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FalleN Overtakes ZywOo to Set All-Time LAN Clutch Record

FalleN Overtakes ZywOo to Set All-Time LAN Clutch Record

The FURIA captain has reached 487 LAN clutch wins, moving past ZywOo's 486 to claim the all-time Counter-Strike record at IEM Beijing 2026.

CS2
35m
Bruno Rodrigues
PGL Adds $30,000 Fine for Teams Withdrawing From CS2 Events

PGL Adds $30,000 Fine for Teams Withdrawing From CS2 Events

PGL's 2027 rulebook introduces a $30,000 withdrawal fine on top of travel and replacement costs, with exemptions for certain medical and visa issues.

CS2
3h
Bruno Rodrigues
S1mple’s BC.Game Among Teams Reportedly Set to Rebrand for PGL Singapore Major 2026

S1mple’s BC.Game Among Teams Reportedly Set to Rebrand for PGL Singapore Major 2026

Four Counter-Strike 2 organizations—BC.Game, BetBoom Team, 1w Team (also known as 1win), and PARIVISION—are set to undergo mandatory name and logo changes for the upcoming PGL Major Singapore 2026.

CS2
16h
Kaustavmani Choudhury
BLAST Rivals Fall 2026 Hong Kong: Teams, Format, Schedule, and More

BLAST Rivals Fall 2026 Hong Kong: Teams, Format, Schedule, and More

Before 32 CS2 teams congregate in Singapore, eight top squads will make a stop in Hong Kong for the penultimate tournament of the year — BLAST Rivals Fall 2026.

CS2
5 Nov
Ganesh Jadhav

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IEM Beijing 2026 Playoffs Preview and Predictions

IEM Beijing 2026 Playoffs Preview and Predictions

IEM Beijing 2026 Playoffs will kick off soon, featuring six top teams in a single-elimination bracket. Here's everything to know about the tournament.

CS2
4 Nov
Adarsh J. Kumar
CS2 Average Player Count Hits Two-Year Low: Is the Game Slowly Dying?

CS2 Average Player Count Hits Two-Year Low: Is the Game Slowly Dying?

At IEM Cologne Major 2026, CS2 recorded its highest viewership to date, marking it as the most successful event in esports history. Five months after the record-breaking event, CS2 finds itself in a tight spot, as the average player count continues to drop for eight straight months.

CS2
3 Nov
Ganesh Jadhav
All Teams Attending the CS2 PGL Singapore Major 2026

All Teams Attending the CS2 PGL Singapore Major 2026

Less than a month remains until the second CS2 Valve-sponsored event of the year — PGL Singapore Major. With the invite cutoff set for today, November 2, we have the final 32 teams invited to the year's showstopper tournament after months of intense back-and-forth.

CS2
2 Nov
Ganesh Jadhav
100 Thieves Secure Final European Spot at Singapore Major 2026

100 Thieves Secure Final European Spot at Singapore Major 2026

A crucial device clutch helped 100 Thieves win FiRe Last Chance and secure a Singapore Major berth after

CS2
2 Nov
Bruno Rodrigues
FalleN Reaches 20 Counter-Strike Titles, Overtakes s1mple and NiKo

FalleN Reaches 20 Counter-Strike Titles, Overtakes s1mple and NiKo

FalleN's 20th notable trophy puts him ahead of NiKo and s1mple in HLTV's records. See every title and how FURIA helped him return to winning.

CS2
1 Nov
Bruno Rodrigues
YEKINDAR Wins First Career MVP After FURIA's PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 Triumph

YEKINDAR Wins First Career MVP After FURIA's PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 Triumph

The Latvian earns his first HLTV MVP award after leading FURIA in the PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 grand final against Nemiga.

CS2
31 Oct
Bruno Rodrigues
FURIA Overpowers Nemiga in Five-Map Final to Claim PGL Masters Bucharest 2026

FURIA Overpowers Nemiga in Five-Map Final to Claim PGL Masters Bucharest 2026

FURIA defeated Nemiga Gaming in a best-of-five thriller to win PGL Masters Bucharest 2026. Here's how the Grand Final match played out.

CS2
31 Oct
Adarsh J. Kumar
Nemiga and FURIA Clash in PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 Grand Finals

Nemiga and FURIA Clash in PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 Grand Finals

FURIA Esports will take on Nemiga Gaming in the PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 Grand Final. Here's everything to know about the best-of-five matchup.

CS2
31 Oct
Adarsh J. Kumar
BLAST Open 3 2027 Set for US With Swiss Format and Eight-Team Playoffs

BLAST Open 3 2027 Set for US With Swiss Format and Eight-Team Playoffs

BLAST Open 3 2027 will be held in the United States, featuring 16 teams, a Swiss stage, eight playoff spots and a qualification route for South America.

CS2
30 Oct
Bruno Rodrigues
Astralis Could Be Forced to Play Singapore Major Without cmtry

Astralis Could Be Forced to Play Singapore Major Without cmtry

FUT's loss to Nemiga leaves cmtry tied to his former team's VRS roster, potentially forcing Astralis to field jabbi at the Singapore Major.

CS2
29 Oct
Bruno Rodrigues
IEM Beijing 2026: Teams, Schedule, Format, and More

IEM Beijing 2026: Teams, Schedule, Format, and More

IEM Beijing 2026 will kick off soon, featuring 16 top teams. Here's everything to know about the tournament, including its teams, schedule, format, and more.

CS2
29 Oct
Adarsh J. Kumar
PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 Playoff Preview and Predictions

PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 Playoff Preview and Predictions

PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 Playoffs will kick off soon, featuring eight top teams in a single-elimination bracket. Here's everything to know about the tournament.

CS2
29 Oct
Adarsh J. Kumar
Latest CS2 Update Makes Heads Bigger: New Big Head Mode Arrives In-Game

Latest CS2 Update Makes Heads Bigger: New Big Head Mode Arrives In-Game

Just over a month after the introduction of a new game mode, the latest CS2 update adds another fun addition: Big Head Mode. As a modifier for Casual, it adds a layer of excitement and underscores Valve devs’ efforts to make CS2 more enjoyable for the casual player base.

CS2
29 Oct
Ganesh Jadhav
NAVI Knock Out Spirit to Complete PGL Masters Bucharest Playoff Bracket

NAVI Knock Out Spirit to Complete PGL Masters Bucharest Playoff Bracket

NAVI knock out HLTV's world No. 1 Spirit in three maps to claim the final PGL Masters Bucharest playoff spot. A rematch with Vitality awaits.

CS2
28 Oct
Bruno Rodrigues
Astralis Bring Back jabbi to Avoid Singapore Major Roster Conflict

Astralis Bring Back jabbi to Avoid Singapore Major Roster Conflict

Just two weeks after leaving Astralis' starting lineup, jabbi is back as a stand-in to help the team avoid a potential Singapore Major invitation problem.

CS2
28 Oct
Bruno Rodrigues
jL Says He May Retire if He Doesn't Find a Team After Singapore

jL Says He May Retire if He Doesn't Find a Team After Singapore

The former Major MVP wants to compete for trophies again but may leave professional Counter-Strike if the right offer does not arrive after Singapore.

CS2
28 Oct
Bruno Rodrigues

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