CS2 Esports News

Today marks the third round of Stage 2 matches in the ESL Pro League Season 21, and we’ll be focusing on three exciting matchups to bring you the best betting odds, predictions, and parlays. Our analyst team has carefully reviewed these matches to provide YOU with the most informed predictions for betting on GGBet. *Best Esports Predictions, Odds, and Parlays for the 9th of March 2025 as collected by the Strafe Esports Content Team. Match 1: Team Spirit vs Themore

The Counter-Strike Market is booming, just yesterday the market cap reached a whopping $4.28 Billion. These skins are not just in-game cosmetics anymore but exclusive collectibles with a market that deals in thousands if not millions. Depending on the rarity of a skin, its price can range from a single penny to almost a million dollars. With more players engaging with the skin market of Counter-Strike, the prices of rare skins will only keep increasing. That said, unboxing a raremore

Today marks the beginning of Stage 2 matches in the ESL Pro League Season 21, and we’ll be focusing on three exciting matchups to bring you the best betting odds, predictions and parlays. Our analyst team has carefully reviewed these matches to provide YOU with the most informed predictions for betting on GGBet. *Best Esports Predictions, Odds and Parlays for the 7th of March 2025 as collected by the Strafe Esports Content Team. Match 1: Falcons vs Team Liquid Matchmore

The Stage 1 of ESL Pro League Season 21 concluded yesterday, with only 8 out of the 16 competing teams surviving and qualifying for the next stage of competition. Starting tomorrow, 8 directly invited teams will join the aforementioned qualified teams for another 16-teams Swiss system competition. Only 8 that survive the grueling stage make it to the Playoffs and compete for the the ESL Pro League Season 21 title. ESL Pro League Season 21 Stage 2: Teams, Fixtures andmore

Counter-Strike has always been a game defined by its intense competition and finely tuned mechanics. With the release of CS2, players have noticed some intriguing changes in weapon behavior, especially in the realm of recoil patterns. In this article, we dig deeper into the significant differences between CS2 and its predecessor, CS:GO, regarding recoil pattern and why understanding these disparities is crucial for high-level competitive play. CS2: A shift in recoil patterns One of the most notable changes in CS2more

Ladislav “GuardiaN” Kovács, one of the most iconic AWPers in Counter-Strike history, has officially retired from professional play. In a video published by BC.Game, the Slovakian veteran announced his decision, stating that it was made without hesitation. After nearly two decades of competing at the highest level, GuardiaN has decided to step away from professional Counter-Strike to focus on streaming and other personal ventures. "When you spend half of your life playing tournaments and flying around the world, you burnmore

Today is the last round of the ESL Pro League Season 21 Stage 1 matches, and we will focus on the last three matchups and their participating teams to bring you the best betting odds and predictions. Our analyst team has sat down and collected, what we think, are the best matches for YOU to predict on today. The outcomes selected are for the best predictions to bet your money on using GGBet. *Best Esports Predictions and Odds for themore

The M4A1-S is a silenced assault rifle available exclusively to the Counter-Terrorist side in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Counter-Strike 2. This weapon, introduced in the August 14, 2013 Arms Deal update, is a modern successor to the Maverick M4A1 Carbine from earlier Counter-Strike games. The M4A1-S offers a stealthy approach to combat, making it a popular choice among players who value precision and subtlety. History and Evolution of the M4A1-S The M4A1-S is a reintroduction of the original M4A1 frommore

Within the hallowed halls of Counter-Strike tournaments, Dallas does not land incredibly high up on the list of notable destinations. Nor has it been a long-running tradition. That said, this particular location not only finds itself rising in popularity, especially with notable victories in recent history, but also one of the few remaining cornerstone institutional tournaments for North American Counter-Strike to flourish. Intel has announced IEM Dallas will be returning as part of their lineup of tournaments for 2025. It'smore

The Esports World Cup 2024, hailed as the largest esports event in history, is facing serious allegations regarding unpaid prize money, salaries, and service fees for players, production staff, and on-screen talent. According to Esports.net, multiple anonymous sources have come forward to claim that payments remain outstanding nearly six months after the event concluded. However, readers should note that we at Strafe Esports have not yet been able to verify these sources and claims.  Delayed Payments Across Multiple Games Themore

