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At the start of 2025, the rumor of Robin "ropz" Kool joining Team Vitality took the Counter-Strike world by storm. Once the move was confirmed, the question was no longer if the new Team Vitality would be good, but rather how good they would be. Fast forward to April 1st, and the team have now successfully asserted their dominance over the scene. Not only is Team Vitality one of the strongest teams in Counter-Strike, but they have also translated theirmore

On 31st March, Valve dropped the first significant Counter-Strike 2 update in recent times. The update aims to introduce a fresh batch of content to the game via the Weekly Care Package refresh and Armory Update. Additionally, the update also introduces minor changes to Inferno and Train, helping with the maps’ playability. Let’s dive into the update. Cleaner Inferno and Train The biggest complaint for the current revamped version of Inferno was the visual clutter. The much beloved map hasmore

Valve appears to be phasing out Counter-Strike’s battle royale mode, “Danger Zone”, according to recent findings. Well-known data miner Gabe Follower revealed in a tweet that Valve is removing Danger Zone-related assets from Counter-Strike 2’s game files, suggesting the mode may not make the transition to CS2 after all. History of Danger Zone Launched on December 6, 2018, for CS:GO, Danger Zone was Valve’s debut into the battle royale genre, featuring fast-paced matches with up to 18 players. Unlike traditionalmore

Before the dust can even settle in Lisbon after a thrilling Grand Final, PGL Bucharest 2025 is now on the horizon. Taking place from April 6th to 13th in Romania’s capital, this S-Tier event will see 16 of the world’s strongest teams (except Team Vitality, Team Spirit, MOUZ) battle it out for a $625,000 USD prize pool. Tournament Format Group Stage 16-Team Swiss System Format. All matches are Bo3. Top 8 teams advance to the Playoffs. Playoffs Single-Elimination Bracket. All matchesmore

The Counter-Strike Glock-18 is a staple sidearm for Terrorists from the start of every match. It costs little, yet it offers several advantages against unarmored enemies. Its burst-fire mode sets it apart from most pistols in Counter-Strike, making it a subject of interest for new and seasoned players. Many players underestimate its low damage per shot. Yet, the Glock-18’s fast firing rate and minimal recoil can make it effective in specific scenarios. Its design has evolved over the years, butmore

The MEO Arena in Lisbon, Portugal witnessed the best Counter-Strike Grand Finals of 2025 yet. In the final series of BLAST Open Spring Lisbon 2025, MOUZ challenged the current overlords, Team Vitality, and pushed them to the limits. A series that stretched to all five maps saw the youngsters go toe-to-toe with the veterans. But when push came to shove, the French side showcased why they have now won back-to-back-to-back tournaments. Team Vitality take on MOUZ for the title!  Amore

The BLAST Open Spring 2025 Grand Finals in Lisbon promised a battle between two of the world’s best Counter-Strike teams—Team Vitality and MOUZ. With the MEO Arena packed with thousands of roaring fans, anticipation was high for a thrilling contest. However, what unfolded on Inferno left everyone in shock. Vitality’s Unprecedented 13-0 Victory Team Vitality delivered a performance never before seen in Counter-Strike 2 history—a flawless 13-0 thrashing in a Grand Final. Despite MOUZ being considered the second-best team inmore

After several days of intense Counter-Strike matches at the BLAST Open Spring 2025, Team Vitality and MOUZ get ready to face each other at the tournament's Grand Finals. In another matchup featuring these teams, Vitality enters the server as the favorite to lift another trophy but MOUZ is the perfect opponent to make this theoretical advantage goes through the air. Our analyst team has sat down and collected the best odds and parlays for YOU to predict. The outcomes selected are for the best predictions to bet your money on using GGBet. Best esports predictions, odds, and parlays for themore

The stage is set for an epic showdown as Team Vitality and MOUZ prepare to battle for the championship title at the BLAST Open Spring Lisbon 2025. The grand final will take place on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 3:30 PM CET at the MEO Arena in Lisbon, Portugal. This Bo5 series promises to be a thrilling conclusion to what has been an action-packed tournament. The Road to the Finals Team Vitality, currently ranked #2 in the world, has beenmore

