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VERSUS is about having fun playing exciting, balanced matches matches. But it's even more fun to have goals and achievements while playing. The VERSUS rankings for example are one such motivation. But there is something missing, isn't there? Yes, awards! We have a lot of cool ideas for new awards, but to begin with we are starting with the most basic one: for playing X VERSUS matches, in any game.

The last run towards the end of EMS IX started. 24 Players kicked off in season IX, 12 players reached the playoffs and this week, the best 2 face each other! In the Semi Finals strenx was to strong for Sc00T while k1llsen topped out agentJkezooR. From the moment matches are scheduled, we will update this newspost for streaming info!

MMA, Moscow Five and Natus Vincere are the Champions of Intel Extreme Masters' Global Challenge Kiev. Almost a quarter million people tuned in concurrently to watch us today on the final day to watch world's best players competing at the CyberSports Arena in Kiev. Thank you very much for your support. Our next event will take place in Sao Paulo in just two weeks.

Today is the final day of the Global Challenge Kiev where all the finals will be played out. A total seven matches is awaiting you in StarCraft II, League of Legends and Counter-Strike. Starting time is 12:00 local time in Kiev, Ukraine.

After two days with almost 50 matches the groupstage has ended. From now on it will be do or die in every single match. All first and second played participants will meet respective counterparts in the semi finals or quarter finals in StarCraft II, which will be played today.

The second day of Intel Extreme Masters' Global Challenge in Kiev is here with the second part of the groupstage. More players are reaching for the top in today's matches, so tune in! Be sure to get your HD Pass right now for a bargain price of 5.00 Euros and enjoy the Global Challenge Kiev in glorious HD on ESL TV.

The last stage before the Grand Final has been reached. Four top notch players will Duel with only one goal: reaching the Final and winning it! The first match is planned for tonight and will take place between strenx and Sc00T. No date is determined yet for the 2nd match between k1llsen and agent. Place your bets!

This Thursday 2012 eSports gets started! From 19th to 22nd of January world's best CS1.6, StarCraft II and League of Legends players will gather in Kiev to compete for $93,000 and spots at Intel Extreme Masters' World Championship. Be sure to get your HD Pass right now for a bargain price of 5.00 Euros and enjoy four days of entertaining eSports in glorious HD on ESL TV.

2011 is gone! Here we go 2012! Hopefully you had nice holidays, a lot of presents and a great start into the new year. According to the temperatures out there we present the new seasonal tournaments for Winter 2012!

Several sections are taking part in the Winter tournaments. Check out if your favourite section is hosting a tournament or join other sections' tournaments!

The entire Electronic Sports League team wishes all players of the ESL a Happy New Year! Together we look forward to a great 2012 with lots of new games, exciting matches and eSport at its best!