Category: CoD

CDL Major One 2022 Recap – OpTic Texas Are Your Champions!

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Heading into the first event of the season, there were high hopes. Accordingly, with the return of a live crowd and the first major of the season, the sky was the ceiling. Indeed, read on as we offer our CDL Major One 2022 Recap – an event which was simply incredible!

CDL Major One 2022 Recap – One for the History Books

Credits: CDL Twitter

Let’s start with logistics. Accordingly, thanks to Esports Charts, we know that this event broke records. Indeed, the CDL Major One offered the highest viewership ever for a regular season event: 238,794 peak viewers!

And there’s a good reason for that. Yep, the fan-favourite team of OpTic Texas managed to claw away a victory for the first time in a while.

However, they weren’t the only team turning heads. Yes, they were stellar in performance, taking down every team in front of them with this roster built for success. However, a number of other matches were simply unbelievable.

Credits: CDL Twitter

Indeed, a tonne of reverse sweeps, thrillers and shocking outcomes mixed with an animated live crowd made for an incredible event.

And now with a new champion, we can’t wait to see how Stage 2 carries the energy in the coming week!

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Paris Legion Roster 2022 – Signing GRVTY, Droping Decemate

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Indeed, nobody expected changes before the Stage 1 Major event. However, to everyone’s surprise, the Paris Legion Roster 2022 has gone through a change. Read on as we discuss the change surround one player dropped, and one signed.

Paris Legion Roster 2022 – Moving Upward?

Credits: Paris Legion Twitter

So, who got dropped? The likes of Jacob “Decemate” Cato has been dropped from the active roster. Indeed, this is an expected change considering the lack of achievements the player holds, and the multiple chances he’s had to prove it.

In his stead is perhaps one of the best signings of the year so far. Accordingly, the signing of Thomas “GRVTY” Malin has the community agreed – this is improvement. Here’s the entire roster right now:

  • Tyler “FeL” Johnson
  • Johnathan “John” Perez
  • Donovan “Temp” Laroda
  • Thomas “GRVTY” Malin
Credits: Paris Legion Twitter

Competing at the highest level of Challengers for multiple years, the new player will definitely push this team forward. Indeed, they can only improve on their previous record:

  • 12th @ Call of Duty League 2022: Stage 1
  • 9-12th @ Call of Duty League 2022: Kickoff Classic
  • 11-12th @ Call of Duty League 2021: Stage 5 Major
  • 12th @ Call of Duty League – 2021 Regular Season

Let’s see if they can make something happen at the upcoming event!

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How to Watch CDL Stage 1 Major 2022 – teams, format, schedule, streams, predictions

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Following an intense Group Stage, the CoD esports community is ready for the year’s first Major event. Accordingly, the CDL Stage 1 Major 2022 event is just around the corner. Indeed, feel free to read on as we porvide all of the viewership details you need to enjoy this event!

Event Background

Accordingly, the 2022 Call of Duty Season is planned to have 4 Majors across the season before the CDL Championship.

Credits: Call of Duty League Twitter

Following the first Group Stage, with teams fighting for seeding, we have the first major to look forward to. Kicking off on March 3rd, it looks to occupy the weekend and conclude on March 6th.

Specifically, the 12 franchised teams will be attending the event hosted by OpTic Texas at the Esports Arena in Arlington, Texas. Here are the 12 teams listed once again:

  • Atlanta FaZe
  • Boston Breach
  • Florida Mutineers
  • London Royal Ravens
  • Los Angeles Guerrillas
  • Los Angeles Thieves
  • Minnesota Rokkr
  • New York Subiners
  • Paris Legion
  • Seattle Surge
  • OpTic Texas
  • Toronto Ultra

Competing for the prize pool and CDL Points at stake, this is the first opportunity to see how the competition truly stacks up.

Format

To do so, the same format from last year’s Majors is being put back into practice.

