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...

UPDATE:Congratulations to Patrick Hogan for being randomly selected to win the Dust-Off Keyboard Quiver! X3O would like to thank all of our Facebook fans for participating in this promotion. We plan to continue to offer great prizes to our many fans in the weeks to come.

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...

Today, X3O Emerging Technologies is proud to announce changes in our plans for growth in gaming. Since opening in May of 2005, we have seen great success working with both the local and national gaming communities. From our monthly LockIN parties to hosting qualifiers for the World Cyber Games, X3O has been a home to gaming fans from around the country. Due to the extensive growth in customer base and exposure over the last year, we have decided to move to a larger space in a higher traffic area. Effective August 31st, 2009 our Rockville, MD gaming center location will be closed, and development will begin on our new facility.