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Day-one Warzone bug still ruining matches after silent patch ActivisionThere have been tons of notable problems in Warzone over the years but few are as prevalent as the game’s day-one slide canceling bug. It was targeted in a pre-Caldera patch but now seems to have made its way back into the battle royale. If you’ve played Warzone at all in the last year or two then you likely know what slide canceling is all about. Used as the primary method of crossing the map, this three-button input resets a player’s ability to sprint, effectively making them twice as fast when covering big distances. It can also be used to great effect in tight corridors where stopping your slide short of where an enemy expects you to be can throw off their aim. While the mechanic is more popular than ever in 2022, using it in this way does come with some significant risk thanks to a long-time bug Warzone sliding bug still frustrating players in Caldera and Rebirth The problem most often creeps up when trying to slide down a set of stairs or other uneven surfaces. Instead of getting the jump on an opponent, the attacking player will find themselves unable to look down towards their target, essentially becoming a free-kill until their momentum settles and the camera unlocks. As seen in the video below, this can result in catastrophic results during a gunfight and, since it doesn’t happen every time, there’s no way to predict when getting aggressive is a bad idea. One commenter from that thread noted that there is a workaround, but that it’s still frustrating to take the extra steps: “There’s a slight fix for it, need to slide first then look down. It’s stupid and not as fluid but it works and doesn’t get the camera lock. Hopefully, they just fix it though.” Raven had previously taken steps to address this issue back on Verdansk but it’s clear that both Rebirth and Caldera could use the same kind of treatment. There’s no news of a fix yet, but keep an eye out on their Trello board, as many of the recent updates have been focused on bugs just like this.

David Vonderhaar to be first guest on OpTic H3CZ’s brand new podcast OpTic Gaming owner and CEO Hector ‘H3CZ’ Rodriguez has unveiled his brand new podcast, which he is calling ‘The Eavesdrop Podcast.’ In an announcement video posted on his Twitter page, H3CZ excitedly present his new podcast’s name and logo, while also revealing that the first episode will air on Monday, September 24. “I am pleased and excited and just incredibly elated to let you know, that starting Monday next week, the first episode of my podcast, ‘The Eavesdrop,’ is coming to you,” he announced enthusiastically. He went on to also reveal that his first ever guest on the new podcast will be David Vonderhaar, Game Design Director at Treyarch. While the topics that H3CZ will discuss with Vonderhaar have not yet been revealed, they will likely heavily involve the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Multiplayer and Blackout modes, both of which have already been available to the public for beta testing. Additionally, the podcast is scheduled for after next competitive season’s format is revealed on September 19, so that will also likely be one of the areas of discussion at some point during the episode. Fans will be able to contribute to the discussion by recording a video of themselves asking a question for H3CZ and Vonderhaar and posting it in the comments section of the announcement tweet. The first episode of The Eavesdrop Podcast will be available on September 24 across a variety of platforms, including YouTube, iTunes, Google Podcast, Anchor, and Soundcloud. Links to the episode, as well as its exact release time, will likely revealed by H3CZ as the release date draws closer.

David Vonderhaar Teases the Return of a Fan Favorite Map in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Treyarch’s Game Design Director, David Vonderhaar, has hinted that the fan favorite map Nuketown could be returning yet again in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. Is a Black Ops game really a Black Ops game if it doesn’t include the legendary Nuketown map? Many people would argue that it isn’t. Small, compact, and full of close-quarters action, Nuketown first appeared in the original Call of Duty: Black Ops game and was an instant hit with the online community. Such a hit, in fact, that a special event gametype was created, called Nuketown 24/7, where players could quite literally play nothing but Nuketown for 24 hours a day. Black Ops 2 featured a slightly revamped Nuketown, Nuketown 2025, which was once again so popular that a Nuketown 24/7 event was created and “Nuk3town” in Black Ops 3 even managed to make the tiny map work with wallrunning and jetpacks. We’ve even seen a Nuketown Zombies map and now, with Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 due to release on October 12th 2018, David Vonderhaar has taken to Twitter to hint that it will be returning yet again. Remember that time you made Nuketown. Oh. Right. Remember that 2nd and 3rd and … — Lord Vonderhaar (@DavidVonderhaar) May 20, 2018 The official community reveal event for Black Ops 4 took place on May 17th and seemed to go down well with fans of the series. Everything from the boots on the ground gameplay to the “Blackout Battle Royale” should make for a game that is enjoyed by both hardcore Call of Duty players and the more casual online gaming community. The potential return of Nuketown, though somewhat predictable at this point, is yet another nod from Treyarch towards the Black Ops loyalists which shows they don’t plan to stray too far from their roots.

Call of Duty dev David Vonderhaar teases YouTube collab with OpTic H3CZ Actision/H3CZBlack Ops 4 dev and Treyarch Game Design Director David Vonderhaar has teased a meeting with Hector ‘H3CZ’ Rodriguez, following a number of cryptic tweets from the game developer. David Vonderhaar has long been the CoD community’s port of call regarding inquiries surrounding Treyarch titles, often perceived as a de facto community manager. However, he had large portions of the community baffled on August 19, after posting a number of cryptic tweets that almost appeared to suggest he had been dismissed by Activision. No official confirmation of this has been released by any party involved. Speculation surrounding his dismissal from Treyarch stemmed from his tweet which stated he has been asked to “disconnect” from Call of Duty. He then launched into a scathing assessment of US President Donald Trump, before temporarily disabling his Twitter account. On August 23, Vonderhaar suggested he could meet OpTic Gaming CEO and founder H3CZ. “Is it worth a lot of subs and views if I fly to Texas and we go fishing?” Vonderhaar asked. “I don’t mind making an ass out of myself for the greater good of this world. Someone must.” After H3CZ responded encouraging the dev to fly to Texas, Vonderhaar tweeted that he’d “be right there”, before drafting a mock introduction he would use in a H3CZ vlog or interview. BRT. “”Hi everyone. I’m David Vonderhaar. I _____ video games and put them on the Internet. Today we are going fishin’ my friend Hector. You may know him has OpTic H3cz. He used to be relevant just like me.”” What do you think of my opening? Am I doing it right? — Vahn (@DavidVonderhaar) August 23, 2019 His mock introduction reads: “”Hi everyone. I’m David Vonderhaar. I _____ video games and put them on the Internet. Today we are going fishin’ my friend Hector. You may know him has OpTic H3CZ. He used to be relevant just like me.”” While the two may unite for one of H3CZ’s vlogs, many fans would be more intrigued in an appearance on the OpTic CEO’s Eavesdrop Podcast. The Eavesdrop Podcast has been incredibly popular since it was launched by H3CZ back in late 2018. Vonderhaar has already featured in an episode, back in September. However, the developer’s cryptic tweets have left everyone stumped, and another appearance on the podcast would certainly help to lift the confusion surrounding Vonderhaar’s current position with regards to Call of Duty. UPDATE – August 24 09:15am PST Despite fans clearly wanting an explanation for his mysterious tweets, Vonderhaar has since clarified that he was “just joking about” and simply wants to go fishing with an old friend. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like H3CZ and Vonderhaar will be meeting for another eavesdrop, but may collaborate on a simple fishing trip instead. Disclaimer: Hector ‘H3CZ’ Rodriguez is a minority shareholder in Dexerto Ltd.

David Vonderhaar teases upcoming major update to Call of Duty: Blackout David Vonderhaar’s latest cryptic tweet could be hinting at a brand new feature on its way in Call of Duty: Blackout. Could Blackout players finally be getting what they want? Fans have been clamoring for new features in Black Ops 4’s Blackout pretty much since it launched in October 2018, and it looks like one of the most highly requested ones could finally become a reality. David Vonderhaar posted a cryptic tweet on February 13 that seemed to heavily suggest that a new ranking system could be on the way for the game’s next major update on February 19. Do not Tweet about the Merit system refactor Do not Tweet about the Merit system Do not Tweet about the Merit Do not Tweet about the Do not Tweet about Do not Tweet Do not Do— David J. Vonderhaar (@DavidVonderhaar) February 13, 2019 This change may come a bit too late, however, as battle royales like Apex Legends seem to be pulling away from Blackout’s player base. Nevertheless, Blackout is considered by some as the most polished battle royale game, and a more rewarding ranking system would be welcomed. Due to the nature of this tweet, it’s hard to predict what might be on its way with the upcoming v1.13 update. You probably shouldn’t rule out a brand new feature being released, as loyal players at least deserve this. Read More: Black Ops 4 February 14 update – Blackout’s current reward system has come under a lot of scrutiny, with players saying it lacks depth. Without changes, more players are likely to go to other competitive battle royale games, as Blackout will become too repetitive. Black Ops 4 Blackout Merits are the experience points you earn whilst playing. Unlocking enough merits will level up your Eschelon rank giving you new rewards including Blackout characters. You’ll get 10 merits for each kill and 50 merits per the following: Top 15 finish (solo) – Top 10 finish (duo) – Top 5 finish (quads) – What are your thoughts on David Vonderhaar’s cryptic tweet? Do you have any other suggestions as to what this might mean? Get in touch with us via twitter @Dexerto.

David Vonderhaar reveals upcoming changes to Blackout in Black Ops 4 The popular Blackout battle royale mode in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is set to receive some major changes in the near future. Treyarch Studio Design Director David Vonderhaar took to social media on November 2 to reveal that adjustments are coming to some of the fundamental aspects and mechanics of Blackout. In his tweets, he hinted at changes to SMGs, Armor, and stun items such as 9-Bangs and Concussions. “Expect changes to the SMG viability at mid-range, armor re-design, consolidated roles that 9-Bangs and Concussion play to the late game,” he tweeted. “Hint: less redundancy and less punishing to mobility.” While the topics are not discussed in-depth, they at least provide a framework for the changes that players can expect in upcoming updates. Expect changes to the SMG viability at mid-range, armor re-design, consolidated roles that 9-Bangs & Concussion play in the late game (hint: less redundancy and less punishing to your mobility). + — Lord Vonderhaar (@DavidVonderhaar) November 2, 2018 Vonderhaar also went on to reveal that alternative Backpack items were in the works for Blackout. “We have prototypes of alternative Backpack types other than the +5 Inventory storage,” he revealed. “This would NOT be Backpack 2 (now with +10 Inventory Slots). Modifies other things like maximum stack carry or combos with other content.” As the tweet states, these new Backpacks would not be an advanced or upgraded version of the current one in-game, but rather the inventory within it would be managed differently. Finally, Vonderhaar mentioned that there is a system in development that would allow players to better understand how many people drop with them at a certain location. “Excited about the work we have going to help you understand how many people are dropping with you,” he said. “Wingsuits get you into the action fast and we like that, but it comes with the penalty of not being able to really size up just how hot it is.” Excited about the work we have going to help you understand how many people are dropping with you. Wingsuits get you into the action fast and we like that -but it comes with the penalty of not being able to really size up just how hot it is. + — Lord Vonderhaar (@DavidVonderhaar) November 2, 2018 As of now, it is not clear exactly when these changes will be implemented in Blackout, or if all of them will be added together in one large update. However, all of these changes seem to be positive and players can rest assured that Treyarch are continuously working at improving Blackout.

David Vonderhaar reveals ‘no jetpacks’ in rumored Black Ops 5 David Vonderhaar, Game Director at Treyarch and de facto Community Manager, has revealed that CoD 2020 will not feature “jet packs”, following the backlash futuristic CoDs received. Since Advanced Warfare’s 2014 release, CoD switched to a three-year cycle, seeing Treyarch, Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games alternate. However, following the mixed reception of CoD: WWII and alleged conflicts between Sledgehammer and Raven, CoD 2020 has reportedly been handed to Treyarch. Rumors have suggested the game’s development is behind where it should be; as a result of the late decision to hand it over to Treyarch. While this is based on rumors and leaks, details on CoD 2020 are currently limited. Leaks have pointed towards a fifth installment in Treyarch’s Black Ops Series, and Vonderhaar confirmed on January 5 that the game will not feature advanced movement. He simply responded “NO” to a fan who said that there had better be jetpacks in CoD 2020. It’s fair to say the fan is probably in the minority of players: Black Ops III was the only advanced movement CoD that players did not overtly criticize. Advanced Warfare’s movement was generally believed to be too chaotic, while Infinite Warfare was lamented as a poor version of Black Ops III. In a second tweet, Vonderhaar joked that he was “hung from the highest branch” by the CoD community after the announcement that Black Ops III would have jetpacks. He even jokingly suggested that he has post-traumatic stress disorder from the backlash Treyarch and Activision received. While some fans were disappointed with the confirmation that CoD 2020 will be boots on the ground, the majority of players were pleased with the news. Such short-term memories. You hung me from the highest branch. No. NO. I have PTSD. — Vahn (@DavidVonderhaar) January 5, 2020 This confirmation from Vonderhaar would feed into the existing rumors surrounding CoD 2020 – that it will be set in the Cold War, potentially in Vietnam. While details are scarce and it will likely remain that way for a while, Vonderhaar’s confirmation compounds fan excitement for another Treyarch CoD title. Many fans consider Treyarch as the most consistent studio, despite middling reception that 2018’s Black Ops 4 received.

David Vonderhaar casts doubt on his Call of Duty future in cryptic statement ACTIVISION / YOUTUBEDavid Vonderhaar, Treyarch’s longtime Studio Design Director, has left members of the Call of Duty community scratching their heads after he posted a number of now-deleted Tweets hinting that he could be taking a step away from CoD. Update 12:02 PM PST: David Vonderhaar has apparently deleted his Twitter following his comments earlier today. Update 2 7:55 PM PST: His twitter has now been re-enabled, with Vonderhaar tweeting the following: “Hi everyone. I’m good. Sorry if my tweets caused some confusion. We have talked about bad I am at Twitter! I am going to take some time to unplug as I often do.” Original article follows. For many CoD fans, Vonderhaar has been the unofficial face of Treyarch, and in particular, the highly touted Black Ops series for a number of years but that could be set to change as the 46-year-old says he was asked to ‘disconnect himself’ from the franchise. Tweeting after the conclusion of the CWL World Championship for Black Ops 4, Vonderhaar said: “I was asked by someone I respect to disconnect my day-to-day with the Call of Duty world I was a part of. I respect that. It makes sense. Before I go… Good luck to all the Call of Duty World League esports heroes.” This statement has sparked a great deal of speculation. Some fans, including ScottyKNG on Reddit, believe that the Tweet is simply an indication that David Vonderhaar will be separating his Call of Duty work from his personal life and Twitter persona moving forward. “I get the impression he isn’t going to be talking COD on his personal twitter anymore,” said the Redditor in a thread about the Tweet. “Keep work and his personal life separate.” Others have mused that it could actually be a sign that his work with Treyarch, or at least with Call of Duty, might be coming to an end and that Black Ops 4 was his last CoD title with the company. “I believe it’s one of two options,” says Against-The-Current on Reddit. ”A: Vahn is being dramatic, and him being disconnected from the Call of Duty world means his unnecessary tweets will stop. B: Treyarch asked him to step down for some [un]disclosed reason. I believe it’s this option, because of how ridiculous Treyarch has become and this would not be far fetched.” Vonderhaar’s Tweets didn’t stop there, though. He went on to give props to Ryan ‘fwiz’ Wyatt, Hector ‘H3CZ’ Rodriguez, and Mike ‘hastr0’ Rufail in a follow-up post, stating that competitive Call of Duty would never have reached its current heights without them. “Let’s be clear about something,” he said. “Fwiz, hastr0, H3CZ and many more. None of this exists with[out] those pioneers beating up my inbox. Good shit, guys. Be proud right now. It’s a straight-up honor to know you all.” CharlieIntel shared yet another Tweet from Vonderhaar that was also deleted some hours later, where he again reflected on CoD’s competitive esports journey. “We have come a long way,” he said. “I can’t help myself in this exact second. I just don’t care what it cost anymore. We did a thing together. It sucked. It was awesome. Pat yourself on the back.” The popular developer has also been heavily involved in the community management side of things for the games he helped build, posting regularly to Twitter and Reddit to respond to concerns and questions from casual fans and competitive players alike. However, he has become progressively less active on social media during Black Ops 4’s lifespan. After some fans expressed concerns about him following his initial Tweets, Vonderhaar clarified that he is “fine” and stated: “I’m in the best place I’ve been in years.” Hey. That’s kind of you to think of me. I’m in the best place I’ve been in years. Sorry to alarm you! — Vahn (@DavidVonderhaar) August 19, 2019 Since the Tweets went out, David has been bombarded with support and gratefulness from Call of Duty fans and members of the competitive scene who have appreciated his straight-shooting and open approach to game development over the years. “So many careers, lives, and friendships were made possible when you decided to take a chance on helping us advance,” said Team Envy CEO, hastr0. “Forever indebted to you, my friend.” So many careers, lives and friendships were made possible when you decided to take a chance on helping us advance. Forever indebted to you, my friend. — Mike Rufail (@hastr0) August 19, 2019 VanillaGorilla on Twitter summarized the sentiments of many Call of Duty players, suggesting that the community will always view Vonderhaar as one of the most important figures in the franchise’s history. “The COD community is a passionate one,” the Twitter user said. “Sometimes in all the wrong ways but in the end if they were ever gonna make a Mount Rushmore for Call Of Duty David Vonderhaar’s head would be on it. Black Ops 2 is what got me into COD and still is my #1 COD ever. Either way, thank you.” The COD community is a passionate one, sometimes in all the wrong ways but in the end if they were ever gonna make a Mount Rushmore for Call Of Duty David Vonderhaar’s head would be on it. Black Ops 2 is what got me into COD and still is my #1 COD ever. Either way thank you. — VanillaGorilla (@Van1llaGorilla) August 19, 2019 After a day full of mysterious Tweets, Vonderhaar signed off for the night with one final cryptic post: “Starve the ego; feed the soul. Goodnight, and thanks for all the fish.” Starve the ego; feed the soul. Goodnight, and thanks for all the fish. — Vahn (@DavidVonderhaar) August 19, 2019 It hasn’t been an easy year for Treyarch. In JuneKotaku released a report on the development of Black Ops 4 where they claimed that many members of the development team were unhappy with working conditions and the direction that the game was going in. In July it was reported that veteran developer Jason Blundell had been fired from Treyarch – a report that Activision officially denied. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, developed by Infinity Ward, will be the next installment in the incredibly popular CoD franchise. The highly anticipated game is due to release on October 25, 2019. Competitive Call of Duty will be moving to a franchise model for 2020, and Treyarch is not involved in the development of Modern Warfare, so many of Vonderhaar’s Tweets could well be nothing more than nostalgia about how far CoD as an esport has come in recent years. However, the first statement does appear to suggest that he could be less involved in everything CoD related – at least publicly – moving forward. What ‘disconnecting’ from CoD on a day-to-day basis really means for the Treyarch legend remains a mystery for the time being.

David Vonderhaar reveals brand new details about Blackout – custom games, map changes, Level 3 Armor, and more! With the Call of Duty community awaiting the release of Black Ops 4, new details have been revealed about its new Blackout battle royale mode. In an interview with GameInformer, Treyarch Studio Design Director David Vonderhaar spoke at-length about various features and possible new content that could be coming to Blackout after it’s released. The interview covered a variety of topics, such as custom games, map changes, character skins, Level 3 Armor, leveling up, and ranked play. Custom Games With many players wondering if Treyarch will implement private matches into Blackout, it appears that custom games will not be available anytime soon. However, Vonderhaar did reveal that the developers have a “vision” for custom matches and “hope” to be able to get them in the game at some point. Map Changes Vonderhaar has confirmed that changes and updates will be made to the Blackout map in the future: “I cannot announce the plans for the future of the map. I can tell you that there are plans for the future of the map. I went through them in detail 2 days ago and they’re sick, and I can’t wait.” One area that is likely to be changes is the ocean area, since Vonderhaar was heard saying “there’s a lot of open ocean out there.” Blackout will have a total of 80 levels, and players will need to get kills and finish in the top-10 in order to level up. Players will not be able to prestige, meaning that 80 will be the max level. According to Vonderhaar, there will be a “grand daddy of the prizes” and prizes “along the way.” Vonderhaar has said that further changes could be made to Level 3 Armor, especially with end-game situations in mind. However, the studio has decided that they will NOT remove Level 3 Armor since it would be “the wrong call.” Ranked Play It has been officially confirmed that ranked play will not be in Blackout. Treyarch envision there to be “crazy tournament stuff” for the mode, but they do not want to implement Multiplayer style ranked system.

David Vonderhaar responds to League Play complaints in Black Ops Cold War Call of Duty / ActivisionTreyarch game design director David Vonderhaar has responded to the litany of complaints about League Play in Black Ops Cold War, promising a more transparent explanation down the line, too. [jwplayer HTC4QIpT] Call of Duty’s competitive community has been patiently waiting for a ranked playlist since BOCW dropped in November 2020, and it seemed all our prayers had been answered when it was announced League Play would be arriving on February 8. That said, it quickly became apparent that fans weren’t impressed with League Play when it arrived. Slamming the mode as “a massive joke,” players in their droves made complaints about several issues with the competitive playlist. The system itself has been questioned, while the lack of correlation between the playlist and actual CDL rules or pro play has left players on all scales seething. Had a lot of people asking why I don’t stream CoD League Play… It isn’t a true ranking system. CoD needs to learn from League of Legends, Valorant, and CS. I want to be able to show off my rank, brag about it on my profile, earn exclusive items. I’d love to consult for it. — Jack “CouRage” Dunlop (@CouRageJD) February 9, 2021 Vonderhaar provides an insight into BOCW League Play With players wanting an explanation from the devs as to the decision-making process behind this iteration of League Play, Vonderhaar has given us something. Though, we should expect a more polished response down the line. Replying to CoD YouTuber SalvationsElite, Vahn tagged community manager Josh ‘Foxhound’ Torres suggesting that the topic would make a good blog topic or Reddit article. Saying he “doesn’t have enough characters to do it justice,” Vonderhaar notes the keywords would be “Scope. Accessibility. Deadlines. Franchise.” He then adds that the Treyarch team has “got some work to do to evangelize how it works after we clean up some of the obnoxious bugs.” This might be a good blog topic or Reddit article @FoxhoundFPS. I don’t have enough characters to do it justice. Keywords: Scope. Accessibility. Deadlines. Franchise. We got some work to do IMO to evangelize how it works after we clean up some of the obnoxious bugs. — Vahn (@DavidVonderhaar) February 9, 2021 What does this actually mean? Of course, we should wait until the actual blog post until we fully judge their response and understand their position. Read More: How League Play works in Black Ops Cold War – That said, it’s easy to break down some of the keywords. They wanted to make the mode as accessible as possible, for example, while still delivering the playlist in a timely manner — perhaps they were told the game couldn’t wait any longer. As for “scope” and “franchise,” these are a little harder to ascertain exactly what Vonderhaar means. We’ll just have to wait to read their response in full when that becomes available. Custom classes & GAs In a response to one complaint, Vahn says that he “hates GAs” and “wants to do fixed classes so it’s not about restrictions/bans but picking a class that everyone can understand.” This is in response to criticism over certain attachments not being banned that would be in CDL rules, such as suppressors and the SMG Task Force attachment. Day 1. Chill. This will sort itself out. I hate GA’s. I want to do fixed classes so it’s not about restrictions/bans but picking a class that everyone can understand/learn that doesn’t have all the things that would be GAd. For League, many others think I am nuts. — Vahn (@DavidVonderhaar) February 9, 2021 Consulting CoD pros for help? After seeing a tweet from 3-time world champion Ian ‘Crimsix’ Porter regarding League Play, Vonderhaar reached out saying he needed to “ask some questions.” It’s not exactly clear what he needs to ask, but getting help from Call of Duty pros themselves could be the best way to appease competitive players. Text me. I can’t find your number. Need to ask some questions. — Vahn (@DavidVonderhaar) February 9, 2021 It’s not clear what exactly the result of all of this will be, but Vonderhaar and the Treyarch team are clearly looking through all of the feedback available to them and willing to adjust accordingly. The question then becomes what changes will be made, and will they be able to turn this negative reaction around?

David Vonderhaar responds after Black Ops Cold War gameplay leaks David Vonderhaar / Activision[jwplayer 91I9RIGm] Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’s multiplayer reveal might not be for another few days, but snippets of its gameplay were already leaked across the internet, prompting a response from David Vonderhaar, the face of Treyarch. Reports indicate that a Black Ops Cold War gameplay demo alpha has been sent to select content creators and professional Call of Duty League players. A prominent streamer accidentally going live while playing the embargoed alpha led that gameplay to be spread across the web, despite the broadcaster quickly shutting off his stream. In anticipation of the game’s officially scheduled reveal on September 9, Treyarch’s Game Designer Director, David Vonderhaar, took to Twitter to let fans know that he “can’t wait for you all to see what we’ve been cooking up.” This prompted excitement from the community, but also some snarky responses. Can’t wait for you all to see what we’ve been cooking up… https://t.co/Myof7tNXOa — Vahn (@DavidVonderhaar) September 5, 2020 One Twitter user replied to Vonderhaar expressing a lack of excitement, letting the developer know that the community has already seen what the Treyarch and Raven Software teams have been “cooking up,” which includes footage of a new ‘VIP Escort’ mode. As prepared as possible for what can be a passionate community on social media, Vonderhaar replied with a meme invoking Morpheus from the Matrix. The reply is very clear in its intentions: “What if I told you, you haven’t seen s**t.” Vonderhaar has obviously seen the gameplay that was leaked across the internet and he wants the community to know that the footage barely scratches the surface of what Activision and Black Ops Cold War’s developers have in store for the multiplayer reveal. The official reveal will be on September 9 and streamed across Call of Duty’s Twitch and YouTube channels. The stream will be hosted by veteran Call of Duty esports hosts, Clint ‘Maven’ Evans and Joe ‘MerK’ DeLuca, and could possibly include numerous content creators and pro players from the CoD community. Following months of uncertainty, fans of the ever-popular FPS series are eagerly anticipating the reveal of this title following Modern Warfare’s massive success with Warzone.

David Vonderhaar hints at major changes to Concussions in Blackout [UPDATE] Treyarch Studio Design Director David Vonderhaar has dropped a sneaky hint on Twitter that may tie-in to some major changes to Concussion Grenades in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’s Blackout mode. Blackout is Call of Duty’s first foray into the battle royale genre that has dominated gaming for a number of years, and has quickly become a fan-favorite mode amongst fans of the legendary first-person-shooter. However, one item that has infuriated fans since Blackout’s launch is the Concussion Grenade, which some players claim is extremely overpowered and needs to be removed from the game. This is because Concussion Grenades are stronger in Black Ops 4 than in any other Call of Duty title, as players who get hit by one are unable to see where they’re going, heal themselves or even through equipment of their own as a way to counter the item. There may be hope for frustrated Blackout fans, as a recent tweet from Vonderhaar appeared to hint at the possible removal of the item entirely. On Monday, January 21, YouTuber PrestigeIsKey tweeted out that he believed Blackout would be a much better mode without Concussions, an opinion shared by OpTic Gaming member Ashley ‘MiDNiTE’ Glassel who replied to the tweet saying: “100%.” It response to MiDNiTE’s tweet, Vonderhaar tweeted: “I agree with MiDNiTE but not with Prestige,” an interesting statement since both tweeted echoed the same sentiments. I agree with MiDNiTE but not with Prestige. Don’t @ me. — Lord Vonderhaar (@DavidVonderhaar) January 20, 2019 UPDATE Following up his Tweets on the matter, Vonderhaar went in depth in a discussion on Reddit to give a bit more information on upcoming changes to Concussion Grenades. While he did confirm that the team at Treyarch is evaluating the item, Vonderhaar nonetheless said “We have no plans to remove them from the game.” There’s no official word on when the next Blackout update will release, but Call of Duty fans will be hopeful that some changes to the Concussion Grenade are included when it finally drops.

David Vonderhaar going “hardcore” to fix lag in Black Ops Cold War Beta TreyarchLongtime Call of Duty maker and Treyarch developer David Vonderhaar has responded to concerns over connection in the ongoing Black Ops Cold War Beta, following a host of complaints from players. The Black Ops Cold War Beta dropped on October 8, giving (PS4) players another chance to get their hands on Treyarch’s new CoD installment ahead of its November release. Following on from the Alpha, Treyarch were keen to let players know what had changed, as well as what they will be monitoring going forwards. However, many members of the CoD community have identified frustrating aspects of the Beta they want adjusted. While skill-based matchmaking once again dominates the discourse, many are also complaining of serious issues with connection, latency and lag. What makes the issues all the more confusing, though, is that very few players experienced connection problems in the Alpha. The Beta’s connection issues on the other hand, appear to be affecting a significant portion of the player base. One of these players is YouTube veteran Drift0r, who highlighted his connection woes as one of the Beta’s most intrusive issues. He communicated this to David Vonderhaar on October 10, after the Treyarch dev asked for a positive and a negative regarding the Beta. “Connection doesn’t feel right. Pretty sure I am behind in every gunfight,” he said. Vonderhaar responded specifically, confirming that he is prioritizing looking into the issues. “I’ve seen a lot of tweets about the connection,” he replied. “That’s not good. I don’t have any information, but I am going to chase that one down hardcore. Of all the messages I’ve read, that one needs a lot of attention right away.” I’ve seen a lot of tweets about the connection. That’s not good. I don’t have any information, but I am going to chase that one down hardcore. Of all the messages I’ve read, that one needs a lot of attention right away. — Vahn (@DavidVonderhaar) October 10, 2020 Connection issues for many have taken the form of backing away behind cover, only to be killed by an enemy. Needless to say, this is an incredibly annoying way to die. It’s important to remember that, despite the issues and the fact it’s the second time many players have been able to get their hands on Black Ops Cold War, this is still only a Beta. Treyarch’s list of fixes and adjustments before the full game releases will be monumental, and pleasing everyone is a truly impossible task.

