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HLTV AWARDS PRESENTED BY 1XBET ANNOUNCE FINALISTS FOR WOMEN’S PLAYER OF THE YEAR, TEAM OF THE YEAR AND MORE
HLTV is pleased to announce the remaining finalists for the HLTV Awards presented by 1XBET which include Team of the Year, Women’s Team of the Year, Rookie of the Year and Women’s Player of the Year. The elite of the competitive Counter-Strike industry will gather in Serbia, Belgrade on January 11th 2025 for an evening of celebration and recognition.
The final selection of awards, shortlisted by HLTV expert staff, celebrates the individuals and teams that have made a real impact on competitive Counter-Strike in 2024. Amongst the finalists are Team Spirit, champions of the Perfect World Shanghai Major, Imperial, winners of ESL Impact League Season 6 and Ana “ANa” Dumbravă who is vying for a third Women’s Player of the Year title.
Team of the Year
- G2
- Natus Vincere
- Team Spirit
Women’s Team of the Year
- FURIA
- Imperial
- NAVI Javelins
Rookie of the Year
- Danil “donk” Kryshkovets
- Mario “malbsMd” Samayoa
- Myroslav “zont1x” Plakhotia
Women’s Player of the Year
- Ana “ANa” Dumbravă
- Victoria “tory” Kazieva
- Zainab ‘zAAz’ Turkie
On December 25th, HLTV launched its official countdown for the coveted Player of the Year award. Each day, one of the top 20 players of 2024 is being unveiled, culminating in the announcement of the top three players on January 11th just ahead of the award ceremony. Fans can follow the countdown on the HLTV website and across social channels.
The announcement of the remaining finalists follows the unveiling of the community and panel finalists, featuring awards such as Skin of the Year, Closer of the Year, Highlight of the Year and Event of the Year. The panel awards are carefully selected by industry experts including top teams and broadcasters, while the community awards are determined through votes cast by fans on the HLTV website.
Community Award Finalists
Skin of The Year
- AK-47 | Inheritance (Endrit)
- M4A1-S | Black Lotus (moonfighter)
- Zeus x27 | Olympus (apel8)
Streamer of The Year
- Dima_wallhacks
- Erik “fl0m” Flom
- Mark “ohnePixel” Zimmermann
Creator of The Year
- 3kliksphilip
- NadeKing
- Virre CS2
Event of The Year
- IEM Katowice 2024
- PGL Major Copenhagen 2024
- Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024
Talent of The Year
- James “BanKs” Banks
- Conner “Scrawny” Girvan
- Chad “SPUNJ” Burchill
Panel Award Finalists
IGL of The Year
- Aleksi “Aleksib” Virolainen
- Leonid “chopper” Vishnyakov
- Finn “karrigan” Andersen
Awper of The Year
- Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov
- Dmitry “sh1ro” Sokolov
- Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut
Anchor of The Year
- Valeriy “b1t” Vakhovskiy
- Jimi “Jimpphat” Salo
- Myroslav “zont1x” Plakhotia
Closer of The Year
- Valeriy “b1t” Vakhovskiy
- Jimi “Jimpphat” Salo
- Justinas “jL” Lekavicius
Opener of The Year
- Danil “donk” Kryshkovets
- Jonathan “EliGE” Jablonowski
- Nikola “NiKo” Kovač
Coach of The Year
- Andrey “B1ad3” Gorodenskiy
- Sergey “hally” Shavaev
- Dennis “sycrone” Nielsen
Highlight of The Year
- Donk – AK-47 1v5
- jL – Deagle + AK-47 ACE
- NiKo – Deagle ACE
“We are just over a week till the big night and we are thrilled to share the remaining finalists for what promises to be a special night of unforgettable celebration. We can’t wait to showcase everything we prepared for both our attendees and fans watching at home. The countdown is on!” – Zvonimir Burazin, Head of Operations, HLTV.
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Game On! Win Acer’s New RTX 50 Series Laptop + PC Game Pass
Acer UK Levels Up the Game: Win a Brand-New NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Gaming Laptop and Unleash Hundreds of Titles with Included PC Game Pass!
Acer UK is thrilled to announce an electrifying competition giving gamers the chance to win a state-of-the-art Predator or Nitro laptop, powered by the brand-new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs! This grand giveaway celebrates the highly anticipated arrival of Acer’s latest gaming powerhouses and highlights the incredible value of PC Game Pass, now included with all new Nitro and Predator devices.
Enter the Competition Here: gleam.io/PQDpw/50-series-laptop-and-pc-game-pass-competition
The gaming landscape is constantly evolving, and Acer is at the forefront, delivering cutting-edge technology designed to immerse players in unparalleled virtual worlds. The new Predator Helios Neo 16 AI laptop, featuring the formidable NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs, is now available at leading retailers including Amazon, Box, and Currys. For those seeking even more power, Acer’s official store is now stocking models with the groundbreaking RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5080, offering next-generation performance and AI capabilities for the most demanding games and creative tasks.
But the excitement doesn’t stop there. Every new Nitro and Predator device now comes with PC Game Pass included, ensuring that gamers have immediate access to a vast library of hundreds of high-quality titles from the moment they unbox their new machine. No more waiting, no more separate purchases – just plug in and play!
To amplify the buzz, this competition will be supported by renowned gaming influencers Two Angry Gamers and Frankie Ward. Their extensive reach and passionate communities will help spread the word, giving more gamers the chance to win and experience Acer’s cutting-edge hardware paired with an incredible game library.