Just days before ESL Pro League Season 21, Valve has introduced changes to the Valve Regional Standings (VRS) system. These adjustments come just two weeks after 22 Counter-Strike organizations penned an open letter urging Valve to revamp its approach to ranking teams. Key Changes to the VRS System The changes, implemented on February 24, 2025, bring significant modifications to how team rankings are calculated, addressing longstanding concerns from the community. These updates affect forfeits, tournament data recording, match eligibility, andmore

After the thrill that was PGL Cluj-Napoca, Counter-Strike action now continues with ESL Pro League. The 21st edition of the tournament now follows the traditional CS major format, featuring a total of 24 teams. These teams will fight through the three-stage tournament to lift the EPL trophy and the much needed points for the VRS ranking. Let’s take a look at what the tournament has in store for us. ESL Pro League Season 21 Format and Teams: The tournament willmore

In a thrilling series that lasted four maps, MOUZ took down Team Falcons to lift the PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025 trophy. Let's take a look at what went down on the final day of the tournament. Astralis takes down FaZe Clan As a prelude to the PGL Cluj-Napoca Grand Finals, Astralis took on FaZe Clan in the 3rd place bo3 decider. The game started on Mirage with both sides going pound for pound, tying up in regulation. The back and forth continuedmore

The PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025 continues tomorrow with it's semifinals. The tournament also gives us our Featured Match of the Day between FaZe Clan and Team Falcons. Additionally, we have procured five more matches from across the world of esports. After careful analysis, our team of experts has handpicked the most promising matches in Counter-Strike 2, Valorant and League of Legends with particularly enticing odds for your predictions today. *Best Esports Predictions and Odds for the February 22nd, 2025, as collectedmore

The PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025 quarterfinals highlight today's CS2 action with an intriguing clash between The MongolZ and Astralis. The Mongolian squad enters as favorites after their impressive group stage performance where they remained undefeated, only dropping a single map to paiN. Astralis, on the other hand, barely scraped through to the playoffs, securing their spot after five rounds with crucial victories over MIBR and BIG. After careful analysis, our experts team has handpicked the most promising matches in Counter-Strike 2, Valorantmore

A new CS2 IP exploit has surfaced, allowing malicious actors to grab players' IP addresses, potentially exposing them to privacy breaches and targeted attacks. This issue was brought up to figures in the gaming community like Trainwreckstv and Austin "Cooper" Abadir, urging players to take immediate precautions and asking Valve to act quick before more problems occur.   What Is this new CS IP Exploit? The exploit reportedly enables attackers to retrieve players' IP addresses through vulnerabilities in CS2's integrationmore

The PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025 enters its playoff stage on February 21st, 2025, with eight teams still in contention for the ultimate glory. The opening playoffs matches feature a mix of expected favorites and rising challengers, promising interesting clashes as teams have one more challenge to overcome. This preview will preview the four opening matches: paiN vs MOUZ, The MongolZ vs Astralis, Falcons vs Eternal Fire, and FaZe vs SAW. paiN vs MOUZ paiN Gaming and MOUZ face off in amore

The Nuke map in Counter-Strike is a staple in the series, renowned for its intricate design and strategic depth. First introduced in November 1999, it has undergone several redesigns, each adding new layers of complexity. This article delves into the history, layout, and strategies of Nuke, providing a detailed guide for players. Its unique structure and design make it a favorite among players who enjoy complex tactical gameplay. Understanding the evolution of Nuke can provide valuable insights into its currentmore

Counter-Strike 747 is a unique hostage rescue map set inside a hijacked Boeing 747. It features tight corridors, close-quarters combat, and a mix of open and enclosed spaces. Players must adapt their strategies based on the map's design, as ambushes, sniping, and tactical positioning play a huge role in success. Sniper rifles are useful outside the plane, where long sightlines provide an advantage. Inside, shotguns and submachine guns dominate due to the tight spaces. Players can use flashbangs to clearmore

It's time for some League of Legends today with the return of the LCK Cup. Featured matchup of the day is the highly anticipated clash between T1 and Hanwha Life. After an intense 5 weeks of competition, T1 and HLE are set to clash in their first ever face-off of the year. Our analyst team has sat down and collected, what we think, are the best matches for YOU to predict on today. All outcomes for selected matches are moneyline predictions, meaningmore