David Vonderhaar Gives New Details About Call of Duty Blackout Battle Royale Mode in Black Ops 4 Studio design director at Treyarch David Vonderhaar, has released lots of new information on the upcoming battle royale mode ‘Blackout’, set to launch with Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. Sitting down with PlayStation shortly after the Black Ops 4 community reveal event on May 17th, Vonderhaar went into more details about all of the new features on show. But most crucially, he gave a lot more information on the new Blackout mode – Call of Duty’s first attempt at battle royale – of which there was very little shown at the reveal event. More: Treyarch Believes ‘Blackout’ in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Can Rival Fortnite: Battle Royale and PUBG – It is clear that the Blackout mode is still deep in development, hence why there was only a short teaser, but Vonderhaar has expanded on his comments about the map size (1500x the size of Nuketown), and confirmed it will be first person. He also confirms that ten years worth of the Black Ops sub-franchise will ‘inspire’ the new mode, and we will see characters, weapons and vehicles from the previous titles return. “1500 times bigger than Nuketown. And I think that’s probably being conservative really. It’s a big world. Biggest we’ve ever created for sure. And you navigate it with land, sea, and air vehicles, both new and potentially, inspired by the games that came before it. In terms of the characters you can play and the weapons you can use. But it is distinctly its own experience, it is a battle royale experience. But it’s done in a Black Ops way – no one has ten years worth of universe, characters, weapons and vehicles, and no one has the mechanics, control systems, fluidity and the refinement. And it’s distinctly first person, obviously. And it’s all day one, unless we blow it.” You can listen to David Vonderhaar’s full interview with PlayStation below. It was also reported recently that development for the Blackout mode only began early last year, which means the team will likely be working around the clock in order to have it complete and refined for October 12th. Another lead developer at Treyarch, Matt Stone, also recently stated that the team believe that Blackout will be “better than everybody else” – hinting at the competition they will face from the already established Fortnite and PUBG.

David Vonderhaar weighs in on franchising in Call of Duty esports Game ReactorTreyarch Studios design director David Vonderhaar has briefly discussed the plans for Call of Duty esports to become a franchised league, and the challenges it may face. Vonderhaar is likely the most recognized Call of Duty developer, having led the Treyarch design team on making World at War, Black Ops, Black Ops 2, Black Ops III and most recently Black Ops 4. Treyarch have long been considered the most supportive of the three Call of Duty developers when it comes to competitive play, and the CoD World League was launched alongside Black Ops III, which helped provide stability and consistency for the esport. The franchised league for Call of Duty will not be launching on a Treyarch title, and instead will be in place for Infinity Ward’s 2019 offering, meaning Vonderhaar will be able to observe more from the outside looking in. After the 2019 franchised league was confirmed by Activision on February 12, Team Envy and Dallas Fuel owner Mike ‘Hastr0’ Rufail, who started his esports career with Call of Duty, discussed the plans on an Envy podcast. Touching on the viability of a city-based Call of Duty franchised league, when compared specifically to Overwatch, Hastr0 had uncertainties, particularly about retaining the ‘Envy’ branding, which has been tied to Call of Duty for its entire existence. “If I franchise COD…do we want to…try and keep the Envy brand in there, or will they let us?”@hastr0 and @ACHES talk COD franchising in our podcast, “”Queue Up””. Now on YouTube! Spotify: https://t.co/wE1izrbacP Google: https://t.co/mfxyV1oEvp iTunes: https://t.co/ft6qsjEa8l pic.twitter.com/AUnp1gRCm3— Team Envy (@Envy) February 13, 2019 Vonderhaar replied to Hastr0 on Twitter, complimenting Envy on their ‘social assets’ and brand management, before touching on the future of CoD esports and the franchised league. The developer explains that challenge facing Activision and league organizers MLG, is how to create a “viable/self-sustainable professional league”, that will also remain true to the “deep legacy and glorious grassroots/punk rock nature” of Call of Duty esports. Cool. Team Envy’s social assets/brand mgmt are a must watch lately. … how to find a place that exists where the needs of a viable/self-sustainable professional league/e-sport can be work with the deep legacy & glorious grassroots/punk rock nature that is COD competitive. :thinking_face: — David J. Vonderhaar (@DavidVonderhaar) February 14, 2019 Given that Infinity Ward will be behind the next Call of Duty release, this is perhaps not a challenge that Vonderhaar will be involved in tackling directly. More: Dr Disrespect predicts big changes to next Call of Duty to compete with Apex Legends and Fortnite – The 2018 season is not even half through though, and there is still a lot to focus on for this year before looking ahead. Treyarch specifically have been under fire from the competitive community due to the lack of League Play, which despite being announced in May 2018, is still not available as February 14, 2019. The news of the franchised league was met with both excitement and concern, as whether the ideas implemented with the Overwatch League can be executed with Call of Duty, remains uncertain.

David Vonderhaar Explains to Shroud and Lirik Why Freelook is Unlikely to Feature in Blackout Treyarch’s David Vonderhaar was playing some games of the new Blackout beta with streamers Shroud and Lirik, and answered a few design questions the players had. Vonderhaar, who has worked on all of the Call of Duty: Black Ops titles, has shifted his focus this year to the new battle royale mode, ‘Blackout’, as the genre has taken over the gaming industry. But because there are already popular games in the genre, there are certain standards to be aimed for and comparisons are already being made, with the likes of Fortnite and PUBG. More: How to Get the Zombies ‘Ray Gun’ and Unlock the Mystery Easter Egg in CoD: Black Ops 4 ‘Blackout’ Mode – Shroud particularly is known as one of the top PUBG players in the world, as well as by far the most popular PUBG streamer, and he has been keen to try out the new Blackout mode. Currently, the beta is only available on PlayStation 4, but Shroud is known as one of the best PC players, so had a few questions for Vonderhaar relating specifically to the PC experience. One such idea was ‘freelook’, allowing players to hold a key to look freely in all directions, but Vonderhaar suggested that with a strictly first person game, this would almost be cheating. Vonderhaar has been busy responding to requests from the community already though, addressing issues around looting and even cross-platform potential. More: Treyarch’s Vonderhaar Discusses the First Major Change Coming to Blackout After Hearing Community Feedback – Shroud, being a Twitch streamer himself, was also interested whether there will be exclusive Twitch Prime loot, similar to how Fortnite has done theirs, and Vonderhaar responded optimistically.

David Vonderhaar Discusses Treyarch’s Multiplayer Design Philosophy Ahead of Black Ops 4 Community Reveal The design director at Treyarch, the studio behind the Call of Duty: Black Ops series, has revealed the studio’s secrets behind multiplayer map design. The Black Ops series is the most successful sub-series in the Call of Duty franchise, and with good reason, as classics like the original and Black Ops II, pushed the franchise forward. The studio is also known for its work on the Zombies mode which has recurred in each game since, and which has its own massive fan base in its own right. But, for multiplayer, Treyarch is known to have produced some of the most fun yet expertly balanced games in the franchise’s history, and Vonderhaar has explained the philosophy. Vonderhaar himself has been with the studio since the 2005 days, and has become the de facto face of the Treyarch brand. Speaking to Polygon, he went into detail about the team’s method behind each game – while being very careful not to say too much hinting at this year’s Black Ops 4. “Back when we were making , we were getting a lot of feedback from players that was, essentially, ‘These maps aren’t fun.’ That was the note. We realized that eight-way intersections are not fun because you’re not having head-to-head engagements. All the levels that were fun, you could walk into a space and pull up your weapon, and you knew where the enemy be. They’re not typically behind you, because whatever you came through, you would have ran into that person. But when you run into an eight-way intersection, you can get shot from eight ways. So it’s not fun.” So Vonderhaar explains that they came up with the “lane check” method, whereby the team would ensure that at any given time, players could predict where the enemy be – and that it was not often behind them. This was particularly challenging of course when developing Black Ops 3, because it had the advanced movement and wall running mechanics, but Vonderhaar explains they simply kept to their principles. “I probably have rose-tinted glasses about history on these things, but I remember working on wall-running in At the time, the lead level designer for multiplayer and I said to the team, ‘Just apply the rules. Apply our playbook. Apply the same exact set of principles that we have in the past.’ Whether you’re walking into a room with eight doors or running up the side of a wall onto a catwalk, the principles are the same. You have to collide people together. You can’t put people in unpredictable spaces. We have to ask, ‘What experience are we trying to create?’ How do we measure if we’ve created it, and what are the things that are necessary to do that again?’ And when all of those come together, that’s when we make our best designs. Because it takes being on the same page to make the best game.” The team kept any hint of Black Ops 4 very close to their chest, revealing nothing, but of course confirming that they will stick with their tried and tested design philosophy. Players will be able to get the first look at Black Ops 4 during the community reveal event on May 17th, streamed live on Facebook and Twitch.

David Vonderhaar discusses major changes to grenades in Blackout Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’s Blackout battle royale mode has been a big hit with the gaming community in the days following its release, but the developers are determined to keep improving it. David Vonderhaar, Treyarch’s studio design director, took to Twitter to reveal that they are considering overhauling grenades in-game to make it harder to stack them. “We are thinking a max stack of 1 for most grenades or max total grenades or max total lethals and max/total tacticals,” he said. “We also want to design some new Storage types.” Vonderhaar went on to explain that these new ‘Storage types’ could potentially allow players to give up another slot in order to carry more grenades: “Sacrifice Backpack in Storage slot to break the above rules. For example: Grenade Bandolier.” We are thinking a max stack of 1 for most grenades or max total grenades or max total lethals and max/total taticals. We also want to design some new Storage types. E.g., sacrifice Backpack in Storage slot to break the above rules. For example: Grenade Bandolier. Discuss. — Lord Vonderhaar (@DavidVonderhaar) October 17, 2018 One Twitter user responded to the post to suggest that grenades need longer charge times and perhaps even give off an audio signal for nearby enemies to hear. Read More: How to get more wins in Blackout – Vonderhaar seemed to be a fan of the suggestion, saying: “A charge time with audio warning would go a long way. +1.” + @MaTtKs. A charge time with audio warning would go a long way. +1 — Lord Vonderhaar (@DavidVonderhaar) October 17, 2018 Another user discussed the strength of certain tactical grenades, saying that concussions and flashbangs should not prevent people from changing stance, healing and aiming down sights – blinding people or slowing down aim is enough. This particular suggestion went down well with the popular Twitch streamer Saqib ‘LIRIK’ Zahid, who has been playing a great deal of the new battle royale.

David Vonderhaar appears to confirm Black Ops Cold War ranked play ActivisionTreyarch studio design director David Vonderhaar has dropped a major hint about ranked play in the upcoming Black Ops Cold War, and it could be great news for competitive players. [jwplayer NR7iW2lk] Throughout the Modern Warfare season, one of the main gripes for players was the non-existence of ranked play, where players could compete against equal opponents to try and grind their way to the top rankings and have the chance to prove their mettle against top opponents. Instead, Infinity Ward introduced the CDL playlist, which featured a CDL ruleset and maps but without the ELO or MMR tiers commonly associated with ranked systems. Without some kind of level, emblem or something else to grind for, a lot of players felt like the CDL playlist didn’t provide the competitive edge they were looking for, but the story could be completely different when Black Ops Cold War drops. The game is currently in beta testing, but fans are already looking forward to the full game dropping and getting involved, and one of the main questions competitive players have asked about is ranked play — with Vonderhaar providing a very promising answer. After the question was posed to him, Vahn didn’t give a straight answer, but the hint was enough to get fans excited. “Let me give you this,” he started, after explaining that it won’t be in the beta. “Do you know a Black Ops game without a hardcore competitive agenda? Can you think of one? I can not. There’s your answer, without telling you anything.” There is some accuracy to Vonderhaar’s statement, too. While Black Ops 1 lacked a ranked system when it released back in 2010, each game since has had an iteration of competitive play in some way, be it League Play in Black Ops 2 and 4, or Arena in Black Ops 3, all of which were used to serve the esports community. It will be interesting to see what ranked play looks like in Black Ops Cold War, assuming there will be one, as a feature of Call of Duty titles that players are always asking for more from. Needless to say, competitive players should be a little more excited now than they were before.

David Dobrik roasts Parasite in surprise Warzone session with CoD pros Infinity Ward / Instagram, @daviddobrik / Instagram, @parasite818[jwplayer br5AuoVJ] It turns out that David Dobrik has a real gamer side to him, as he roasted and raged with the best of them, literally, after linking up with Call of Duty pros Christopher ‘Parasite’ Duarte and Cesar ‘Skyz’ Bueno for a night of Warzone. Dobrik is best known for his YouTube vlogs, but the early Vine star appears to be as comfortable in Verdansk as he is in Hollywood. After randomly contacting Parasite, a former CoD world champion and CDL Challengers player, and the Florida Mutineers’ Skyz, Dobrik got a full session of Warzone with the boys and brought some peak gamer energy. Although the gang ended up putting together four wins, the road was bumpy and the spice was right. Obviously very familiar with Parasite’s Twitter bio, Dobrik was unafraid to lean in and roast the professional player following some dissatisfactory performances. Amid a sea of laughs, David laid into Parasite with a clean dig: “World champion, my a** … Change your Twitter bio to ‘36th place in Warzone’ because that’s more accurate.” Didn’t think I’d get to play with my favorite YouTuber…didn’t think he’d absolutely roast me either @DavidDobrik 🤣🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/ei7OKnMYrx — Chris (@Parasite) August 28, 2020 It’s one of the most unexpected content collaborations, but the jokes were rolling and the gameplay was hilarious. With that level of energy going on, it’s no surprise that legendary Call of Duty players like Damon ‘Karma’ Barlow were in Parasite’s Twitch chat, cracking up at the banter and, more specifically, at Dobrik blaming lag for any and all of his mishaps — including one unfortunate drop. Although Dobrik’s content has often leaned family-friendly, this stream proved he’s just like Call of Duty players everywhere. In one moment, he lost a Gulag and unleashed a trail of obscenities long and vibrant enough to make the most avid CoD player proud. David Dobrik lost his 1v1 in the gulag and this was his reaction LMFAOOOOOOO pic.twitter.com/1PCExC2Tcn — WhosBreezy 🇵🇰 (@WhosBreezyUK) August 28, 2020 Many might speculate that he just got tired of losing Warzone matches, but it’s still hard to know exactly what prompted Dobrik’s decision to hit the sticks with some of the game’s best. But we do know one thing: the massive, multimillionaire influencer is just as chaotic on the Verdansk battlefield as any of us. From parachute mishaps to blaming lag and cursing out Gulag opponents, it appears that Warzone banter and mania is universal.

Dates and location announced for $1.4 million CWL Finals event MLGThe Call of Duty World League has revealed the dates and location for the CWL Finals event that will feature both the Pro League Playoffs and qualifiers for the 2019 CWL Championship. As the 2018-19 CWL season draws closer to its end, the stakes, glory, and prize money are raised even higher, with there being a lot for players to play for over the span of just a few more events. One such event will be the CWL Finals event, which will feature both the conclusion of the Pro League as well as the finals for the Amateur Circuit. The CWL Finals will kick off Friday, July 19 and culminate on Sunday, July 21, taking place at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami, Florida. This will set the stage for the grand finale of the Black Ops 4 season, the 2019 CWL Championship, which will likely take place just a few weeks after the CWL Finals. Announcing the #CWLPS4 Finals, live from Miami on July 19-21! One event, two massive tournaments: – CWL Pro League Playoffs – CWL Amateur Finals (w/ 16 CWL Champs spots in the line)Spectator passes available NOW: https://t.co/hQurg3wNWJ pic.twitter.com/7G1DCjIzis — Call of Duty World League (@CODWorldLeague) May 3, 2019 CWL Pro League Playoffs After 12 grueling weeks of Pro League action, the top teams from the regular season will come together in Miami to play a three-day Playoffs, which will determine this year’s Pro League champion. The teams that will be in attendance will include the top four teams from each of the two Divisions, and two more from the bottom eight teams that manage to qualify via the Play-In tournament. The Playoffs will feature an overall $1.25 million prize pool, $500,000 of which will go to the team that finishes in first place. CWL Amateur Finals and Champs qualifiers The other portion of the CWL Finals will be dedicated to the CWL Open Bracket Finals for amateur teams and players, which will feature a $150,000 prize pool of its own. The Open Bracket will feature 256 of the top amateur teams battling against each other for not only a slice of the prize pool, but also a chance to compete at the 2019 CWL Champs. The top 16 teams from the Open Bracket tournament will both receive a share of the prize money and qualify for Champs, where they will compete against the 16 Pro League teams that have already qualified. How to attend The CWL has already put up the general admission tickets for the CWL Finals for sale, and they can currently be purchased on the MLG store HERE. The price for general admission tickets has been set to $59.99, and it will grant three-day entry into the event. Team passes for the Open Bracket Finals are not yet up for sale.

Dates announced for first ever Quad Feed 2XP event in Black Ops 4 Call of Duty developers Treyarch have announced the starting and ending dates for the first ever Quad Feed XP promo event in Black Ops 4. In an announcement put out on November 19, Treyarch revealed that four promo events were being combined into one giant for the upcoming week, which is being called Quad Feed. This promo will feature double XP in Multiplayer and Zombies, double Merits in Blackout, double Tier Boost in Multiplayer and Blackout, and double Nebelium Plasma in Zombies. Quad Feed will be enabled across all platforms, and will take place starting 10 AM PT on November 21 all the way until 10 AM PT on November 26. In addition to this massive XP event, Nuketown is also going to go live for the Xbox One and PC platforms, along with Nuketown Island Zombies on Blackout. This content has already been available on the Playstation 4 since November 13, as part of the seven-day exclusivity deal that Sony has with Activision. Quad Feed represents a great opportunity for players of all three game modes to really level up their accounts in numerous ways, especially since no one knows when a promo event this massive will take place again.

Dates announced for first 2X Weapon XP event in Black Ops 4, plus “very special” 2XP event coming next week Call of Duty developers Treyarch have announced the starting and ending dates for the first Double Weapon XP event in Black Ops 4. In a tweet put out on November 15, Treyarch revealed that 2X Weapon XP is coming his weekend, with the event slated to start Friday, November 15 at 10 AM PT and last until 10 AM PT on Monday, November 19. The promo event is for both Multiplayer and Zombies, and will be live across all platforms – PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. In addition, the tweet also revealed that a “very special” 2XP event is coming next week, although no other details about it are available at this time. “We’re prepping for a very special 2XP event next week,” the tweet reads. “And starting tomorrow, it’s time to unlock those Operator Mods and Kill Counters even faster.” We’re prepping for a very special 2XP event next week… and starting tomorrow, it’s time to unlock those Operator Mods and Kill Counters even faster. 2X Weapon XP is coming to Multiplayer AND #Zombies this weekend! — Treyarch Studios (@Treyarch) November 15, 2018 As the tweet alludes to, with 2X Weapons XP players can level up their weapons faster and unlock attachments sooner. Once maxed out, the Operator Mods for weapons that have them are unlocked, and players can also prestige their guns to activate a special Kill Counter. This is the third promo event that Black Ops 4 has had since its release on October 12, with the other two being 2XP and 2X Tiers Boost weekends respectively. As for the 2XP event scheduled for next week, time will tell what Treyarch have in store for the Call of Duty community, and by calling it “very special,” they are setting the expectation that it will be a level up (no pun intended) from what we’ve been given previously.

Dashy’s return saves OpTic Gaming LA from CDL Playoff upset OpTic Gaming[jwplayer br5AuoVJ] During their first match of the Call of Duty League Playoffs, OpTic Gaming Los Angeles suffered two disconnects, but Brandon ‘Dashy’ Otell subbed in for the final map and helped defeat crosstown rivals LA Guerrillas and carry his team into the next round. Neither OGLA nor their opponents, the Los Angeles Guerrillas, were held in particularly high regard coming into CDL Champs, with the former entering the postseason at 9-17, the latter at 5-17. But OpTic Gaming made some roster changes, including benching Dashy back in June 2020, and that appeared to revitalize the squad heading into the $4.6 million Playoffs. However, despite the high hopes, the Green Wall found themselves facing adversity early after Kenny ‘Kuavo’ Williams lagged out of the map one Hardpoint on Gun Runner, which could not be replayed since his disconnect came too late. [#CDLPlayoffs | Losers R1]@LAGuerrillas off to a 1-0 lead after @Kuavo lags out mid-map and @OpTicGaming are forced to play 4v5. As per league rules, the map cannot be replayed if the player disconnects after a certain point. 📺 https://t.co/OeD7EPWFO8 pic.twitter.com/HEppihBCJ1 — Dexerto Esports (@DexertoEsports) August 19, 2020 After OpTic came back to take a 2-1 lead, Kuavo disconnect once more, again on Hardpoint, which Guerrillas won, of course, and sent the series to a winner-takes-all fifth game. In a last-minute move, the former Rookie of the Year decided to selflessly forego the possibility of another disconnect and have the team sub in Dashy — who hadn’t played a match, or even scrimmed, in seven weeks. Really hope the squad pulls it out, Brandon is subbing in last map because I don’t wanna risk lagging out due to us not being able to make mid game sub🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 — 🇵🇭OpTic Kenny (@Kuavo) August 19, 2020 Lighting the Bat-Signal: Dashy’s return Dashy was widely considered one of the best players during Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 before struggling during Modern Warfare and eventually being benched alongside Martin ‘Chino’ Chino for two Challengers amateurs from UYU: Zack ‘Drazah’ Jordan and Darien ‘Hollow’ Chverchko. But despite that fall from grace and absence of playing time, Dashy came back, saw the competition, and conquered the opportunity, dropping nine kills against seven deaths with his team’s postseason survival on the line. Although he claims to have not sniped in two months, he picked up the AX-50, held angles for star teammate Thomas ‘TJHaLy’ Haly, and proceeded to fry himself. Looks like his confidence in telling General Manager Eric ‘Muddawg’ Sanders to sub him in paid off after all. I just called @DashySZN and he goes “Shit man, just put me in for Picadilly. Btw I haven’t sniped in 2 months but I was beaming” — 100T Muddawg (@Muddawg) August 19, 2020 Two disconnects and a last-second substitution later, OGLA are moving onto the next round of the losers bracket, where they’ll face the loser of the New York Subliners vs Minnesota ROKKR match fin the first round of the winners bracket. One has to imagine that Kuavo will be back in the lineup by that next match, but booters beware: OGLA have the “Bruce” card up their sleeve and it’s clear that he can drop in and pop off at any moment. You can watch all of the matches live and follow all the action via our CDL Playoffs and Championship Weekend hub, which includes streams, brackets, scores, and more.

Dashy trolls ex-OpTic teammate TJHaLy after joining Chicago Huntsmen MLG/CDLChicago Huntsmen player Brandon ‘Dashy’ Otell has trolled TJHaLy with a Skip Bayless quote, following his departure from OpTic LA after a disappointing season. Despite, on paper, having one of the best rosters in all of Call of Duty, OpTic Gaming LA’s opening season in the CDL was marred with disappointment and frustration. A mid-season shuffle saw Drazah and Hollow join, to the detriment of Chino, Dashy and JKap. Dashy, however, looked set to join his old teammate Scump on the Chicago Hunstmen for some time; a move that has now been confirmed. Whether the new-look Chicago roster, consisting of Dashy, Envoy, Formal and Scump, can turn around the Illinois-based team’s fortunes remains to be seen, but expectations are high. In one of the game’s crucial moments, TJHaLy found himself in a 1v1 with Envoy of Hunstmen at CDL Champs. Envoy came out on top, seeing OpTic eliminated and Huntsmen progressing. Now, ahead of his appearance on Attach’s Call of Duty podcast, Dashy has trolled his ex-teammate with a Skip Bayless quote, stating that he couldn’t trust his teammate in the game’s major moments. “I knew I couldn’t trust him in big time moments,” he replied. “Also showed he just doesn’t have that Jordan killer mentality, often differs to his teammates in game 5.” Bayless’ quote was originally about LeBron James, who is doing his best to lead the Lakers to an NBA Championship. I knew I couldn’t trust him in big time moments. Also showed he just doesn’t have that Jordan killer mentality, often differs to his teammates in game 5. — Brandon (@DashySZN) October 3, 2020 Dashy and TJ are friends outside of CoD, and have been teammates for nearly 2 years, but clearly the chemistry wasn’t quite right on the OpTic LA squad. The pair have jokingly thrown shots at each other before, so TJ might be inclined to respond. Dashy’s new home, Chicago Huntsmen, had an impressive if unspectacular opening season in the CDL, winning multiple events but ultimately falling short of Atlanta FaZe and Dallas Empire when it really mattered. Chicago fans will be hoping Dashy can be the catalyst to take them to the next level. Only time will tell.

Dashy & Scump reveal their AK-47 class in Black Ops Cold War Dashy, Scump, OpticAfter some recent nerfs to some of Black Ops Cold War’s main weapons such as the MP5 and FFAR, the popularity of other weapons is on the rise. With the AK-47 becoming more common, Brandon ‘Dashy’ Otell has given Seth ‘Scump’ Abner have revealed that ideal AK loadout. [jwplayer pHIlNffX] Scump is no stranger to single-handedly dominating CoD lobbies on his own, but with the recent nerfs imposed on the FFAR and the MP5, people have been searching for the new meta-breaking weapon. Now, it appears that a likely replacement has been found. The AK-47 is a regular weapon in the Call of Duty franchise and is generally welcomed due to its high firepower. However, its high DPS is compensated for by a decrease in accuracy and fire rate. But with some minor tinkering, you can make the AK an absolute beast in Treyarch‘s newest release. Dashy revealed to Scump this amazing AK-47 loadout that shows how good it can be in Black Ops Cold War. AK-47 of dreams After using some of the best weapons in BOCW, Scump’s attention has been turned to the AK-47. Thanks to Dashy’s recommendation, Scump has been running amuck with the loadout and racking up serious kills. Here is a full guide to the OpTic Chicago teammates’ AK-47 build: Optic: Millstop Reflex – Muzzle: Muzzle Brake 7.62 – Barrel: 20″ Liberator – Body: Steady Aim Laser – Underbarrel: Spetnaz Grip – Magazine: 40 RND – Handle: Speed Tape – Stock: KGB Skeletal Stock – For a proper look at the class and it being discussed, check out the twitch clip below. Scump dominating with it Until the AK-47 possibly receives the same treatment as the MP5 and FFAR, you can bet that Scump will run wild with it. He even posted showing his satisfaction with the destructiveness of the gun. His most recent YouTube upload features gameplay footage on Crossroads. He manages to score a huge amount of kills and some insane streaks too. At one point, Scump manages to achieve a swift streak of eight kills in about 10 seconds. Understandably, he’s pretty excited, and the AK makes it all possible. Timestamp 4:56. With this knowledge in hand, you can now go forth and replicate this effective AK-47 loadout yourself. Whether you get the same results as Scump is up to you, but there’s no doubting the potential of this class.

Dashy returns to OpTic Texas lineup following Scump retirement Call of Duty LeagueBrandon ‘Dashy’ Otell is replacing Seth ‘Scump’ Abner in OpTic Texas’ CDL starting lineup only weeks after being benched for Cuyler ‘Huke’ Garland. Just when it seemed the OpTic Texas roster drama was over, Scump announced his early retirement from competitive Call of Duty and paved the way for Dashy to make a return to the team. Prior to Scump’s goodbye, the team had spent weeks at the heart of community speculation and leaks as they attempted to get their lineup in order. After failing to bargain Arcitys or Pred away from their respective orgs, the team turned to Huke to round out the roster, and the resulting fallout between Dashy and the squad was a public display. Now, things are finalized again, and after an emotional farewell from Call of Duty’s ‘King’, the new Greenwall-backed lineup will have to put things in order with just two weeks left before CDL Major 2. Dashy rejoins OpTic Texas in place of Scump In his retirement video, Scump announced the change and wished his former teammates and coaches good luck with the rest of the season. “Bringing Brandon back made sense,” he explained.” Life is too short to hold grudges or be mad at each other and I hope he uses this opportunity to be a good teammate. Brandon, I’m going to be on your ***. Please use this opportunity well because I’m falling down so you can go up and I hope you use this right.” Dashy responded to the video by saying that he’s going to try his hardest to make this a worthwhile decision for one of his “favorite” people and teammates. “I appreciate everything you’ve done for me over all these years, I just hope to make you proud from the outside, my brother.” This means that OpTic Texas’ lineup for the rest of the Major 2 cycle will be Dashy, Huke, iLLeY, and Shottzy. The team previously looked strong in a 3-2 win over Boston Breach in the first weekend of qualifying matches, but will no doubt have to readjust with the new squad before they take on Seattle Surge on January 20.

