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FYI
@TSM
tried (and failed) to poach both Rallen and Joey to steal our RMR slot.
After a string of mediocre results from their overpaid staff and players, what’s TSM’s solution?
Take a few steps back, focus on sustainability, rebuilding their fan-base and infrastructure,
Home sweet home, the family sticks together.
Contracts renewed through 2024.
RMR beckons.
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Curious about
@CounterStrike
roster expenditure? Here’s a breakdown of our pursuit to enter ‘tier 1’ after our Paris run as people seem to like transparency:
~ Sponsor revenue that was CS specific prior to our Paris Major run: $17,400 monthly
~ Sponsor revenue that was CS
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I work in esports and just spent today paying my staff, working productively and not sexually assaulting anyone.
AMA.
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Re;
@CounterStrike
situation - it's just rough. Our primary sponsors dipped pre-RMR and we were left too few days to find replacements. This was unexpected, but understandable given our results.
We've looked at a myriad of possibilities for roster changes and we just can't find
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The termination was due to recent behaviour, not an old clip. Stop hypothesising. I didn’t make this decision lightly.
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I swear to god HLTV users say shit with such confidence I had to DM
@Adam9130
and
@cyphercsgo_
to make sure we don’t owe them any money.
Oh to have such unbridled balls.
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Nvm 2 games now.
CS fell through with Bleed signing Jkaem - had a lineup there and a few other options but market is very busy at the moment, and important not to rush decisions.
Await player-break and July now.
ITB will be entering (or re-entering) three game titles this month.
Any guesses on which games and what rosters?
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@WEAMOcs
This is a valid criticism, though I don’t believe standards are so zero sum. We can’t control who owns the ecosystem, but we can control our own internal culture - that’s what we chose to do. Either way, I respect your opinion.
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President Zelenskyy; "The world is cynical, politics is infinitely cynical. They give us weapons so that we are strong enough to contain Russia… but not so strong to defeat them and shake economic profits”.
As politics fails the people of Ukraine, Gaza and Yemen time and time
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To note ITB is all good, extensive cash reserves, clear plan and sponsors lined up - just wanted to give the community a wider insight into CS.
R6S bullish,
@TheGooseHouse
looking great, working with
@HUNTPremier_
actively. Several things in the pipeline.
We’re one of the few
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Friendly reminder
@British_Esports
is a private company, registered as PLC (not non-profit), not formally partnered with the government, and profit made by its CEOs/leadership isn’t disclosed.
Hmmge.
British Esports is thrilled to announce our historic partnership agreement with the Saudi Esports Federation 🤝
This landmark collaboration with
@Saudi_Esports
will set new standards of excellence, education, and innovation throughout the world of esports 🌍
The partnership’s
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Looking for Geoguessr pros to sign to ITB.
THE FUTURE OF ESPORTS.
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We’ll need a camera person/small content team for the Paris major.
Want to come with us as part of the team? Shoot me a message or drop a comment here :)
Retweets and ats appreciate!
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@drypeekg0blin
This is a fair comment. I refer more to people drawing wild conclusions and then immediately sharing it as fact.
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@Rafinhafps
Honest answer?
1) Expedite inclusion of all viable orgs into the R6S scheme, reduce entry barriers.
2) For tier one/two, financial statements proving liquidity required.
3) Permit gambling and alcohol sponsors.
4) Work proactively with orgs to ensure sponsorship support.
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This tweet prompted a review of the R6 creator outline we offer, which is good. Criticism always welcome!
Unfortunately it's very difficult to monetize smaller creators or find an equitable solution that's beneficial (or sustainable) for both parties.
Keen to hear the R6
Nah I can't keep quiet. Bored of seeing people praise an org for paying their team and staff (based on that orgs tweet) yet that same org approaches well established content creators and ask them to work for free. Practice what you preach lol.
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Could not be more proud.
GGs
@TeamVitality
.
This is just the beginning - we will go higher.
#UpTheKnights
@ITBesports
.
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Dead
Legends created, history made.
See you soon, Paris.
🇬🇧
@ThomasCS__
🇬🇧
@cyphercsgo_
🇬🇧
@voltcss
🇵🇱
@rallenHulk
🇳🇱
@CRUC1ALcsgo
🇵🇹
@Juve_csgo
#ITBCS
#UpTheKnights
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@ThourCS2
@CounterStrike
Esport teams are a lot harder to monetise as sponsors have assessed that their brand impact and ‘revenue making potential’ is significant below content creators.
