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Mongolian esports organization IHC Esports will be expanding its operations into Counter-Strike: Global Offensive with the acquisition of MESA League Season 2 champions Checkmate. 

We’re not going to lie, the start of the year for CAL has been slow. And since it’s been a slow start, we don’t have exciting things to write about.

Our Southeast Asian divisions are continuing to experience a lack of activity. Unfortunately, it appears that the current cash prizes are insufficient to attract participants to show up and grind. As former players, we recognize that putting in the effort is more enjoyable when the returns are larger.

TYLOO, LVG, and Checkmate have booked spots at PGL Major Antwerp APAC RMR following victories over steel helmet, NASR Esports, and Rare Atom, respectively.

TYLOO have announced changes to their coaching staff, with QiFang “Karsa” Su taking over LiKan “ryk” Luo’s place as the team’s coach. 

Registration for the PGL Major Antwerp – APAC RMR Qualifiers is already available.

International Esports Federation (IESF) has confirmed that the 14th IESF World Championship will feature six esports titles, including CS:GO

MESA Nomadic Masters Spring will become the first large-scale international LAN tournament staged in Asia since the pandemic began in early 2020.

Haowen “somebody” Xu (许昊文) has announced the end of his playing career, calling it a career after seven years under the TYLOO banner.

ESEA has introduced the regular bimonthly Cash Cups to the Asia region, with a US$1,000 prize pool up for contention. 

PGL has released the details of the APAC Regional Major Ranking (RMR) event for the upcoming CS:GO Major, PGL Major Antwerp 2022.