Dashy responds to rumors he’d been benched by OpTic LA Call of Duty star Brandon ‘Dashy’ Otell has set the record straight and responded to the recent rumors that he’d been benched by OpTic Gaming Los Angeles. Few Call of Duty players saw their stock rise higher than Dashy during the Black Ops 4 season. The young star, alongside Thomas ‘TJHaly’ Haly, joined up with then-OpTic Gaming mainstays Seth ‘Scump’ Abner, Ian ‘Crimsix’ Porter, and Damon ‘Karma’ Barlow to form a formidable line-up. Though, as the competitive scene opened up a whole new chapter with the start of the Call of Duty League and the Modern Warfare season, his veteran teammates departed for new line-ups – leaving Dashy and TJHaly with OpTic LA. There had been rumors that Otell was facing a spell on the sidelines in favor of Martin ‘Chino’ Chino, though he’s finally straightened things out. During his April 13 stream, Dashy had been attempting to set up a 10s match with other professional players when he was quizzed about his situation, asking why he apparently wasn’t starting for OpTic Gaming Los Angles anymore. “I’m starting. I literally just finished scrimming,” the 20-year-old quickly replied before being congratulated on having his starting spot back again. “Again? Nah, I was playing again today and that’s all that matters. Dropped 43 today, I took a picture just in case everyone didn’t see it,” he added. With there never being any sort of official word one way or the other – whether Dashy was a starter or not – the only way to know if a change was in the works is if the OpTic Gaming Los Angeles players say something moving forward. Regardless of a supposed change or not, Dashy and his OpTic LA teammates will be back in competitive action soon enough as they take part in the Chicago Huntsmen’ online CDL event that kicks off on April 24 and runs through April 26.

Dashy reportedly tried to leave LA OpTic ahead of Call of Duty League Activision – Call of DutyCanadian CoD pro Brandon ‘Dashy‘ Otell has reportedly been involved in a complicated rostermania for the new franchise league, as rosters are finalized for the inaugural Call of Duty League season. Dashy rose to stardom when he joined OpTic Gaming for the Black Ops 4 season, after breaking onto the pro scene at CoD Champs in 2017. After winning his first event for the GreenWall and securing MVP at CWL Vegas, he was an instant fan-favorite, and despite not winning again for the rest of the season, is still one of the hottest prospects heading into the new league. His future roster has not been confirmed, but for now he is still officially a member of OpTic – owned by Immortals Gaming Club who have one of two LA spots in the franchise league. This means that unless another team was to buy out his contract, he is set to continue to play in green for Modern Warfare. However, Call of Duty insider CDL Intel has claimed that there has been some turmoil in these negotiations. According to sources, Dashy had signed to remain with the LA franchise, but had then asked for a move to the Chigaco brand – now partly run by former OpTic CEO Hector ‘H3CZ’ Rodriguez. This request was apparently refused by OpTic, resulting in the 20-year-old “allegedly threatening to bench himself.” ⚠️ UPDATE: Sources tell me Dashy signed to Los Angeles OpTic, then asked to be “traded” to Chicago. OpTic obviously refused and Dashy allegedly threatened to bench himself. To my knowledge the rosters are still the same. pic.twitter.com/xrQlzFVf9w — CDL Intel (@INTELCallofDuty) October 15, 2019 According to CDL Intel, things have now been resolved, with rumored rosters now back in place. Neither the OpTic LA franchise or Chicago have announced any players for their teams, but according to rumors, they are currently as follows: OpTic LA: Dashy, TJHaly, Kenny, SlasheR, and JKap – Chicago: Scump, FormaL, Envoy, Gunless, and Arcitys – Crimsix himself claimed that he and Damon ‘Karma’ Barlow had been ousted from the team, with Dashy apparently aiming to team with FormaL, but this may have now fallen apart. Some teams have already revealed their full or partial rosters, including Minnesota, London and Dallas, with more announcements expected in October. You can keep up to date with every move and new signing in the offseason rostermania with our dedicated coverage hub.

Dashy joins Chicago Huntsmen in CDL reunion with Scump for 2021 season Huntsmen[jwplayer nosJWvz1] The Call of Duty League’s Chicago Huntsmen have signed former OpTic Gaming LA star Brandon ‘Dashy’ Otell for the 2021 season, reuniting him with ex-teammate Seth ‘Scump’ Abner. The Call of Duty Rostermania this offseason might be the craziest it’s ever been, and now that the free-agent moratorium has been lifted, one of the biggest and most highly-anticipated moves has become official. Dashy, who entered free agency following his second season with OpTic Gaming Los Angeles, has signed with the Chicago Huntsmen, who have now solidified their starting lineup with yet another bonafide superstar. The news was formally announced on September 14, but had been one that many fans and experts were expecting; there were plenty of rumors that Dashy would join Huntsmen since even before he was let go by OGLA. Welcome back @DashySZN, Time 2 Hunt pic.twitter.com/g9QZBAiZaC — OpTic Texas (@OpTicTexas) September 14, 2020 CHICAGO HUNTSMEN 2021 CDL STARTING ROSTER Seth ‘Scump’ Abner – Matthew ‘FormaL’ Piper – Dylan ‘Envoy’ Hannon – Brandon ‘Dashy’ Otell – In effect, Dashy replaces the recently-departed Alec ‘Arcitys’ Sanderson and his twin brother Preston ‘Prestinni’ Sanderson, both of who left the Huntsmen following their third-place finish at the CDL Championship Weekend. It was during that same postseason that he made his final appearance for OGLA – coming in for a game-five Search and Destroy in their series vs crosstown rivals LA Guerrillas in the first round of the losers bracket. The three-year pro wasn’t even supposed to be playing, but teammate Kenny ‘Kuavo’ Williams kept experiencing connection issues, so Dashy was asked to fill in for that one map. He didn’t disappoint, hitting a couple of difficult snipes to help OpTic win the game and the series. Prior to that, he had been inactive for nearly two months after OGLA decided to bench him following a string of poor performances, replacing him with Zack ‘Drazah’ Jordan, who they ended up keeping on the roster for 2021. After a successful first season with the Green Wall in Black Ops 4, which saw Dashy ascend into Call of Duty superstardom and win his first major trophy and tournament MVP, the arrival of franchising and Modern Warfare led to a tumultuous 2020 campaign. The team, which was stacked with talent and considered to be one of the best, got off to a difficult start and only began experiencing some progress after the now-retired Jordan ‘JKap’ Kaplan was benched for Martin ‘Chino’ Chino. But the success that the franchise had envisioned never really materialized, prompting a drastic roster shuffle that sent Dashy and Chino to the reserves in favor of Drazah and Darien ‘Hollow’ Chverchko, a Challengers player who is now also no longer with the org. Now Dashy’s on the Huntsmen and all of the baggage that came with the up-and-down 2020 season is behind him. Also, and perhaps more importantly, this move pairs him back up with Scump after the two had teamed together in 2019. The messy saga involving the Immortals Gaming Club takeover of OpTic, coupled with the arrival of franchising, led to that roster being dismantled and Scump, Damon ‘Karma’ Barlow, and Ian ‘Crimsix’ Porter all going their separate ways. However, despite all the reports of ill feelings and bad blood between several members of that team, Dashy and Scump have apparently remained on good terms, which could be why he’s ultimately decided to join Chicago. Keep up with all of the offseason player signings and team changes with our Call of Duty League Rostermania hub.

Dashy hits back at “psychotic” Censor for always playing the “victim” MLG / YouTube: CensorOpTic Gaming star Brandon ‘Dashy’ Otell has responded to give his side of the story, after Doug ‘Censor’ Martin suggested he had been “slandered” by Dashy and Rasim ‘Blazt’ Ogresevic. The three players were all members of Complexity Gaming in the WWII season, alongside Ricky ‘Ricky’ Stacy, but failed to manage any tournament success. As Censor aims to appeal to franchises ahead of the new Modern Warfare league starting in 2020, he has been on a campaign trail of sorts, explaining the struggles of his career and his desire to be back at the top. He locked horns with his former teammates though, after arguments over his dedication and commitment during the WWII season. Blazt claimed that Censor had missed practice before a tournament for a brand deal, and that he had skipped out on scrims on one occasion because he was “sick”, only to upload a video riding a jet ski later. Censor explained his side of the story in a new video, but Dashy has remained unconvinced about his dedication, saying on stream: “He’s always complaining, ‘Oh I’m always the victim’. I don’t give a care if you’re getting fried, at least show me you care” “Literally, that’s all he does, he talks about how he wants it, but doesn’t actually put in the work – that’s literally psychotic,” Dashy concluded. Blazt also chimed in again, reiterating that despite Censor’s claims that the “money doesn’t matter”, he took a brand deal just days before a major tournament. Censor made it into the Pro League with Complexity in the WWII Season. Censor did not compete throughout the Black Ops 4 season, despite initially being set to join Evil Geniuses, with the team opting for Tyler ‘FeLo’ Johnson instead. This has left him in a tough spot ahead of the franchised league, needing to convince an organization that he is not only capable of playing at the top level of Call of Duty again, but also committed to doing so.

Dashy hits back at Censor’s “bs” claims that he’s wasting his career with OpTic DexertoOpTic star Brandon ‘Dashy’ Otell has responded to Doug ‘Censor’ Martin, after Censor suggested that the 24-year-old is repeating his mistakes and needs to take “accountability” before his career is gone without winning more championships. Dashy has been considered a star player in professional CoD ever since he made his debut as a teenager. As Censor states, he is one of the “straightest shooters” the esport has produced. However, on the season-end episode of Dexerto’s Reverse Sweep podcast, Censor called out his former Complexity teammate, telling him to stop “playing for kills”, and recognize his chances for glory are slipping away. Dashy, seeing the comments, has hit back at Censor, calling his criticisms “bullish*t”. Censor calls on Dashy to “take accountability” for his career Censor spoke at length about Dashy, criticizing his decision-making, but also saying it came from a place of love. “I’m calling out Dashy right now,” Censor started. “All I see in Brandon is the embodiment of the OpTic Gaming culture, that [Scump] always sets. And I have a huge fundamental disagreement with it, and I think Brandon is the biggest issue here. “Brandon is always getting everything he wants, I think he’s the straightest shooter in Call of Duty history, he’s such a likable guy, and he uses all of it to his advantage, to get whatever he wants. And all it’s equated to is lackluster champs performances, zero rings, and two championships in five years.” Censor then listed all the great players that Dashy had the fortune of playing with, including Shotzzy, iLLeY, and Huke, but said the problem was the “OpTic culture.” Topic starts at 30:20 “Brandon is the biggest culprit of this culture […] you got to start playing to win, you got to stop playing for kills, you’ve got to start being more of a team player. […] You gotta change your ways, man. You continuously repeat the same mistakes, over and over and over again. You’ve been benched countless times. You keep on getting bailouts from Hector, he keeps bringing you back up. “You’ve got to take your accountability, Brandon. I’m saying this in terms of love because I believe in Brandon, I love Brandon, I think he’s a great dude. Straightest shot in CoD, that’s some wasted talent if you don’t get a ring bro. You’re only going to get that ring if you change the way you’re going about it.” Dashy responds to Censor Despite Censor arguing that his criticisms were out of love and friendship for him, Dashy was not enamored by the undeniably harsh words. A quick response, he suggested Censor was only calling him out to maintain relevance. “Say whatever bs to stay relevant in this community because the gameplay surely isn’t doing it brotha,” he said, attaching a thumbs up to the end. Censor was quick to bite back, taunting Dashy, “Hopefully I get mine soon and I can put you in the place you deserve to be.” Censor is currently the captain of Boston Breach’s Academy roster and will be aiming to make a return to the top level next season. Meanwhile, what’s next for Dashy remains up in the air, with his spot on the OpTic roster uncertain.

Dashy fires back at Crimsix as rivalry between ex-OpTic members explodes The former Call of Duty scene. With the competitive Call of Duty scene undergoing the most dramatic shift to date ahead of the 2020 franchise-based league, former teammates have turned into bitter rivals. Having been “forced out” of the Green Wall, Crimsix recently expanded on his perspective as the OpTic Gaming dynasty crumbled around him. In particular, he took aim at the newest recruits in the form of Brandon ‘Dashy’ Otell and Thomas ‘TJHaLy’ Haly. Dashy fired back at the comments of his former teammate in a recent Twitch stream. Shooting bots in Black Ops 4 to keep his aim sharp ahead of the release of Modern Warfare, the FPS phenom was quick to lay out his side of the story. “Listen, I’m good with all my teammates,” Dashy responded after a fan asked during his October 23 broadcast if he and Seth ‘Scump’ Abner were still close after their time together. Read more: First look at CoD caster in Modern Warfare – “It’s just some of them aren’t good with me because I didn’t want to play with them,” he elaborated, hinting at the drama between former OpTic Gaming members that have since transitioned to various other rosters. If players revealed they didn’t want to compete alongside certain individuals, they would “get crucified for it,” the Black Ops 4 breakout star said. “Just don’t get sh*t on,” he concluded. Black Ops 4 resulted in just a single championship victory for the Green Wall at the CWL Las Vegas Open 2019. Despite some historic performances and ridiculous highlights, that event was the peak for the now-defunct OpTic roster. Crimsix recently took shots at his former teammates and elaborated on his untimely removal from the Green Wall, explaining how it left a bitter taste in his mouth. Read more: CoD pro Huke suspended from Twitter – There was a great deal of internal conflict that spawned two groups – Damon ‘Karma’ Barlow, Tyler ‘TeePee’ Polchow, and Crimsix in one, against Dashy, Scump, and TJHaLy in the other. “The wrong people got too much power,” he stated, claiming that the groups “hated” one another. “I want to get my former team back for everything they put me through, everything I’ve had to deal with, everything that’s gone under-appreciated. I want to put them in the dirt.” Commenting on the Twitter thread that promoted the article, Crimsix himself was quick to respond and all but align with Dashy’s recent accusations of poor performances across the Black Ops 4 cycle. “Wanted to add to this article that I played pretty average throughout BO4, there’s no denying it. Wasn’t my best game, wasn’t the best situation.” Furthering the drama, Scump outright tagged Dashy and TJ, leading to an amusing back and forth. “We just needed him to kill [Sam ‘Octane’ Larew] once…just one time,” TJHaLy joked. While rosters have been announced in-full for select franchises such as the Dallas Empire with Crimsix, and the Seattle-based lineup featuring Karma, it remains unclear where the remainder of the former OpTic squad will end up. If recent leaks are to be trusted however, we might have an early indication. Keep an eye on our dedicated Rostermania hub throughout the off-season to see where some of the hottest prospects in Call of Duty land.

Dashy explains why having Crimsix on OpTic is so important MLGEveryone knows that Call of Duty veteran Ian ‘Crimsix‘ Porter is an integral member of OpTic Gaming‘s pro team, and teammate Brandon ‘Dashy’ Otell has outlined exactly why. OpTic Gaming have always been one of the more dominant forces in Call of Duty esports history, especially after star player Crimsix joined the team back in 2014. While he’s always been surrounded by some of the best players in the game, many still attribute a large portion of OpTic’s success to Crim’s well-renowned work ethic and determination to win at all costs. Appearing on the July 15 episode of OpTic CEO Hector ‘H3CZ’ Rodriguez’s The Eavesdrop Podcast, Dashy explained why his veteran teammate’s presence is essential to the squad operating like a well-oiled machine. “You need an Ian on your team, in my opinion,” he said. “Because all of us kind of joke around and slack and he’s like ‘dude, what the f*ck are we doing?!’ If we didn’t have that, we’d obviously have days that we bullsh*t, and you kind of need him.” Dashy went on to point out what he feels is the most impressive thing about Crimsix, who has accomplished a lot in the world of CoD esports. “The one thing that’s really impressive about Ian is, like you said, he’s got so many championships, and he’s so motivated to win,” he said. “How do you keep going? He’s done everything you can do in CoD, and he’s still going. It’s really impressive.” Crim, of course, has 33 championship victories at CoD tournaments, the most in the esport’s history. His goal is to have the most tournament wins out of anyone in esports overall, a distinction that currently belongs to legendary Halo player Tom ‘OGRE2’ Ryan, who won 41 events during his career. You can watch the entire Episode 35 of H3CZ’s podcast below, with the discussion about Crim starting at the 1:01:46 mark. OpTic face stiff challenge at CWL Finals OpTic’s next appearance will come at the CWL Pro League Playoffs, which are being held at CWL Finals on July 19-21. Having placed first in Division A of the Pro League regular season, the Green Wall are one of the favorites at the tournament, and will face either Team Heretics or one of the two teams that make it out of the Play-In tournament. However, with the likes of eUnited (best record in Division B) and 100 Thieves (two-time champions this season) also in the Playoffs, it will not be an easy task for OpTic to end up crowned champions.

Dashy and Clayster trade blows over OpTic Chicago’s CDL rankings Call of Duty League / MLGJames ‘Clayster’ Eubanks has traded blows with OpTic Chicago’s Brandon ‘Dashy’ Otell after being labeled a C-tier player in their new Call of Duty League power rankings video. The full OpTic Chicago squad recently sat down to rank CDL talent against one another. With a tier list ranging from S-tier down to D-tier, a handful of veteran players were thrown into the discussion in the January 11 video. While some players on the list retired long ago, many are still active competitors. Among the seasoned vets on the list was 2020 world champion Clayster. “It’s gotta be an S,” Davis ‘Hitch’ Edwards said right off the bat. Though it didn’t take long for the team to disagree on this pick. After Dashy called Clayster out as a much lower-ranked player, the beef spilled out on Twitter as the players traded blows back and forth. You guys think he’s S?” Dashy asked with a hint of sarcasm. “If we’re playing against him? C.” Despite winning the inaugural CDL season with the Dallas Empire, Dashy is convinced Clayster isn’t quite in the upper echelon of pro talent. Every other player in Chicago’s lineup gave him an A-tier ranking. Meanwhile, Dashy stuck to his guns, slightly raising his final answer to a B-tier placement. Naturally, it wasn’t long before this caught the eye of Clayster. The relevant section begins at the 8:00 mark below “Yo Dashy, the f*** is up with the C tier bro?” Clayster responded on Twitter a few hours later. “Didn’t I body your s*** the past two years straight?” That tweet soon spiraled out of control as the players went at it on social media. Dashy responded by exposing a private message from Clayster shortly after. “Just stirring the pot for impressions,” he joked. “No way Clay is scared of you,” Royal Ravens’ Trei ‘Zer0’ Morris chimed in. “Terrified of which Brandon, the benched one or the killwh*** one?” Clayster jabbed back. Dashy spent the majority of 2020 on the Los Angeles OpTic bench due to an assortment of issues. “I’m so excited to see what you do this year with no xeo or tiny terrors,” Dashy soon followed up, implying his success came off the back of younger talent. Read More: ZooMaa names his top 3 CDL teams – “No one is saving you this year brotha, looking forward to seeing you on the battlefield.” no one is saving you this year brotha, looking forward to seeing you on the battlefield 😉 — brandon (@DashySZN) January 11, 2021 While no dates are locked in just yet for the upcoming CDL season, a schedule should be right around the corner. It’s safe to say that NYSL vs OpTic will be one of the more heated feuds to keep an eye on when the time comes.

Dashy and Blazt recall hilarious story about teaming with Censor OpTic Gaming’s Brandon ‘Dashy’ Otell and G2 player Rasim ‘Blazt’ Ogresevic both previously teamed with legendary player Doug ‘Censor’ Martin – but their time together wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows. During the CoD: WWII season – Censor’s comeback year to competitive Call of Duty – the trio played together under compLexity Gaming, alongside fourth member Ricky ‘Ricky’ Stacy. The team was not exactly successful, failing to make top 12 at the three events they attended, including the CWL World Championship, and also missing out on playoffs of the CWL Pro League Stage 2. The roster had plenty of talent in Dashy and Blazt, plus veteran leadership and experience from Ricky and Censor, but could not break into the upper echelon of professional teams. It looks like the team’s practice might have had something to do with this though, as Dashy and Blazt reveal, recalling a story of Censor being “sick” and unable to scrim. Only hours after claiming he was too sick to practice though, Blazt explains that Censor was out on a jet ski. Although this story is certainly believable, Censor was known as one of the more dedicated players throughout the WWII season, frequently playing ‘Money 8’s’ with other pro players, putting up his own money to get better practice. Upon retiring at the end of the season due to lack of team opportunities, Censor explained that he felt some players thought he wasn’t fully committed to competitive CoD, with one eye on his YouTube career. Since retiring, Censor has hinted at a comeback on numerous occasions, even stating his intent to get his spot back on the FaZe roster for Black Ops 4.

Dark Matter camo in Black Ops 4 changes with the more kills the user gets New footage of the Dark Matter camo in Black Ops 4 shows off the incredible ways the gun changes colors as killstreaks grow. As the most elusive camo in the game, fans have been clamoring to find out just what it looks like for those dedicated enough to put in the effort to unlock it. While the base skin is impressive enough, YouTuber ‘LegoUnlocked’ has provided footage of the different color changes the camo goes through as he racks up kills in a match. As the match starts off, Lego’s gun glows with Dark Matter’s default look, but for every five kills he picks up, the gun changes color with amazing results. While LegoUnlocked might have been the first person to show off this new feature of Dark matter, the camo was first seen after fellow YouTuber Sean E Dawg earned the honor of becoming the world’s first person to unlock the gun on Sunday night. Dawg played Black Ops 4 for almost 72 hours straight to achieve the task, even recording the voiceover for his record-breaking video in between matches before he had even unlocked the gun. While some players have expressed displeasure with previous iterations of the Dark Matter camo, it looks like Treyarch went all out for Black Ops 4 with this awesome camo.

Dark Aether in Warzone? New datamined leaks show off upcoming Zombies camos ActivisionCall of Duty players have been fiending to use Black Ops Cold War’s Zombies camos in Warzone. And there’s good news: a data miner has leaked that the files are added and given first looks at Dark Aether and more. When Black Ops Cold War’s guns were added to Warzone, many players were excited by the idea of getting Treyarch’s unique cosmetics in the game. While Modern Warfare’s rarest camos included Obsidian and Damascus, Cold War has sparkly Diamond and seemingly living Dark Matter versions. The normal Diamond and Dark Matter skins did make it to Verdansk, but no Zombies camos made the trip. That left the grinders with a simple question: When will Plague Diamond and Dark Aether be available in Warzone? Well, the answer might be sooner than we thought. A data miner, ‘Alaix,’ who leaked clips of Hijacked before it was available has now revealed that all Zombies camos are in Warzone’s files. They also shared clips of how Dark Aether looks on Modern Warfare’s engine. First look at Dark Aether Zombies camo in Warzone https://twitter.com/HeyImAlaix/status/1416057263974928385 Of Cold War’s camos, Dark Aether is probably the most coveted. People love the shiny, reactive gun skins — but Dark Aether is like a final boss. The thing looks like creepy clouds of purple hell on the metallic body of a demon, and that’s a slight exaggeration if any at all. Alaix not only said all camos are in Warzone’s files now, but also shared pictures of all three Zombies mastery camos: Golden Viper, Plague Diamond, and the aforementioned Dark Aether. Zombies Golden Viper & Plague Diamond camos in Warzone https://twitter.com/HeyImAlaix/status/1415811212240203779 As can be seen in the picture, these camos look somewhat different than they do in Black Ops Cold War. Still, they’re very exciting additions for those who grinded nonstop to unlock the skins without being able to use them in the battle royale. Of course, these just seem to be data-mined files and they may never even make it into Warzone. But usually, where there’s smoke, there’s fire, and hopefully that means some fire camos are making their way to Verdansk — at long last.

Empire’s Tommey slams ‘idiotic’ CDL London crowd for “shouting” callouts Katy Eyre/ESPAT MediaBefore falling 0-3 to the Chicago Huntsmen in the CDL London Grand Finals, Dallas Empire’s substitute Thomas ‘Tommey’ Thewren had some choice words for the rowdy viewers in attendance. Outside of the audio coming from the game and the players on your team, professional tournaments always aim to block out any other sources of sound as to uphold competitive integrity and eliminate potential advantages. At CDL London however, the famous Copper Box Arena crowd came out in force and stirred up a bit of drama as Tommey slammed the audience for trying to give certain teams the upper hand. Having grown a reputation for being one of the most energetic crowds in esports, CoD players are often ecstatic at the opportunity to compete in London. Born and raised right in England, Empire’s substitute Tommey was infuriated over the state of his hometown crowd throughout the event however, arguing that the group of rowdy spectators should “have some f***ing respect and class.” “[The] London crowd is incredible but you’re all f***ing idiots shouting where our players are,” he said on Twitter ahead of the grand final. Evidently not fan favorites at the event, Tommey complained that the crowd was trying to help opposing teams by giving away pivotal information. “This goes out to any event or team you support, it’s never ok to chant about a defuse, plant, corner or anything,” he added. “Carry on with your songs, chants, and cheers but just be mindful and understand that it’s not ok.” This goes out to any event or team you support, it’s never ok to chant about a defuse, plant, corner or anything. Carry on with your songs, chants and cheers but just be mindful and understand that it’s not ok. https://t.co/w6WEh8AElp — Tommey (@Tommey) February 9, 2020 While the Dallas lineup was able to beat all other teams throughout the course of the event, they couldn’t quite topple the Huntsmen at any juncture. Losing 1-3 in their first go-around, the star-studded rosters eventually clashed once again in the grand final where Chicago sealed the deal in style with a swift 3-0 to claim the top spot, and mark their name as the first CDL winners. Chiming in and agreeing that crowds should never try to interfere with the outcome of a match, Hunstmen’s Seth ‘Scump’ Abner responded by saying that there is simply “no room for that.” He added he “couldn’t hear it during ours,” but suggest it “stinks” if people were able to hear and use it during the event. 🤫 @Clayster silences the crowd after @DallasEmpire’s reverse sweep knocks London out #CDL2020 pic.twitter.com/kUngFIn3DO — Dexerto Esports (@DexertoEsports) February 9, 2020 Not the first time that such an issue has sparked debates online recently, the CSGO scene has also been impacted by crowds that play favorites. Various events utilize large-scale pods to keep competing teams blocked from any peripheral audio. Call of Duty events even operated with such pods in the past, and if the audio issue grows, they may eventually revert to the old ways to avoid any issues.

Dallas Empire’s Shotzzy wins 2020 Call of Duty League MVP Call of Duty League [jwplayer br5AuoVJ] The 2020 Call of Duty League MVP has finally been announced and the honor has gone to the second-seeded Dallas Empire’s rookie, Anthony ‘Shotzzy’ Cuevas. Coming over from Halo, Shotzzy was one of 2020’s most highly anticipated rookies and he pulled through on those expectations with absolutely absurd movement and gunplay following a rough start to the season, easily earning the MVP crown. By season’s end, Shotzzy proved to be the most intimidating SMG Slayer in the CDL, narrowly edging out the Atlanta FaZe’s Chris ‘Simp’ Lehr in fans’ minds as the league’s best SMG by impressing weekly. But it wasn’t so narrow with MVP voters (CDL talent team members and media members), as voting was “nearly unanimous” in favor of the young movement maestro, according to league Commissioner Johanna Faries. 🚨 BREAKING: @DallasEmpire’s @Shotzzy has been named the 2020 Call of Duty League MVP!#BuildAnEmpire https://t.co/KPSiZbaoek — Dexerto Esports (@DexertoEsports) August 23, 2020 Understandably so, as he shrugged off early-season jitters during the first two events and pulled off a stellar 1.14 K/D for the rest of the season. Even including the first two events, Shotzzy’s K/D was at a 1.06 for the entire season, explaining why he is considered the league’s deadliest player. In his own tweet following the announcement, he was quick to credit all the support he has received following the rough start to his Call of Duty road. “From the beginning of the year with all the hate and just putting my head down and putting so many hours into improving day to day and it pay off like this is a special feeling,” he wrote. “Thank you for the support this year, you guys have been amazing.” But the assassin, who has shown versatility rocking the Grau on maps like Azhir Cave during the CDL Playoffs, has always been adamant about his teammates’ role in enabling him to put up his big numbers. That undeniable MP5 slaying ability, versatility, and team play made him an easy decision for 2020 MVP — ahead of four other stellar candidates. 2020 Call of Duty League MVP candidates Anthony ‘Shotzzy’ Cuevas, Dallas Empire (winner) – McArthur ‘Cellium’ Jovel, Atlanta FaZe – Dylan ‘Envoy’ Hannon, Chicago Huntsmen – Cesar ‘Skyz’ Bueno, Florida Mutineers – Chris ‘Simp’ Lehr, Atlanta FaZe – Not only does he get the honor of being awarded the league’s first-ever such trophy, but Shotzzy also received a custom MVP gaming headset and a luxury watch to remember his incredible campaign. When asked in an exclusive Dexerto interview about his teammates and how they help him put up his numbers, the former Halo pro was quick to be selfless: “They honestly allow me to do whatever I do. And they’re not like ‘why are you doing this, why are you doing that?’ They kind of just let me roam freely and that’s why you see the stats I put up.” And, in that same interview, when asked if he was the league’s top player, the confidence was clear: “If you don’t think you’re the best, then you’re obviously not. So I’m going to say yeah.” As it turns out, nearly every voter also thought he was the best. The CDL’s first MVP is in the books, but he’ll be looking to finish this season’s final chapter off with a happy ending at CDL Champs.

