PlayerForge, a new Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) platform based in the UK, has launched and announced a partnership.
PlayerForge is billed as a matchmaking, events and tournament platform that’s been in the planning for over a decade.
It was founded by two experienced CS individuals: Adam ‘Blanks’ Heath, owner of UK esports organisation Reason Gaming and news website UKCSGO, and Tim ‘ttgzaN’ Grantham, former Reason CS player.
The platform is aimed at aspiring esports professionals, offering pathways to compete via prized cups and tournaments, and to showcase their abilities via gameplay, streaming and socials.
PlayerForge said in an announcement: “During the life of Counter-Strike there have been a small number of successful online platforms that have helped the game grow in both popularity and entertainment. Something that is slowly being forgotten, though, is the fun aspect of Counter-Strike.
“PlayerForge understands the need for a competitive environment for players to practise, compete and improve in. From their first game, to their progression through the ranks as they embark on a competitive journey it is important for them to have a reliable, consistent platform they know has their interests in mind.
“Whether you’re a player, partner/sponsor, or spectator, PlayerForge offers a dynamic and immersive gaming experience that redefines the future of competitive esports.”
The platform also has its own anti-cheat, aiming to keep play secure.
Beta testing is set to begin soon, where PlayerForge will be taking on board feedback and fixing any issues.
PlayerForge partnership will bring CS2 to Danish schools
PlayerForge has partnered with the Danish Skolemesterskaberne i Esport, an organisation with 50+ schools and 500+ players ranging from ages 12 to 16.
“Offering both online and offline competition and experiences, we will determinedly work together to continue providing students and parents with mentorship, competition and teaching of the vast benefits and opportunities that esports has to offer,” PlayerForge said in an announcement.
There’s more info over on the PlayerForge website
Dom is an award-winning writer and finalist of the Esports Journalist of the Year 2023 award. He graduated from Bournemouth University with a 2:1 degree in Multi-Media Journalism in 2007.
As a long-time gamer having first picked up the NES controller in the late ’80s, he has written for a range of publications including GamesTM, Nintendo Official Magazine, industry publication MCV and others. He worked as head of content for the British Esports Federation up until February 2021, when he stepped back to work full-time on Esports News UK and offer esports consultancy and freelance services. Note: Dom still produces the British Esports newsletter on a freelance basis, so our coverage of British Esports is always kept simple – usually just covering the occasional press release – because of this conflict of interest.
