In a startling series of events, the CSGOEmpire Cup has faced a significant exodus of participating teams and personalities following a tumultuous incident at the PGL Major quarterfinal match between G2 and MOUZ. The match experienced an attempted disruption, which led to a halt in the gameplay and ensured the safety of all involved. The individuals responsible for the disruption were escorted away by police, and official charges are being considered against them for their actions.

The reverberations of the incident were felt far and wide, as Nexus Gaming, along with a slew of other teams, declared their withdrawal from the CSGOEmpire Cup, citing the event's connections to the chaos as their reasoning. The site CSGOEmpire has been in the spotlight for calling out scam gambling portals and demanding that G2 sever ties with one such site, CSGORoll, which it sponsors.

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The decision to withdraw was echoed by several teams, including Sampi, SINNERS, MOUZ NXT, ENCE Academy, and ALTERNATE aTTaX. Moreover, multiple casters have taken a stand by backing out of the event, showcasing a united front against the disruption of esports events and questioning the ethics and practices of associated entities.

With both participants and spectators in shock over the night's proceedings, the CSGOEmpire Cup now faces an uncertain future. As the fallout continues to unfold, the esports community is left to grapple with the implications of such disruptions and their impact on the integrity of esports competitions.