Dallas Empire’s Shotzzy says Methodz should be starting in the CDL Call of Duty LeagueDallas Empire SMG Anthony ‘Shotzzy’ Cuevas-Castro has voiced his support for fellow Call of Duty League pro Anthony ‘Methodz’ Zinni. “I think he’s good enough to be in the league,” the 2020 MVP said. “One hundred percent, a million percent.” While streaming on September 9, Dallas Empire’s Shotzzy voiced his support for fellow Call of Duty League player Methodz, who spent most of the 2021 season out on loan after being moved to a substitute role by the Toronto Ultra in March. Responding to a comment from his chat, Shotzzy made his opinion clear about Methodz – “I think he’s good enough to be in the league… One hundred percent, a million percent.” Why Methodz should be starting With only 48 starting spots available in the Call of Duty League, good players are inevitably going to miss out. Methodz had been a regular starter for Toronto Ultra before being benched in favor of Jamie “Insight” Craven in March 2021. He spent the rest of the 2021 season out on loan, most notably with WestR. Read More: Methodz reveals reason for being benched – Entering the offseason, Methodz announced that Toronto had granted him permission to explore options with other teams for 2022. Unrestricted F/A. I want to thank the @TorontoUltra for everything they’ve helped me do over the last two years. I’m still exploring options with them, but they have agreed to let me explore all other options as an unrestricted free agent. — OpTic Methodz (@Methodz) August 29, 2021 However, Shotzzy believes Methodz is deserving of a starting spot in the league. “I think he’s good enough to be in the league,” Shotzzy said. “One hundred percent, a million percent”. “It’s not like he’s bad,” Shotzzy continued. “I’d understand him not getting picked up because he’s bad, but if you watch him play eights, which I have played against him, he’s not bad at all. He’s actually quite good.” Given 2020 MVP Shotzzy’s pedigree, it’s a resounding endorsement for the veteran player. Methodz is a long-time Call of Duty professional, with a career that dates back to as early as 2012. In that time, he has been on the roster of organizations such as FaZe Clan, Echo Fox, Rise Nation, and UYU. He has not been linked with any teams during the offseason and will likely return to the Ultra for 2022. However, perhaps teams will start to take an interest in Methodz, now that he has received support from such an influential player.

Dallas Empire’s Shotzzy admits he may return to Halo after CDL Champs Microsoft / Activision[jwplayer pqm2EgOF]Dallas Empire’s Anthony “Shotzzy” Cuevas-Castro could be leaving the Call of Duty League (CDL) after just one season; Microsoft’s new Halo Infinite title may be too appetizing to pass up, he’s admitted. Prior to his tenure in competitive Call of Duty, Shotzzy was one of the best Halo players in the world. The 19-year-old won multiple events throughout the Halo 5 cycle, even claiming a World Championship in 2018 under the Splyce banners. Bringing the talented player over to CoD was no small feat. Dallas Empire owner Mike ‘Hastr0’ Rufail allegedly spent up to $250,000 just buying out his old contract. Let alone salary costs for the newly established League. The move has certainly paid dividends, however, as the Dallas roster currently sits in second place with just one regular-season event to go. With this year’s playoffs boasting a bigger prize pool than ever before, there’s still plenty at stake as the inaugural season comes to a close. Read More: Scump pitches perfect CDL format for 2021 – Though the Championship event could mark the end of Shotzzy’s short-lived run in the CoD scene. As the 2020 MVP candidate recently hinted, he’s open to the idea of returning to Halo if the franchise’s sixth mainline installment is “really f***ing fun.” In the midst of casual Modern Warfare matches during a July 21 stream, Halo came up in conversation. Just two days out from the major Xbox Games Showcase, Shotzzy admitted that he’s excited to see the reveal of Halo Infinite. “This is me being serious…if Halo Infinite is actually really f***ing fun, and I genuinely like it, I’m debating on switching,” he said. “I’m not saying that I will go back. I’m just saying that if it’s really f***ing good and I see potential in it, then there’s a possibility.” The first core entry in the Halo franchise since 2015, Infinite has been shrouded in mystery since its reveal in 2018. No one quite knows how the gameplay will look, nor how Microsoft intends to support the competitive scene. A full unveiling is set for the Xbox Games Showcase with a rumored release window of Q4 2020. If this reveal sparks interest from the Halo 5 World Champion, Shotzzy could be set to transition once again. “I’ve played Halo literally since I was four years old until last year.” With fifteen years of experience, it would likely be a seamless transition back if the console pro decides to leave the CDL behind. A few games later he reiterated that it’s purely an option he’s considering at this point in time. “I genuinely don’t think I will,” he said, before adding he’s “just going to have to wait and see.” As Microsoft gears up for the launch of Halo Infinite, Shotzzy is gearing up for his biggest competition to date. The CDL playoffs will be kicking off on August 19 with $4.6 million up for grabs.

Dallas Empire’s MuTeX gives tearful apology for using offensive language Dallas Empire substitute, Charlie ‘MuTeX’ Saouma, has issued an emotional apology on Twitter after using offensive language on Twitch following a Modern Warfare match. Tensions are rising ahead of the Call of Duty League’s inaugural opener in January, 2020. With so much on the line, teams will be looking to get off to a hot start in the series’ first-ever franchised league. Dallas Empire have been the team to beat so far, and their success in Search and Destroy can be partly attributed to MuTeX — who doubles up as both a substitute and S&D analyst. In the aftermath of losing a S&D match with his teammate zChaBouD, MuTeX was discussing the loss and debating who wat at fault with his teammate. As the pair were exchanging verbal blows, Saouma used a slew of offensive language while accidentally streaming the full exchange to his Twitch channel. Full UNCUT Mutex clip. Watch and decide pic.twitter.com/EngrCpco2R— Dᵣₑw (@FFabled) November 23, 2019 Immediately after realizing that the exchange was caught on-stream, MuTeX terminated the broadcast. Given the Canadian’s newfound position in the CDL, he was quick to issue an apology to his Twitter following. “I’m pretty sure I just ruined my career, because of a stupid mistake I did,” Saouma opened. “I’m very sorry to everyone I potentially offended. I want to apologize to the org, Dallas Empire – everyone on the Empire squad – for disappointing you guys.” He subsequently went on to explain the context behind the derogatory remarks: “From the bottom of my heart, nothing [that] I said was malicious. As sad as this sounds, it was a joke… A very, very bad joke — and I understand the precautions you guys might have to take.” https://twitter.com/FF_MuTeX/status/1198110339642118144 Long-time friend and teammate, zChaBouD, was in “disbelief” at the backlash, despite the comments being directed towards him. Following up on MuTex’s tweet, he posted: “I’m not condoning the language that was used, but everyone makes mistakes, and people use words they don’t mean when they are f**king around or in a argument…” https://twitter.com/zChaBouD/status/1198120860160315392 However, in the wake of the apology, some were quick to question MuTex’s sincerity. Fellow CoD pro and two-time world champion, Patrick ‘ACHES’ Price, was quick to respond in the same vein, claiming that he has “no respect for that behavior.” In light of the comments made by those responding to his apology, the Canadian posted another video to his Twitter following, stating that “nothing is fake about my emotions right now.” https://twitter.com/FF_MuTeX/status/1198247966617800704 Seattle Surge Flex and three-time world champion, Damon ‘Karma’ Barlow, jumped to MuTex’s defense, by comparing the CoD pros language to that used by Félix ‘xQc’ Lengyel on a Twitch livestream the day before, and how the Overwatch pro hasn’t faced the same extent of backlash. This thing with Charles is honestly so ridiculous. Should you say that? No. But just yesterday watching rust with 20K veiwers XQC said the SAME words on TWITCH probably about 5 times in a matter of minutes and the entire chat was laughing probably because he didn’t actually — Damon B (@DKarma) November 23, 2019 “Should you say that? No,” Karma said. “But just yesterday, watching rust with 20K viewers, xQc said the same words on Twitch probably about 5 times in a matter of minutes.” Neither Dallas Empire or any of MuTex’s fellow team members have commented on the incident at the time of writing.

Dallas Empire’s iLLeY reveals the cost of insane Modern Warfare grind Professional players around the world have been throwing themselves at the latest Call of Duty title in an attempt to get ahead of the pack, yet there’s a slim chance anyone has sacrificed more than Dallas Empire’s Indervir ‘iLLeY’ Dhaliwal. The esports grind can often be a challenging one, with dedicated professionals around the world committing countless hours to mastering their craft. Competitive Call of Duty is no different, with teams practicing at great lengths to get ahead of the opposition in any way possible. With each annual release in the popular FPS franchise, practice ramps up to a new degree as professionals look to get as much game time in as possible in order to acclimate faster than their competition. Since the release of Infinity Ward’s Modern Warfare on October 25, Call of Duty players have been deep in the trenches, perhaps moreso than ever before due to the introduction of the Call of Duty League in 2020. An overhaul to the competitive model, franchise-based teams are now set to compete all over the world with the first slate of matches kicking off in Minnesota on January 24. As practice heats up, some competitors have begun to question the insane commitment of their foes. A recent discussion kicked off when Toronto Ultra member Anthony ‘Methodz’ Zinni asked iLLeY to screenshot the health app on his phone. “I wanna see how many steps you took today,” he asked, clearly questioning the hours his competitor has been putting into the Modern Warfare grind ahead of the first League matchups. Revealing his total steps for the day at 505, iLLeY highlighted how he has actually been on an upward trend, improving his total physical exercise month over month. With an average of 564 steps per day throughout the course of December already, that marks a significant increase over the 306 step average during November. While obviously, the profession comes with the requirement of remaining in a seated position throughout practice, there’s no denying that his average movement falls well below the commonly recommended target of 10,000 steps per day. Shocking a number of fellow professionals in the scene, even iLLeY’s teammate on the starting roster of Dallas Empire, James ‘Clayster’ Eubanks, chimed in to express his concern. “Bro this is f***in DISGUSTING,” he replied. While the squad has been dominating professional practice of late, indicating that the early grind has been paying off to an extent, even Clayster was taken back by the sheer dedication of his teammate. Adding to the debate with their own tallies, fellow pros Thomas ‘ZooMaa’ Paparatto and Chris ‘Simp’ Lehr outlined their average steps in comparison to the outlier. The New York Subliners starter came in with an average of 4,485 steps throughout the past week, whereas the 2019 CoD Champs MVP and Atlanta FaZe member revealed his average of just under 5,000 per day throughout the entire year of 2019, and joked he must not be “grinding hard enough.” There’s no denying that iLLeY’s sole focus since the release of Modern Warfare has clearly been to improve as a player and put himself in the best position possible to claim victory once the League kicks off in 2020. Evidently concerned at his lack of physical exercise thrown into the mix however, perhaps that will all change for the better once the full Dallas Empire roster is training out of their dedicated home base and required to travel overseas for various matchups.

Dallas Empire win CDL Chicago: final placements, highlights, recap CDL Dallas Empire are champions of the Chicago Home Series on April 26, taking down Atlanta FaZe 3-1 in the Grand Final to become the first-ever team to win multiple tournaments this Call of Duty League season. Having been denied a chance to win their own tournament earlier in April, Dallas Empire didn’t have to wait long for a chance at redemption and their second Home Series championship of the season. What’s perhaps made this one even sweeter is the fact that they went through the CDL’s cream of the crop to achieve it, beating both Chicago Huntsmen and Atlanta FaZe in the playoff bracket. In fact, their road to victory was almost as perfect as can be; a flawless 4-0 record with every win coming either via a 3-0 or 3-1 scoreline, including the Grand Final vs the vaunted FaZe. On top of the Call of Duty League for the second time, some are already saying that Dallas has supplanted Atlanta as the best team in the CDL, and it would be hard to argue against that right now. Their championship effort earned the team an important 50 CDL Points, pushing them to the top of the 2020 standings. FaZe, who were also looking for their second tournament victory this season, gained 30 points, and the top-four was rounded off by Huntsmen and Surge, who earned 20 points apiece. CDL Chicago Home Series final placements CDL Chicago Grand Final recap & highlights The powerhouse Grand Final series between Empire and FaZe kicked off on Gun Runner Hardpoint, a back-and-forth affair that ultimately went the way of Dallas, 250-222, thanks to some expert positioning on the last hill. https://twitter.com/CODLeague/status/1254560556297707521 Map two on St. Petrograd turned out to be one of the most exhilarating Search and Destroy matches of the season so far. Both teams traded shots all the way to round 11, and a massive clutch from young superstar Simp helped FaZe win the map 6-5 and tie up the series at one game apiece. [#CDL2020 Chicago | Final] ROUND 11 CLUTCH!@SimpXO wins the St Petrograd S&D 6-5 for @ATLFaZe, who are now tied with @DallasEmpire 1-1! Next up, Hackney Yard Domination. 📺 Watch live – https://t.co/8dJZ9b8oMu pic.twitter.com/pbGtwN0mBt — Dexerto Esports (@DexertoEsports) April 27, 2020 The Hackey Yard Domination was the first game of the series that wasn’t a neck-and-neck affair. Dallas took the initiative right from the getgo and didn’t allow Atlanta to ever really get any sort of footing for a rally. The final score, 171-146, gave Empire the 2-1 edge heading into map four. https://twitter.com/CODLeague/status/1254571753491369990 Game four, Hardpoint on St. Petrograd, turned out to be the final map of the series, as once again, Empire got off to a lightning-quick start and didn’t afford their vaunted opponents even the remotest chance at a comeback. The final scoreline, 250-200, sealed the series and tournament victory for Dallas and perhaps handed them the mantle of the best team in the CDL right now. 🚨 BREAKING – @DallasEmpire are your #CDL2020 Chicago Home Series champions! Congrats to @Clayster, @Crimsix, @iLLeYYY, @Huke, @Shotzzy, and coach @ramboray!#BuildAnEmpire pic.twitter.com/BBX1lOFhED — Dexerto Esports (@DexertoEsports) April 27, 2020 CDL Chicago brackets & scores Group A Group B Playoffs Friday, April 24 – Day one recap & highlights Saturday, April 25 – Day two recap & highlights Sunday, April 26 Event coverage & recaps Crimsix explains why he didn’t talk trash after Empire dominate Huntsmen – OpTic’s SlasheR slams “unacceptable” Modern Warfare servers – CDL Chicago Day 2 recap & highlights – Another OpTic dude sparks roster change speculation – CDL Chicago Day 1 recap & highlights – Power Rankings ahead of CDL Chicago – 6 players to watch during CDL Chicago – With the Chicago Home Series now wrapped up, the league’s attention will flip to the Florida Mutineer’s event, which will be the team’s first tournament since winning CDL Dallas. The teams that will be participating in addition to Florida are: Atlanta FaZe, London Royal Ravens, Minnesota ROKKR, New York Subliners, OpTic Gaming Los Angeles, Paris Legion, and Toronto Ultra. For more details, make sure to check out our Call of Duty League 2020 season hub, which includes the updated CDL standings, full event schedule, and more.

Dallas Empire sign Vivid from Guerrillas to round out CDL Stage 4 roster Call of Duty LeagueThe Dallas Empire have officially secured their newest starter for the Call of Duty League Stage 4: Reece ‘Vivid’ Drost, following a transaction with the Los Angeles Guerrillas. After winning CDL Champs 2020, the Empire ran into struggles during the 2021 season. Star SMG Cuyler ‘Huke’ Garland was benched on May 4 and his replacement, Tyler ‘FeLo’ Johnson, was subsequently benched on May 20. Now, Dallas has finally brought in their new starter — ending nervous hours of suspense for CDL fans (and fellow competitors). Vivid, despite being benched by the Guerrillas on April 21, seriously impressed fans in his time as a starter for LAG. That excitement has been visible in immediate reactions to the Dallas move, as fans appear much more intrigued by Vivid’s addition than they did when FeLo was announced. Welcome to the Empire, @VividTheWarrior.#DefendTheThrone pic.twitter.com/S6N3COp8QW — Dallas Empire (@DallasEmpire) May 21, 2021 In the team’s few weeks with FeLo starting, the Empire went 2-4 and were swept in all four losses. Now, with Vivid on board, fans are hoping the pendulum can swing in the opposite direction. While a streaky player, Vivid has become renowned for his slaying output and individual prowess — as evidenced by a strong 0.9-plus K/D across all three CDL 2021 modes: Control, Hardpoint, and Search & Destroy. The new team’s first tests will come in Stage 4, as Dallas plays their first match on May 28 against the London Royal Ravens. After that game, the field grows increasingly competitive — as the Empire landed themselves in Group B, which is led by strong teams like the New York Subliners and Toronto Ultra. In a gift from the storyline spirits, Vivid will also get his chance at a grudge match against the Guerrillas on June 3. Dallas Empire CDL Stage 4 starting lineup Anthony ‘Shotzzy‘ Cuevas – Reece ‘Vivid‘ Drost – Indervir ‘iLLeY‘ Dhaliwal – Ian ‘Crimsix‘ Porter –

Dallas Empire reveals Shotzzy’s MP5 loadout in Black Ops Cold War Activision-Blizzard / Dallas EmpireEvery Call of Duty player wants to become a powerful force like Shotzzy, and now you can get one step closer after Dallas Empire revealed his MP5 loadout in Black Ops Cold War. The MP5 has been one of the best submachine guns in Call of Duty titles for many years now, and it’s still a killer in Black Ops Cold War. It’s accurate, fast, responsive, offers incredible mobility, and kills enemies quickly. It recently copped damage range nerf after players and professionals agreed it was a little overpowered. But it still packs a punch from close to mid-range combat. Still, the MP5 is the weapon of choice for Anthony “Shotzzy” Cuevas-Castro. The 2020 Call of Duty League MVP has a loadout unique to his playstyle, and Dallas Empire spilled the beans. “Looking for a MP5 setup to fry the competition?” they said. “Console player of the year Shotzzy has you covered.” Looking for a MP5 setup to fry the competition? Console player of the year @Shotzzy has you covered 🔥 – Muzzle Break – 9.5″” Task Force – Field Agent Grip – Speed Tape – Raider Stock pic.twitter.com/VTlZlk693M— Dallas Empire (@DallasEmpire) November 23, 2020 Shotzzy’s Black Ops Cold War MP5 loadout Muzzle: Muzzle Brake 9 – Barrel: 9.5″ Task Force – Underbarrel: Field Agent Grip – Grip: Speed Tape – Stock: Raider Stock – Shotzzy’s loadout makes horizontal and vertical recoil easier to control, adds more damage, and increases ADS speed. It’s well-balanced and tweaks the MP5’s strengths without adding any weaknesses. The increased ADS speed is the most crucial piece of the puzzle. It’s always been a big deal, but it’s an even bigger one in Black Ops Cold War. Increasing ADS speed in your loadout is a surefire way to win more fights. It’s hard to name a gun better than the MP5 at mowing down enemies in Black Ops Cold War. It’s already accurate and snappy, and Shotzzy’s loadout makes it even better. In the end, individual skill is more important than anything else. But everyone can enjoy the benefits of this simple and effective loadout. It might even help narrow the gap.

Dallas Empire reportedly set to acquire OpTic brand, Chicago CDL slot for sale ActivisionDallas Empire ownership is reportedly in talks with OpTic Gaming and NRG Esports to negotiate a merger along with a sale of the Chicago Call of Duty League slot to a third party. Dallas Empire reportedly in talks to acquire OpTic Gaming. – Scump, Dashy, Shotzzy, iLLeY as the starting lineup. – Chicago CDL slot to be sold to a third party. – Talks are currently underway for an unprecedented Call of Duty merger with Dallas Empire allegedly negotiating a deal to acquire OpTic Gaming, as first reported by DotEsports. This deal could see the Empire brand scrapped as the current Dallas CDL slot adopts the OpTic name instead. Furthermore, the team would reportedly run with a starting lineup featuring Scump, Dashy, Shotzzy, and iLLeY. 🚨 BREAKING: @DallasEmpire is in talks to acquire @OpTicCHI, per @INTELCallofDuty. Reported lineup suggests Scump, Dashy, Shotzzy, and iLLeY will be teaming. pic.twitter.com/tam8mQF3h3 — Dexerto Esports (@DexertoEsports) August 29, 2021 OpTic owner Hector ‘H3CZ’ Rodriguez would operate the team alongside Envy Gaming’s Mike ‘Hastr0’ Rufail. While the two have been friendly rivals throughout CoD history, with their respective brands constantly butting heads as part of the ‘eClásico’, this merger would see them working together. Envy all but confirmed the merger on October 21, when they filed to trademark the OpTic Dallas name, with a logo submitted as well. This comes months following reports that H3CZ was looking to divest from NRG after establishing their partnership in 2019. H3CZ reportedly wanted to split from NRG as early as Fall 2020, though they couldn’t reach a resolution. NRG continued funding the Chicago CDL team until Envy entered the conversation late in 2021. With OpTic eyeing a merger over at Dallas, this leaves the Chicago CDL slot without a brand, team, or leadership. Thus, the slot is supposedly up for sale to interested third parties. If the merger goes through, both OpTic Chicago and Dallas Empire could seek to combine their remaining rosters. Over the past few days, the former let go of Envoy while CoD icon FormaL announced his retirement. Meanwhile, the latter released both Crimsix and Vivid from their contracts. This leaves Scump and Dashy to potentially join forces with Shotzzy and iLLeY.

Dallas Empire release Crimsix and Vivid from Call of Duty League roster Call of Duty LeagueThe Call of Duty League’s Dallas Empire have officially released the three-time world champion Crimsix, alongside highly touted midseason pickup Vivid from their roster ahead of the 2022 season. Ian ‘Crimsix’ Porter is considered by many to be the greatest CoD player of all time, thanks to three championships and a long reign atop the esport. After helping the Empire to a CDL Champs first-place finish in 2020 and a third-place finish in 2021, the GOAT has been dropped. Additionally, the Empire have released their eventual Cuyler ‘Huke’ Garland replacement: Reece ‘Vivid’ Drost, widely considered one of the better submachine gun players in the league. While both players tweeted about their incoming restricted free-agent status, the Empire have also confirmed that this is no test of their market value. On their official Twitter account, the org has thanked both players for their time in Dallas — suggesting that the Empire do not intend on re-signing the pair. Dallas Empire release Crimsix and Vivid from CDL roster Confirmed by the @DallasEmpire The 3x Champ is a free agent after placing 1st with Dallas in 2020 and 3rd in 2021 😳 pic.twitter.com/ostb1Zw6dn — Dexerto Esports (@DexertoEsports) August 27, 2021 Many, us included, will be quick to hit refresh on the Empire Twitter page for the coming hours — but at the moment, the rest of the team’s roster appears unscathed. With these announcements, as well as the Seattle Surge and Paris Legion both fully dropping their teams, the 2021 CDL season has thrown itself into 2022 rostermania with reckless abandon. Here’s the Empire’s current roster at the time of writing: Anthony ‘Shotzzy’ Cuevas-Castro – Indervir ‘iLLeY’ Dhaliwal – For more details about the 2022 CDL offseason, you can follow us on Twitter (@DexertoIntel) and check out our rostermania hub here,

Dallas Empire finally explains why Huke was benched from championship CDL roster Twitter: Dallas EmpireSeven weeks after the sudden benching of 2020 Call of Duty League champion Cuyler ‘Huke’ Garland, Dallas Empire’s Owner Mike ‘hastr0’ Rufail and Head Coach Raymond ‘Rambo Ray’ Lussier have finally explained the decision that sent shockwaves throughout the scene. When Dallas Empire quietly announced that Huke was no longer in the starting lineup on April 23, it instantly became one of the biggest roster changes in Call of Duty history. Empire won the 2020 trophy and by all accounts, Huke was among the best players in the League. Weeks of silence went by before the Los Angeles Thieves forked out for his allegedly hefty buyout, only to bench him once again a few days later. While the frequent shakeups were shrouded in mystery, Huke finally broke his silence on June 9 with a 30-minute video aptly titled ‘My Story.’ Throughout the lengthy explanation, the CoD star outlined his struggles with Adderall and mood swings that accompanied frequent usage. With the air now cleared from his perspective, Empire has since chimed in to explain that their decision was not at all motivated by these drug-related issues. “It was always only gameplay-related.” Following on from Huke’s video, Dallas Empire’s @hastr0 & @ramboray have explained their perspective in benching the 2020 World Champion.pic.twitter.com/eEkYWN1o3O — DEXERTO Call of Duty Esports News (@DexertoIntel) June 10, 2021 “We’re really proud of Cuyler for coming out and making the video that he did,” hastr0 emphasized in a brief video on his personal Twitter account. “There’s only happiness from our side that he’s actually speaking about these subjects.” After supporting Huke’s decision to speak up on the controversial topic, he quickly pivoted to outline why the 21-year-old was benched in the first place. In short, “it was always only gameplay related,” hastr0 assured. In no way was their decision based around substance issues, according to the Empire owner. “Never in our history have we ever influenced a player to make unhealthy decisions, it’s actually the opposite. We’re always pushing our players to make the best decisions possible. We hope that Cuyler’s video influences other players to make healthier decisions.” Ultimately, the 2020 championship roster simply wasn’t achieving the same success. Before it was too late, Empire stepped in to make a tough decision. “We didn’t feel like we could reach our goals with the roster we had.” If I ever do a poor job of that, I will quit. I appreciate all of you who have supported my teams and cheered for us to reach our goals. — Mike Rufail (@hastr0) June 10, 2021 “Our goal every year is to win CoD Champs,” Head Coach Rambo Ray added. “There comes a point in the year when you have a sense of progression. If things are trending to where you want to be, you have a good sense of what’s going on and you really feel like you can achieve that goal. Sadly, this year that wasn’t the case for us.” Despite sitting at second place in the overall standings at the time Huke was benched, Empire’s staff couldn’t see a clear pathway to the top spot with that iteration of the roster. “We got to a point where things weren’t progressing, kind of almost regressing from a gameplay standpoint. We felt that changes needed to happen.” This decision wasn’t made lightly, according to hastr0. Huke was working closely with Empire’s players and staff “for over a month to address gameplay issues,” he said. Ultimately, the team didn’t feel as though the “issues were fixed”. “I let [Huke] know two weeks in advance that we were considering benching him before we did.” Our #LAThieves starting roster as we move into the Stage 4 Major will be:@Kuavo@Huke@SlasheR_AL@TJHaLy Drazah and Venom will be moved to sub for this week. pic.twitter.com/IJ68RsfRVE — LA Thieves (@LAThieves) June 9, 2021 Now comfortably back on the LA Thieves starting line-up after yet another roster shuffle, Huke will be back in action on June 11 in a series against Minnesota ROKKR. The former world champ is “excited to be in an environment where [he’s] respected again.”

Dallas Empire destroys Chicago Call of Duty team in first MW match Two of the most formidable rosters heading into the 2020 Call of Duty League squared off in a recent Modern Warfare tournament and the results were surprisingly one-sided. Having only just released on October 25, pros around the world have been hard at work grinding Modern Warfare. Trying to get as much game time as possible ahead of the inaugural 2020 season, CDL teams have been competing in online Search and Destroy tournaments. Two CDL teams finally matched up against one another and in a first-time battle between the Dallas Empire and the Chicago-based squad, results were shockingly lopsided. In the October 27 SnD tournament, both Dallas and Chicago made it through to the quarterfinals. While the first-time match-up should have been relatively close considering the veteran talent on both teams, it quickly became clear the Empire was not to be toppled. Loading into the first map of the series on Rammaza, it was unclear how the squads would match up against one another. Clearly the more refined of the pair, Dallas quickly steamrolled ahead and secured the first victory with a stunning six to one round count. Throughout the first map, one of the young guns on the Empire lineup, Cuyler ‘Huke’ Garland, went on an absolute tear dropping 16 kills and acquiring a Chopper Gunner in the process – not a killstreak you’d expect to see in a game of Search and Destroy. In comparison, veteran Matthew ‘FormaL’ Piper of the Chicago lineup could not find his footing on the map whatsoever, ending with a total of zero kills and seven deaths to his name. While it is far too early to predict the success of a team throughout the 2020 CDL season, the Dallas squad is certainly standing out among the pack with ample success already. Having only seen defeat on “two maps since the game dropped,” according to 2019 CWL champion James ‘Clayster’ Eubanks, it’s evident that the early grind has been paying dividends for the Empire. Won both the $1500 and the $2500 5v5’s today with @DallasEmpire. Only dropped one map throughout, two maps since the game dropped. Let’s gooooooooo I’m exhausted — Empire Clayster (@Clayster) October 27, 2019 To top it all off, not only did Dallas continue on to win the series in convincing fashion, but Clayster earned another Chopper Gunner of his own throughout the second map. Having recently stated that he wanted to put his former teammates “in the dirt,” following an unpleasant split from OpTic Gaming, Ian ‘Crimsix’ Porter is certainly off to a hot start in accomplishing just that.