This is also why we’ll pursue a national majority in our next roster.
It is vital for identity and fan engagement,
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@jasminericegirl
They’ll never know or understand - appreciate everything you do, and being so transparent. It’s a big help and a big impact to many. Thank you.
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@R6Siege
has a healthy future - don’t be disheartened. Confident it’ll rebound.
We’ve extensive funding set aside, long term plans, community activations and streamers we’ll be bringing aboard.
Any thoughts on what you’d like to see from us? Just ping 🫡
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Man the ability of some HLTV goers to form entirely fictional scenarios and then immediately share it as truth - incredible.
Use your talents to write a fucking screenplay or at least rewrite the final two seasons of GoT you bellend.
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I want to to re-affirm our commitment to the U.K. + I that gave us so much support.
We will stay true to our roots and remain grounded - following in the footsteps of
@TeamEndpoint
&
@EndpointPete
who do so much for the scene, though treading our own path.
Any Qs just ask.
Introducing the ITB Talent Pipeline:
·Support U.K talent.
·Develop prospects.
·Contribute to the U.K CSGO ecosystem.
·Maintain our commitment to scene.
Read more:
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@RyanAtDust2
I think the equivalent would have happened to any U.K. focused org with the exception of Fnatic - who are already top of the game.
It’s rough, can’t stand in the way of a player’s rise when you’re realistic about your position in the food chain.
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Sentinels news isn’t representative of esports collectively. Staff overpaid, content creators overpaid and under utilised, failed to diversify income.
How can you justify paying a CEO 350k for a business losing 8m?
Esports isn’t dying it’s culling stupidity and overspending.
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Anyone know how I can buy the
@MNMGaming
handle?
Help pay some of the debts and change it to ITB R6S as we'll have too many games shortly.
Same audience base, makes sense I think? Anyone have beef with this?
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Looking forward to making whatever positive impact I can.
Great group of people!
We are pleased to announce our new Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024!
Chair:
@HereLiesJeff
Vice-Chair:
@SlayTheMinotaur
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Very interesting plans for upcoming ecosystem being developed for
@tarkov
.
Hype to be apart of it.
First event upcoming soon, and keen to work with anyone in this space as we understand Tarkov better, grow and learn how to bring value to the community.
Get in touch!
Entering the world of
@tarkovarena
with a new roster!
Say hello to:
🇬🇧
@Philbotv
🇮🇪
@WalkerStreams
🇬🇧
@BlxnkTV
🇬🇧
@BlitzerGirl
🇸🇰
@Goesqone
See you soon 🇩🇪😉
#ITBTARKOV
#UpTheKnights
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If anyone has any questions on this or the changes we’ll be making, feel free to ask below. I want to keep an open dialogue with the community to ensure we get this right.
Pleased to announce that ITB Esports have acquired part-ownership of The Goose House (TGH), becoming co-owners alongside Dek and Dave.
A new era dawns.
Full article:
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Looking for Valorant based scout to find U.K. talent we can poach to CS2 as part of our talent pipeline.
Retweets appreciated.
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Another announcement today init bruv.
COOL one, shall be interesting.
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BIG things in the works post ESL U.K. closure news.
Rest assured the smartest esports minds in the U.K. are pooling our resources and hard at work to better the ecosystem.
We’ll save you all, don’t worry and you’re welcome.
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Already paid deposits for our booths and
@TheGooseHouse
owed 10k for tournament win - shall be interesting to see if we get anything back.
Real rough situation, man. Insomnia was the event of the year for UK gamers.
@EPICLAN
now the last one standing?
Mass redundancies at Player1 Events leave future of Insomnia Gaming Festival uncertain
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@ThourCS2
@CounterStrike
Without gambling or CS skin trading/rolling the entire CS ecosystem would die.
Degenerates prop up the scene and are the largest contributor to CS esports health.
Thank your local crackhead in Twitch chat friends. It’s because of them you’re watching your favourite team play.
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Best of luck to my good friend
@cyphercsgo_
, all round wonderful human.
A lot of good chats with
@TSMScales
- confident he is in great hands. Mike is such a lovely chap, and despite the doubters I believe this roster will succeed (or at the very very least, Cai will shine).
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If anyone is wondering how
@cyphercsgo_
became so good so quickly, he sadly didn’t know he could play without squinting until
@Juve_csgo
informed him that he can use 100% of his vision by opening his eyes. A blessed moment.
