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The Quarterfinals of the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 are set to deliver high-stakes Counter-Strike action, and Team Spirit vs MOUZ promises to be an entertaining clash of contrasting trajectories. While Spirit cruised through Stage 3 with a flawless 3-0 record, MOUZ barely survived elimination after a grueling comeback from an 0-2 start. In this article, we will deeply analyze the matchup, trying to predict what is going to happen and providing some insights based on our expectations. Team Spirit Are Hungry Team Spirit entered this Austin Major as the defending champions, having claimed the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 title.more

The M4A4 is a core rifle for Counter-Terrorists in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Counter-Strike 2. It’s often chosen for its high accuracy, fast fire rate, and large magazine size. While it doesn't offer a one-shot kill to the head like the AK-47, the M4A4 remains one of the most reliable rifles for defending. Learn everything about the Counter-Strike M4A4 — stats, recoil, tactics, spray control, and comparisons with the M4A1-S. Overview of the M4A4 The M4A4 replaced the Maverick M4A1more

The last stage of the BLAST.tv Austin Major is here. Up until this point, the Major has been anything but predictable. While the first two stages were surprising, the Stage 3 surpassed them in every way. That said, the games don’t stop. Starting Thursday, June 19th, the remaining eight teams will take each other on in Bo3 matches until one team completes the list of challenges and is crowned the Austin Major 2025 Champion. Austin Major 2025: Playoffs Pick’Em Challengemore

Azbayar “Senzu” Munkhbold delivered one of the most outstanding performances at the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 Stage 3 elimination match, setting the Major regulation kills record with 36 on Dust2 and vaulting The MongolZ into the playoffs. His precision rifling and composure under pressure defined a thrilling 28-25 victory in regulation time over G2 Esports, marking a memorable individual showcase in CS2 Major history. Record-Setting Performance Senzu’s 36 kills highlighted his elite game sense and ability to secure crucial entries.more

The final stage of the four-stage BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 will feature the last eight surviving teams as they battle for the first Valve trophy of the year. These teams have survived intense 16-team Swiss stage/stages to make it to the Moody Centre, Austin, where the Playoffs will kick off on Thursday, June 19. Teams at BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 The eight teams that will play the Playoffs will qualify via the 16-team Swiss stage. These teams are: 3-0 Team Spirit FURIA 3-1 FaZe Clan Team Vitality Natus Vincere 3-2 MOUZ The MongolZ paiN Gaming These teams will play inmore

Valve had recently announced that the Major Regional Qualifiers (MRQs) will no longer be part of the path to the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, set to run from November 24 to December 14. Instead, teams will qualify solely based on the Valve Regional Standings (VRS), a ranking system designed to standardize global competition by integrating team performance across third-party events. While the change streamlines the competitive structure on paper, its ripple effects, particularly on Tier-2 teams, are already causing heatedmore

In one of the most astonishing upsets in Counter-Strike 2 history, Team Legacy, an organization that wasn’t even expected to participate in the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025, has just toppled the dominant force of Team Vitality, ending their legendary 30-game win streak and sending shockwaves through the global esports community. No One Saw It Coming Legacy’s journey to this moment has been nothing short of miraculous. Originally not supposed to compete at the Austin Major, the Brazilian squad seized their opportunity through a remarkable run in the earlier stages, beating respected teams like MIBR, 3DMAX, and FaZe Clan with amore

While names like Team Vitality or MOUZ patiently await their chance to impress, Eastern squads have been rocking the early stages of the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 as teams like Lynn Vision cause chaos on Texan land. And yet, as we head for the final Swiss Stage of the tournament, the biggest Eastern threat of all is still waiting for its chance to pounce — The MongolZ. After an impressive, yet simultaneously disappointing start to the year for the team,more

As Ninjas in Pyjamas celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2025, the Swedish esports organization has evolved far beyond its origins as a Counter-Strike clan founded in June 2000. Under the leadership of CEO Hicham Chahine, what began as a financially struggling esports team has transformed into NIP Group, a publicly traded digital entertainment conglomerate generating over $100 million in revenue and operating across multiple continents. The journey from near-bankruptcy to becoming the world's largest esports organization reflects both Chahine's unconventionalmore

Valve has announced the cancellation of the Major Regional Qualifiers (MRQs) for the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025. This decision comes as a surprise for the esports community and has definitely affected teams preparing to compete for the second Major of the year. The move marks a shift from the original plans for the tournament, which was scheduled to take place from November 24 to December 14, 2025. Controversies and Criticism Even before the cancellation, the MRQs faced significant criticism from the competitive community. The main concern revolved around scheduling conflicts with four major international tournaments set for the same period:more