Dallas Empire coach Rambo hits back at “disrespect” from FormaL and OpTic Instagram: huntsmen/Dallas EmpireDallas Empire coach Raymond ‘Rambo’ Lussier has hit out at OpTic Chicago members, and especially Matthew ‘FormaL’ Piper over the disrespect they’ve shown him in a CDL ranking video. As the kings of content in the Call of Duty League, the OpTic team are always putting together interesting videos and things for fans to engage with. One video posted in January, though, has caused quite a stir among the community, with players, coaches and fans alike not taking kindly to what’s been said, as they rank some of the greats of Call of Duty past and present into tiers. James ‘Clayster’ Eubanks has already called out Brandon ‘Dashy’ Otell for suggesting he is a ‘C-Tier’ talent in Call of Duty, and now his former coach, Rambo, has something to say to the team too. Rambo was one of the harder choices for the players to place, with arguments that he could be placed anywhere between the B to D tiers. Eventually, they settled and put him in C, though FormaL wasn’t impressed at all, convinced that Rambo is a D-tier talent who wasn’t much of a force on the map, even referencing a rough start Rambo had to a map during the finals of CoD Champs 2014. While he might not be playing anymore, Rambo still has that competitive edge, and he wasn’t happy with what was said, calling it “pretty disrespectful” and even goading the team, saying they “got sent to the curb by my squad in my last event.” Yikes. I know it’s content and stuff but this is pretty disrespectful. Especially considering 2 guys laughing about that shit got sent to the curb by my squad in my last event 🤷🏻♂️ https://t.co/iiONadztat — Surge Rambo Ray (@ramboray) January 12, 2021 The event he’s speaking about, of course, is that CoD Champs event, where his Envy side got the better of both FormaL’s Team Kaliber and Scump’s OpTic Gaming on their epic loser’s bracket run. While Rambo was never known for his insane raw skill and high-kill gameplay, he’s commonly regarded as one of the smartest minds in Call of Duty history, so you can definitely understand where his frustration comes from. Now, though, his Dallas Empire squad are on top of the Call of Duty world and already spent one season getting the better of the Chicago side — and now he’ll want even more going into CDL 2021.

Dallas Empire CDL 2021 preview: Can anyone stop the champs? ActivisionFor the 2020 Call of Duty League champions, this upcoming season is about more than just individual wins and losses. 2021 serves as a chance for the Dallas Empire to cement their place among the most accomplished dynasties in Call of Duty history. No team has ever stuck together and won back to back championships in Call of Duty. Individual players have won multiple rings in a row on different squads, but no core roster has ever been able to reach that top spot more than once. In 2021, Dallas Empire has perhaps the best chance to be the first at accomplishing just that. Despite the swap to 4v4 and having to drop James ‘Clayster’ Eubanks mere days after claiming the 2020 trophy, the rest of the winning lineup has remained intact. With a mix of youngblood and veteran experience, will Empire’s championship form continue through another year? It’s early days yet but the powerhouse roster is showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Dallas Empire CDL 2021 roster No fixing what isn’t broken for the Dallas Empire Dallas Empire remains one of just two teams in the league to have maintained four players from its inception, alongside Toronto Ultra. While some lineups saw minor changes this offseason, and others complete overhauls, Empire has steadily been building on championship synergy. Having just seized the CDL throne during its inaugural season – literally – tweaking the roster would have been a bold move, to say the least. Each player brings their own strengths; rotating in anyone new could have had major ramifications and unnecessarily stunted one of the strongest teams. With young guns Huke, iLLeY, and Shotzzy mixing it up with veteran competitor Crimsix, Empire has proven that a blend of hot prospects and seasoned players works a treat. Other teams have definitely employed a similar approach when building their rosters but the Dallas squad did so better than the rest. Not only did they take the risk on former Halo champion Shotzzy, as he transitioned to full-time CoD, but they also brought up iLLeY, a player that had barely attended a handful of LAN events. Taking a shot on this fresh talent already paid dividends in the first year and on paper, should only continue to do so moving forward. As these young guns get more experience under their belts, their confidence will continue to grow, their strategies will continue to improve, and their teamwork will only evolve. Meanwhile, Crimsix, with years of experience that outweighs all of his teammates combined, is able to keep everyone in line. His veteran guidance leads to the right plays at the right times, while his steady shot always comes in handy during the intense gunfights. Will Empire double up on CDL championships? Coming into the 2021 season as the number one seed means all eyes are on Empire as the squad to beat, and rightfully so. All of their rivals will feel that little extra fire to knock down last year’s champs. Competition will be as hot as ever, but Empire looks to be in the best position to extinguish these flames. Since the release of Black Ops Cold War in November 2020, the team has been able to grind and get ahead of the curve. Certain teams have only just been able to find their footing due to an abundance of late roster shuffles. But from day one, the Dallas lineup has been free from that stress and solely able to focus on their practice for the year ahead. Despite being the overall winners of 2020, the team still took it upon themselves to try and patch some holes in their game. Search and Destroy is a staple of the CoD franchise and one that’s been a constant in the competitive scene. After a relatively inconsistent approach to the objective-based mode last year, it became a key focus for 2021. Tyler ‘FeLo’ Johnson is the only new addition to the team this time around as a result of this focus. The former NA Challengers Champion was primarily brought on to assist in their S&D performance, thereby only bolstering Empire’s starting four alongside head coach Raymond ‘Rambo’’ Lussier. Blessed to be apart of such a great organization, going to help the boys in anyway I can this year. Thank you guys for all the love ❤️ https://t.co/sY49qWlh9k— Tyler FeLo (@FeLo) January 19, 2021 With Hardpoint seemingly on lock and S&D theoretically stronger than ever, the only real outlier this year is Control. It’s a simple enough mode but it’s one we haven’t seen much of from Shotzzy and iLLeY. Given their age, we’ve never seen them in this mode at the professional level. After all, BOCW marks just the second appearance for Control in the franchise. For any other team, this might be a cause for concern. Though with Empire’s slaying power, it wouldn’t be a surprise if they came out looking just as sharp as usual. In fact, we’ve already seen an early glimpse of how the team performs in a new title and in this new mode. While there’s not much to glean from this early exhibition match, they still cruised through NYSL with a 3-0 scoreline in the Kickoff Classic. This was the anticipated outcome given NYSL’s roster only just formed days prior. As a result, we won’t truly see Empire tested until the season kicks off. It’s worth noting that Empire only had to beat two teams in the 2020 Playoffs on their way to victory. Due to their high seeding, the squad faced Toronto Ultra in the third round. Moving forward, they had back to back matches against Atlanta FaZe in the Winner’s Finals and the Grand Finals. Not to take anything away from their exceptional performance year-round to earn that pathway, but with the new CDL structure implementing Majors every month, Empire will have to beat more top teams more frequently than they did before. If anyone is up to the task, however, there’s no safer bet than Empire. With nothing but confidence stemming from their 2020 run, the reigning champions are in the perfect position to carry the momentum forward and remain atop the standings throughout 2021.

Dallas Empire bench FeLo after CDL Stage 3 struggles Call of Duty LeagueThe reigning Call of Duty League champions, the Dallas Empire, have officially benched Tyler ‘FeLo’ Johnson after the team’s starting lineup continued to struggle with him added during CDL 2021’s Stage 3. On April 22, the Empire shook the entire CDL to its core by benching one of the league’s renowned superstars: Cuyler ‘Huke’ Garland. In his place, Dallas called up FeLo, who had impressed for EastR in Challengers. Despite shaking things up in the starting lineup, the Empire proceeded to go 2-4 in Stage 3 — including a disappointing finish during the Stage 3 Major. All four losses were sweeps, demonstrating that the player’s addition hadn’t plugged all Dallas holes. Following rumors, the Empire announced on May 20 that FeLo will be moving back to a reserve role and that a new player will take his spot in the starting lineup. As of yet, there have been no indications as to who that player may be. Dallas Empire starting lineup Anthony ‘Shotzzy’ Cuevas – Indervir ‘iLLeY’ Dhaliwal – Ian ‘Crimsix’ Porter – N/A – At the moment, Dallas have yet to name a new starter. We will update this piece as soon as new information becomes available about future Empire roster changes.

CoD pro Huke suspended from Twitter after classic mistake Call of Duty star Cuyler ‘Huke’ Garland had his Twitter account suspended for a strange reason, just ahead of his 19th birthday. Getting banned from Twitter isn’t the easiest thing in the world to achieve as you usually either have to fall foul of some copyright rules over a period of time, or be mass reported for a controversial post. Yet, there are ways to be temporarily suspended that can be automatically enforced by the social media platform for a pretty strange reason – especially if you meet the age requirements like Huke. On October 19, new teammate James ‘Clayster’ Eubanks noted that Huke’s account had gone missing from the platform – but he also couldn’t miss the opportunity to have a laugh at his expense. “LMAO my mans Huke got suspended for being ‘under 13’,” he posted with a crying laughing emoji attached. Anyone who wanted to investigate if that had been the case, or Clayster was baiting them into a joke, was either greeted with the typical account has been suspended message or tweets cant be loaded at this time note. LMAO my mans @Huke got suspended for being “under 13” :joyful: — Empire Clayster (@Clayster) October 19, 2019 Of course, like many young competitors, Huke likely joined the platform before 13 – the required age to have an account – and perhaps decided to update his date of birth. Due to age restrictions on the platform, this can trigger a suspension from Twitter. It’s not the first example of someone in esports falling foul to this, however, as European organization Fnatic had their account fall off the face of the platform back in August. As of writing, Huke’s account hasn’t been reinstated by the social media platform and the Dallas Empire hasn’t given an update either. Considering he’s a Call of Duty professional with links to an organization like Envy, it likely won’t take too much longer to get his account back compared to someone without a direct connection to Twitter.

Dallas CoD franchise reveal name and logo for Call of Duty League team The Dallas Call of Duty franchise have officially confirmed their name as the ‘Dallas Empire’ and revealed a first look at their logo and branding for the inaugural season of the CoD League in 2020. In the buildup to their brand reveal, Dallas revealed a new member of their five-man roster each day, which includes two 2x World Champions in James ‘Clayster’ Eubanks and Ian ‘Crimsix’ Porter. The two veterans are teaming up again for the first time since the legendary Complexity roster, and are joined by three young stars in Cuyler ‘Huke’ Garland, Indervir ‘iLLeY’ Dhaliwal and Anthony ‘Shotzzy’ Cuevas-Castro. Crimsix himself teased the team name in his reveal video, closing it by saying “it’s time to build an Empire.” As leaks suggested, Dallas Empire is the official name for the Envy-owned franchise. Team Envy boast the longest history in Call of Duty esports, and where one of the first teams to confirm they would be joining the franchised league, as the CWL concluded in August. CEO Mike ‘Hastr0’ Rufial had built up the reveal for weeks, and even tried to throw fans off the trail from leaks, saying “You guys can keep speculating. Just know that our launch will be pretty epic.” They are just the third team so far to reveal their name and logo, after London Royal Ravens and Los Angeles Guerrillas. However, the names of all twelve franchises were leaked from the code on the Call of Duty League website, and so far each of these leaked names has proven accurate. Fans have had mixed responses to many of the names, but Dallas Empire has been well received generally – although some argue it perhaps would have been more suited to the New York City franchise instead. Envy also owns the Dallas Fuel in the Overwatch League, but it doesn’t appear that there is too much of a crossover in the branding here, even dropping Envy’s iconic blue color. You can keep up to date with all the action in the Call of Duty offseason with our dedicated roster transfer hub.

Dallas CoD announce Crimsix as fifth player ahead of 2020 CDL season The Call of Duty franchise based in Dallas has announced that legendary veteran player Ian ‘Crimsix’ Porter will be the final member of their starting lineup for the 2020 CDL season. Envy Gaming’s Dallas Call of Duty franchise is one of 12 organizations that will be participating in the 2020 CDL season – the inaugural campaign for the esport’s transition to a franchise-based model. During the week of October 14-18, the team announced one member of its starting lineup per day, starting off with defending World Champion James ‘Clayster’ Eubanks. Saving perhaps the biggest announcement for last, they revealed Crimsix to be their fifth starting player on October 18, confirming what many had already been speculating after clues had been dropped earlier in the week. “How everything went down?” Crim said in his cinematic announcement video. “How the last years have gone? It’s all white noise now. It’s all behind me. But I will never forgive, and will never forget. Most players, they want to be the best, but I’m way past that now. It’s about cementing myself as the greatest of all time.” It will undoubtedly take a while to get used to seeing Crimsix in a jersey that’s not emblazoned with the green of OpTic Gaming. He joined the Green Wall back in 2014 and quickly established himself as an integral part of what later became known as OpTic’s ‘dynasty roster,’ along with Scump, FormaL, and Karma. He ended up winning 19 major tournaments with the organization, bringing his total to 32 and making him the winningest player in CoD history, and second in esports overall, behind Halo legend and current Florida CoD GM Tom ‘OGRE2’ Ryan. Unfortunately, it appears that his time with OpTic did not end on good terms, as he claimed that he was “forced out” by former teammates, leading to him announcing free agency in early September. Speaking of OpTic, they did Crimsix the honor of giving him a proper farewell on social media after the announcement went live, posting a collage of his most memorable moments and captioning it with a goodbye message. “Today, we part ways with Ian ‘Crimsix’ Porter,” they tweeted. “We thank him for his time and skill, and the passion that he put toward OpTic for the past five years. We wish him nothing but success and look forward to his next adventure with CoD Dallas.” Today, we part ways with Ian @Crimsix Porter. We thank him for his time, skill, and the passion that he put toward OpTic for the past 5 years. We wish him nothing but success and look forward to his next adventure with @COD_Dallas. pic.twitter.com/GAV5b3W8PD — OpTic Gaming™ (@OpTicGaming) October 18, 2019 While this completes Dallas CoD’s expected starting lineup for the 2020 season, it does not mean that they will not be making any more player signings. With organizations required to have at least seven players, and mid-match substitutions having been confirmed as part of the competitive format, fans can expect Dallas to make more announcements in the near future. That said, the collection of players they’ve already put together is quite fearsome, as it combines the veteran leadership and experience of Clayster and Crimsix, the already established talent of Huke, and the young and raw skill of both iLLeY and Shotzzy. DALLAS CALL OF DUTY STARTING LINEUP: James ‘Clayster’ Eubanks – Anthony ‘Shotzzy’ Cuevas-Castro – Cuyler ‘Huke’ Garland – Indervir ‘iLLeY’ Dhaliwal – Ian ‘Crimsix’ Porter – Keep up with all of the offseason roster moves and player announcements via our dedicated CDL RosterMania hub.

Dallas Call of Duty announce young star iLLeY as fourth signing Dallas Call of DutyThe Dallas Call of Duty franchise has announced their fourth signing for the 2020 CDL season, securing the services of young SnD star Indervir ‘iLLeY’ Dhaliwal. Turning 18 on October 20, iLLeY will likely be the youngest player to lineup on a franchise roster when the league begins for the 2020 season in January. Despite his age, he has been one of the hottest prospects in competitive Call of Duty for a number of years, gaining popularity as a streamer and Search and Destroy player throughout Black Ops III, Infinite Warfare and WWII. iLLeY has been a rising star on the amateur and SnD scene. He continued to play competitively throughout Black Ops 4, but due to CWL age restrictions was unable to play on a professional roster, although he did sign with eUnited for their ‘Cadets’ team of young players in late 2017. On Dallas, he will be joining up with fellow former eUnited star James ‘Clayster’ Eubanks, as well as fellow 18-year-old Anthony ‘Shotzzy’ Cuevas-Castro. Cuyler ‘Huke’ Garland has also returned to Envy to play on the Dallas roster, with a fifth player set to be announced on Friday, October 18. “I finally got my chance to compete. And so now the real grind is just beginning.” – @iLLeYYY | @CODLeague pic.twitter.com/dHfKT5QONO — Dallas Call of Duty (@COD_Dallas) October 17, 2019 iLLeY may be an unknown name to some casual CoD esports fans, but anyone who has paid attention to the SnD scene will know exactly what he’s capable of. A clutch master and always a cool head in Search and Destroy, it will be interesting to see how his skills translate into professional play, up against veteran pros. Thankfully, he’ll have a veteran of his own in Clayster to help guide him, as the two-time world champion did for both Chris ‘Simp’ Lehr and Tyler ‘aBeZy’ Pharris in the Black Ops 4 Season. If rumors are to be believed, then there is another legendary player also set to join Dallas, with Ian ‘Crimsix’ Porter potentially set to be announced on October 18. Dallas Call of Duty roster (so far) James ‘Clayster‘ Eubanks – Cuyler ‘Huke‘ Garland – Anthony ‘Shotzzy‘ Cuevas-Castro – Indervir ‘iLLeY‘ Dhaliwal –

Dallas Call of Duty announce Shotzzy as second signing Dallas’ Call of Duty franchise have confirmed Halo World champion Anthony ‘Shotzzy’ Cuevas-Castro as their second signing in franchising. With the focus of the competitive Call Of Duty scene on franchising, the 12 global teams have begun assembling their rosters with talented players. London and Paris have confirmed their line-ups, with other being ‘leaked’ by insiders within the community. Yet, the Dallas spot – which is being run by Team Envy, who have a storied history in Call of Duty – has begun being filled up with players as they edge closer to announcing a team name, logo, and their primary colors. Following on from confirming James ‘Clayster’ Eubanks as their initial signing, Dallas have made yet another splash in the market. Their second signing has been confirmed as Shotzzy, who represented Splyce throughout much of his Halo career. He made the transition to Call of Duty in the Black Ops 4 season, but due to age restrictions was unable to compete in the CWL. Joining up with a veteran like Clayster is one surefire way to make Dallas an early favorite in the new franchise league, where they are looking to dominate. “”I know it’s a big risk for a team to take a chance on an unproven player like me, but I’m gonna show everyone what I’m capable of.”” – @Shotzzy | @CODLeague pic.twitter.com/O78O0wuKc4 — Dallas Call of Duty (@COD_Dallas) October 15, 2019 Back in August, the rules surrounding franchise signings were unveiled by Activision, noting that teams could have rosters of up to 10 players through the inaugural season. That means that teams could very well vary their signings so that they have strong line-ups for all games – be they Hardpoint or Search and Destroy. Some may even divert from playing and move into a support role to help the team try and first the first Call of Duty League Championship. Shotzzy is a skilled player mechanically, and if he can translate his Halo skill to Call of Duty, he will be one of the best young players, but it’s still a risky pick up for Dallas, compared to the more veteran players around. Yet, how Dallas chooses to finish up constructing their roster remains to be seen, as they will announce a new signing every day until Saturday, October 19.

Dallas Call of Duty announce Clayster as first signing Dallas’ Call of Duty franchise have unveiled their first player in franchising as former eUnited star James ‘Clayster’ Eubanks. Competitive Call of Duty is undergoing a huge shift as it moves to franchise ahead of the Modern Warfare season. 12 franchises spanning 11 cities across the United States and Canada have been founded, replacing the huge brands of yesteryear in Call of Duty. As a result, players have had the opportunity to sign with whoever they want – provided that they aren’t retained by a team that has a franchise spot. One such team, Dallas – which is backed by Team Envy – has begun to make their moves, starting off with a huge splash. The team has announced that Clayster will be their first signing ahead of the inaugural season. The former eUnited Rifler has won 2 World Championships throughout his storied career and will give Dallas plenty of firepower. “Success is an all-in thing,” Clay said in his announcement video as he looks to cement his legacy with Dallas. “… Everybody has to buy in, everybody has to do their part.” “At this point in my career, that’s what I play for. Legacy.” – @Clayster | @CODLeague pic.twitter.com/QUz84eg8mf — Dallas Call of Duty (@COD_Dallas) October 14, 2019 Teams in the Call of Duty league will be able to sign up to 10 players for their roster, with the 5v5 system that was brought in during the Black Ops 4 holding over into franchising. As has already been announced, teams will be able to substitute players in during their matches – similar to how the Overwatch League works – so, rosters could differ based on respawn game modes and for Search and Destroy. Who else will join Clayster on the Dallas roster remains to be seen, as the team will announce a player every day until Saturday, October 19, where they will then reveal their branding for the new league.

CWL’s Adam Apicella puts an end to streaming restriction rumors for pro CoD players MLGRumors of Call of Duty professional players being prevented from streaming during CWL matches have finally been addressed by the Senior Director of League Operations of Major League Gaming. Adam Apicella, who was one of the original founding employees of MLG, has confirmed that the esports organization is not restricting livestreaming during the tournament in any way. In what has been described as a “miscommunication,” some players and fans were led to believe that pros were banned from streaming while CWL Pro League matches were being held – after noticing that some weren’t as active during tournament clashes. However, that’s clearly not the case – according to Apicella. He confirmed that the rumors about OpTic Gaming’s Seth ‘Scump’ Abner and other pro players being prevented from streaming during matches as incorrect, during an interaction with a Call of Duty fan on Twitter. Read More: How to watch the Black Ops 4 CWL Pro League – streams, schedule, scores, standings, and more – “We don’t care if players stream,” he explained. “We have been clarifying with teams to make sure that is understood. We want as much CoD content as possible being created.” We don’t care if players stream. We have been clarifying with teams to make sure that is understood. We want as much CoD content as possible being created. https://t.co/tMDDascMTq — Adam Apicella (@MrAdamAp) February 22, 2019 Yes, we already told team owners/managers. Just a miscommunication — Adam Apicella (@MrAdamAp) February 22, 2019 The next round of CWL Pro League matches is Week 4, which will be broadcast live between February 25 and February 28. Whether or not pro players will be broadcasting from their Twitch channels in between CWL League matches remains to be seen – due to a hectic schedule – but it’s clear now that MLG has no problem with it, if they choose to do so.

CWL Vegas: Winner’s Bracket Finals set in rematch between two Pool D heavyweights The $250,000 Call of Duty World League Vegas event is coming to a close as the two teams to play in the Winner’s Bracket Final have been set. OpTic Gaming and Splyce will be facing off in the Winner’s Bracket Final, in what will be a rematch of their Pool D clash back on day one of Pool Play. In that match, OpTic took care of business with a 3-1 victory, although it was the first and only map that they dropped out of their four Pool D matches. It was the game two Search and Destroy that Splyce won in the first meeting, and their victory was substantial, as they took care of business on Gridlock with a 6-2 win. Splyce will have to do a lot more than that, however, if they’re to have any chance against the powerhouse that is OpTic, who have been virtually untouchable this entire weekend. We close out Day 1 with a 3-0 record :punch:#Greenwall pic.twitter.com/MztTsh9But — OpTic Gaming™ (@OpTicGaming) December 8, 2018 Both teams reached the Winner’s Bracket Final by putting up strong performances in against their respective semi-final opponents. Splyce defeated the surprising Team Sween 3-0 in the earlier match of the day, while OpTic handled eUnited 3-1, which included in insane 250-245 game one Hardpoint on Seaside that shifted the tide in OpTic’s favor. OH. MY. GOD. Also… @Benson_EU … Are you okay? :rolling_on_the_floor_laughing::rolling_on_the_floor_laughing::rolling_on_the_floor_laughing: pic.twitter.com/wFN1gwOine — Momo @ CWLVegas (@Momo) December 9, 2018 While this is not a do-or-die match, both teams will be going all out to claim victory, as the winner will advance to the Grand Finals of the tournament, which means they could afford to lose a series in the final and still have a chance to win. The loser will be relegated to the Loser’s Bracket final, where they will play either Luminosity Gaming, Evil Geniuses, Str8 Rippin, Lightning Pandas, Team Sween, or eUnited, as those are the teams currently alive in the Loser’s Bracket. Keep updated on all things CWL Vegas, including all live-streams, live scores, updated brackets, and more, by visiting our dedicated CWL Vegas hub here.

CWL Vegas: Top five plays and moments from the $250,000 major tournament This past weekend, the Call of Duty World League held its first major tournament of the 2018-19 season in Las Vegas, NV, and it was full of exhilarating moments and incredible highlights. From strong individual performances to inspiring team moments, the event had one of the best highlight reels anyone could ask for from a Call of Duty tournament. There were so many electrifying moments from the weekend that it’s almost impossible to come up with a set list of top plays that features every top moment from the event. However, it would be hard to make a list and not include OpTic Gaming more than once, considering they did go on a remarkable unbeaten run to secure the championship. That being said, let’s take a look back at some of the best plays and moments from this past weekend’s competition: #5 – Scump 1v2 vs Pittsburgh Knights OpTic Gaming’s Scump was on his A-game right from their first match of the weekend against Pittsburgh Knights. Stuck in a 1v2 situation in the game two Search and Destroy on Arsenal, Scump used a variety of incredible shoulder peeks and movement to eliminate both of his opponents. Perhaps the best part about this play was the use of the Crash Specialist’s health boost, which played a crucial role in him winning that second gunfight. The king wins those. :fire:@OpTic_Scumper pic.twitter.com/uygBj8xrVT — OpTic Gaming™ (@OpTicGaming) December 7, 2018 #4 – Single Lightning Strike wipes out 100 Thieves One of the crucial points during Team Sween’s stunning 3-0 domination vs 100 Thieves in Pool A was a perfectly placed Lightning Strike that Dylan called during the game three Control on Frequency. The scorestreak single-handedly wiped out the entirety of 100 Thieves’ team, turning a 13-14 player count deficit into a 13-9 advantage for Team Sween, which they would use to eventually close out the game and series in a clean sweep. #3 – ACHES’ four-piece vs FaZe Clan Although Envy did not have the greatest tournament, finishing 9-12, last season’s World Champions still had some incredible spells, none more so than team captain ACHES’ clean four-piece against FaZe Clan in Pool C. Playing Control on Seaside, ACHES pushed out the open balcony side of the map and onto the stairs, where he encountered and wiped out four FaZe players using pristine shots and tightly controlled movements. .@ACHES MAKING PLAYS! https://t.co/NKHQSgV6Gh#CWLPS4 | #CWLVegas pic.twitter.com/6RvK4HLbyR — Call of Duty World League (@CODWorldLeague) December 8, 2018 #2 – Jurd’s four-piece with just a single clip Anyone who has played with the Saug SMG in Black Ops 4 will tell you that the gun is powerful but its clips run out of ammo very quickly. However, as Splyce’s Jurd demonstrated in their 3-0 Winner’s Bracket domination of Evil Geniuses, that isn’t an issue if you just hit your shots. Jurd’s incredible four-piece with the Saug in the game three control using just a single clip of ammo deserves to be high on this list. .@ScufGaming Play of the Game: @jurd goes off with four kills vs Evil Geniuses!#CWLPS4 | #CWLVegas pic.twitter.com/2q3S8Gpwff — Call of Duty World League (@CODWorldLeague) December 9, 2018 #1 – OpTic Gaming’s Hardpoint comebacks vs Splyce and eUnited Ok, we admit it, we’re going to cheat a little here and put in two plays for the price of one. But it’s hard to pick and choose which of OpTic Gaming’s two incredible Hardpoint comebacks deserved to be number on on this list. In the first, already down 1-2 against Splyce in the Winner’s Bracket Final, OpTic used every ounce of clutch they had to come back on Seaside Hardpoint and tie up the series 2-2, which they would ultimately go on and win. Time for Game 5. Watch: https://t.co/U0wgkPW66v pic.twitter.com/wvJfKyXzAn — OpTic Gaming™ (@OpTicGaming) December 9, 2018 The second comeback came in game one of the Grand Final, also on Seaside, as OpTic went on an insane 130-10 run to come back and win after they had been trailing 236-120 at one point. That win was the dagger in the hearts of eUnited, as they missed a huge chance to take the map, and it ultimately led to OpTic sweeping them 3-0 to win the tournament., COMEBACK KIDS!!!@OpTicGaming do it AGAIN in an CRAZY Hardpoint!https://t.co/NKHQSgV6Gh#CWLPS4 | #CWLVegas pic.twitter.com/qpKKCpBsJR — Call of Duty World League (@CODWorldLeague) December 10, 2018

CWL Vegas Pools have been officially drawn With just a few weeks left until CWL Vegas, it’s almost time for the Black Ops 4 season to begin in earnest. As we draw nearer to the start of CWL Vegas on December 7, one of the main things left to do was determine which teams will be slotted into which pool. The CWL held an official livestream to draw the teams on November 21 to find out just where each team would be starting their journey at the first Open event of the season. The teams were seeded based on their placing during the WWII season, with 12 teams automatically qualifying for the pool play portion of the event. Eight more teams will make it into pools by way of the Play-In Tournament before CWL Vegas and the open bracket of the event itself. 100 Thieves, Luminosity Gaming, FaZe Clan, and Splyce are the No. 1 seeds of each Pool since they earned the most Pro Points during the WWII season. The remaining eight teams were placed two pods and were drawn into each Pool one-by-one. CWL Vegas Pools Pool A Pool B Pool C Pool D Along with the official Pools, CWL also revealed the bracket for the Play-In Tournament, which will determine four more teams for the Pool Play portion of the event. The event will take place on Thursday, December 6 before CWL Vegas kicks off the following day.

