Podcast topics and timestamps:3:30 - Are the criticisms lobbied against MIBR's performance fair?18:40 - What drove you from being an analyst to a coach?29:10 - Have you decided yet whether you're staying with MIBR?32:50 - Why did you turn FaZe Clan down?35:18 - Does CS:GO have too many events?44:25 - Behind-the-scenes stories featuring NiKo1:01:30 - How would you fix FaZe?1:04:10 - On Virt

theScore esports Daily is a once-a-day briefing covering the top news stories from around the world of esports.Mouz reportedly look to bench Snaxmousesports is weighing the possibility of benching Janusz “Snax” Pogorzelski, according to a report by VPEsports' neL.Citing unnamed sources, neL reports the team has been unhappy with Snax since taking him on as Martin "STYKO"

A North American prodigy, two of NA’s greatest minds, one of the regions greatest support players... banned. CS:GO’s 2015 match fixing scandal is still the biggest scandal in the game’s history. Four of the strongest players in North America were banned from pro play right as their careers were starting to take off. All for a few measly skins during a meaningless CEVO pro match.F

Trigger Warning: The following piece contains descriptions of sexual exploitation.Counter-Strike co-creator Jess Cliffe, 37, has pleaded guilty to charges of sexually exploiting a minor, according to his court docket.Cliffe first appeared in court on Feb. 2, and filed his guilty plea on Oct. 8. Cliffe was charged with soliciting sex from a minor through a website called Seeking Arrangement. During

theScore esports Daily is a once-a-day briefing covering the top news stories from around the world of esports.OGN to expand into North America, produce a National PUBG LeagueSouth Korean esports network OGN is planning a North American expansion, a national PUBG league, and a new esports arena in Calforinia geared specifically toward battle royale style competition, the organization announced in

When it comes to esports, or any competition really, it’s not just about outplaying your opponents in-game. Sometimes the situation calls for a little psychological warfare, a little BM. And by bad manners we’re not talking about truly toxic behaviour here, just those times we you really gotta style on your opponent.Now, whether it’s during the draft or in the game, this week we’ll be

theScore esports Daily is a once-a-day briefing covering the top news stories from around the world of esports.apEX and NBK- part ways with G2, join VitalityNathan "NBK-" Schmitt and Dan "apEX" Madesclaire have parted ways with G2 Esports, the organization announced on Monday.Today, we announce that we are parting ways with CS:GO players @G2NBK and @G2apEX. From everyone at the #G2ARMY thank you f

There are a few types of people who play competitive games online. You’ve got your everyday, run-of-the-mill, law-abiding citizens. You’ve got your smurfs. And you’ve got the boosted animals. Boosting isn’t a new phenomenon, it’s actually been happening since the earliest days of gaming, but in recent years it’s taken on a different meaning. It’s not just

Whether you love him or hate him, Tyler1 is a defining figure in the League of Legends community.He’s been harangued for his toxic and aggressive behavior on stream but he’s also one of the game’s most popular streamers, and has recently committed to improving the game. This is his story.For more great videos, be sure to subscribe to theScore esports on YouTube.

theScore esports Daily is a once-a-day briefing covering the top news stories from around the world of esports.kennyS's future with G2 reportedly in doubtKenny "kennyS" Schrub's long-term future with G2 Esports has been put into question, with contract negotiations allegedly at a standstill, reports VPEsports' neL.Shaky start in ESL Pro League 1-3, the last map could have gone ou

Podcast topics and timestamps:3:30 - How did the Necrox/BC move help EG’s roster?6:14 - How do you explain Siege to those who’ve never played it?11:08 - Can Siege ever get to the level of a CS:GO or LoL?15:10 Is the Six Invitational 2018 final the greatest Siege series ever played?19:50 - How do you balance being an IGL with your own play in-game?31:20 - What are your thoughts on the r

theScore esports Daily is a once-a-day briefing covering the top news stories from around the world of esports.Astralis reportedly accepted into franchised EU LCS, Roccat, Giants and Unicorns of Love allegedly deniedAstralis will be one of the teams accepted into the EU LCS's franchised league come January 2019, according to a report from ESPN's Jacob Wolf. Citing unnamed sources, the ESPN

Cloud9 are known for their miraculous runs in League of Legends. But even for the miracle-makers at C9, some things seem impossible. Reversing a 3-7 split, making it to playoffs and then Worlds, all with a crew full of rookies? When C9 announced that they were benching three of their all-stars for a group of Academy players, then spent the first half of the season rotating people in and out, fans

theScore esports Daily is a once-a-day briefing covering the top news stories from around the world of esports.Kaos Latin Gamers founder dies at age 39José “Cuballende” Martínez, the founder and co-owner of Kaos Latin Gamers, has died at the age of 39, the organization's co-owner, Francisco Osorio, confirmed on Facebook.Martínez started KLG in 2013 and, since t

Whether it’s in Solo Q or Professional play, powerful abilities are essential to a character’s success. Now, before we get into our actual ranking of the top 10 abilities in esports,we should note that this list focuses on standard abilities only, since we’ve already ranked the 10 best ultimates. Oh, and no items or passives on this one. From the strongest, to the meta defining a