Morning after and everything is sinking in. Some people saw the first Clutch or Kick announcement and thought, “No way this is real. Total scam.” Others hoped we’d fumble the bag. And then there were the ones who believed, who went all-in, bought in early, and showed up in person. That commitment? That’s what built this weekend. We promised a $5K LAN, broadcasted, covered, and VRS-ready, and we did everything we could to deliver. @TechPortEsports gave us the perfect stage, and their staff didn’t miss a beat. Our NACS crew, admins, casters, prod leads, volunteers, bracket runners, photographers, videographers, web designers, visual artists & even the last-minute full-ins - proved that NA can adapt, overcome, and clutch when it matters most. @STYKOcs literally traveled 48 hours just to support this scene and show love to NA. HLTV and Valve worked with us to help make it official. And the community? You brought the noise, the memes, the belief, and even the doubts that pushed us to double-check every angle. At the end of the day, this scene is an ecosystem. LANs don’t happen because one org says so, they happen when players, teams, and fans decide to make it real. This weekend, you did. So thank you to the believers, the doubters, the ones who prayed for our downfall, and the ones who came out to San Antonio to see it with their own eyes. We adapted, overcame, and most importantly, we delivered. See you at the next. twitch.tv/playnacs

Your name and your work are now forever stamped in history. This isn’t goodbye, just see you later. Rest easy, @charliekirk11 🙏 Thank you for leaving this world better than you found it. Until we meet again.

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The first photo drop from Clutch or Kick Summer 2025. A special thanks to for @PSDN_Official. More coming soon 👊 photos.google.com/share/AF1Q…

It’s a tough day for North American Counter-Strike. Complexity has been part of our DNA since the early days. Jason Lake carried the torch when so few believed in NA CS, and built something that inspired players, fans, and dreamers for decades. To see them step back is upsetting, and a reminder of just how fragile our scene can feel at times. But Jason’s message was always clear: believe, build, and push forward. That doesn’t stop here. At North American Clutch Series, we’re committed to carrying that flag forward. Respectfully, we know it will take all of us - players, orgs, fans, partners - to keep North America alive and thriving. We honor the legacy of Complexity and Jason Lake, and we promise to do our part to make sure NA always has a place to compete, grow, and believe again. Bad things happen so good things can find a place. Jason, we will be here cheering you on in your next endeavor, you have done so much for us. We hope to see you back 🙏 To the God Father of North American Counter-Strike… -PlayNACS

We hope everyone made it home safe after #ClutchOrKick. While it’s fresh on your mind, we want to hear from YOU. Players, fans, teams - tell us how we can improve and what you want to see next. Your feedback makes NACS better every time 🦅🇺🇸 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

The VOD from Day 2 of Clutch or Kick Summer 2025. twitch.tv/videos/2542542515?…