CWL Vegas Play-In teams have been decided after intense qualifier – recap, bracket, highlights, and updated Pools The high intensity Pool Play Qualifer for the $250,000 CWL Vegas event has concluded, and four teams have stamped their ticket to Pool Play. The CWL Vegas Pool Play Qualifier tournament was a competition that featured the eight highest ranked teams so far in the Black Ops 4 season in terms of Pro Points, who had not already qualified for Pool Play automatically. These eight teams competed in a double-eliminated, best-of-five bracket, with the final four teams standing stamping their ticket to Pool Play. Str8 Rippin, Pittsburgh Knights, UYU, and Mindfreak survived the difficult tournament and earned qualification, with each team being designated to each of the four pools respectively. Mindfreak have been placed in Pool A, UYU will have to battle it out in Pool B, Str8 Rippin are in Pool C, and PIT Knights have been given a spot in Pool D. The official bracket for the CWL Vegas Pool Play Qualifier prior to the start of the competition. The Play-In Tournament was as much of an intense and heated battle as advertised, if not more. The day started off with Str8 Rippin ripping off a 3-0 sweep of Mindfreak, while UYU came back from down 0-2 to defeat The Imperial. On the other side of the bracket, Pittsburgh Knights fended off Team Divine 3-2, while Tainted Minds didn’t keep things as close as they destroyed Gone Gaming 3-0. .@UYU_GG come back from down 5-2 in the game 5 S&D to reverse sweep @theimperialgg! https://t.co/kkozrIgb2U :projector:: @Proto626 wins the round for UYU on a misplayed 1v1 pic.twitter.com/7eaRrFWRj7 — Call of Duty Esports (@CODWorldLeague) December 6, 2018 With the qualifying round of the Winner’s Bracket set, Knights defeated Tainted Minds 3-1 in the first matchup to earn qualification into Pools. Str8 Rippin and UYU then faced off in the tightest and best series of the tournament, as UYU mounted another comeback from down 0-2 to tie things up at 2-2. The game 5 S&D went to a round 11, with Str8 Rippin managing to defuse the bomb with less than a second left to win the round and the series. .@Str8Rippin hang on! They close out the game 5 round 11 win over @UYU_GG to secure their spot in #CWLPS4 Vegas pools! pic.twitter.com/Eflg4hy4EK — Call of Duty Esports (@CODWorldLeague) December 7, 2018 In the Loser’s Bracket, Mindfreak made The Imperial pay for letting UYU come back on them, as the Australians won 3-0 to eliminate Imperial. The other match featured Team Divine taking care of things vs Gone Gaming, wiping them out 3-0 to advance to the next round. The second round of the Loser’s Bracket featured two winner-take-all matches, as the victorious teams would earn qualification while the losers had to try again through the Open Bracket. UYU kept their strong play going with a 3-1 defeat of Divine, while the APAC powerhouse matchup between Mindfreak and Tainted Minds proved to be one-sided affair as Mindfreak took care of business 3-0. The top two APAC teams faced off for the final Pool Play spot of CWL Vegas, and it was Mindfreak who got the better of rivals Tainted Minds. With the Play-In Tournament completed, here are the updated Pro Pools for the main competition, with each Pool still having one more spot to fill with a team from the Open Bracket. POOL A POOL B POOL C POOL D Pool Play at CWL Vegas is set to kick off at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET on Friday, December 7. For more details about the $250,000 tournament, including the full schedule, live scores, live Pool standings, rosters, and more, visit our dedicated CWL Vegas hub.

CWL Vegas: OpTic Gaming and eUnited dominate Day One of Pools The first day of Pools at CWL Vegas featured a few dominating performances and some performances that surely left fans scratching their heads on the way out. Coming into CWL Vegas, there was plenty of hype from the community as everyone was waiting for their first real look at what these teams have to offer to start the Black Ops 4 season. To the surprise of pretty much no one, both OpTic Gaming, eUnited, and Evil Geniuses dominated their respective pools on the first day, while Lightning Pandas and Str8 Rippin ended the day tied for the top spot in Pool C. Pool A It was clear eUnited showed up in Vegas ready to play, as they picked up three straight wins on Friday, including a dominating 3-1 win over 100 Thieves to end their day. While 100 Thieves came into the event as one of the favorites to win it all, their Hardpoint performances in the eUnited series left much to be desired and had the casters and fans alike wondering whether there were bigger problems at play with the team. On the other side of the bracket, Team Reciprocity managed to escape going 0-3 on the day by closing the day out with a 3-1 victory over Mindfreak. Pool B While Luminosity Gaming started the day by handily winning a pair of series against Red Reserve and UYU, things came to a halt when they faced Evil Geniuses to end the day. It was an incredibly close series, Evil Geniuses eventually came out on top with a 6-3 win on Hacienda to claim the 3-2 series win and secure a perfect 3-0 record heading into the second day of the event. Elsewhere in Pool B, Red Reserve suffered one of the most surprising results of the day, going 0-3 and ensuring that they’ll finish near the bottom of the Pool and have to start the Championship Bracket from the Losers side. This Pool was by far the most hotly contested of them all, as no one walked away from Day 1 unscathed. By far the biggest story of this group is the fact that both Lightning Pandas and Str8 Rippin ended tied for the top spot with 2-1 records to lead the group after one day, despite being underdogs compared to FaZe and the defending World Champion Team Envy. Str8 Rippin didn’t look to be intimidated at all, securing wins against both FaZe Clan and Team Envy to finish the day strong. Lightning Pandas might have lost to Envy, but they took down FaZe and Str8 Rippin, locking in the 2-1 record to end Day One. Pool D Meanwhile, Pool D saw OpTic Gaming run straight through every team they went up against. Splyce put up the best fight and handed OpTic their only map loss of the day, but even that was not enough to stop the Greenwall. Splyce did manage to defeat the Pittsburgh Knights and G2 Esports, however, and sit second in Pool D. G2 Esports ended their day with a win over the Pittsburgh Knights to prevent an 0-3 showing. For everything you need to know about CWL Vegas, including schedules, brackets, streams, and more, head over to our official hub HERE.

CWL Vegas Open Bracket has been released ahead of $250,000 Tournament With just a few days left until the start of CWL Vegas, the official bracket has been released for the teams that will be competing in the Open Bracket. CWL Vegas will mark the true start of the Black Ops 4 competitive season after players have only faced off in online events over the last few weeks. While many of the fan-favorite teams receive automatic invites to the Pool Play portion of the event, many more teams will battle it out in the Open Winners Bracket to fight for the final four spots in Pools. Being the first LAN event of the season, it’s no surprise to see that a great number of teams have registered for this open bracket. The 256 teams were seeded based on Pro Points from the WWII season and will be competing in a double-elimination bracket made up of best-of-3 series up until the qualifying rounds where it will be best-of-5. The Top 4 teams from the Winner’s Bracket will move directly into Pools, while the Top 4 from the Loser’s Bracket will slot into the Championship Bracket Loser’s Round 1. CWL Vegas Open Bracket Winners Even though most of the major organizations are either already in either Pools or the Play-In Tournament, there’s no reason to think that these teams won’t put on a show. At almost every CWL open event, there are tons of upsets and exciting matches that take place all throughout the Open Bracket, and there’s no reason to think that CWL Vegas will be any different. The Open Bracket will kick off on December 7 and before finishing up on December 8 ahead of Championship Sunday on December 9. Be sure to head over to our official CWL Vegas hub for more information on the entire event.

CWL Vegas: OpTic Gaming’s incredible reverse sweep of Splyce sees them through to Grand Final OpTic Gaming used an incredible comeback to defeat Splyce 3-2 in the Winner’s Bracket Finals of the $250,000 CWL Vegas event. The stunning comeback victory advanced OpTic through to the Grand Final, where they will just need to win one of two series to claim the first major championship of the Black Ops 4 CWL Season. The Green Wall looked dead in the water after the first two maps, including a stunning 86-250 loss in the game one Hardpoint on Hacienda. The second game, Search and Destroy on Frequency, proved to be a much tighter affair, but Splyce once again came out on top with a 6-5 victory. .@Splyce in the ROUND 11! They win the S&D and take a 2-0 series lead on @OpTicGaming!https://t.co/NKHQSgV6Gh#CWLPS4 | #CWLVegas pic.twitter.com/WSelRQCs9B — Call of Duty World League (@CODWorldLeague) December 9, 2018 OpTic would ultimately regain their composure however, as they put on a dominant display in the game three Control on Gridlock to win 3-0 and narrow their deficit to 1-2 in the series. The next map would prove to be the defining point of the series, and possibly the tournament, as OpTic came back from down big in the Hardpoint on Seaside to win 250-247, in what was an incredible and stunning finish. Time for Game 5. Watch: https://t.co/U0wgkPW66v pic.twitter.com/wvJfKyXzAn — OpTic Gaming™ (@OpTicGaming) December 9, 2018 With all the momentum on their side, OpTic simply could not lose the series at that point, as they sealed the reverse sweep with a strong 6-3 victory on the Gridlock S&D. The reverse sweep comes through. GRAND FINALS BOUND. #GREENWALL pic.twitter.com/lfjK4j6MPp — OpTic Gaming™ (@OpTicGaming) December 9, 2018 This is the first time that OpTic truly looked beatable at CWL Vegas, and so far this Black Ops 4 season for that matter. The Green Wall went undefeated in Pool D, dropping just one map while winning 12, and their Winner’s Bracket run featured two 3-1 victories prior to this match. That followed up four straight undefeated victories in the first four major online tournaments of the season, in which they barely even dropped any maps against some premier competition. With the tournament favorites now having passed their first real test, they will have just one more series to win before the CWL Vegas trophy is theirs. They will either be facing Luminosity Gaming, eUnited, or Splyce again in the Grand Final, all of whom who were still alive in the Loser’s Bracket at the time of OpTic’s victory. To keep updated on all things CWL Vegas, including all scores, brackets, and live-streams, visit our dedicated CWL Vegas hub.

CWL Vegas: Lopsided matches abound to set up Winners Semifinals The second day of CWL Vegas is now in the books and just four teams remain in the Winners Bracket after a set of exciting matchups. Throughout the entirety of the Winners Quarterfinal matches at CWL Vegas, there was one common theme: domination. Only the final series of the night between Lightning Pandas and Team Sween saw a Game 5, as OpTic Gaming, eUnited, and Splyce all tore through their opposition to cruise into the Winners Semis. The most anticipated match of the day by far was between OpTic Gaming and Luminosity Gaming. Despite the high-profile billing of the series, though, it certainly left a lot to be desired. OpTic looked to be playing on a whole different level and completely ran through Luminosity all series long. Luminosity did make things fairly close in Hardpoint and Control, but there was an overriding feeling that it was OpTic’s night and there was simply nothing Lumonisity could do to stop the 3-0 sweep from happening. :projector:️ @OpTic_Scumper talks about @OpTicGaming’s dominating performance over Luminosity in the winner bracket of #CWLVegas. w/@SennheiserGamer // GSP 600 Pro Headset: https://t.co/DGfSojdrP3 pic.twitter.com/0F3upOYj5G — DEXERTO Call of Duty (@DexertoIntel) December 9, 2018 Splyce vs Evil Geniuses was the first series of the day and also the most one-sided as Splyce looked to be in mid-season form already, picking up a blazing fast 3-0 sweep. Splyce set the tone with a 250-195 win on Hacienda Hardpoint and there was nothing much that Evil Geniuses could do as their rough showing from earlier in the day boiled over here and they were pushed into the Losers Bracket. :movie_camera:Is @Temp the best player in the world right now? We interviewed him following a dominant victory over EG to advance to the WB semi-finals. w/@SennheiserGamer // GSP 600 Pro Headset: https://t.co/DGfSojdrP3 pic.twitter.com/kl08JWTvL4 — DEXERTO Call of Duty (@DexertoIntel) December 9, 2018 Str8 Rippin started things off on the right foot in their series against eUnited, but once eU woke up, the rout was on. After Str8 Rippin won the opening Hardpoint Round, eUnited rattled off three straight rounds to take the series 3-1 to move into the Winners Semifinals. Read More: CWL Vegas: Envy and 100 Thieves to the losers bracket after being stunned by Open Bracket teams – Lightning Pandas looked to continue that pattern in the final match of the day, but Team Sween wasn’t content to let things slip away that easily. After Lightning Pandas won the first two games handily, including a 6-0 Search & Destroy on Arsenal, Team Sween flipped the switch and rattled off an incredible three straight wins to take the series and keep their Cinderella run at CWL Vegas alive. Winners Bracket Semifinal Matchups eUnited vs OpTic Gaming – Team Sween vs Splyce – For everything you need to know about CWL Vegas, including schedules, brackets, streams, and more, head over to our official hubHERE.

CWL Vegas: Four teams advance into Pools from Open Bracket – Updated Pools As Day Two of CWL Vegas gets ready to begin in earnest, four teams have punched their tickets into the Pool Play stage after a series of hard-fought matches in the Open Bracket. With 256 teams in CWL Vegas’ Open Bracket, making it into Pools was no easy task for any of these teams. After playing six grueling rounds on the Winners side of the bracket, four teams have now managed to overcome the odds and make their into Pools. The four teams to qualify for Pools were Team Heretics Excelerate Gaming, Mazer Gaming, and Team Sween. Team Heretics went up against FaZe Clan Black and picked up a highly contested 3-0 to secure their spot in Pools. While each game ended up being incredibly close, with Hardpoint being decided by just 36 points and Search & Destroy going to Round 11, Heretics stood tall every time and will move on. Excelerate Gaming made it into Pools after taking down the top-seeded Imperial. Despite Imperial coming in as the No. 1 seed in the Open Bracket, Excelerate was simply too much to handle, only dropping a single game to advance into Pools. The road hasn’t fully run out for the losing teams, however, as they will fall into Losers for one last shot at making it into the Championship Bracket. You can find the full list of updated Pools along with the rosters once the teams are seeded: Pool A Pool B Pool C Pool D For everything you need to know about CWL Vegas, including schedules, brackets, streams, and more, head over to our official hub HERE.

CWL Vegas: Five things we learned from the first major tournament of the season With the first major tournament of the 2019 Call of Duty World League season now in the books, it’s time to take a look at back at some of the major storylines coming out of the $250,000 CWL Vegas event. As many would have predicted, tournament favorites OpTic Gaming sliced their way through the entire field of competition, eventually dismantling rivals eUnited 3-0 in the Grand Final. While the Green Wall may have captured most of the spotlight at CWL Vegas, and deservingly so, they’re not the only ones to have made a major statement. Numerous other teams will be proud of their strong performances at the first event of the season, while some will look back at the tournament as a major learning experience. That being said, here are the five most revealing things we learned from CWL Vegas: #1 – OpTic Gaming are better than everyone else, and it’s not even close Undefeated in their eight matches, (four in pool play and four in the Championship Bracket) the Green Wall won 24 total maps while only dropping four, an incredible 86% conversion rate. Add that to the fact that no one has been able to beat OpTic in any of the four major online tournaments prior, we could see another dynasty team in the making. #2 – Dashy may end up being OpTic’s best player this season Dashy has given them that, and so much more, as the former compLexity man made highlight play after highlight play during the weekend, on his way to posting an incredible 1.36 K/D in Hardpoint, 2.17 in Search and Destroy, and 1.35 in Control. While he may be thrilled at winning his first event and tournament MVP, there will likely be a lot more for him to smile about in the coming months. #3 – eUnited are really, really good Many expected eUnited to be a force coming into CWL Vegas, but they’ve proved that they’re a whole lot better. They went undefeated in Pool Play and their only two losses this weekend came to OpTic Gaming, which they can’t really be blamed for. Despite getting swept in the Grand Final, the individual matches were closer than the overall scoreline would suggest, as they pushed OpTic to the brink in both the Hardpoint and Control. The addition of JKap and ABeZy has injected new veteran leadership and youth talent into an already stacked squad, and it wouldn’t be too much of stretch to predict a tournament win for eUnited this season. #4 – FaZe Clan and 100 Thieves need to hit the drawing board As two of North America’s powerhouses, 100 Thieves and FaZe Clan came into CWL Vegas expecting success, but both under-performed big time. Lackluster Pool Play from both teams led them to finish third in their respective Pools, despite being clear favorites to finish first, which meant they’d have to start off in the Loser’s Bracket, where they didn’t last much long either. With FaZe finishing 13th-16th and 100 Thieves 9th-12th, it may be time for them to hit the drawing board before the Play-In tournament for the CWL Pro League, where the stakes will be high and there will be no margin for error. #5 – Call of Duty esports is back! No one will disagree that CWL Vegas was a very successful event, and it’s set the stage for what should be a strong year for Call of Duty esports. Despite just being one major event into the season, it’s clear that the excitement of CoD esports is back, with consistently over 100,000 viewers watching on various platforms and thousands more in attendance. Many are predicting that this could be the best ever year for CoD esports, and they may not be wrong. Heck, even former CWL Jack ‘CouRage’ Dunlop, who was very critical of competitive WWII last season, made a surprise guest appearance, taking his rightful place on the main-stage and hyping up the crowd just like the days of old.

CWL Vegas: Five things we learned from day one of Pool Play Day one of Pool Play at the $250,000 Call of Duty World League Open tournament in Las Vegas, CA, has now all wrapped up. Day one of Pool Play was as tight and high intensity as advertised, as the 16 teams battled it out to determine who will have the upper hand going into day two. Of course, most of the powerhouse teams expected to go deep into the tournament showed up big-time, none more so than OpTic Gaming, who went However, it’s important to remember that Pool Play is not over, as four teams from the Open Bracket are set to join each of the four Pools, and a few upsets in day two could throw a wrench into everyone’s predictions. That being said, here is everything we learned about the teams playing at CWL Vegas after the first day of Pool Play. #1 – OpTic Gaming are unstoppable as ever Still, many pessimists attributed their success to online Call of Duty, and expressed their doubts about OpTic’s ability on LAN after a dysmal WWII season. Turns out OpTic are good after all, as they went a perfect 3-0 in their Pool with a near-flawless 9-1 map count, dropping only a single S&D map in their third match against Splyce. #2 – What’s wrong with Red Reserve? However, everything that could have gone wrong for the Europeans, has, as losses to Evil Geniuses, Luminosity Gaming, and UYU have virtually guaranteed that they’ll be starting in the Loser’s Bracket. Can Red Reserve regain and still make a deep run in the tournament, yes – they proved that they could do it just last season. But putting themselves in a big hole is not a good look for a team that was supposed to challenge for first in their Pool. #3 – eUnited mean business #4 – Pool C is truly the Group of Death Pool C is also the only group that does not have a team with a map winning percentage of over 60% or less than 38%, and the difference in map winning percentage between the first and last team is 20%, lowest of all the Pools. #5 – Str8 Rippin prove they belong SpaceLy and co. continue to prove that they belong with the big boys, and that their strong start to the season in the 2000 Series online tournaments was no fluke. For full details about the $250,000 CWL Vegas event, including all day one scores, live Pool standings, upcoming schedules and brackets, and more, visit our dedicated CWL Vegas tournament hub.

CWL Vegas: FaZe Clan among teams eliminated in Top 13-24 As Day Two of the CWL Vegas comes to an end, a number of teams were eliminated from the Championship Bracket and had their runs cut short. With Pools all wrapped up, it was time for 16 teams to begin their journeys in the Losers Bracket for a shot at the coveted CWL Vegas title. While 100 Thieves and Envy managed to salvage their day after subpar showings in Pools, FaZe Clan couldn’t manage to do the same and was handed a crushing loss. Even though FaZe Clan vs Team Reciprocity didn’t take place until the very of the night, it ended up being the biggest surprise of the entire Losers Bracket. FaZe Clan opened up the series by easily winning the first two maps, but then looked to run out of gas during the series that didn’t wrap up until after 2am PT. Reciprocity remained calm and collected to do the unthinkable and pull off the reverse sweep to advance to Championship Sunday. Wow. There it is. @TeamReciprocity shock @FaZeClan with the reverse sweep. #CWLVegas pic.twitter.com/MzwMlQRf0d — Max Parker @ #CWLvegas (@GameGuyPGH) December 9, 2018 In stark contrast to FaZe’s loss, Envy survived a brutal three-round journey to secure a spot in the Top 12 on Sunday. Without much trouble at all, they picked up wins against Tainted Minds, Excelerate Gaming, and UYU while only dropping a single map. Time will tell if that momentum will be enough to get even deeper into the bracket. 100 Thieves played just a single series in the Losers Bracket, but surely made it count. Facing G2 Esports, 100 Thieves easily ended their day with a quick 3-0 series that will give them a bit of momentum after a weak showing in Pools. Prior to losing to Team Sween, @KuavoKenny of @100Thieves discussed issues in the team and playing under pressure with @Nadeshot watching from the stands. w/@SennheiserGamer // GSP 600 Pro Headset: https://t.co/DGfSojdrP3 pic.twitter.com/ai1f32W2Qc — DEXERTO Call of Duty (@DexertoIntel) December 9, 2018 Despite being eliminated by 100 Thieves, G2 had quite the run in the Losers Bracket, securing two 3-0 wins over Imperial and Mazer Gaming before ultimately falling just short of Championship Sunday. Red Reserve managed to also turn their fate around after a 1-3 record in Pool B by taking down Mindfreak and the Pittsburgh Knights to stave off elimination and advance to Championship Sunday. Losers Round 4 Matchups Lightning Pandas vs Envy – Evil Geniuses vs Team Reciprocity – Luminosity Gaming vs 100 Thieves – Str8 Rippin vs Red Reserve – Top 13-24 Placements For everything you need to know about CWL Vegas, including schedules, brackets, streams, and more, head over to our official hub HERE.

CWL Vegas: Envy and 100 Thieves to the losers bracket after being stunned by Open Bracket teams Envy and 100 Thieves both had some shaky moments on Day One of CWL Vegas, but nothing compared to the losses they each suffered in their final games of Pools on Day Two. Envy came into Day Two of Pools with a 1-2 record and already looking to be on the ropes with just one series left to play during the Pool Play stage of the event. 100 Thieves, meanwhile, came in with a respectable 2-1 record, but had looked incredibly shaky during their loss to eUnited to close out Day 1. The woes for both squads continued on Day Two when they ran into a pair of hot Open Bracket teams that didn’t looked fazed at all by the respective prowess of both 100 Thieves and Envy. The World Champion Envy were the first to go down, losing a close series against Mazer Gaming. Despite winning the first game of the series, Envy couldn’t hold off Mazer who managed to match Envy with every step as the teams barreled into a decisive Search & Destroy match on Gridlock. Envy took a 4-1 lead on the map, but there was simply no stopping Mazer who went on a 5-1 run to lock up the 3-2 series and hand the defending World Champions a third Pool Play loss. Just minutes after Envy were handed a crushing loss, 100 Thieves suffered a similar fate against Team Sween, with one key difference. While Envy at least managed to get the series to a fifth game, 100 Thieves couldn’t manage a single win the series and were quickly swept by Sween in a lopsided series. Sween won Gridlock Hardpoint 250-145, Arsenal Search & Destroy 6-4, and Frequency Control 3-0 to wrap up the shocking sweep. Shortly after the loss, 100 Thieves Founder and CEO tweeted about the loss, saying that he’s “still confident in [his] players and their ability to win” and that his team is ready to start their comeback from the Losers Bracket. First event of the year. These things happen. Still confident in our players and their ability to win. Losers run starts now. Positivity only on the timeline. Let’s get this comeback started. https://t.co/sR09839Ye2 — 100T Nadeshot (@Nadeshot) December 9, 2018 100 Thieves and Envy will now both be sent to the Losers side of the Championship Bracket and will have a long road ahead if they wish to secure a now improbable CWL Vegas title. Team Sween and Mazer Gaming, however, are both in strong positions to lock in spots on the Winners side of the Bracket depending on how their final two matches of the night play out. For everything you need to know about CWL Vegas, including schedules, brackets, streams, and more, head over to our official hub HERE.

CWL Vegas: Eight teams from Open Bracket fight for pool play Day Two of CWL Vegas is officially underway, as the Winners Open Bracket of CWL Vegas has finally been whittled down to just eight teams. The open bracket for CWL Vegas is one of the biggest ever, fielding 256 all looking to secure one of four Pool Play spots up for grabs. After five rounds of play, just eight teams remain in the Open Winners Bracket and will face-off to decide which teams will move into Pools. While only four teams will slot into Pools, the remaining four won’t be done for the weekend just yet, as they’ll fall into the Losers side of the Open Bracket where they’ll have one last shot to get into the Championship Bracket. The qualifying matches will be best-of-five as opposed to the best-of-three matches that made up the Open Bracket up to this point. Here are the four matches that will determine which teams qualify for Pool Play: Imperial (1) vs ExcelerateGG (9) – Team Sween (5) vs Team Revenge (13) – Team Heretics (6) vs FaZe Clan Black (14) – Tainted Minds (2) vs Mazer Gaming (7) – While there were plenty of great matches to go around, things went according to plan for the most part. Of the top 8 seeds in the Open Bracket, five of them have survived to Round 6 to battle for a spot in Pools. The eighth-seeded Enigma6 made it all the way to Round 5 before being knocked into Losers by the ninth-seeded ExcelerateGG. The other two top seeds seeds that didn’t survive until the end were both knocked out in Round 3. Gone Gaming, seeded 3rd, fell to the 62nd-seeded Orlando Reapers, while Team Divine, seeded 4th, lost to the 189th-seeded Nemesis. For everything you need to know about CWL Vegas, including schedules, brackets, streams, and more, head over to our official hub HERE.

CWL Vegas: Championship bracket decided following pool play The Pool Play stage of CWL Vegas is now in the books and the Championship bracket is set after a series of shocking results dominated the conversation. While Day One of CWL Vegas went as expected for the most part, the second day featured a number of surprising outcomes from start to finish. By far the biggest occurrence of the day was both Envy and 100 Thieves losing to Open Bracket teams and as such having to start their Championship Bracket runs from the Losers side of the equation. Starting in Pool A, eUnited continue it’s romp through the tournament, picking up a 3-1 win over Team Sween to finish Pools with a 4-0 record. Team Sween rebounded from that loss to hand 100 Thieves a crushing 3-0 loss to send them into the Losers Bracket. Read More: CWL Vegas: Envy and 100 Thieves to the losers bracket after being stunned bu Open Bracket teams – Moving into Pool B, things proceeded without there being any upsets near the size seen in Pool A. Evil Geniuses might have lost to Team Heretics from the Open Bracket, but that didn’t stop them from securing a spot at the top of their group with a 3-1 record. Luminosity Gaming also ended the day with a 3-1 record to move into the Winners side of the Championship Bracket. Pool D, on the other hand, was the most clear cut of all, with OpTic Gaming leading the way with a perfect 4-0 record after closing things out with a 3-0 win over Excelerate Gaming on Day Two. Splyce also took down Excelerate to secure the second seed from Pool D and will move on to face Evil Geniuses in the first round of the Winners Bracket, while OpTic Gaming will face-off against Luminosity Gaming. Winners Bracket Round 1 MatchupseUnited vs Str8 Rippin – Luminosity Gaming vs OpTic Gaming – Lightning Pandas vs Team Sween – Splyce vs Evil Geniuses – Losers Bracket Round 1 Matchups Envy vs Tainted Minds – Heretics vs Team Revenge – G2 Esports vs Imperial – Mindfreak vs FaZe Clan.Black – For everything you need to know about CWL Vegas, including schedules, brackets, streams, and more, head over to our official hub HERE.

