Valve has unveiled some significant changes for the upcoming CS:GO Majors, with tournaments moved to May and November with a reduced schedule of two weeks apiece.

Curse lifted as Team Liquid win IEM Sydney final
After years of near-misses, Team Liquid have finally claimed a big-time title with their victory over Fnatic in the final of the CS:GO Intel Extreme Masters in Sydney.

Can Counter-Strike be changed to have a future in China?
One of the most popular video games in the world, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, has been targeted by China, who could ban the game in their country if it fails to pass their classification regulations.

LOOT.BET HotShot Series returns with $20,000 prize pool
QuickFire has announced the return of the LOOT.BET HotSHot Series and a $20,000 prize pool to take place from May 30 to June 4. The third instalment of the CS:GO series will be no different from the first two instalments when it comes to the number of teams and prizes.

US Native American Casino starts legal war with Valve over loot boxes
Video gaming and gambling is back in the news, as Valve faces another shot across its bow in the controversial in-game skins and loot crates saga.

DreamHack announces return to Malmö with $250,000 prize pool
DreamHack has announced that Malmö will be the location for their second CS: GO Masters event of 2019, hosting 16 teams that will compete for $250,000 in prize money.