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Valve assigns BC.Game to Asia for Singapore 2026 Major
Valve added a Singapore 2026 Major exception to its CS2 tournament rules: BC.Game are assigned to the Asia region and eligible for a Major invitation.
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PGL opens registration for Bucharest 2027 European Open Qualifiers
PGL has opened registration for the European Open Qualifiers for PGL Bucharest 2027, which run Oct. 11-14 ahead of a Closed Qualifier.
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Counter-Strike Major winners, 2013 to 2026: champions and finals
A timeline of Counter-Strike Major champions from Fnatic in 2013 to Team Falcons at IEM Cologne 2026, with finals, formats and prize pools.
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Valve adds three-month VRS limit to Singapore Major region rules
Valve's Major rulebook: a roster is eligible for a Regional Assignment only if it was not on another region's VRS list in the past three calendar months.
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NAVI face Falcons for an ESL Pro League Season 24 playoff spot
Natus Vincere play Falcons in a best of three at 7 p.m. CEST on Oct. 6. A win would send NAVI to the ESL Pro League Season 24 playoffs at Spodek Arena.
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How CS:GO got Arms Race and Demolition: the Arsenal modes, 2011-2012
Valve announced the Arsenal modes for CS:GO on Sept. 22, 2011. Demolition and Arms Race reached the beta in March 2012.
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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive launch: the road to Aug. 21, 2012
How CS:GO got from beta to its Aug. 21, 2012, Steam launch: the June date and price announcement, pre-purchase and the final beta week.
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CS2 maps: all maps by mode, Active Duty pool and callouts
All CS2 maps by game mode from the game files, plus the seven Active Duty maps: profiles, callouts and pool changes from 2022 to July 2026.
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How Valve announced Counter-Strike: Global Offensive on Aug. 12, 2011
Valve announced Counter-Strike: Global Offensive on Aug. 12, 2011. Here is what the company said, what early players reported and how it was framed.
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ESL Challenger League Season 52 Cup 3 invites 50 teams
ESL named 50 teams for Challenger League Season 52 Cup 3 on Oct. 2, all invited through Valve Regional Standings data across four regions.