The first open event of the Black Ops 4 season Ian being held at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas on December 7-9 and features over 250 teams battling it out for a share of the $250,000 prize pool. With this being the first event of the year, there was plenty of hype and intrigue as it served as a fresh start for most teams after tons of roster moves throughout the offseason. \nThe event hasn’t disappoint in the least bit, with plenty of exciting matches and upsets all weekend long. The action got started in the Open Bracket, with two of the top-seeded teams, Imperial and Tainted Minds, being knocked out at the last-minute to make way for Excelerate Gaming and Mazer Gaming, respectively.\nRead More: How to watch CWL Las Vegas 2018 – streams, schedule, brackets, pools, and moreWhile OpTic Gaming was the favorite coming into this first event, there were plenty of other teams looking to snatch the crown for themselves. Find out who has been eliminated at what position in the final placements below, which will be kept updated throughout the weekend.\nDue to the size of the bracket and the large number of teams in attendance, we’ve condensed our final placements to just the Top 64. \nCWL Vegas 2018 Final Placements (Updating)\nPlacementCash PrizePro PointsTeamRoster 1$100,00025,000OpTic GamingScump, Crimsix, Karma, Dashy, TJHaLy 2$60,00015,000eUnitedClayster, Arcitys, Presinni, JKap, ABeZy. 3$40,00011,000SplyceTemp, Jurd, Accuracy, Aqua, Loony 4$20,0009,000Luminosity GamingSlacked, FormaL, John, Gunless, Classic5-6$10,0008,000Team SweenQwiKeR, Weeman, Nolson, Dylan, BraaainLightning PandasMadCat, Alexx, Dqvee, Joshh, Peatie7-8$5,0007,000Str8 RippinSpaceLy, Nagafen, Havok, MajorManiak, MauxEvil GeniusesFeLo, Goonjar, Royalty, Saints, Xotic9-125,500Team ReciprocityDenz, Seany, Tommey, Wuskin, ZedRed ReserveBance, Joee, Rated, Skrapz, Zer0EnvyAches, Apathy, Assault, Huke, Silly100 ThievesKenny, SlasheR, Enable, Octane, Fer13-164,500FaZe ClanZooMaa, Attach, Crowder, Priestahh, MethodzUYUMayhem, Nova, Proto, Skyz, SpoofG2 EsportsBlazt, Ricky, Chino, Decemate, FaccentoPittsburgh KnightsGodRx, Lacefield, Pandur, Parasite, Theory17-203,000Excelerate GamingBeehzy, FA5TBALLA, MRuiz, Believe, ProFeeZyTeam Heretics Lucky, MethodZ, Sukry, JurNii, MeTTalZzMazer GamingApox, Ramby, Super, TeddyRecKs, ZapitusMindfreakBuZZO, Shockz, Fighta, Louqa, Excite21-242,750Tainted MindsDamage, Nimble, Setzyy, Swiftazor, SwiftyRevengeBrack, Demise, JetLi, Parzelion, SkilliosisImperialDenza, Hawqeh, Moose, Reedy, VortexFC BlackAsim, GRVTY, Mosh, Phantomz, Tisch25-282,250Overtime eSportATLAS, Breszy, rizK, Wailers, ZeeKFact RevolutionCammy, Chain, Defrag, Maple, SunnyBTeam DivineBidz, Creza, Nevo, Niall, DeleoMovistar RidersPuNi, Sammy, Supraaz, PeLuKaa, Oney29-32OutCold GamingDestiny, Vicious, Newbz, Vivid, WrecksVodafone GiantsTojoR, Lgend, YaKo, Inven, PepoEnigma6 GroupGeneral, Diabolic, KiSMET, Kade, FrostyNation of PowerJuka, Mizuno, Rampy, JTimp, Reign633-40AuspiciousZyyral, Pawns, AaronSupreme, InfamousKev, RedbludTrainHard eSportGraMs, Gandja, SwearZo, Staan, AbuzahDisrupt GamingEleviate, HumanJesus, Johnny, Neod, StaminoJ4L OrgDeoZ, Equuip, Oog, Previewz, RivictionMidnight EsportsCharullz, Envoy, GodFormzRegal ReserveGorgoKnight, LlamaGod, Mochila, Nelson, SwarleyNemesis EsportsJayto, Assassinn, Phoenix, MG2ReaL, NegVertex GamingImmense, Killerpie, Perko, Zepa, Zeuss41-48PRS GamingPemby, JHaZe, Zynx, KaTaNi, RiskyVintage GamingTyson, Bacabec, Cruze, Dean, LakieReign NARemy, Diamondcon, CBALL, Shipping, SteveyGrand Evo GamingHerby, Envander, Sweat, JLags, DangleZBlack Forest GamesRevolt, Colgate, Detain, Keza, InsightRaised by KingsKiLLa, Legal, TcM, TwiZz, HaLLyMonaco eSportsStikers, mAxxie, SLG, ZaaQ, CobraTeam WaRRobbieB3319, Atura, Cells, dareza, Jump49-64Terror Rising3Kingz GamingMahirPropheT, Kyzer, Delusions, Rayvn, HussReign EUJxcko, Baldy, Friiz, Fjeldzy, MonkFinal GamingCookie, Kivi, Phantom, Piero, SharkoCosconiaTrance, Harley, NoEXCuuses, Ryzen, YellowBeanBagGone GamingBeji, DREAL, endurAAA, Malls, ZayroxRose EsportsHitmxn, Decizionz, Fatal, Mujaydin, VinnyGizMoCyclonexodiiakk, Rizemblence, Element, Melt, SlawpsterMorituri eSportsArchivz, Holler, Jimbo, Stumpfy, ZackVast MajoritysAm5ient, Siinless, TeeZey, Jumpy, FonchoOrlando ReapersTurnUp2eZ, Happy, ColeChan, MiRx, ZinxVariance GamingTenDiamondz, RespLeX, Voiddie, DeeJayd, NervesBulldog eSports Patto, Ryann, ByronLinney, Meemo, ChunkkiDomina EsportsBlade, Predax, Pacobey, WartexTwisted MethodSolo, Blfire, Miyagi, Bulseye, CaLiFaLibalent VertexSitimenty, Inaba, AliceWonderland, zAzSy, Wenger

CWL Pro League team UYU complete roster overhaul ahead of CWL Fort Worth Twitter / UYU_GGThe Call of Duty roster of UYU has made yet another change, releasing both Cesar ‘Skyz’ Bueno and Tristan ‘Spoof’ Green from the lineup, with CWL Fort Worth around the corner. Spoof was previously moved to the bench before UYU had even played their first CWL Pro League match of the Black Ops 4 season, replaced by former FaZe Clan player Anthony ‘Methodz’ Zinni. On March 6, along with Skyz, Spoof has officially been released from the team which he helped secure Pro League status initially. Skyz played every match of the UYU’s first stint in the Pro League, and the team has faired well, but not exceeded anyone’s expectations. They sit just outside of the playoff spots with a 3-4 record, but showed glimpses of potential in wins over Luminosity, Reciprocity and Evil Geniuses. But, to realize this potential fully, Skyz is not part of the plans, and his departure leaves them with only four players – meaning they must recruit both a new starting player and a new substitute. Officially been released by UYU. Would like to thank everyone from staff to the players for the opportunity to represent and team them at the highest level and take the step forward from amateur to professional together. I wish them nothing but the best moving forward. — Tristan Green (@TristanSpoof) March 7, 2019 F/A if I don’t find anything in the next 2 days I’m completely don’t with COD 🙂 — Cesar (@CesarSkyz) March 7, 2019 UPDATE – March 8 UYU have rounded off their revamped roster by bringing on former Excelerate Gaming player Michael ‘Beehzy’ Said as their substitute for the CWL Pro League. Beehzy, of course, left ExG on very contentious terms, following up his release with a controversial video in which he publicly accused the org and CEO Justin Tan of blackmailing players and refusing to pay salary. Rounding out the #UYUCoD roster, we have selected @Beehzy17 to fill the sub spot heading into #CWLFortWorth. pic.twitter.com/62lPM5V1I3 — (@UYU_GG) March 8, 2019 UPDATE – March 7 UYU have announced that Saul ‘Parzelion’ Masse-Siguenza has joined their starting squad for CWL Fort Worth and “onwards,” confirming the heavy speculation that had been swirling over the past 24 hours. Parzelion last featured for Midnight Esports and was a part of the roster that both qualified the org for the CWL Pro League and led it to a 5-2 record in Division A, good for second place. With this roster move, Skyz time with UYU officially comes to an end, as it looks unlikely that the former starter will rejoin the squad as a substitute. UYU will be welcoming @Parzelion to the starting roster for Fort Worth and onwards! We would like to thank Skyz for his great work and attitude, but following a team decision backed by the org we feel this is a move that helps us stay competitive in an incredibly tough division. pic.twitter.com/O4uRsYiArN — (@UYU_GG) March 8, 2019 At the time of writing, there is less than 48 hours remaining of the roster window before teams are locked in for CWL Fort Worth. We will update this post as more information about the future of the UYU Call of Duty team becomes available. UYU Call of Duty Aidan ‘Knight’ Provenzano – Anthony ‘Methodz’ Zinni – Mehran ‘Mayhem’ Anjomshoa – Nicholas ‘Proto’ Maldonado – Saul ‘Parzelion’ Masse-Siguenza – Michael ‘Beehzy’ Said (substitute) –

CWL Pro League team CEO responds to accusations of blackmailing players, refusing to pay salary Excelerate Gaming CEO Justin Tan has released an official response a day after he and his org were publicly accused of blackmailing their Call of Duty players. UPDATE – March 8 On March 8, in an exclusive interview with VPesports, ExG CEO Justin Tan admitted to making mistakes in the way he handled the situation with his players and expressed his apologies to everyone involved. “I definitely made some mistakes and there are certain things I should have never done,” he said. “The worst part is how it affected the players. I thought I knew more than I did. I definitely could have handled this situation a lot better. Bottom line, I screwed up and am sorry.” I definitely made some mistakes and there are certain things I should never have done. The worst part is how it affected the players .I thought I knew more than I did. I definitely could have handled this situation a lot better. Bottom line, I screwed up and am sorry – Justin Tan https://t.co/iJaSMDp5wf— Excelerate Gaming (@ExcelerateGG) March 8, 2019 Original Story Excelerate Gaming announced on Wednesday, March 6 that they had released their entire CWL Pro League roster barring Ethan ‘FA5TBALLA’ Wedgeworth, who would remain with the organization in a substitute capacity. Also on March 6, Beehzy released a video on YouTube, in which he shares his side of the relationship between Excelerate and the players, and accuses Tan of using the CWL Pro League spot as a way of forcing the team into doing things they didn’t want to do. Said states that the issues with Excelerate began when the players were paid $213 for January in their first paycheck from the organization, instead of the $1,800 that was expected. Beehzy claims that Tan attempted to sell the roster spot to Wildcard Gaming, and attempted to get the organization to assume all the debt owed to the five players. The players made it clear through another member of Excelerate staff that they needed to be paid their missing money from January for the transfer to Wildcard to take place, to which Tan responded: “They don’t really have any choice because I own the slot. If they want to play hardball I can just drop them all and sign new players.” 500Said then states that after the first week of CWL Pro League matches, Tan sent the players a new contract that included Excelerate taking 100% of the player’s CWL Pro League salary, alongside 25% of their appearance fee when the players agreed to 15% of both of those originally – a contract which the team refused to sign. “We legally didn’t have to sign a new contract,” said Beehzy. “But he was essentially holding the league spot over our heads. He didn’t straight up say it, but he was strongly suggesting that we had to sign it.” Topic starts at 20:55 for mobile users. Excelerate also attempted to drop three members of the roster before the Pro League even began, according to Beehzy, who explains that he only discovered this after Excelerate beat Team Envy in their first match in the competition. This appears to have been confirmed by Tainted Minds CEO Nick Bobir, who posted on Reddit to say that Tan had approached him before the league had even started, offering to sell the spot. Excelerate have received massive support from the community and fellow pro players, with OpTic Gaming star Ian ‘Crimsix’ Porter voicing his support for the players, telling Beehzy he would post the video on Twitter, and congratulated the squad for not signing an extension with the organization. The future of Excelerate’s CWL Pro League spot is now uncertain, as the organization currently has no starting lineup, and many fans are calling on Excelerate to lose their place in the competition entirely. It’s possible that the organization may attempt to sell the spot entirely. Dexerto have reached out to Tan for comment on the ongoing situation regarding Excelerate, with the Excelerate CEO stating that he would be releasing his own video on the subject in the future. Update – March 7 After posting the above video, Beehzy offered more insight on the situation with a series of tweets that seem to confirm that Excelerate don’t currently have any players signed to their roster whatsoever. He released all players from contract and therefor is no longer paying them. He needs 1 player to accept the team builder invite to follow the rules set forth by the CWL and he CAN’T force one of us. We all agreed fuck ExG. I wonder what will happen now. — bz (@beehzy17) March 7, 2019 While this contradicts the original statement from Excelerate that the team would be holding onto FA5TBALLA, Beehzy further explained that FA5TBALLA had decided to back out of the team altogether. I think so justin’s trying to take $2000 from him why would he help him out if he’s no longer getting paid on top of that — bz (@beehzy17) March 7, 2019 Of course, none of this has been officially confirmed and we’ll continue to keep you updated on all the latest events of this developing story.

CWL Pro League Substitute Rostermania Hub *UPDATING* The deadline for substitutes is approaching and the CWL Pro League teams will be announcing their sixth players leading up to league play, with some of the biggest names in Call of Duty being tapped to join new teams. Substitutes are a new feature in the CWL and all league teams are required to have one. The sub will not be a regular member of the roster, teams will have to declare which weeks the substitute will be playing. For the complete list of rules involving substitutes at the CWL Pro League, check out Dexerto’s guide on subs. Interest in CWL Pro League subs took off once massive names and established pros from teams like FaZe Clan, Knights, Lightning Pandas and G2 failed to qualify and became available for sub duty. This is not a roster move window so CWL teams are not allowed to drop or sign replacements right now, they are only allowed to sign a sixth player to use as a sub. However, teams like 100 Thieves may be treating their sub as a new fifth. Below are the announced signings of substitute players in the CWL Pro League. CWL Pro League Substitutes 100 Thieves – Maurice ‘Fero’ Henriquez Despite having been on the starting roster up to this point, Fero has been moved to the substitute role following the acquisition of Preston ‘Priestahh’ Greiner. Envy – Embry ‘Bevils’ Bevil While some teams decided to pick up a new player as their substitute, Envy have simply opted to make their coach, Bevils, their sub for the Pro League. Evil Geniuses – Adam ‘GodRx’ Brown GodRx was one of the bright spots for the Pittsburgh Knights roster that failed to qualify for the Pro League. Excelerate – Robert ‘RobbieB’ Brugnoli RobbieB qualified for last year’s CoD Champs with EZG Esports. Midnight Esports – Casey ‘Pandur’ Romano Pandur has spent the Black Ops 4 season with Pittsburgh Knights, but with the team failing to make it out of Pool C during the Qualifier, he’ll now join the team that finished at the top of the same Pool. Red Reserve – Conrad ‘Shockz’ Rymarek Having played with Mindfreak since 2014, Shockz will finally play under a different banner as Red Reserve’s substitute for the upcoming season. Splyce – Nick ‘Happy’ Suda Happy teamed with Splyce’s Accuracy during the Infinite Warfare season for Team Kaliber. Team Reciprocity – Dylan ‘Dylan’ Henderson Dylan competed with the fan-favorite Team Sween up to this point during the Black Ops 4 season, but the team failed to qualify for the CWL Pro League and Dylan has now been picked up by Reciprocity. UYU – Tristan ‘Spoof’ Green After initially picking up Methodz as their sub, UYU made a controversial roster move by promoting him to the starting squad and demoting Spoof to the substitute’s role. OpTic Gaming – Thomas ‘ZooMaa’ Paparatto Although OpTic have picked up ZooMaa as their substitute, he will still remain a FaZe Clan player and will only be used by OpTic if absolutely necessary. Enigma6 Group – Troy ‘Sender’ Michaels The former Enigma6 player and current coach will also serve as the emergency substitute for the squad in the Pro League if they end up needing one. Keep up with the CWL Pro League, including full schedules, streams, Divisions, and more, by visiting our dedicated CWL Pro League Hub.

How to watch the CWL Pro League – Streams, schedule, standings, scores and more The Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 teams do battle in Columbus, Ohio in the hopes of securing a spot at the $1.25 million CWL Pro League Playoffs. Kicked off in February, the CWL Pro League features 16 teams split between two divisions, A and B, with each team playing the teams within their division twice and the teams in the other division once. After the latest break in the action, which included the CWL Anaheim major tournament, the teams are back for the final two weeks of the regular season, with all of the matches being cross-divisional. Entering the final two weeks of matches, OpTic Gaming and eUnited come in as leaders of their respective divisions, although 100 Thieves are very much hot on eU’s tail in Division B. The regular season runs until July, at which point the top four teams from each division will automatically advance to the Playoffs, a $1.25 million double elimination tournament to crown the overall champions. Two more teams from the combined bottom eight teams of both divisions will also have a chance to participate in the Playoffs via a special Play-In tournament. Where can I watch the CWL Pro League? The CWL Pro League is streamed Monday to Thursday on the official Call of Duty Twitch channel. You can watch all the action when it’s live in the embedded stream below. Watch live video from Call of Duty on www.twitch.tvWhat is today’s schedule for the CWL Pro League? The CWL Pro League runs from February to July, with breaks for events such as CWL London. The competition runs from Monday – Thursday. Here are the upcoming matches for Friday, July 5: What are the current CWL Pro League standings? The CWL Pro League is separated into two divisions, with eight teams in each. The top four teams from each division will automatically qualify for the CWL Pro League Playoffs, while the bottom four will enter the CWL Playoff Play-In tournament. You can view the full standings for both Division A and B below. DIVISION A | DIVISION B GREEN = Clinched Playoff spot; RED = Eliminated from top-four contention *Standings will be updated after the completion of each day’s matches CWL Pro League Past Results Missed any of the action from the CWL Pro League? Here is the result of every match that has taken place in the competition so far. WEEK ONE (2/4-2/7) Monday, February 4 – Tuesday, February 5 – Wednesday, February 6 – Thursday, February 8 – WEEK TWO (2/11-2/14) Monday, February 11 – Tuesday, February 12 – Wednesday, February 13 – Thursday, February 14 – WEEK THREE (2/18-2/21) Monday, February 18 – Tuesday, February 19 – Wednesday, February 20 – Thursday, February 21 – WEEK FOUR (2/25-2/28) Tuesday, February 26 – Wednesday, February 27 – Thursday, February 28 – WEEK FIVE (3/25-3/28) Monday, March 25 – Tuesday, March 26 – Wednesday, March 27 – Thursday, March 28 – WEEK SIX (4/1-4/4) Monday, April 1 – Tuesday, April 2 – Wednesday, April 3 – Thursday, April 4 – WEEK 7 (5/13-5/16) Monday, May 13 – Tuesday, May 14 – Wednesday, May 15 – Thursday, May 16 – WEEK 8 (5/20 – 5/24) Monday, May 20 – Tuesday, May 21 – Wednesday, May 22 – Thursday, May 23 – WEEK 9 (5/27 – 5/30) Monday, May 27 – Tuesday, May 28 – Wednesday, May 29 – Thursday, May 30 – WEEK 10 (6/3 – 6/6) Monday, June 3 – Tuesday, June 4 – Wednesday, June 5 – Thursday, June 6 – WEEK 11 (6/24 – 6/27) Monday, June 24 – Tuesday, June 25 – Wednesday, June 26 – Thursday, June 27 – WEEK 12 (7/1 – 7/4) Monday, July 1 – Tuesday, July 2 – Wednesday, July 3 – QUALIFIED TEAMS AND ROSTERS There are several periods of roster changes that take place during the months that the Pro League is played, and you can keep up with all of the roster moves by visiting our latest CWL RosterMania hub. DIVISION A DIVISION B Last Updated: July 3, 2019 – 9:30 PM EST

CWL Pro League Stage Two Playoffs Coverage Hub – Stream, Schedule, Bracket and Results The Stage Two Playoffs for the CWL Pro League for the Call of Duty WWII season will take place between July 27 and July 29 at the MLG Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Following eight weeks of fierce competition, the eight remaining teams from Division A and Division B will battle it out for a $500,000 prize pool at the MLG Arena. Basic Information Host: MLG and the CWL – Dates: Friday, July 27 – Sunday, July 29, 2018 – Prize Pool: $500,000 – Location: MLG Arena, Columbus, Ohio – Format: 8 Team Double Elimination Bracket – Stream Watch live video from Call of Duty on www.twitch.tvSchedule and Results Friday, July 27 – Recap Saturday, July 28 Sunday, July 29 Bracket Final Placements and Prizes Rosters Broadcast Talent Ben “Benson” Bowe – Philip “Momo” Whitfield – Clint “Maven” Evans – Thomas “Chance” Ashworth – Joe “MerK” DeLuca – Richard “Rich” Campbell – Jessica Brohard –

CWL Pro League (Stage Two) Coverage Hub – Stream, Schedule, Results, Standings and More! The CWL Pro League is a $700,000 tournament featuring sixteen of the best Call of Duty WWII teams from across the world. Taking place across two divisions, 16 teams will fight it out from the MLG Arena in Columbus, Ohio, until there is only one winner at the end of the eight-week stretch of competition. In order to ensure that you’re kept up to date on one of the biggest competitions of the competitive year, we’ve put together another coverage hub full of all the information you need to stay up to date. Below you’ll be able to find a link to the stream, schedule, results, standings, rosters, broadcast team and more! If there’s anything you feel we’ve left out, simply Tweet us at @DexertoIntel to let us know. Stream Watch live video from Call of Duty on www.twitch.tvFormat Group Stage Double Round Robin – Top 4 Advance Division A – May 15th – May 24th – Division B – May 29th – June 7th – Division A – June 26th – July 5th – Division B – July 10th – July 19th – Playoffs Double Elimination Bracket July 27th-July 29th – Match Schedule/Results Tuesday, July 17th Wednesday, July 18th Thursday, July 19th Recaps Week 8 – Division B Week 7 – Division B Week 6 – Division A Week Five – Division A Week Four – Division B Week Three – Division B Week Two – Division A Week One – Division A Standings Division A Division B Teams and Rosters Division A Division B Game Types and Maps Hardpoint: Ardennes Forest, Gibraltar, London Docks, Saint Marie Du Mont, Valkyrie – Capture the Flag: Ardennes Forest, Flak Tower, London Docks – Search and Destroy: Ardennes Forest, London Docks, Saint Marie Du Mont, USS Texas, Valkyrie –

CWL Pro League Stage 2 Recap for Day Two – Scores, Match Recaps, and Live Standings Day Two of Week One for Division A at the CWL Pro League Stage 2 has concluded after what was an intense day of Call of Duty action. After another set of five matches, two teams have started off with unbeaten records, while two other teams remain winless. The CWL Pro League Stage 2 features a total of 16 teams divided into two Divisions, with the top four team in each Division qualifying for the $500,000 Playoffs. With so many massive roster changes since the conclusion of Stage 1, many of the teams will put their new rosters to the test in what will most certainly be a long and highly contested competition. The day got started with Team EnVy taking on Epsilon eSports in the only game of the day for both teams. As expected, EnVy took the win with an easy 3-0 sweep to improve to 2-0 while Epsilon fell to 0-2. Evil Geniuses and Splyce were next to take the stage as both teams came into Day Two looking for their first win. EG took a 2-0 lead but got reverse swept as Splyce took advantage of Jurd’s insane 1v4 in the Game 5 S&D to win the match 3-2. Echo Fox then took care of Splyce 3-2 in a tight, five game series, improving to 2-1 while Splyce fell to 1-2. EG recovered from getting reverse swept earlier as they managed to get their first win with a 3-1 victory over FaZe, dropping them to a shocking 0-2 start to Stage 2. The Match of the Day saw two unbeaten teams face each other in Team Kaliber vs Red Reserve, and it was the Europeans who got the 3-2 victory to stay undefeated at 2-0. – Below you can find all of the scores for the Day Two matches, along with an early look at the Division A standings. For all scores, schedules, rosters, standings, and live-stream, make sure to visit our dedicated CWL Pro League Stage 2 hub. Wednesday, May 16th Scores Division A Standings After Day Two –

CWL Pro League Stage 2 Recap for Day Two of Week Two – Scores, Match Recaps, and Live Standings Day Two of Week Two for Division A at the CWL Pro League Stage 2 has all wrapped up after an intense day of Call of Duty action. After another five matches, the Division A standings are beginning to get crowded as only two games separate the 2nd-7th seeds. The CWL Pro League Stage 2 features a total of 16 teams divided into two Divisions, with the top four team in each Division qualifying for the $500,000 Playoffs. With so many massive roster changes since the conclusion of Stage 1, many of the teams are putting their new rosters to the test in what will most certainly be a long and highly contested competition. Read More: NAMELESS and MadCat Recall Hilarious Story from Simpler Times When Gamebattles Credits Could Buy You a Hot Meal – Day Two began with Red Reserve looking to bounce back after suffering their first Stage 2 loss the day before. And bounce back they did as they took down Echo Fox by a relatively easy 3-1 margin, dropping Echo Fox to a 3-3 record. Red were not to be stopped there, as they later faced Team EnVy and were able to win that match 3-1 as well, improving to an impressive 5-1 record. Red’s victory was sparked by their star man Rated and his monster, 19 kill performance in the Game 2 S&D. Evil Geniuses kept pace with a quick and decisive 3-0 sweep of Epsilon eSports, improving to a 4-2 record. Meanwhile, Epsilon’s are still without a win in Stage 2 as they have now lost 18 out of the total 20 maps they have played. FaZe Clan continued their resurgence after a tough 0-3 start in Week One as they beat Splyce 3-2 to win their third straight match. Splyce’s Stage 2 struggles continue as the loss knocked them down to 2-4. The final match of the day saw EnVy end their three game losing streak by convincingly beating Team Kaliber 3-0. The victory gave EnVy a much needed win to improve to 3-3, while tK suffered only their second defeat of Stage 2. – Below you can find all of the scores for the Day Two matches, along with a live look at the Division A standings. For all scores, schedules, rosters, standings, and live-stream, make sure to visit our dedicated CWL Pro League Stage 2 hub. Wednesday, May 23rd Scores Division A Standings After Day Two of Week Two – Top Four Teams Advance to the Playoffs

CWL Pro League Stage 2 Recap for Day Three – Scores, Match Recaps, and Live Standings Week One for Division A at the CWL Pro League Stage 2 has all wrapped up after the conclusion of all the Day Three matches. With a quarter of the regular season for Division A already gone by, the top four teams have begun separating themselves from the lower end of the table. The 16 Pro League Stage 2 teams are split into two Divisions, with the top four finishers in each Division qualifying for the $500,000 Playoffs. With so many massive roster changes since the conclusion of Stage 1, many of the teams are putting their new rosters to the test in what is set out to be a difficult and demanding regular season. The first match of the day featured the two North American powerhouse teams Team Kaliber and FaZe Clan, who were still looking for their first win of Stage 2. FaZe appeared to be well on their way to get that win after going up 2-0, but were shockingly reverse swept by tK, falling to 0-3. Echo Fox took the second game of the day 3-1 over Epsilon eSports, securing a 3-1 start while dropping Epsilon to a miserable 0-3. The third game of the day was an all-European affair as Red Reserve looked to stay undefeated vs Splyce. That they did in a very convincing manner as their 3-0 dominant victory kept them undefeated with a 3-0 record, all while Splyce slipped to 1-3. The final game of the day featured another undefeated team in Team EnVy facing Evil Geniuses and it was EG who got the narrow, 3-2 victory to hand EnVy their first loss of Stage 2. – Below you can find all of the scores for the Day Three matches, along with an early look at the Division A standings. For all scores, schedules, rosters, standings, and live-stream, make sure to visit our dedicated CWL Pro League Stage 2 hub. Thursday, May 17th Scores Division A Standings After Week One –

CWL Pro League Stage 2 Recap for Day Three of Week Two – Scores, Match Recaps, and Live Standings Day Three of Week Two for Division A at the CWL Pro League Stage 2 has concluded after another day of high intensity match-ups and an exciting reverse sweep. With four more matches now in the book, the first half of Stage 2 for the Division A teams has all wrapped up, and they will resume their CWL Pro League action once again in just over a month’s time. As professional Call of Duty’s premier competition, the Pro League features a total of 16 teams divided into two Divisions, with the eight teams in each Division participating in a double round-robin Regular Season. The teams that finish in the top four of their respective Division qualify for the Playoffs, where a $500,000 prize pool is up for grabs. Read More: MLG and Scuf Gaming Release ‘Behind the Controller’ Showcasing Rise of CWL Caster and Host Benson – The first match of Day Three featured an all European affair as winless Epsilon eSports faced Splyce. Epsilon appeared to be on their way to their first win when they took a 2-0 lead but a reverse sweep from Splyce ended those hopes and dreams. The next match saw Evil Geniuses dominate Team Kaliber in a swift, 3-0 sweep, giving them their fifth straight victory after starting 0-2. TK finished the first half of Stage 2 at 4-3, having gotten swept in two straight series. Echo Fox and Team EnVy also matched up in Day Three, in a battle between two 3-3 teams. It was EnVy who took care of business with a 3-1 victory, improving their record to 4-3 as Echo Fox dropped their third straight to fall to 3-4. The Match of the Day saw two of the hottest teams do battle as Division A leading Red Reserve faced a FaZe Clan team which had won three in a row coming in. Despite losing the first game, Red proved they could not be easily stopped as they won the next three to win the match 3-1 and improve to an impressive 6-1. – Below you can find all of the scores for the Day Three matches, along with a live look at the Division A standings. For all scores, schedules, rosters, standings, and live-stream, make sure to visit our dedicated CWL Pro League Stage 2 hub. Thursday, May 24th Scores Division B Standings After Week Two – Top Four Teams Advance to the Playoffs

