We take a look at the week ahead in esports and the highlight events for January 27-February 2, with Counter-Strike 2 taking the spotlight.

Into The Breach to shut down after CEO embezzlement scandal
Into the Breach (ITB) have announced their closure following revelations of severe financial misconduct by CEO Sam “SlayTheMinotaur” Macedonio Cook.

Eternal Fire & Natus Vincere advance to BLAST Bounty Spring semis
Eternal Fire and Natus Vincere secured their places in the semifinals of the BLAST Bounty Spring after victories over Vitality and paiN Gaming, respectively.

MOUZ replace “siuhy” with “Spinx” on CS2 roster
MOUZ have officially announced the signing of Lotan “Spinx” Giladi, bringing in the Counter-Strike 2 Major champion to replace Kamil “siuhy” Szkaradek.

Team Spirit & G2 Esports roll into BLAST Bounty Spring semifinals
Team Spirit and G2 Esports kicked off the BLAST Bounty Spring Finals with dominant 2-0 victories over HEROIC and BetBoom Team in their respective quarterfinals.

MOUZ bench Counter-Strike 2 in-game leader “siuhy”
MOUZ have announced the removal of Kamil “siuhy” Szkaradek from their Counter-Strike 2 lineup, citing “differing visions for the team’s direction.”

ESL announce Australian Counter-Strike 2 tournament
ESL has announced Intel Extreme Masters Melbourne 2025, set to take place from April 21-27, with the playoffs hosted live at the prestigious Rod Laver Arena.

What’s on in esports for week beginning January 20, 2025
We take a look at the week ahead in esports and the highlight events for January 20-26, with Counter-Strike 2 taking the spotlight.

BLAST Bounty Spring Finals team list completed
Following the final day of the BLAST Bounty Spring qualifiers, eight teams have secured their places in the inaugural BLAST Bounty Spring Finals.

BLAST Bounty Spring Finals: First four teams lock in LAN spots
On the penultimate day of the inaugural BLAST Bounty Spring tournament, HEROIC, paiN Gaming, Team Spirit and Natus Vincere claimed victories.