ESL has officially unveiled key details for its 2026 ESL Pro Tour Masters events, confirming that the prestigious Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) circuit will make stops in Brazil, the United States, and China next year. This announcement marks a significant expansion of ESL’s global Counter-Strike 2 calendar and reinforces the organizer’s commitment to bringing top-tier esports action to diverse audiences around the world. Event Schedule and Locations IEM Brazil: April 13–19, 2026 IEM USA: May 11–17, 2026 IEM China: Novembermore

With Stage 2 of the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 now in the rearview mirror (and everyone's Pick'Em Challenge in ruins), the final 16 teams have emerged - eight elite squads invited directly and eight battle-tested survivors from the previous stage. This is Stage 3: the last Swiss gauntlet before the playoffs, where every round could spell glory or heartbreak for your Pick’Em predictions. Before the first flash pops in Austin on June 12, there’s still time to lock in your Stagemore

The BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 promised drama and it delivered a huge upset! Team Falcons, widely thought to be the only team able to end Vitality's dominance and win the Major title, have been eliminated by MIBR. The match, which many thought it would be just be a stepping stone for Falcons in their journey to the Grand Finals, instead turned into hard-fought and intense matchup, culminating in an unforgettable 3v5 comeback by MIBR, going into triple overtime and ultimatelymore

While ZywOo and Vitality’s dominance heading into the Austin Major 2025 is unmatched, the biggest storyline of the ongoing Counter-Strike 2 fiesta is the return of the GOAT. S1mple has joined one of the most iconic organizations in CS esports—FaZe Clan. FaZe’s Tumultuous 2025 FaZe dominated the scene during Counter-Strike’s transition from CS:GO to CS2, winning three consecutive trophies and looking poised to reclaim their place as the world’s best. But Twistzz’s departure changed everything. The trophy-lifting roster became a shadow of its former self, constantly playing catch-up to the top teams. Despite the addition of frozen, FaZe’s last victorymore

With Stage 1 of the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 now a dusty memory (and, for many, a dusty Pick’Em record), we move forward with the 8 teams who somehow survived the madness. These brave souls will now clash with the 8 seeded giants waiting in Stage 2, all vying for a spot in Stage 3. But before the first smoke blooms tomorrow, there’s still time to lock in your Pick’Em predictions for Stage 2. Whether you're in it for themore

The Schmidt Machine Pistol, often called the TMP, is a unique submachine gun used by Counter-Terrorists in classic Counter-Strike games. While it’s no longer in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, the weapon remains an interesting part of the series’ weapon history. This guide covers the TMP’s features, stats, use cases, and why it was eventually phased out. What Is the Schmidt Machine Pistol? The TMP is a lightweight submachine gun. It is the only SMG in Counter-Strike with a built-in silencer, whichmore

The biggest Counter-Strike 2 event of the year is finally here. The BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 marks a historic return of Valve's premier tournament to North American soil for the first time in seven years, bringing world-class CS2 action to the heart of Texas. After years of European dominance in Major hosting, the competitive Counter-Strike scene returns to where it all began for many North American fans. This tournament represents more than just another Major—it's a homecoming that promises tomore

Airstrip is a classic Counter-Strike defusal map set on a remote Colombian runway. Its design mixes open ground, tight tunnels, and steep vertical angles. This guide explains the map’s history, main areas, and the straightforward tactics that win rounds. Map Overview and Objectives Airstrip uses the bomb-defusal format, marked by the “de_” prefix. The setting is a jungle airstrip with fuel tanks, warehouses, and a concrete bridge spanning a small gorge. Two bombsites sit on the grounds: Site A restsmore

After years of repetitive souvenir packages that lost their appeal, Counter-Strike has finally announced something new and exciting. Starting with the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025, Playoff match drops will feature the all-new Souvenir Highlight Packages. What is a Souvenir Highlight Package? A Souvenir Highlight Package is a Playoff-exclusive drop for the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025. Each package contains a souvenir weapon with an attached charm that features a video highlight from the selected Playoff map. The weapon’s description will includemore

Over the course of 2025 so far, we have witnessed ten S-tier tournaments in just five months; a ludicrous stat line that is only outclassed by Team Vitality winning six of these after attending seven. The unimaginable success rate of winning tournaments serves as a solid preface for the upcoming Valve-sponsored Counter-Strike event. Going into the Austin Major 2025, it wouldn't be a stretch to say it is Vitality’s tournament to lose. In the same vein, if they fail tomore