CWL Pro League Stage 2 Recap for Day One of Week Two – Scores, Match Recaps, and Live Standings Day One of Week Two for Division A at the CWL Pro League Stage 2 has wrapped up after what was a day full of lopsided matches. None of Day One’s total five matches went to a game five, and three of the matches featured dominant, 3-0 sweeps. The CWL Pro League Stage 2 features a total of 16 teams divided into two Divisions, with the top four team in each Division qualifying for the $500,000 Playoffs. With so many massive roster changes since the conclusion of Stage 1, many of the teams are putting their new rosters to the test in what will most certainly be a long and highly contested competition. Read More: CWL Commentator Chance Vents Frustrations With Epsilon During a Poor CTF Performance Against FaZe Clan – The day began with Splyce taking on a Team EnVy side that had finished Week One with an impressively strong 3-1 record. However, it was the European side that took the victory with a convincing 3-1 scoreline. FaZe Clan were perhaps the biggest shock of the competition as they came into Week Two having lost all three of their Week One matches. However, they had the perfect first opponent as they wiped aside fellow winless Epsilon eSports with a clean, 3-0 sweep. FaZe would also go on to impressively sweep Echo Fox and improve their record to a more manageable 2-3. Meanwhile Echo Fox, who looked so promising after a 3-1 Week One, will look to recover from this tough loss going into Day Two. Evil Geniuses displayed some promise in their lone game of Day One as they beat Red Reserve 3-1, handing the European side their first loss of Stage 2. The day rounded off with Epsilon playing their second match as they were destroyed by Team Kaliber 3-0. Epsilon are now 0-5 in Stage 2 while Team Kaliber improved to a Division B best 4-1 record. – Below you can find all of the scores for the Day One matches, along with a live look at the Division A standings. For all scores, schedules, rosters, standings, and live-stream, make sure to visit our dedicated CWL Pro League Stage 2 hub. Tuesday, May 22nd Scores Division B Standings After Day One of Week Two – Top Four Teams Advance to the Playoffs

CWL Pro League Stage 2 Playoffs Day One Recap – Scores, Match Recaps, and Highlights Day One of the CWL Pro League Stage 2 Playoffs has come to a close after an intense day of competitive Call of Duty action. With the four matches of the Winners Bracket Round 1 now all wrapped up, the two brackets are set for what should be an exciting rest of the tournament. Taking place from July 27-29 at the MLG Arena in Columbus, OH, the CWL Pro League Stage 2 Playoffs features the top four regular season teams from Division A and B. The competition features a double elimination bracket and a whipping $500,000 prize pool, not to mention the pro points needed to improve seeding for CWL Champs. The action kicked off with Team Kaliber taking care of UNILAD Esports by a scoreline of 3-1, in a match that featured an excellent triple kill from ‘Kenny’ in the Game 2 S&D. .@KuavoKenny on, he starts the S&D with a triple kill!https://t.co/NKHQSgV6Gh #CWLPS4 pic.twitter.com/w1je5HCYLO — Call of Duty esports (@CODWorldLeague) July 27, 2018 Echo Fox took on eUnited in the following match, in a battle featuring two teams that ended their regular seasons on fire. However, eUnited cruised to a relatively easy 3-1 victory, helped on by an overtime golden flag capture in the Game 3 CTF. .@eUnitedgg put in the golden flag cap, they now lead @echofoxgg 2-1 in the series!https://t.co/NKHQSgV6Gh #CWLPS4 pic.twitter.com/uc20HEkcex — Call of Duty esports (@CODWorldLeague) July 27, 2018 In the next match, Division A’s top seeded team Red Reserve took on Rise Nation in a rematch of the CWL Anaheim Grand Final. Just as in that event, Rise got the upper hand over their European counterparts and took the match 3-1. .@TheRiseNation strike first, they win 250-190 on the opening Hardpoint over @RedReserve!https://t.co/NKHQSgV6Gh #CWLPS4 : @TJHaLy making noise on the map! pic.twitter.com/fiU5M3FfGG — Call of Duty esports (@CODWorldLeague) July 27, 2018 The final match of the day featured OpTic Gaming against FaZe Clan in a rematch of the Stage 1 Playoffs Grand Final. The match went down to the wire, but FaZe clutched up for the victory in Round 11 of the Game 5 S&D .@FaZeClan do it to @OpTicGaming at Playoffs AGAIN!!! They win the Game 5 Round 11 to knock OpTic down to the Losers Bracket! #CWLPS4 pic.twitter.com/ZtiXfV4F6h — Call of Duty esports (@CODWorldLeague) July 28, 2018 Thursday, July 27 Scores Detailed Match Recaps Kenny Shines in Team Kaliber Victory Over Unilad to Kick Off CWL Pro League Stage 2 Playoffs – eUnited Defeats Echo Fox in Strong Start to CWL Pro League Stage 2 Playoffs – Rise Nation Dominates CWL Anaheim Grand Finals Rematch at CWL Pro League Stage 2 Playoffs – FaZe Clan Upsets OpTic Gaming in Round One of the CWL Pro League Stage 2 Playoffs – For all brackets, match schedules, results, rosters, and other information, please visit our CWL Pro League Stage 2 Playoffs dedicated hub.

CWL Pro League Stage 2 Division B Recap for Day Two of Week Three – Scores, Match Recaps, and Live Standings CWLDay Two of Week One (Week Three overall) for Division B at the CWL Pro League Stage 2 was full of intense competitive Call of Duty action. After another set of five matches, there are only two teams left undefeated at the top of the Division B standings. The CWL Pro League Stage 2 features a total of 16 teams divided into two Divisions, with the top four team in each Division qualifying for the $500,000 Playoffs. With so many massive roster changes since the conclusion of Stage 1, many of the teams will be putting their new rosters to the test in what will most certainly be a long and highly contested competition. The day started off with eUnited defeating Mindfreak 3-1 to secure their first win of Stage 2. Mindfreak, who won their lone game in Day One, fell to 1-1. The next match saw the new-look Luminosity team continue rolling, as they demolished the Stage 2 newcomers Tainted Minds 3-0. UNILAD and compLexity matched up next in a battle between two teams looking for their first win. It was the European side that did just that, as they won the match 3-1 to improve to 1-2 on the season, while coL fell to 0-2. OpTic Gaming featured in the penultimate match of the day, and it was their turn to put a beating on Tainted Minds as they swept the APAC side 3-0 to improve to 2-0 on the season. Tainted Minds, who lost all six maps in both of their Day Two matches, fell to 0-3. The final match, which was the Match of the Day, featured two undefeated heavyweight teams as LG played Rise Nation for an early grab on the top spot of the Division B standings. It was Rise Nation who got the 3-1 victory, improving to an impressive 3-0 record while LG fell to 2-1. – Below you can find all of the scores for the Day Two matches, along with an early look at the Division B standings. For all scores, schedules, rosters, standings, and live-stream, make sure to visit our dedicated CWL Pro League Stage 2 hub. Wednesday, May 30th Scores Division B Standings After Day Two – Top Four Teams Advance to the Playoffs

CWL Pro League Stage 2 Division B Recap for Day Two of Week Seven – Scores, Match Recaps, and Live Standings Day Two of Week Seven of the CWL Pro League Stage 2 took place on July 11th for the eight teams in Division B. With another set of five matches on the schedule, Day Two was full of wild upsets and incredible scorelines as things got tighter and tighter atop the standings. The CWL Pro League features a total of 16 teams divided into Divisions A and B, with the teams of each group playing each other twice. While everyone receives a base cash prize for participating, the top four teams of each Division qualify for the Playoffs, where a whopping $500,000 prize pool will be there for the taking. Day Two kicked off with eUnited defeating the red hot UNILAD Esports 3-1 to end the Europeans’ six game winning streak. The victory meant that eUnited and UNILAD would go into Day Three tied at 6-3. Next came the upset of the Pro League as the 0-9 Tainted Minds shocked OpTic Gaming in a series that went to Round 11 of Game 5. More details and highlights can be seen in our match report here. .@OpTicGaming UPSET!!!@TaintedOrg take the game 5 round 11 to get their first win in the #CWLPS4 Pro League! pic.twitter.com/u85vf6QnKw — Call of Duty esports (@CODWorldLeague) July 11, 2018 Following in the footsteps of Tainted Minds, compLexity Gaming came up with their own stunning upset as they demolished Rise Nation 3-0. Rise are now 0-2 in Week 7 after going 7-1 in their first 8 matches. Luminosity got back on track as they defeated Mindfreak 3-1 and improved to 4-5 to keep pace with the rest of the pack. Unfortunately for the Australians, they now find themselves well behind the pace at 2-7. CompLexity and Optic would both play twice on Day Two as they faced each other to close out the night. The series would end up going five games, but OpTic secured the 3-2 victory to improve to 7-3 on the season. – Below you can find all of the scores for the Day Two matches, along with a live look at the Division B standings. For all scores, schedules, rosters, standings, and live-stream, make sure to visit our dedicated CWL Pro League Stage 2 hub. Wednesday, July 11 Scores Division B Standings After Day Two of Week Seven – Top Four Teams Advance to the Playoffs

CWL Pro League Stage 2 Division B Recap for Day Two of Week Eight – Scores, Recaps, Standings, and Playoff Picture Gamepedia / CWLJuly 18 marked the second day of action for Division B in the eight and final week of the CWL Pro League Stage 2 regular season. Five matches were on the slate for Day Two, as teams did their best to not only secure a Playoff spot, but to make sure they finish as the highest seed possible. The CWL Pro League features a total of 16 teams divided into Divisions A and B, with the 8 teams of each group playing each other twice. While every team receives a base cash prize for participating, the top four teams of each Division qualify for the Playoffs, where a whopping $500,000 prize pool will be there for the taking. Day Two started off with eUnited beating Tainted Minds 3-1 to improve to 8-4 and move closer to a Playoff berth. That was followed by Mindfreak defeating compLexity Gaming 3-2 in a match that went Game 5 Round 11. Unfortunately, the loss eliminated compLexity from postseason contention. EUnited would play again on Day Two, as they beat Luminosity Gaming 3-1 to win their third in a row and officially clinch a Playoff spot. The loss officially put an end to LG’s Playoff hopes as they had come in needing a win to survive. With their Playoff spot clinched, Rise turned their focus to seeding as they cast aside the struggling LG 3-1 to improve to 9-4. The day wrapped up with the Match of the Day that featured UNILAD Esports and OpTic Gaming, both of whom came in tied for the first seed at 9-3 OpTic secured the 3-1 victory and exacted their revenge over the Europeans for knocking them out at CWL Anaheim. With their fourth straight victory, the 10-3 OpTic took sole control of the top spot in the standings, with eUnited, Rise, and UNILAD all tied at 9-4. – Below you can find all of the scores for the Day Two matches, along with a live look at the Division B standings. For all scores, schedules, rosters, standings, and live-stream, make sure to visit our dedicated CWL Pro League Stage 2 hub. Wednesday, July 18 Scores Division B Standings After Day Two of Week Eight – Top Four Teams Advance to the Playoffs

CWL Pro League Stage 2 Division B Recap for Day Two of Week Eight – Scores, Highlights, Standings, and Playoff Picture Division B teams played their last day of the eight and final week of the CWL Pro League regular season on July 19. With the four Playoff teams from Division B already decided coming in, Day Three was all about finishing as the highest possible seed heading into the postseason. The CWL Pro League features a total of 16 teams divided into Divisions A and B, with the 8 teams of each group playing each other twice. While every team receives a base cash prize for participating, the top four teams of each Division qualify for the Playoffs, where a whopping $500,000 prize pool will be there for the taking. Read More: “Pathetic and Embarrassing” – JKap Vents Frustration After Luminosity Misses Stage 2 Playoffs – Day Three began with an all-APAC affair as Mindfreak took care of Tainted Minds 3-1 to finish Stage 2 with a 3-10 record while their counterparts ended up at 1-13. Rise Nation and UNILAD Esports faced off next, and the Europeans took the match 3-1 to grab their 10th win. The result locked Rise in fourth place at 9-4, meaning they will face Division A’s top seed Red Reserve in round one. .@TheRiseNation are locked at 4th in Division B, that means they will take on Division A leaders @RedReserve in the FIRST ROUND of #CWLPS4 Stage 2 Playoffs. pic.twitter.com/4zeUrZZaDZ — Call of Duty esports (@CODWorldLeague) July 19, 2018 Red hot eUnited also grabbed their tenth win as they got a swift 3-0 sweep against compLexity Gaming, who finished at 6-8 in sixth place. The day wrapped up with the second meeting between Luminosity Gaming and OpTic Gaming, a match that featured the first 1v1 between former longtime teammates ‘Scump’ and ‘FormaL.’ 1v1 between @FormaL and @OpTic_Scumper!https://t.co/NKHQSgV6Gh #CWLPS4 pic.twitter.com/TUzixMm96E — Call of Duty esports (@CODWorldLeague) July 19, 2018 The match ended up going to a Game 5 Round 11, which was when LG’s ‘JKap’ pulled off an insane 1v3 to close out the match and secure LG’s revenge against OpTic for a loss in their previous meeting. That’s the two-time CHAMP @JKap415! JKap clutches the 1v3 in game 5 round 11 to help @Luminosity secure the win over @OpTicGaming! #CWLPS4 pic.twitter.com/3ooNnepXP7 — Call of Duty esports (@CODWorldLeague) July 19, 2018 However, it was too little, too late for LG as they finished a disappointing fifth place with a 6-8 record. Although OpTic’s 10-4 record tied them with UNILAD and eUnited, they still finished as the top overall seed as their overall performances against the two teams secured them the tiebreaker. Below you can find all of the scores for the Day Three matches, along with a live look at the Division B standings. For all scores, schedules, rosters, standings, and live-stream, make sure to visit our dedicated CWL Pro League Stage 2 hub. Thursday, July 19 Scores Final Division B Standings – Top Four Teams Advance to the Playoffs

CWL Pro League Stage 2 Division B Recap for Day Three of Week Three – Scores, Match Recaps, and Live Standings CWLDay Three of Week Three at the CWL Pro League Stage 2 has concluded, wrapping up what was an intense first week of action for Division B. Just four matches were played on the day, which included the highly anticipated matchup of Luminosity Gaming vs OpTic Gaming. The CWL Pro League Stage 2 features a total of 16 teams divided into two Divisions, with the top four team in each Division qualifying for the $500,000 Playoffs. With so many massive roster changes since the conclusion of Stage 1, many of the teams will be putting their new rosters to the test in what will most certainly be a long and highly contested competition. Read More: FaZe Clan’s Replays Reveals More Information as to Why He Came Out of Retirement for CoD: WWII – Day Three started off with Mindfreak taking on compLexity Gaming, who came into the day still looking for their first win. That looked like a long shot after the Australian side took a 2-0 lead but an impressive reverse sweep improved coL to 1-2 in Stage 2. UNILAD Esports defeated Tainted Minds 3-1 in the second match of the day, with the Europeans improving to a respectable 2-2 record after Week Three. Tainted Minds’ struggles continue as they are now 0-4. The third match of the day featured eUnited taking on the Division B leading Rise Nation, who came into the match undefeated at 3-0. It appeared that they were well on their way to their fourth win after going up 2-0, but a spectacular reverse sweep gave eUnited the 3-2 victory and improved them to 2-1. Day Three wrapped up with the Match of the Day, which was the highly anticipated grudge match between Luminosity Gaming’s new player Mathew ‘FormaL’ Piper and his former OpTic Gaming team. However, the hype was not long-lived, as OpTic destroyed Luminosity 3-0 with all three games not even being close. OpTic remained the only undefeated team in Division B as they improved to 3-0, while LG lost their second match in a row to fall to 2-2. – Below you can find all of the scores for the Day Three matches, along with a live look at the Division B standings. For all scores, schedules, rosters, standings, and live-stream, make sure to visit our dedicated CWL Pro League Stage 2 hub. Thursday, May 31st Scores Division B Standings After Week One (Week Three Overall) – Top Four Teams Advance to the Playoffs

CWL Pro League Stage 2 Division B Recap for Day Three of Week Seven – Scores, Match Recaps, and Live Standings Week Seven of the CWL Pro League concluded on July 12th, and there is now just one week remaining in the regular season for Division B. With just four matches schedule for Day Three, the teams in the upper half of the standings looked to separate themselves and boost their Playoff hopes. The CWL Pro League features a total of 16 teams divided into Divisions A and B, with the 8 teams of each group playing each other twice. While every team receives a base cash prize for participating, the top four teams of each Division qualify for the Playoffs, where a whopping $500,000 prize pool will be there for the taking. Read More: Winless Tainted Minds Get Shock Upset Victory Over OpTic Gaming at the CWL Pro League, Including an Insane Comeback in CTF (Day Two) – The day started off with a series that was much closer than expected, as Division A leading Rise Nation beat Mindfreak 3-2 to improve to 8-3, while the Australians finished Week Seven at 2-7. Following that, Luminosity won their second match in a row as they swept Tainted Minds 3-0 to improve to an even 5-5 on the season and creep closer to the upper half of the standings. .@JKap415’s turn to step up for @Luminosity, his 11 kills in the S&D helps give them a 2-0 series lead on @TaintedOrg.https://t.co/NKHQSgV6Gh #CWLPS4 pic.twitter.com/hi3kzlVNUm — Call of Duty esports (@CODWorldLeague) July 12, 2018 After suffering their first loss from their seven games on Day Two, UNILAD bounced back to defeat compLexity Gaming 3-1 and improve to 7-3 on the season and closer to a Playoff berth. Meanwhile, compLexity dropped their second straight match after a fine run of form and are now 5-6. The final contest, which was Day Three’s Match of the Day, eUnited faced OpTic Gaming in a matchup of two teams looking strong in the Playoff hunt. EUnited came out of the gates hot, taking an early 2-0 lead. However, OpTic displayed their true ability by taking the next three maps and completing the reverse sweep. The reverse sweep for @OpTicGaming! OpTic take three straight maps off @eUnitedgg for the comeback victory! #CWLPS4 pic.twitter.com/oYPkPSInXB — Call of Duty esports (@CODWorldLeague) July 12, 2018 Below you can find all of the scores for the Day Two matches, along with a live look at the Division B standings. For all scores, schedules, rosters, standings, and live-stream, make sure to visit our dedicated CWL Pro League Stage 2 hub. Thursday, July 12 Scores Division B Standings After Week Seven – Top Four Teams Advance to the Playoffs

CWL Pro League Stage 2 Division B Recap for Day One of Week Three – Scores, Match Recaps, and Live Standings The Division B teams of the CWL Pro League got their action started as Day One of the third overall week of Stage 2 kicked off on May 29th. A total of five matches were played on the day, and one team has already gotten off to an incredible, high-flying start. The CWL Pro League Stage 2 features a total of 16 teams divided into two Divisions, with the top four team in each Division qualifying for the $500,000 Playoffs. With so many massive roster changes since the conclusion of Stage 1, many of the Division B teams will put their new rosters to the test in what will most certainly be a long and highly contested competition. Day One kicked off with the new look UNILAD roster coming up against Stage One Division A winners Rise Nation. Unfortunately for the European side, their roster change could not prevent a 3-0 demolition at the hands of Rise. Following that up was one of the most anticipated games of the young Stage 2 season as Luminosity and their new star man Mathew ‘FormaL’ Piper came up against eUnited. LG looked doomed after falling behind 0-2 but a Game 5 Round 11 victory gave them a 3-2 victory as they completed an impressive reverse sweep. Playing for a new team after 3+ years with OpTic Gaming, Mathew ‘FormaL’ Piper helped Luminosity Gaming win their first match of Stage 2. OpTic Gaming followed things up by fielding a new roster for the first time in over three years. The results stayed as good as ever as they got a tidy 3-1 victory over UNILAD, who fell to 0-2 to start Stage 2. Rise Nation played their second match of the day, and got their second sweep in as many games, as they defeated new look compLexity Gaming 3-0. The final match of Day One was an all APAC region affair, as Mindfreak welcomed Tainted Minds to the Pro League with a tight, 3-2 victory. – Below you can find all of the scores for the Day One matches, along with an early look at the Division B standings. For all scores, schedules, rosters, standings, and live-stream, make sure to visit our dedicated CWL Pro League Stage 2 hub. Tuesday, May 29th Scores Division B Standings After Day One – Top Four Teams Advance to the Playoffs

CWL Pro League Stage 2 Division B Recap for Day One of Week Seven – Scores, Match Recaps, and Live Standings The Division B teams gathered back at the MLG Arena on July 10th to resume their final two weeks of the CWL Pro League Stage 2 regular season. With five matches on the schedule, there was plenty of intense competitive Call of Duty action in Day One. The CWL Pro League features a total of 16 teams divided into Divisions A and B, with the 8 teams of each group playing each other twice. While every team receives a base cash prize for participating, the top four teams of each Division qualify for the Playoffs, where a whopping $500,000 prize pool will there for the taking. The day started off well for compLexity Gaming as they defeated the winless Tainted Minds 3-1 to improve their record to an even 4-4. That was followed by an intense matchup between UNILAD Esports and Luminosity Gaming and it was the Europeans who clutched up to win the match 3-2 in Round 11 of the Game 5 S&D. The victory was UNILAD’s sixth in a row as they improved to 6-2 while LG’s struggles continued as they fell to 3-5. Division leading Rise Nation were surprisingly put to the test by Tainted Minds, but the CWL Anaheim champions came back to win the series 3-2, as Tainted dropped to 0-9. OpTic Gaming reclaimed second place in the standings as they took care of business against Mindfreak, winning 3-1 and improving to 6-2. Rise Nation would play again in Day One as they looked for revenge agains eUnited, the only team to have beaten them so far in Stage 2. Rise looked well on their way as they took a 2-0 lead but a huge comeback from eUnited gave them the reverse sweep victory and Rise their second loss. KRYPTONITE.@eUnitedgg take down @TheRiseNation yet AGAIN in a reverse sweep, they improve to a 5-3 record in the #CWLPS4 Pro League! pic.twitter.com/Knq7Tyh186 — Call of Duty esports (@CODWorldLeague) July 11, 2018 Below you can find all of the scores for the Day One matches, along with a live look at the Division B standings. For all scores, schedules, rosters, standings, and live-stream, make sure to visit our dedicated CWL Pro League Stage 2 hub. Tuesday, July 10 Scores Division B Standings After Day One of Week Seven – Top Four Teams Advance to the Playoffs

CWL Pro League Stage 2 Division B Recap for Day One of Week Eight – Scores, Recaps, Standings, and Playoff Picture Division B teams gathered back at the MLG Arena on July 17 to play the eight and final week of the CWL Pro League Stage 2 regular season. With five matches on the Day One schedule, there was plenty of opportunity for all teams to improve their position in the standings. The CWL Pro League features a total of 16 teams divided into Divisions A and B, with the 8 teams of each group playing each other twice. While every team receives a base cash prize for participating, the top four teams of each Division qualify for the Playoffs, where a whopping $500,000 prize pool will be there for the taking. The day started off with the red hot UNILAD Esports sweeping Mindfreak 3-0 in what was a very one-sided matchup. CompLexity Gaming one-upped that performance with their own sweep against Luminosity Gaming to improve to 6-6 and keep their Playoff hopes alive. LG’s loss put them at 5-6, a whole two games out of the fourth and final postseason spot, and the loss also meant that UNILAD would become the first Division A team to clinch a Playoff berth. EUnited took care of Mindfreak 3-1 to improve to 7-4 and strengthen their grip on a possible Playoff spot, while the Australians fell to 2-10. The day wrapped up with a highly anticipated matchup between Rise Nation and OpTic Gaming, both of whom came in at 8-3. With a Playoff berth on the line, OpTic took care of business 3-1 to take over the top spot in Division B. The new leaders in Division B… @OpTicGaming take hold of 1st place with the 3-1 win over @TheRiseNation! #CWLPS4 pic.twitter.com/wmKE8v03F4 — Call of Duty esports (@CODWorldLeague) July 17, 2018 Below you can find all of the scores for the Day One matches, along with a live look at the Division B standings. For all scores, schedules, rosters, standings, and live-stream, make sure to visit our dedicated CWL Pro League Stage 2 hub. Tuesday, July 17 Scores Division B Standings After Day One of Week Eight – Top Four Teams Advance to the Playoffs

CWL Pro League Stage 2 Division A Recap for Day Two of Week Six – Scores, Match Recaps, Standings, and Playoff Picture July 5th marked the second day of the final week of action for Division A teams at the CWL Pro League Stage 2, after everyone had the day off on July 4th in honor of Independence Day. With a full slate of five matches on the schedule, a series of intense matchups and wild upsets gave further clarity to the Playoff picture heading into the final day. The CWL Pro League features a total of 16 teams divided into Divisions A and B, with the 8 teams of each group playing each other twice. While every team receives a base cash prize for participating, the top four teams of each Division qualify for the Playoffs, where a whopping $500,000 prize pool will be up for grabs. Read More: eUnited Twins Prestinni and Arcitys Reveal How Becoming CoD Pros Changed Their Entire Family’s Life – The day started off with Playoff-bound Red Reserve clinching the top seed of Division A with a 3-2 victory over Team EnVy, who had a day to forget at the Pro League. That was followed by a meeting between two already eliminated European squads purely playing for pride as Splyce took care of Epsilon eSports 3-0. After a brief power outage, Team Kaliber got their fourth win in a row and secured their ticket to the Playoffs with a 3-0 demolishing of Evil Geniuses. After coming in to Week 6 in third place, EG now find themselves under real risk of missing out on the postseason. Perhaps the biggest upset of Stage 2, the 0-12 Epsilon got their first win and eliminated EnVy all at once via a swift, 3-1 shocker. With EnVy out of Playoff contention, Echo Fox automatically clinched a spot. Perhaps that was for the best as Echo Fox then got dismantled 3-0 by FaZe Clan to finish off the day. The win gave FaZe a solid chance of sneaking in as the fourth Playoff team, a prospect which many have seemed unrealistic several weeks ago. .@FaZeClan back in playoff positioning! They will head into the last day of matches in control of the 4th and final spot in #CWLPS4 Stage 2 playoffs! pic.twitter.com/Cslvfs1y3G — Call of Duty esports (@CODWorldLeague) July 6, 2018 A victory in their Day Three match against tK, or an Evil Geniuses loss against EnVy, would ensure FaZe a spot in the postseason. – Below you can find all of the scores for the Day Two matches, along with a live look at the Division A standings. For all scores, schedules, rosters, standings, and live-stream, make sure to visit our dedicatedCWL Pro League Stage 2 hub. Thursday, July 5th Scores Division A Standings After Day Two of Week Six – Top Four Teams Advance to the Playoffs

CWL Pro League Stage 2 Division A Recap for Day Two of Week Five – Scores, Match Recaps, and Live Standings Day Two of Week Three (Week Five Overall) for Division A at the CWL Pro League Stage 2 was full of intense competitive Call of Duty action. With a full set of five matches slated for the day, several teams had a chance to improve their position in the crowded and highly contested standings. The CWL Pro League features a total of 16 teams divided into Divisions A and B, with the 8 teams of each group playing each other twice. While every team receives a base cash prize for participating, the top four teams of each Division qualify for the Playoffs, where a whopping $500,000 prize pool will be up for grabs. The day kicked off with a high profile matchup between the top two Division A teams as the 6-2 Red Reserve faced the 6-3 Evil Geniuses. The series was as tightly contested as expected, going to a Game 5 S&D Round 11, but it was Red who clutched up to take the crucial victory. In the next match, struggling Splyce were able to snag a victory from Team EnVy 3-1, improving to 4-5 in Stage 2 while EnVy, who came into the day third in the standings, fell to 5-4. Zer0 and his Red Reserve side got back on track on Day Two with an important win over second place Evil Geniuses Also in a deep slump, FaZe Clan found themselves against the perfect opponent to start their rebound against as they got a swift 3-1 win against the still winless Epsilon eSports, who now sit at 0-9. Next came another tough match as Team Kaliber faced off against Echo Fox, who had gone 2-0 in Day One. Despite falling down 0-2, Echo Fox were able to come back and win the match 3-2, completing their second reverse sweep of the week. The day rounded off with FaZe vs Splyce as both teams were looking to go 2-0 on the day and get back to an even record. The match did not take long to conclude however, as FaZe wrapped up a dominant and all-important 3-0 victory. – Below you can find all of the scores for the Day Two matches, along with a live look at the Division A standings. For all scores, schedules, rosters, standings, and live-stream, make sure to visit our dedicated CWL Pro League Stage 2 hub. Wednesday, June 27th Scores Division A Standings After Day Two of Week Five – Top Four Teams Advance to the Playoffs