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@GrimyRannarr
Limited options that fit his calibre of play, him joining was contingent on another player joining who was also vital for skill ceiling + sponsor KPIs.
So he was our star rifler, drew other players we wanted in and had the social/geo reach we needed for new sponsor.
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Second player alongside Bevve to be announced next-week, and she’ll also be on the way to Poland to train with our main roster as they bootcamp.
Bevve shall be there, too.
One of several benefits we hope to bring to our Pipeline players.
.
@SlayTheMinotaur
on the Pipeline Academy: "We’ll be targeting talented VALORANT players to entice them back to Counter-Strike"
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In cologne if anyone wants to meet up or chat, business or otherwise. That includes goobers who think I’m a snow flake
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@TitaniumRolo
Hi - presumably about us and the content creator outline we offer for R6S. In the interest of transparency, any Qs don’t hesitate to ask and I’ll try explain our rationale.
Cheers!
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It ain’t easy. Stability still the aim, confident we’ll achieve that with these next two adds.
A short-lived era, but one that will be remembered. We lost Volt, then Cai, and now Thomas takes a step back.
Thomas moves to a substitute role as he thinks about his future.
Read more:
#ITBCS
#UpTheKnights
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Hiring someone to proactively remove all the porn and crack job political commentary on our Twitter socials.
Full-time job, probably 16 hrs a day minimum.
Paying in exposure or Insomnia LAN coverage (I won’t pay).
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Tried to write this crack vs esports monologue but I just can't do it man - apologies to those who voted.
The meme and joke was going to be related to the fact I can't watch my team play as it creates so much anxiety and stress, I often walk or pace around to avoid thinking
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Things people should lose their citizenship for:
- playing music and/or videos without headphones in public.
- loudly eating crisps on trains.
- open mouthed chewing gum.
- randomly stopping on a busy street.
- complaining online and then not voting in elections.
Anything
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After a series of roster adjustments I truly believe we’ve landed on our feet.
Group A is a good group for us - and we’re quietly confident.
Regardless of what happens, it’ll be momentous.
The first CS2 major here we come prayge.
🏆 RMR Europe Groups are here, and we are ready to welcome 32 teams in Bucharest, Romania 🇷🇴
📆 PGL CS 2 RMR EU 1 - February 14-17
📆 PGL CS 2 RMR EU 2 - February 19-22
📆 PGL CS 2 RMR EU LCQ - February 23-24
#PGLRMR
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SINNERS bench NEOFRAG "due to factors not necessarily rooted in statistical performance"
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Excited for this prospect - several weeks of planning, projections and understanding how we can effectively enter (and positively contribute) to the ecosystem long-term.
What Ubisoft has planned ticks a lot of boxes for sustainable investment - a necessity in this climate.
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Thanks all for the DMs and interest re; Paris - had an overwhelming amount of interest.
Apologies to anyone I have not yet responded to - I promise I’ll be back with everyone as we look to make a decision before the end of the week.
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The esports winter will soon turn to spring.
At least, I think so. Our COO
@S_VEB_L
thinks I’m delusional.
What do you think?
Some thoughts below:
- Games that host/own the IP of the most popular ecosystems are maturing to a degree that they’re offering alternatives
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I'll be supporting
@TenshiSC2
and
@Kremer32
as they pursue this raise.
Matching up to £2,500 that people donate to the below.
Brave and honourable work everyone involved is doing - Slava Ukraini.
Кіберспортивна спільнота, пошу вашої уваги.
Певен ви чули, що
@TenshiSC2
та
@Kremer32
активно підтримують Україну.
Вони планують їхати в Україну аби привезти сюди чимало необхідного для іноземців, що воюють в ЗСУ.
Планують привозити медицину, ПНБ та інше, на що вони...
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Last night, I dreamt about a conversation with one of my employees.
When I brought this conversation up in today's team meeting, they didn't know what I was talking about.
He has since been reprimanded for laziness.
Impress your boss. Go the extra mile. Invade their dreams.
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Hello friends and network, I’ll be at
@esportsinsider
’s ESI London next weekend - if you’d like to meet up to chat, talk business or just have a brew, do let me know.
In the mean time look at my cousin’s dog Spritz and his very boopable nose.
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Top tier signing and an excellent final piece. Young blud will do great I’m sure.
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Count Binface the saviour of esports and society.
@CountBinface
this is an official invitation to attend the R6S Manchester Major as the guest of
@ITBesports
.
Everything cover by myself.
