Tips and tricks on how to succeed in CSGO. How to get better in Counter Strike

Norwegian Counter-Strike pro Joakim "⁠jkaem⁠" Myrbostad has found himself at the center of controversy after being accused of failing to repay a $10,000 skin debt to trader erlsan, a loan dating back to BLAST Paris Major 2023.

Virtus.pro triumphed over Falcons in a hard-fought series, clinching a well-deserved playoff berth in BLAST Open Lisbon 2025 after multiple intense overtime battles. Their grit and success against elite opponents have cemented them as a rising force in the tournament following this victory.

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.

On November 2nd, 2024, Team Vitality faced off MOUZ in the quarter-finals at BLAST Premier World Final and bested them 2-0 without breaking a sweat. The best part is that they did all this with Audric "⁠JACKZ⁠" Jug standing in for William "⁠mezii⁠" Merriman, with the former having played only two practice games before the tournament. Astonishingly, Team Vitality has been blowing past the tournament with the 32 year-old, beating Team Spirit and Liquid before their match with MOUZ.

As the Austin Major heats up, this esports extravaganza continues to captivate fans worldwide with its high-octane matches, unexpected turns, and showcasing of top-tier gaming talent. With teams battling fiercely for supremacy, the tournament is a testament to the growing prominence and competitive spirit of cyber sports.

On December 16th 2024, fans looked back as history was made on the final day of the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024. Despite small hiccups throughout the tournament, everything came back full circle. Similar to how they won their first title this year at IEM Katowice, defeating FaZe, they just won their fourth title by beating FaZe 2-1. The only difference was that instead of Dmitry "⁠sh1ro⁠" Sokolov backing up Danil "⁠donk⁠" Kryshkovets, it was Boris "⁠magixx⁠" Vorobiev.

In a significant move for the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) community, Valve has released its much-anticipated August ranking update. This update reflects the latest performance metrics, reshaping the competitive landscape and setting a new benchmark for players and teams worldwide.

In a strategic move geared towards nurturing the next generation of cyber sports talents, Berlin International Gaming (BIG) has officially announced the rebirth of its academy team. This revival underscores BIG's commitment to providing a robust platform for young gamers to develop their skills and potentially join the professional ranks.

PGL has faced an unexpected hurdle as their reservation for the TAURON Arena in Krakow was abruptly canceled. The city has committed to co-organizing another event at the same time as PGL Krakow 2027, leaving the tournament organizer scrambling to secure a new venue.

The promising partnership between the professional CS:GO player, 'history', and the Brazilian esports organization, Fluxo, has officially concluded. This marks the end of a significant chapter in both parties' journey within the competitive scene of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.

On November 12th, 2024, fans tuned in as the Perfect World Shanghai Major Americas RMR was in full swing, with the best of the best facing off for a chance to compete in this year’s final Major. Amongst these teams, we saw Team Complexity facing the Argentinian powerhouse, BESTIA. Although the match started off in BESTIA’s favour, leading 1-3 with a pistol round win, 5 rounds were all that Complexity was willing to concede. Complexity took back the lead in the ninth round, leading 5-4 before running away with it, closing out the best-of-one with a 13-5. While a part of Complexity celebrated the win, they know it’s far from what they want to achieve.

On November 22nd, 2024, fans watched day one of the Perfect World Shanghai Major Europe RMR B come to an end, with some teams disappointing and other teams uplifting the mood. The German squad, BIG, did the latter as they managed to win both of their best-of-one games against Sashi (13-9) and HEROIC (13-8). Now, they have a chance to make it straight to the Elimination stage if they manage to beat Passion UA the next day, an underdog team that bested Virtus.pro and Spirit while BIG dealt with Sashi and HEROIC.

On November 15th, 2024, in an unexpected turn of events, Astralis star Nicolai "⁠device⁠" Reedtz was benched ahead of the upcoming Perfect World Shanghai Major, citing medical reasons. Specifically, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), device said that he was compelled to take a break after experiencing "a recurrence of stress-related health challenges" during Astralis’s recent trip to Singapore for the BLAST Premier World Final.

The anticipation surrounding the third day of the PGL Astana event is reaching fever pitch as matchups are finally set, promising esports fans across the globe an array of thrilling contests. As a cyber sports expert closely monitoring every turn and twist of this prestigious tournament, I'm here to break down what these matchups entail and why they're worth your attention.

The renowned Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) map, Overpass, celebrates its monumental return after a decade since its inception, bringing with it a plethora of iconic moments and memories for the eSports community.