The Semifinals of BLAST Open Spring 2025 promise to deliver a clash of titans when Team Vitality and Team Spirit climb to the stage to at the MEO Arena in Lisbon this Saturday, March 29th. The match will feature an intense battle between two of the very best teams in Counter-Strike at the moment, but only one can remain standing. Which of these two giants of the game will move on to fight for the trophy in the tournament's Grandmore

The BLAST Open Spring 2025 tournament semifinals are here! The first of tomorrow’s matchup (March 29th at 08:30 pm CET) promises to be an electrifying clash. In one side, we have MOUZ, a team known for its strategic depth and raw firepower. In the other, Eternal Fire, a squad brimming with confidence and looking to prove that they can hang with the top-tier teams. Who will win and secure the Grand Finals spot? Let's break down key factors that couldmore

The heat of battle continues to burn at BLAST Open Spring 2025 as the remaining teams get ready to face off in the tournament's Quarterfinals. With some of the biggest names in Counter-Strike taking the stage at the MEO Arena in Lisbon, today's matches promise to deliver exciting, top-level gameplay. Our analyst team has sat down and collected what we think are the best odds and parlays for YOU to predict on today. The outcomes selected are for the best predictions to betmore

The esports world has been rocked by a major scandal involving Joakim "jkaem" Myrbostad, a professional CS2 player. On March 26, 2025, a Twitter user named Magnus (@erlsan) accused jkaem of gambling away $11,000 worth of skins that were lent to him for the BLAST Paris Major 2023. What began as a simple act of generosity quickly turned into a saga of deception, broken promises, and alleged financial irresponsibility. The situation has since snowballed, with more individuals stepping forward claimingmore

Former Counter-Strike professional Fredrik "roeJ" Jørgensen has revealed the astonishing amount of money he made from sticker sales during his career. In a recent podcast appearance, roeJ stated that he earned between $600,000 and $900,000 solely from in-game sticker revenue. The Impact of Major Success and Favorable Revenue Splits RoeJ attributed his lucrative sticker sales income to a combination of factors. The popularity of the Majors he attended and the favorable revenue split he received from his teams, particularly Copenhagenmore

The BLAST Open Spring 2025 Playoffs are set to kick off in Lisbon, Portugal, with an electrifying all-Eastern European clash between Team Spirit and Natus Vincere (NaVi) in the Quarterfinals. As the tournament transitions from Copenhagen's modest BLAST Studios to the grand stage of Lisbon's MEO Arena, this Quarterfinal matchup on March 28th promises to deliver high-stakes Counter-Strike action with a Semifinal bout against Team Vitality on the line. Recent Form and Group Stage Performance Team Spirit entered the tournamentmore

The Group Stage of BLAST Open Spring 2025 has wrapped up, with only six teams emerging from the 16 that started the event. Now, the tournament moves to the MEO Arena in Lisbon, where the quarterfinal matchups will determine who will join the top two teams already waiting in the semifinals. The first quarterfinal features a highly anticipated rematch between MOUZ and G2 Esports, scheduled for March 28 at 4:30 p.m. CET. MOUZ secured a 2-1 victory in the ESLmore

The Group stage of BLAST Open Spring 2025 concluded with only six out of the 16 teams surviving the heat of the competition. These remaining teams will test their mettle in the Playoffs to crown the champion at the MEO Arena in Lisbon, Portugal. Format and Teams The six remaining teams will take on each other in the usual BLAST Playoffs format: Single Elimination bracket Quarterfinals and Semifinals are Bo3 Winner of each group is seeded into Semifinals The bottom two teams from both groups take each other on in the Quarterfinals Bo5 Grand Finals These teams as per theirmore

The Counter-Strike Train Map is famous for its narrow passageways, tall train cars, and tense bombsite encounters. It has been a staple of the series for years, offering unique angles for tactical plays and quick engagements. Players have seen it evolve from a basic industrial setting to a more detailed environment with better visuals and layout adjustments. This article focuses on the map’s journey across different Counter-Strike titles, including recent changes in CS2, and shares notable gameplay features that definemore

The BLAST Open Spring 2025 is ON FIRE with the Group Stage reaching its most critical matches. Today features two high-stakes Upper Bracket Finals that will determine which teams advance directly to the semifinals in Lisbon. Team Vitality faces MOUZ in the Group A Upper Bracket Final, while Natus Vincere takes on Eternal Fire in the Group B Upper Bracket Final. Our analyst team has sat down and collected what we think are the best odds and parlays for YOU to predictmore