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Genuine problem: Gamers are the worst participants of democracy despite the fact that if democracy didn’t exist, they’d be forced out of their lifestyle and into hard labour.
Can anyone explain this contradiction?
Fucking vote you dipshits. Democracy has value.
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@GrimyRannarr
Nope still hope to build with them later down to line once two other targets become available - but you can probably guess.
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@ukcsgo
@ITBesports
Keen to be as engaged with the community as possible on this. Any thoughts, feelings or clips of
@Adam9130
missing shots please send my way. DMs always open.
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Dude is a super underrated pickup.
Attitude ✅
Clutches & frags ✅
Team building & culture ✅
Hard working & dedicated ✅
20, not even close to prime. Don’t SLEEP on Bymas - your roster will regret it. I lament him leaving, just don’t have the pieces to enable him to excel.
Strafe had the pleasure to talk to
@bymascs
and the CS2 player told
@rizegeeko
many good things around his career and learnings from the past.
Check the full interview here
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It’s insane to me that governments aren’t urgently developing regulation with new ai tech, especially with regards to deepfakes, social media manipulation, job losses and the erosion of genuine human interaction.
Need laws and implemented policies fuckin’ yesterday.
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Fantastic U.K. brand and great people - supporting us long-term and making our R6S ambitions possible.
They work hard to find the right PC for you, superb customer service and you won’t be disappointed.
Big rep and vouch to this great sponsor. Get a good deal here!
.
@UntoldGamingUK
has a few machines from the recent insomnia gaming festival they attended. Get yourself a great deal today for being part of the ITB community (up to £250 off retail price!) Get in touch with Untold and quote 'ITB Exdisplay'. All machines come with free UK
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A colossal win for a new roster, coming together as a team despite limited pracc. Very proud and can’t wait to see how they develop. Skies the limit.
@viperioesports
thrilled we’re in this together, too!
@chrisrsword
about time we grabbed a pint and said hello!
SEE YOU IN COPENHAGEN! 🇩🇰
After a swift reverse sweep,
#ITBCS
have secured their spot in the Europe RMR 🏆
#UpTheKnights
#UKCS
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You guys only ever wanted the redpill r-right?
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Especially proud of this - really like the render.
A mere one week to go until we arrive in Paris!
Announcing our limited edition CS:GO Paris Major 2023 jersey.
Our legends now have their armour and are ready for battle in Paris.
Get yours: .
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It’s been such a great experience so far - the R6S community has been especially welcoming. Qualifying to playoffs is the dream start, and we’re all hyped internally to keep moving forward, develop our community and get more Ws.
Great scene, slept on across esports.
The road ahead is bright! We celebrate qualifying to playoffs in Stage 2.
Next-stop, bootcamp, and then here's hoping Atlanta...
Thank you for all the support!
#ITBR6S
#UpTheKnights
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Rather shit news about Kettering, truly
@EPICLAN
can’t catch a break. Hope they find another venue!
I’ll be sponsoring a team to attend the next and additional things in the works to support the U.K. CS ecosystem - reach out if you’ve projects/teams etc I can help with.
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Very heckin poggers.
English breakfast tea and a choccie bourbon for me, by the way.
After many moons in introspection and travelling the U.K. to find the best tea and biscuit combination -
@ThomasCS__
returns to the main roster.
Welcome back, King.
Want a 2024 ITB Thomas jersey to celebrate? Guess his favourite tea and biccie combo below.
#UpTheKnights
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Rapidly falling in love with this game!
Ladies and gentlemen, it's coming home! 🏆
@mimedotcut
and
@eLconn21
are your
@TMEsports
Showdown champions 🥇 Won in clean fashion as well 🤩
GGs to
@theAllianceGG
for a very strong showing ❤️
#UpTheKnights
#ITBTM
#TMWT
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Spent a long time developing this - landed on a winner. This is THE onesie for gamers.
Super excited for the launch!
Want a thick Sherpa onesie with deep pockets and a flattering waist band?
Comment on this post for the 🔗 to early access and 20% off this drop
#ultimateonesie
#becosy
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@CammyStewart98
@ITBesports
@CounterStrike
1/2 goes to players/staff, 1/4 spent on developing this roster after Paris to prepare for RMR, 1/4 still retained for future roster development
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Just had a short but sweet call with
@coffeebreak_YT
regarding the below and his upcoming publication on gambling/skin rolling in the scene.
Looking forward to the final video, I imagine it'll be quite explosive.
