For nearly two decades Counter-Strike has been the uncontested king of tactical first person shooters. But the glorious empire that Valve has built is far from perfect. And from the unrest of its at times frustrated community, a new challenger has finally risen - an ambitious and accomplished opponent promising change. But Riot Games isn't just interested in challenging for the crown, their si

It requires a special kind of motivation to be a streamer. To wake up every day ready to bare all for Twitch’s biggest trolls. It’s a day-in-and-day-out marathon — to go from just a handful of friendly eyes watching, to tens of thousands of fans. But for the always-extreme Félix “xQc” Lengyel - that motivation comes in the form of "The Juice."For more

How often have you heard the phrase “age is just a number”? In esports, it sometimes refers to some wily whipper-snapper who appears to be skilled beyond their years.But in CS:GO, there’s one group of truly weathered mercenaries who gave that expression a whole new meaning.A lethal squadron of spirited pensioners who will casually brain you on the server before taking their after

Robin “flusha” Ronnquist, a three-time Major winner who, in addition to having one of the biggest brains in CS:GO, is one of the game’s most controversial figures. Not because of anything he’s said, but rather because of some dubious plays on the server...For more great videos, be sure to subscribe to theScore esports on YouTube.

Competition is built on rivalry. And some of esports' greatest stories are about two great players vying for glory, constantly outdoing one another in pursuit of victory.But "xPeke" vs. ocelote" isn't that kind of story. It's the story of a rivalry that exists exclusively in fans’ heads. A rivalry that was never anything but one-sided. A rivalry that despite barely

Carl "Perfect Legend" White spent years building a respectable reputation as one of the best Mortal Kombat players. But this long-time fighting game player isn't celebrated for being a three-time EVO winner. No, his legacy has become overshadowed by an infamous first-to-ten exhibition match with SonicFox that took on a life of its own transforming into one of the FGC's cruelest a

It’s no secret that, in any game, people love to watch winners lose. It doesn’t matter if it’s Faker, Fabian, the entirety of Astralis, or the awe-inspiring underdog OG. Dominance eventually breeds a community hunger for downfall. Especially if the team on top is flexing it. See, it’s one thing if whoever’s dominating your esport is also humble. The darling of the sce

Being known for something in the game you play can be a badge of honour. But depending on what that trademark is, it can also very easily become a blight on an otherwise promising career.And in League of Legends, a game that picks up and drops metas every couple of months, the inability to adapt can have brutal consequences. However, when it comes to true stubbornness and inflexibility, you'll

In esports, as in life, rulers are destined to rise and fall. Sometimes, a crown naturally finds its way onto the brow of an up-and-comer, heralding a new era of royalty. Other times, it’s left unattended, and gets seized as a result. As the level of competition increases, those who’ve been deemed masters of their craft are fated to be dethroned. Kings come and go, and those who were a

Every hero has a storyline that defines them. Sometimes it’s a fateful event that turns an ordinary person into a legend, or maybe it’s through their determination to overcome heart-breaking adversity.Whatever form these moments take, one thing is certain – they don’t present themselves that often. But when they do – if they’re seized – they’re capab

Every once in a while we see the rise of a true superstar. A world-class, one-in-a-million competitor who, quite simply, has it all. These individuals have the plays, they have the personality, and their unmistakable it factor. Because, at the end of the day, esports isn’t just about dominating the competition. It’s about doing it in style. But what if I told you that one of the sweete

No one likes to be on the receiving end of someone else's highlight. But typically, most top tier competitors are able to shrug-off these humiliating instances and move on with their lives. Yoo "Ryu" Sang-wook, however, hasn't been that lucky.For more great videos, be sure to subscribe to theScore esports on YouTube.

In esports, there is no such thing as being too young to compete. But on the other end of the spectrum, a player’s shelf life is usually not a long one, at a certain point, players become too old. Whatever the reason may be, most pros accomplish their greatest feats early on in their careers and transition into background roles like coaching or being an IGL, or they just retire. But Patrick

Esports is no stranger to cringe. From terrible handshakes, to weird entrances to god awful trash talk, we’ve seen, and gritted our teeth through it all. But there is one moment, one awkward, almost unwatchable moment that we always come back to. A trainwreck from half a decade ago that not only produced one of esports' juiciest beefs and most humiliating beatdowns, but unquestionably it

KennyS is considered one CS:GO’s greatest players ever, and for good reason. He innovated with the AWP, did things no one else could, and he’s a Major champion. And now, eight years into his CSGO career, kennyS is in the midst of a renaissance. The AWP god’s balling out, tournament after tournament, with G2 considered one of the best teams in the world in this online era of Counter Strike.Fo