Yo G-LYFE Nation, listen up! BLAST, the esports heavyweight, is teaming up with the all-new Copenhagen Gaming Week for an off-the-charts Counter-Strike 2 tourney. Hold your controllers tight, because the grand finals are set to blow the roof off Bella Arena in January 2024.
BLAST isn’t new to the game; they’ve been dropping esports tournaments across various titles, including their flagship Counter-Strike series, BLAST Premier. The recent BLAST.tv Major in Paris? Yeah, it was a hit, garnering global praise. Now they’re bringing that same energy to Copenhagen Gaming Week’s esports arena with a fresh Counter-Strike 2 event.
Global Gaming Hub: Copenhagen’s Time to Shine
Talk about a gaming metropolis! Copenhagen is gearing up to become the epicenter for large-scale esports events in 2023. Big players like Ubisoft, Epic Games, and Valve are in cahoots with BLAST to roll out events like BLAST R6 Major (Rainbow Six Siege), FNCS Global Championships (Fortnite), and BLAST Premier Fall Final (Counter-Strike 2).
A Tournament for the Pros and the Up-and-Comers
The upcoming Counter-Strike 2 tournament at Copenhagen Gaming Week isn’t just a playground for pros. An online pre-tournament is in the works, offering a shot to local and regional teams to go toe-to-toe with the established stars. Details? They’re coming soon, so keep your eyes peeled.
Industry Insider Talk: What the Big Shots Say
James Woollard, Head of Commercial for BLAST, and Kevin Thyge Helsinghof, Commercial Director at Bellagroup, both dropped statements affirming the collab’s focus on elevating the Danish esports scene while delivering next-level entertainment.
Event Logistics: Mark Your Calendars
Copenhagen Gaming Week kicks off at Bella Center Copenhagen and Bella Arena from January 12 to 14, 2024. That’s right, it’s a three-day gaming extravaganza you don’t wanna miss!
Quick Facts on Copenhagen Gaming Week
- Partners include BLAST, Bellagroup, Copenhagen Municipality, Wonderful Copenhagen, and Blackbox Media.
- First edition targets 15,000 visitors mainly from Denmark and Sweden.
- The event is backed by the Capital Region of Denmark and the City of Copenhagen.
There you have it, gamers. More info on teams and the qualification process is dropping soon, so stay tuned!