“We are incredibly excited to bring the power of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series to our Predator and Nitro laptop lines,” says Mike Newson, Gaming Notebook Business Manager at Acer UK. “These new machines, especially the Predator Helios 18 AI and the Predator Triton 14 AI, represent a significant leap in gaming performance and AI integration. By bundling PC Game Pass and collaborating with beloved gaming personalities like Two Angry Gamers and Frankie Ward, we’re not just offering powerful hardware; we’re providing an instant gateway to an endless world of gaming entertainment and ensuring our message reaches the heart of the gaming community. It’s about delivering the complete, immersive experience our users deserve.”
PC Game Pass: Your Ultimate Gaming Library Just Got Bigger!
Microsoft’s PC Game Pass continues to grow, offering an incredible selection of games for every taste. Recent exciting additions that gamers can dive into include:
- FBC: Firebreak – A cooperative first-person shooter available day one on Game Pass!
- Rematch – A thrilling third-person, team-based football game.
- Warcraft I: Remastered, Warcraft II: Remastered, and Warcraft III: Reforged – Relive the epic beginnings of the legendary Warcraft universe.
- Call of Duty: WWII – Experience intense historical combat.
- Looking ahead, July brings even more to the service with Little Nightmares II and Rise of the Tomb Raider returning to the library.
With new titles added regularly, PC Game Pass ensures there’s always something fresh and exciting to explore on your new Acer gaming laptop.
Don’t miss your chance to win the ultimate gaming upgrade! Enter the competition today and prepare to experience gaming like never before with Acer’s new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series laptops and PC Game Pass.
Availability: The new Predator Helios Neo 16 AI laptop with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series is available now at Amazon, Box, and Currys. Models featuring the RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5080 are available directly from the Acer Store.
Social Media: #Acer #Predator #Nitro #RTX50Series #PCGamePass #GamingLaptop #Competition #Giveaway #TwoAngryGamers #FrankieWard
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iGB L!VE confirm London iGaming Week program
Clarion Gaming has announced details of London iGaming Week, a program of immersive curated events, seminars and parties centred around iGB L!VE and taking place at iconic London venues.
Confirming the programme, Naomi Barton, Global Portfolio Director responsible for iGB L!VE said: “London iGaming Week is an amazing opportunity for the global iGaming industry to come together for a week of connection, innovation, and celebration.
“Running 1 July – 4 July it features social events such as the iGB Affiliate Awards, the EGR B2B Awards, Welcome Drinks in Canary Wharf, and the Legends by Fire and ICE celebration.
“It also includes unique opportunities to network and learn at the iGB Start-Up Accelerator, the Affiliate and Operator Mixer and Technology in Gaming, the inaugural conference for senior technology professionals sponsored by Pretty Technical on Tuesday 1 July.
She added: “An initiative that we are extremely excited about is our deeper partnership with LatAm Media Group which will see us stage the first ever London LMG Futbol Experience. Taking place on Friday 4th July, the live-streamed 6-a-side football tournament will be played on a state-of-the-art 5G pitch with games officiated by fully qualified referees.
“Delivering a mixture of competition and camaraderie it’s a fantastic milestone which will build on iGB L!VE’s reputation for running the most popular business, networking and social iGaming events of the year.”
London iGaming Week represents a high profile addition to what will be the biggest edition of iGB L!VE on record. The first show to take place in London following its relocation from Amsterdam it will provide attendees with access to over 22,000sqm of product innovation and inspiration.
Connecting igaming operators, affiliates, tech vendors and game providers, iGB L!VE will welcome a projected 15,000 iGaming and affiliate pioneers helping businesses throughout the ecosystem to navigate the iGaming landscape, provide networking opportunities, showcase cutting-edge innovations and share crucial market knowledge.
For more information and to register for iGB L!VE, 2 – 3 JULY 2025, ExCeL London: igblive.com
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Female Protea Team for the Counter Strike 2 esports title to do battle against Namibia – AEC25
Mind Sports South Africa’s Protea Female CS2 team, led by captain Jess Greeff and featuring Avonique van Rooyen, dominated IESF’s AEC24, and emerged undefeated, and punched their ticket to the world stage. The female Protea Team for the Counter Strike 2 Esports Title are trailblazers in female esports and are already making their mark internationally.
To qualify for IESF’s World Esports Championships 2025 (WEC25), South Africa’s Female Protea Team for the Counter Strike 2 Esports Title will be taking on Namibia at15H00 on 21 June 2025.
South Africa’s Female Protea Team for the Counter Strike 2 Esports Title has never lost to Namibia, and both MSSA and the team are confident that the result will be the same as all previous encounters.
The team has shown a few changes from 2024. Jessica Greeff remains the captain, and Avonique van Rooyen and Megan van der Westhuizen too stay on the team with their vast international experience. The two new additions are Kiera McCullum and Kalee Ludick who further add to the team.
MSSA is of the belief that the 2025 Female Protea Team for the Counter Strike 2 Esports Title is the strongest female Counter Strike 2 team to ever represent South Africa.
The full team to represent South Africa at15H00 on 21 June 2025 is:
Name | Club | Nick | Province |
Jessica Eleez Greeff (Capt.) | ZAG Academy | heartjess | KwaZulu Natal |
Avonique van Rooyen | ZAG Academy | avo | Gauteng |
Kiera McCallum | ZAG Academy | queen | KwaZulu Natal |
Megan van der Westhuizen | ZAG Academy | m3gz | Gauteng |
Kalee Ludick | ZAG Academy | creative | Gauteng |
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