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Valve Drops New CS2 Update And Potentially Teases Train
On November 7th, 2024, Valve dropped a new update for Counter-Strike 2 mainly focused on technical adjustments ranging from map and animation fixes to lag compensation and bullet hit feedback. Many of the issues addressed were the highlights of criticism back when CS2 first launched, so it’s a good sign to see Valve giving the game some love.
Cloud9's HeavyGod Is A Role-Change Success Story
On November 30th, 2024, fans looked back at Cloud9’s performance at the RMR while many doubted their ability to even qualify for the Perfect World Shanghai Major. The team had genuine struggles up to the RMR, prompting them to implement equally drastic changes, notably changing Nikita "HeavyGod" Martynenko’s role on the roster. HeavyGod was known for being a good hard anchor during his time on OG, but Cloud9 decided to have him play as an aggressive star rifler.
G2's CEO Unveils Past Endeavors & Future Prospects Amidst eSports Scene Evolution
In an engaging session on HLTV Confirmed, G2's CEO shed light on the team's historical journey and future trajectory. The panel also delved into discussing Astralis' performance curve and the pulse-racing outcomes from Melbourne’s recent tournament. As a cyber sport expert entrenched in the evolving landscape of eSports, this episode provided profound insights into competitive dynamics and strategic foresight.
FaZe Bounces Back And Qualify For The Shanghai Major
On November 20th, 2024, many more teams qualified for the Perfect World Shanghai Major coming up in December later this year. Even though they lost pretty badly to Vitality the day before, with the latter not conceding a single map, FaZe showed up unfazed (pun intended) in their match against FNATIC. They delivered a 2-0 blow to FNATIC, with a 13-5 scoreline on map 1 (Anubis) and 13-8 scoreline on map 2 (Ancient) - a similar beating to what Vitality gave them.
Nivera's A Free Agent As He Finds His Footing With CS
On November 26th, 2024, Nabil "Nivera" Benrlitom announced on X (formerly Twitter) that his current organization, Revenant, has allowed him to explore his options. While this does cast doubt on Revenant’s commitment to having a long-term CS2 roster, given that they’re now just down to two players, Kamil "reiko" Cegiełko and Laurențiu "lauNX" Țârlea, Nivera’s future is also uncertain. Despite the struggle, Nivera is a well-known name in the VALORANT and Counter-Strike sphere, given that he has competed at the highest level in both scenes.
Players Getting Benched After Shanghai Major Elimination
On December 12th 2024, news dropped from several organizations regarding recompositions of their CS2 rosters following their elimination from the Perfect World Shanghai Major. Notably, Complexity and Virtus.pro have made the most shocking changes out of them all, paving the way for major changes to each organization’s rosters.
Astralis Sports Director Discusses Departure: Embracing Change in the Esports Arena
In a recent interview, the sports director of Astralis, a leading figure in the esports industry, candidly spoke about his departure from the organization. He described this change as an inevitable part of the competitive landscape of esports. This departure sheds light on the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of esports management and team composition.
jottAAA Takes Calyx’s Place On Eternal Fire
Samet “jottAAA” Köklü has joined Eternal Fire’s roster for the 2025 season, replacing Buğra "Calyx" Arkın, as announced by the Turkish organization on January 2nd, 2025.
Astralis’s Prospect For The Rest Of The Year, cadiaN Talks
On October 30th, 2024, fans await one of the most anticipated events of the year in the CS2 esports circuit to commence: BLAST Premier World Final. The event will feature some of the best teams in the world such as Natus Vincere, G2 Esports and Vitality - Team Astralis also find themselves in the mix of such a stacked lineup, hoping to win it all. However, realistically speaking, Astralis’s chances of winning the tournament or making it far into the semi-finals look grim.
MOUZ Triumphs Over Falcons To Claim PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025 Title
MOUZ emerged victorious at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025, securing the championship with a 3-1 win over Falcons. This victory ends their six-year drought without an arena event title and serves as a long-awaited breakthrough for the core trio of Dorain "xertioN" Berman, Ádám "torzsi" Torzsás, and Jimi "Jimpphat" Salo.
TeSeS Finds Comfort in m0NESY's Support: A Look into Their Dynamic
In a revealing discussion, TeSeS opens up about the positive impact m0NESY has had on his gameplay. By sharing the burden of expectations, m0NESY enables TeSeS to excel in a pressure-free environment, showcasing a unique synergy that benefits their team significantly.
FlyQuest Benches aliStair After Shanghai Major Failure
On December 20th 2024, FlyQuest announced that they would be benching their AWPer Alistair "aliStair" Johnston. This constitutes the first-ever roster change to come to the Oceanic team since they joined the North American organization in March 2024. Now, it’s expected that the team will step into the international market to look for new replacements.
Falling Stars: Astralis' Unprecedented Absence from Five Consecutive Majors
In an unexpected twist in the realm of esports, Astralis, once hailed as kings of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO), has missed participation in five consecutive major tournaments. This article delves into the timeline of events that led to this surprising downturn, offering insights into what lies ahead for the storied team.
HEROIC Obliterate Astralis To Secure A Spot At IEM Dallas 2025
HEROIC have secured the final spot at IEM Dallas 2025 after delivering a crushing 2-0 defeat to Astralis in the lower bracket final of Europe’s closed qualifier.
DATA.BET Will Host a CS2 Tournament at the SBC Summit Lisbon
On September 13th, 2024, DATA.BET, an esports betting solutions provider, dropped a bombshell of an announcement as they will be organizing a CS2 tournament at the SBC Summit 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. The event will be featuring Christopher “GeT_RiGhT” Alesund, a famous Counter-Strike icon who was considered to be the best player in the world back in 2013 and 2014.