The event format consists of one double elimination bracket, with teams seeded thanks to the Stage 1 placements. Considering that 1st-8th earn a spot in Winners Round 1 and 9-12th earn a spot in Losers Round 1, here’s what the bracket looks like:

Credits: CDL Twitter

Winners Round 1

  • Atlanta FaZe vs Boston Breach
  • OpTic Texas vs Seattle Surge
  • London Royal Ravens vs Los Angeles Guerrillas
  • Los Angeles Thieves vs Toronto Ultra

Losers Round 1

  • Florida Mutineers vs ATL/BOS
  • Paris Legion vs OPT/SEA
  • Minnesota Rokkr vs LDN/LAG
  • New York Subliners vs LAT/TOR

Bearing this in mind, all matches will be BO5 except for the returning BO9 Grand Final which looks to be epic.

Schedule for the CDL Stage 1 Major 2022

With regards to the schedule, everything is available on the official event page here. Regardless, take a look at the first few matches taking place across the first two days below (all matches in GMT+1):

March 3rd

  • 21:00 – Los Angeles Guerrillas vs London Royal Ravens
  • 22:30 – Boston Brech vs Atlanta FaZe
Credits: Call of Duty League Twitter

March 4th

  • 00:00 – Toronto Ultra vs Los Angeles Thieves
  • 01:30 – Seattle Surge vs OpTic Texas
  • 21:00 – Minnesota Rokkr vs TBD
  • 22:30 – New York Subliners vs TBD

Watch the CDL Stage 1 Major 2022 on esportsguide

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CDL Stage 1 Major 2022

Predictions

Indeed, predicting the winner of the first event is always tough. In the past few weeks, we’ve had a glance and understanding at all the teams, but do we know their full potential?

Anyways, let’s list some of the favourites to win the event below:

  • Atlanta FaZe
  • London Royal Ravens
  • Los Angeles Thieves
  • OpTic Texas
  • Toronto Ultra

From this list of favourites, we’d like to go with Atlanta FaZe as the likely victors considering their dominant form from last year, sitting as the current world champions.

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Paris Legion CDL Roster – A Rumoured Double Change

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Heading into 2022, hopes weren’t too high for the Paris Legion CDL Roster. Accordingly, offering a roster with much to be desired, they’ve delivered on these expectations. However, changes have been rumoured around the community – could they be coming soon?

Paris Legion CDL Roster – Up or Down?

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Credits: CDL

Indeed, they’ve placed dead last at the recent Stage 1 Major Regular Season. Accordingly, reports have the roster looking to change from what it currently is:

  • Jacob “Decemate” Cato
  • Tyler “FeLo” Johnson
  • Johnathan “John” Perez
  • Donovan “Temp” Laroda

Specifically, the likes of Bryan “Jimbo” Sabman and Thomas “GRVTY” Malin have been rumoured to be in talks with the organization. Not specifying whom they could potentially change, the community is on board with this change.

CoD Gentlemen's Agreements
Credits: Call of Duty League

Indeed, we’ll have to wait and see. However, Paris need to get things together and improve their record:

  • 12th @ CDL 2022 Stage 1
  • 9-12th @ CDL 2022 Kickoff Classic
  • 11-12th @ CDL 2021 Stage 5 Major
  • 12th @ CDL 2021 Regular Season

We’ll be keeping an eye out to see whether these rumours become official. Otherwise, the change will likely take place after the Stage 1 Major event.

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Call of Duty 2023 Delayed – No Yearly CoD?

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Indeed, CoD esports is definitely unique. No other esport has yearly releases which change the game so dramatically! Yes, it’s been like this all the way since 2004. However, there are reports rhat Call of Duty 2023 is delayed! Let’s discuss!

Call of Duty 2023 Delayed – Good or Bad News?

Credits: Jason Schreier Twitter

Ever since Microsoft bought Activision Blizzard earlier this year, the community suspected changes. We’re referring to the esports of Overwatch and Call of Duty. Both are esports we feature on esportsguide.

Indeed, both could definitely use some changing.

Anyways, what could delaying the next title by a year mean? Well, this could easily improve the esports experience for Call of Duty Vanguard.

