Six of the best teams Australia has to offer will all be competing on foreign soil in three LANs in the coming days, making this one of the most important weeks in defining the strength of the region's talent and structure.
Northern Arena Montreal will present an opportunity for the teams in attendance who have all become a victim to their own mediocrity a chance to execute a great escape into bigger and better things.
Whilst the ESL Pro League Finals in Brazil will attract the eyes of most CS:GO fans, make sure to keep an eye out on some specific Swedish talent at ESWC 2016, which is running at the same time.
Dignitas started as a farm team; being picked apart every time they flaunted success by other teams with more money and fame. This is their journey from that low rung to winning one of the biggest events of 2016.
SK Gaming look to try and battle against both Natus Vincere and Virtus.pro as they close in for the kill of SK's throne and CS:GO crown at EPICENTER 2016.
Coldzera is arguably the best player of 2016 and only finished his rookie year in the last three months. He remains one of the most unique players in the world and one with the most potential to take the mantle of greatest player of all time.
The complete story of the most dominant team in the history of CS:GO. Everything from the players and their map pool to controversy and the rivalries are what made this team the best, and it's all covered in this two part series.