In the second week of ESEA Invite Season 5 features a comeback of sorts for X3O.CSS after their stunning loss against Cyber Revolution last week on de_dust2. This week, X3O.CSS goes up against the newest acquisition to the 50 Caliber brand in Second Nature, and close out the week against Blight Gaming in what is sure to be one of the better matches thus far in ESEA Season Five. On Monday night this week will kick off with the map being de_contra. Known for it’s unpredictable terrorist side, and long choke-point heavy ct rotations, this map will truly test team’s defensive skills and attack timings. Earlier this week I caught up with Justin "Sunman" Summy to get his thoughts on contra, and what approach X3O will be taking this week - Click "Read more" below to continue reading...

While ESEA Invite Season 4 was taking place, X3O.CSS were also partaking in the 2009 Newegg.com Fall WANfest, which had $3,000 up for grabs for the winners in Counter Strike: Source. The early stages of the tournament played true to the seeds, as X3O.CSS, Immortal 7, and Zomblerz we're all to be found in the double elimination finals bracket. After sending the Zomblerz into the losers bracket at Lethal Gamers in Dallas, Texas, X3O.CSS continued their momentum to roll through Team Hausen on train by a score of 16 to 3 - Click Read more below to continue reading...

Tonight marks the first match in ESEA Invite Season 4 for our Counter Strike: Source team, and while watching the match this evening you might notice a change of scenery for our boys up north. During the off season for X3O.CS:S a tough decision was made as Sean “TN” Portis, and Karlos “solraK” Agobian decided to take a step away from the game and X3O to pursue new and exciting opportunities outside of the gaming world. - Click "Read more" below to continue reading...