiences.
- RushBee aims to assist both endemic and non-endemic brands in reaching a global audience of over 3.3 billion Gen Z and Alpha gamers who prioritize social media and content platforms over traditional media.
- The agency is led by François-Xavier Roux, who previously served as Team Vitality’s Head of Content & Activations for nearly six years and spent 14 years at Viacom Networks France.
Automobili Lamborghini Makes a Major Stop at DreamHack Dallas
Automobili Lamborghini has entered into a partnership with the ESL FACEIT Group to establish a significant presence at the DreamHack Dallas event, scheduled for May 23–25, 2025, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Texas.
- Automobili Lamborghini will make its first direct entry into the gaming space as a partner at DreamHack Dallas, scheduled for May 23–25, 2025, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.
- The partnership features a 300-square-meter branded booth, marking the first time an automotive brand has maintained a major presence at a DreamHack event.
- Onsite activations include racing simulators, curated esports competitions, and Web3-integrated experiences, such as the display of a Lamborghini Revuelto with a custom in-game interoperable livery.
BLAST Partners With Alienware for BLAST.tv Austin Major
BLAST has secured a global sponsorship agreement with Dell-owned PC brand Alienware for the upcoming BLAST.tv Austin Major.
- Alienware has signed on as a global sponsor for the BLAST.tv Austin Major, serving as the official PC, laptop, and monitor provider.
- The BLAST.tv Austin Major is scheduled for June 19–22, 2025, at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, and is already sold out.
- The tournament features a total prize pool of $1.25 million USD, with 32 teams competing across three stages.
Esports World Cup Schedule Revealed
The Esports World Cup Foundation has released the official schedule for its 2025 multi-title competition, which is set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 10 to August 24.
- The 2025 Esports World Cup will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 10 to August 24, featuring a total prize pool of $70 million USD.
- The seven-week multi-title competition will be held across four arenas and culminate in the New Global Sport Conference for industry executives on August 23–24.
- Participating organizations will compete in various titles throughout the event to accumulate points for the overall Esports World Cup Club Championship.
NRG Launches Theta Labs-Powered Fan Engagement Platform Volt
NRG has launched Volt, an AI-powered fan engagement platform developed in partnership with Theta Labs.
- NRG has launched 'Volt,' an AI-powered fan engagement chatbot built on Theta Labs’ decentralized Theta EdgeCloud GPU infrastructure.
- The Volt platform provides real-time statistics, match data, and player insights for NRG’s professional rosters in Valorant, Rocket League, Counter-Strike 2, and Apex Legends.
- Volt features include player performance tracking, team schedules, standings, circuit point updates, merchandise promotions, and interactive fan quizzes.
Esports World Cup to Feature $70 Million Total Prize Pool
The Esports World Cup Foundation has announced a total prize pool exceeding $70 million for its 2025 event, scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 7 to August 24.
- The 2025 Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will feature a total prize pool exceeding $70 million, running from July 7 to August 24.
- The prize distribution includes $38 million for individual game championships, $5 million for 'Road to EWC' qualifiers, and $450,000 for MVP awards.
- The event is funded by the Saudi Arabian government’s Public Investment Fund and operated by the ESL FACEIT Group, a subsidiary of Savvy Games Group.
Street Fighter 6 Tournament Announced for the Hero Esports’ Asian Champions League
Hero Esports has officially confirmed that Street Fighter 6 will be a featured title at the upcoming Asian Champions League (ACL), scheduled for May 17–18, 2025, in Shanghai.
- Hero Esports will host a Street Fighter 6 tournament as part of the Asian Champions League (ACL) in Shanghai from May 17–18, 2025.
- The ACL Street Fighter 6 tournament features a $30,000 USD total prize pool and is open to all competitors with no entry requirements.
- The champion and runner-up of the ACL Street Fighter 6 event will secure direct qualification slots for the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Astralis Renews Long-Standing Partnership with OMEN by HP
The Copenhagen-based esports organization Astralis has officially renewed its long-standing partnership with OMEN by HP, marking seven years of collaboration between the two entities.
- Esports organization Astralis has renewed its long-standing partnership with OMEN by HP, marking seven years of collaboration between the two entities.
- As part of the renewed agreement, OMEN will upgrade all 126 gaming stations at the Astralis Nexus gaming hub with new hardware, including i7-14700F CPUs and GeForce 4070 Super GPUs.
- The partnership includes continued brand promotion through video content, social media channels, and prominent placement on Astralis team jerseys during competitions.
IESF Formally Announces 2025 Games Line-Up
The International Esports Federation (IESF) has officially confirmed its competitive game lineup for the 2025 season, marking the 17th year of the organization’s operations.
- The International Esports Federation (IESF) has finalized its 2025 competitive game line-up, featuring Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, eFootball, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, and PUBG Mobile.
- This selection marks the third consecutive year the IESF has maintained an identical roster of titles for its tournament circuit.
- The 2025 season represents the 17th year of operation for the federation.
Kosovo to Host the IESF European Esports Championship 2025
The International Esports Federation (IESF) has officially selected Pristina, Kosovo, as the host city for the 2025 European Esports Championship.
- Pristina, Kosovo, will host the International Esports Federation (IESF) European Esports Championship in July 2025.
- The event will feature over 250 athletes from across Europe competing in PUBG Mobile, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Dota 2, and Counter-Strike 2 (Open and Women’s divisions).
- The tournament is being organized in partnership with the Esports Federation of Kosovo, with support from the nation’s government and the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Sports.
FATAL FURY Joins the 2025 Esports World Cup Line-Up
The Esports World Cup Foundation has entered into a three-year partnership with SNK Corporation to integrate the Fatal Fury fighting game franchise into its annual multi-week tournament series.
- The Esports World Cup Foundation has signed a three-year partnership with SNK to feature the Fatal Fury franchise in its annual multi-week summer competition.
- The upcoming title, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, will be included in the 2025 Esports World Cup lineup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is scheduled for a multi-platform release in April 2025 and marks the first entry in the fighting game series in 26 years.
ESL FACEIT Group Renews Multi-Year Partnership With Intel
The ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) has officially renewed its long-standing partnership with Intel, securing a multi-year agreement to continue their collaboration in the global esports sector.
- ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) and Intel have renewed their long-standing partnership through a new multi-year deal to support global Counter-Strike 2 competitions.
- Intel will remain the marquee sponsor for EFG’s Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) and ESL Pro Tour tournament series, extending a collaborative relationship that has spanned 24 years.
- The announcement precedes the IEM Katowice Grand Finals, scheduled for February 7–9, 2025, at the Spodek Arena in Poland, which features a $1.25 million USD total prize pool.
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