@ThourCS2
@CounterStrike
Without gambling or CS skin trading/rolling the entire CS ecosystem would die.
Degenerates prop up the scene and are the largest contributor to CS esports health.
Thank your local crackhead in Twitch chat friends. It’s because of them you’re watching your favourite team play.
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@MAZM0L
Initially, my own money.
We secured our first sponsor (G2A), spent within our means and grew.
We secured investment during 2022, spent wisely and focused on cost neutrality.
Now we’re profitable, and sticker revenue has enabled further (pragmatic) expansion.
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@Pojoman_
Dude seems to have multiple enterprises based on his LinkedIn - I'm so confused how he's managed to operate in the industry this way with seemingly 2+ years of nefarious action via Mirage.
Such a confusing situation.
Sure he's liable for the money he owes?
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Kuba has been an amazing addition to the team and continues to put out incredible work - developing our branding. Great example of this below!
If we have a Knight logo. Where is our armor?
Well, here it is!
Our "This is War" branding has been a sick one to work on.
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Great interviews
@ukcsgo
, been invaluable on understanding the scene better, the people within it, and their personalities/feelings - appreciate the hard work!
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Can someone stream the ITB vs ITW game tomorrow please?
Can send a couple squids your way, doesn’t have to be on ITB a channel - just wanna watch.
@ukcsgo
1 PM GMT
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Crucial part of our history and Trackmania engagement - great chap, hope he continues to thrive, and won’t be forgotten. Best of luck onwards
@eLconn21
!
After almost 1,5 years together, we bid farewell to one of the pillars of our
@Trackmania
efforts.
Thank you
@eLconn21
for the time spent with us💝
#ITBTM
#UpTheKnights
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Start of several R6S community initiatives/tournaments we'll be sponsoring in the future :)
All thanks to our friends at
@UntoldGamingUK
!
THE TOMJSHERLOCK INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT IS BACK!!
12 TEAMS
60 PLAYERS
18:00 BST EACH DAY START!
21st November- Group Stages
22nd November - Quarter Finals
23 November - Semi & Grand Finals
Sponsored by
@UntoldGamingUK
/
@ITBesports
Entry Form
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Brilliant news - well done
@MrPunico
for building this; alongside the wider team.
More opportunities for community interactions, more sponsor engagement, and overall more fun.
Great to see!
We are happy to celebrate 1000 Members in our ITB
@FACEIT
Clan! 🥳
Join now to play with like minded people, the chance to win some Points and be part of an exciting future
➡️
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@cyphercsgo_
@ukcsgo
I legitimately have no idea what you just said and I’ve worked with you for nearly 2 years
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Absolutely bootiful.
Ladies and gentlemen, the new hottest
@McLaren
720S Evo livery is here 🥵
The first race for this masterpiece is coming up on Thursday's
@LFMotorsport
Pro Series - with
@roters_luis
and
@jakobostermann7
driving the twin Maccas 🏎️
#ITBRacing
#UpTheKnights
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I may die
The VP vs Mouz series is over very quickly and we are starting ours. Our opponent in this epic battle will be
@B8esportsGG
Let's go
@voltcss
@CRUC1ALcsgo
@ThomasCS__
@Juve_csgo
@cyphercsgo_
@rallenHulk
💪
📺
#ITBCS
#UpTheKnights
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Huge knight cosplay costume for future events officially on the way.
Expect a large, looming presence with glowing red eyes for future events.
Won’t speak. No face reveal. Just stare.
Pending lore write up 🌞 Thinking futuristic goblin slayer crossed with the undertaker.
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Incredibly cool! Thank you
@Karoinna
for all your hard work on this.
The Knight has spent his first day at the
@intothebreachgg
booth during
@igfestuk
!
Who has already grabbed a photo? If you haven't, we will be there tomorrow again 😊
#3dprintedcosplay
#3dprinted
#cosplayproject
#intothebreach
#cosplaycommission
#UpTheKnights
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We'd like to thank
@bodyy
for being a stellar stand-in, unfortunately he won't be joining the roster permanently - and has been signed elsewhere. Thank you also to
@FalconsEsport
.
We wish him the best of luck moving forward!
In replacement, we welcome
@maxstercs
as stand-in for
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@Kxndrew
I’m going to add a clause which obligates you to chat shit about ITB at every possible moment.
Examples:
“I have no cappuccinos”
“The owner made me wear clogs because he likes history”
“I squat on the toilet seat to shit as per contract requirements”
Bless up
3
0
15