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Credits: Atlanta FaZe

In addition, further time could help the next title be hugely impressive. Indeed, yearly new titles are not required for a healthy esport. This is seen in League of Legends and Dota.

Yet, there is a flipside. Indeed, Activision Blizzard needs to ensure regular updates to the current title to keep things fresh. Otherwise, we might see what happened to Overwatch. Specifically, let’s hope to avoid a very long off-season with no competition.

We’ll be sure to stay tuned for more official news! Notably, right now only reports and rumours are present. We look forward to an official press release.

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Minnesota Rokkr Sign CDL Challengers Team – Interesting Move

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Unlike other franchised leagues, the Call of Duty League is still working on its franchises signing Academy teams. Indeed, with some incredible value, they’re worth considering. Accordingly, Minnesota Rokkr Sign CDL Challengers Team shows they they did more than consider the prospect.

Minnesota Rokkr Sign CDL Challengers Team – Other Franchises Follow?

Credits; Rokkr Twitter

For those unaware, an Academy team offers a lot of value. Indeed, benefits including extending the brand name and reputation, fielding new talent with direct access for the main roster and also giving substitute players a chance to stay practised.

Anyways, Minnesota Rokkr have gone ahead and signed arguably the best European Challengers team out there right now, with the following players:

  • Juan “JurNii” Antonio Gonzalez Munoz
  • Alejandro “Lucky” Lopez
  • Adrian “MettalZ” Serrano
  • Jose “ReeaL” Manuel Fernandez
Credits; Rokkr Twitter

New names? No, not entirely. The top 3 players have been competing since Black Ops 4 under Heretics, and were all substitutes in the inaugural Call of Duty League season. Meanwhile, Jose “ReeaL” Manuel is entirely new.

Boasting an incredible record, this is a huge signing for Rokkr:

  • 1st @ CDL Challengers 2022 – Elite 1 Season: EU
  • 1st @ CDL Challengers 2022 – Cup 5: EU
  • 2nd @ CDL Challengers 2022 – Cup 4: EU
  • 1st @ CDL Challengers 2022 – Cup 3: EU
  • 1st @ CDL Challengers 2022 – Cup 2: EU

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New York Subliners 2022 Roster – Reportedly Benching Neptune

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Indeed, competing at the highest level can be tough. Accordingly, roster changes usually take place in the off-season. However, if a team simply isn’t up to par, shocking mid-season changes can take place too. Accordingly, that’s what seems to be going on for the New York Subliners 2022 Roster!

New York Subliners 2022 Rosters – After Two Games?

Indeed, the rumours around this change are quite shocking, yet there’s substantial evidence to confirm it. Following multiple discussions, the likes of Travis “Neptune” McCloud being benched from the New York roster was confirmed by the player’s Tweet:

Credits: Kris Twitter

It’s crazy to see that the individual has only played two matches with the team this season. Underperforming in both, there’s definitely a tonne going on behind the scenes that we don’t see.

Here was the original roster heading into this season:

  • Paco “HyDra” Rusiewiez
  • James “Clayster” Eubanks
  • Travis “Neptune” McCloud
  • Ian “Crimsix” Porter
CoD Gentlemen's Agreements
Credits: CDL

Specifically, the roster is looking to sign perhaps the likes of Matthew “Royalty” Faithfull – though we’ll have to wait and see. They’ll want to improve on their previous performances:

  • 3-4th @ CDL 2022 Kickoff Classic
  • 5-6th @ CDL 2021 Playoffs
  • 7-8th @ CDL 2021 Stage 5 Major
  • 5th @ CDL 2021 Regular Season

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How to Watch CDL 2022 Stage 1 – teams, format, schedule, streams, predictions

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Following the preseason Kickoff event, the community can’t wait for the season of CoD esports to kick off. Accordingly, with the CDL 2022 Stage 1 event kicking off in the coming days, we can’t wait for it all to start. Bearing this in mind, read on as we provide all the viewership details you need for the event!

Event Background

Kicking off on the 4th February, Stage 1 looks to take place all the way to the 20th February, Over the next month, we have some great games to look forward to. With regards to the format, matches are predetermined and each team will compete 5 times.

Following the five games, teams will be stacked according to their standings. Accordingly, the entire scope of this stage is to determine the seeding sequence of teams for the upcoming Stage 1 Major while also building up points to build up towards later on in the season.

Credits: Call of Duty League Twitter

Once again for this Stage, the 12 franchised teams will be competing as listed below:

  • Atlanta FaZe
  • Boston Breach
  • Florida Mutineers
  • London Royal Ravens
  • Los Angeles Guerrillas
  • Los Angeles Thieves
  • Minnesota ROKKR
  • New York Subliners
  • Paris Legion
  • Seattle Surge
  • OpTic Texas
  • Toronto Ultra

Format

As we’ll reiterate, the format is fairly simple. All teams will be competing across 5 matches in BO5 series.

In each match, teams will compete in the game modes of Hardpoint, Search and Destroy and Control. Wins will grant teams points to help them in the Standings of the Stage:

Credits: Call of Duty League Twitter
  • 1st-8th – Winners Round 1
  • 9th-12th – Losers Round 1

For Stage 1, all competition will take place Online.

Schedule for the CDL 2022 Stage 1

In terms of schedule, the following is the schedule for the first few days of competition:

4th February

  • London Royal Ravens vs Florida Mutineers (21:00 CET)
  • Boston Breach vs Los Angeles Guerillas (22:30 CET)
  • NYSL vs Seattle Surge (00:00 CET)

5th February

  • Atlanta FaZe vs Paris Legion (21:00 CET)
  • London Royal Ravens vs OpTic Texas (22:30 CET)
  • Seattle Surge vs Toronto Ultra (00:00 CET)
Credits: Call of Duty League Twitter

6th February

  • New York Subliners vs Los Angeles Guerrillas (01:30 CET)
  • Paris Legion vs Florida Mutineers (21:00 CET)
  • Atlanta FaZe vs Los Angeles Thieves (22:30 CET)
  • Minnesota Rokkr vs OpTic Texas (00:00 CET)

For more information regarding the schedule, we recommend visiting the event page here.

Watch the CDL 2022 Stage 1 on esportsguide

You can also watch the CDL 2022 Stage 1 live stream via our very own website. Providing an extensive list of the biggest esports together with streams for each esports match live today or upcoming matches.

CDL 2022 Stage 1

Predictions

Heading into this first Stage of competition, Vanguard is only just beginning. Although we enjoyed the first taste of the Kickoff Classic, the game is still young and we’re not sure who’s on top.

Credits: Call of Duty League Twitter

Yet, for those unaware, here are the standings for the Kickoff Classic 2022:

  • #1st – Toronto Ultra
  • #2nd – Seattle Surge
  • #3-4th – Los Angeles Thieves, New York Subliners

However, considering the pre-season event, perhaps teams weren’t prepared. Considering this, there’s likely more than meets the eye for most of the teams.

We can’t wait to see the competition unfold!

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CDL Kickoff Classic Recap – Toronto Ultra Take the First Event

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

This past weekend, we saw the Call of Duty League Season kick off once again. Accordingly, some epic competition put us back in the rhythm, crowning a winner in Toronto Ultra. Indeed, read on as we discuss the event in the CDL Kickoff Classic Recap!

CDL Kickoff Classic Recap – Rookies Take Over

Credits: Call of Duty League Twitter

Bringing us offline with a small prize pool on the line, the event was quite exciting. As the community enjoyed watching the teams, with surprise after surprise, one team stepped up to the plate to take down the competition.

Let’s talk about Toronto Ultra.

Here’s their journey to winning the event, starting with their first game in the Quarterfinals:

  • Toronto Ultra vs Florida Mutineers (3-1)
  • Los Angeles Thieves vs Toronto Ultra (2-3)
  • Seattle Surge vs Toronto Ultra (1-3)
Credits: Call of Duty League Twitter

Indeed, step by step, Toronto’s proven roster from last year used their chemistry to dismantle each team. Accordingly, here’s the following roster who are now on everyone’s radar:

  • Cammy “Cammy” McKilligan
  • Ben “Bance” Bance
  • Tobi “CleanX” Jonsson
  • Jamie “Insight” Craven

Let’s see how the roster competes in the upcoming season – the pre-season win should do wonders for their momentum.

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How to Watch CDL Kickoff Classic 2022 – teams, format, schedule, streams, predictions

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Accordingly, we’ve been waiting a long time for the Call of Duty League season to kick off again. Indeed, after the season break, we’re ready for the Call of Dury 2022 season. Before that, we have pre-season event – read on as we discuss How to Watch the CDL Kickoff Classic 2022 below!

Event Background

Credits; Call of Duty League Twitter

For those unaware, this is the third season of the Call of Duty League. Accordingly, to warm up the teams, the following pre-season event will only have a prize pool of $30,000 and no points or seeds on the line.

Once again, we’ll have the 12 franchised teams uniting with 4v4 squads, competing in an offline environment at the Arlington Esports Stadium.

As a reminder, the following are your 12 franchised teams:

  • Atlanta FaZe
  • Boston Breach
  • Florida Mutineers
  • London Royal Ravens
  • Los Angeles Guerrillas
  • Los Angeles Thieves
  • Minnesota ROKKR
  • New York Subliners
  • Paris Legion
  • Seattle Surge
  • OpTic Texas
  • Toronto Ultra

Since last season, note how the OpTic Chicago and Dallas Empire names have merged, while Boston Breach has formed. Indeed, the event will run from 21st to 23rd January – read on as we dive further into the details.

Format

With regards to the format, it seems to be a single elimination format. Speaking of which, the teams have already been seeded into a bracket depending on their performance from last season.

With all teams heading to this event, 8 teams have already been seeded into the round of 12. Here’s how that first round looks like:

Credits: Call of Duty League Twitter
  • Seattle Surge vs London Royal Ravens
  • New York Subliners vs Boston Breach
  • Los Angeles Thieves vs Paris Legion
  • Florida Mutineers vs Los Angeles Guerillas

Meanwhile, waiting in the Quarterfinals are the likes of Atlanta FaZe, Minnesota Rokkr, OpTic Texas and Toronto Ultra. Each game looks to be a BO3, finished with a BO5 grand final.

Schedule for the CDL Kickoff Classic 2022 (GMT+1)

With regards to the schedule, below find some listed times for the opening times across the first two days:

January 21st

  • 10:00PM – Los Angeles Guerrillas vs Florida Mutineers
  • 11:30PM – London Royal Ravens vs Seattle Surge
Credits: Call of Duty League Twitter

January 22nd

  • 01:11AM – Boston Breach vs New York Subliners
  • 02:30AM – Paris Legion vs Los Angeles Thieves
  • 10:00PM – TBD vs Atlanta FaZe
  • 11:30PM – TBD vs Toronto Ultra

January 23rd

  • 01:00AM – TBD vs Minnesota Rokkr
  • 02:30AM – TBD vs OpTic Texas

For the remainder of the schedule which will be updated as the event goes on, visit the official event schedule here.

Watch the CDL Kickoff Classic 2022 on esportsguide

You can also watch the CDL Kickoff Classic 2022 live stream via our very own website. Providing an extensive list of the biggest esports together with streams for each esports match live today or upcoming matches.

CDL Kickoff Classic 2022

Predictions

Like any other first event following a rostermania, there are a few questions regarding the formed rosters.

Credits: Call of Duty League Twitter

Indeed, with lower stakes, the whole aim of this event is to check out how the competition stacks up.

In terms of favourites, it’s evident that the likes of FaZe Clan, OpTic Texas and Toronto Ultra are the clear rosters to watch out for.

Yet, saying this there are new rosters such as Los Angeles Guerrillas which look to put on a show thanks to new-found talent. We can’t wait to see how this season kicks off!

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