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Another Early Exit, Same Old Story: Team Falcons Are Running Out Of Excuses

Another Early Exit, Same Old Story: Team Falcons Are Running Out Of Excuses

There is a cruel irony at the heart of Team Falcons' CS2 project. Hand someone from 2022 their current roster sheet — NiKo, m0NESY, TeSeS, Kyxsan, kyosuke, all under the tutelage of five-time Major-winning coach Zonic — and they would confidently declare this team the undisputed best in the world. And yet, here we are in March 2026, watching Falcons get knocked out of BLAST Open Spring in the quarterfinals by PARIVISION.

CS2
28 Mar
Kaustavmani Choudhury
Nearly 1 Million Banned in Latest Valve VAC Wave

Nearly 1 Million Banned in Latest Valve VAC Wave

A CS2 developer has confirmed that nearly 1 million accounts have been banned in one of the largest VAC waves of recent memory. The bans were issued and carried out within a single day against confirmed farming bot accounts, marking it as one of the most monumental efforts by Valve to clean up their game’s ecosystem.

CS2
27 Mar
Foo Zen-Wen
The Real Pay Gap: Why a Mid-Tier Streamer Often Out-Earns a Pro Player

The Real Pay Gap: Why a Mid-Tier Streamer Often Out-Earns a Pro Player

Compare esports player salary vs streamer income - real numbers, verified data. CS2, Dota 2, LoL pros vs xQc, Ninja, Faker, Full breakdown

26 Mar
Foo Zen-Wen
One Trophy, Six Contenders: The BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026 Playoffs Are Here

One Trophy, Six Contenders: The BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026 Playoffs Are Here

The 2026 BLAST Open Spring Rotterdam playoffs kick off this Friday, March 27, and the stakes don't get much higher

CS2
24 Mar
Thales Costa
FURIA Fall Short as Falcons Secure BLAST Open Spring Playoff Spot

FURIA Fall Short as Falcons Secure BLAST Open Spring Playoff Spot

FURIA’s BLAST Open Spring 2026 campaign came to a painful end after a 2-1 loss to Team Falcons in the Group A lower bracket final. In what felt more like a playoff clash than an elimination series, The Professor and his squad pushed Falcons to the limit, only to fall short in a tightly contested Nuke.

CS2
23 Mar
Kaustavmani Choudhury
9z Eliminates MOUZ from 2026 BLAST Open Spring Rotterdam

9z Eliminates MOUZ from 2026 BLAST Open Spring Rotterdam

Nobody thought 9z had this one in the bag. The Argentinian squad came into a brutal lower bracket match with everything on the line and delivered, knocking out MOUZ 2-1 at the 2026 BLAST Open Spring Rotterdam

CS2
21 Mar
Thales Costa
FaZe Clan Crashes Out Early at BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026

FaZe Clan Crashes Out Early at BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026

FaZe Clan's struggles continue, as a 1-2 loss to TYLOO ended their BLAST Open Rotterdam run early, adding to an already difficult season. With the next Major fast approaching, FaZe has little time left to secure the VRS points needed to guarantee their spot at the Cologne Major.

CS2
20 Mar
Adarsh J. Kumar
New CS2 Update Changes Reload Mechanics Entirely

New CS2 Update Changes Reload Mechanics Entirely

Valve changed CS2 reloading: partial magazines now drop entirely on swap, forcing ammo trades. Expect burst control over spam, with new Competitive map guides (first 5 rounds) and direct Workshop friend joins also live.

CS2
18 Mar
André Guaraldo
BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026: Teams, Format, Schedule, Prizes and more!

BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026: Teams, Format, Schedule, Prizes and more!

The 2026 BLAST Open Spring Rotterdam event of the year is almost here, and it does not disappoint. The tournament brings together 16 of the world's best CS2 teams competing for the trophy and for the biggest piece of the $1,100,000 prize pool

CS2
16 Mar
Thales Costa
USA Esports is announced and mark a new era for US esports

USA Esports is announced and mark a new era for US esports

USA Esports launched on March 16, 2026, as a nonprofit national body that coordinates US representation in international esports. The organization fields teams in Valorant, Counter-Strike, League of Legends, and 10 other titles for events such as the Olympic Esports Games and Esports Nations Cup. A board of nine directors from professional play, collegiate programs, and traditional athletics governs its work toward federal NGB recognition.

16 Mar
André Guaraldo
makazze and w0nderful steal the show as NAVI lifts the EPL S23 trophy

makazze and w0nderful steal the show as NAVI lifts the EPL S23 trophy

NAVI is officially back on top! In a spectacular showdown at the Annexet in Stockholm this Sunday, March 15, the squad took down Aurora 3-1 to lift the prestigious ESL Pro League Season 23 trophy.

CS2
16 Mar
Thales Costa
NAVI Faces Aurora in ESL Pro League S23 Grand Finals

NAVI Faces Aurora in ESL Pro League S23 Grand Finals

Natus Vincere is all set to take on Aurora Gaming in the Grand Final showdown at the ESL Pro League Season 23. The finale at the Annexet in Stockholm will see the two European teams battle in a best-of-five series.

CS2
15 Mar
Adarsh J. Kumar
Brazil's Felca Law Blocks Kids from Multiple Games: What Gamers Need to Know

Brazil's Felca Law Blocks Kids from Multiple Games: What Gamers Need to Know

Brazil's Felca Law takes effect on 17 March 2026 and bans paid loot boxes in games that minors play. It forces Riot Games to set League of Legends and other titles to 18+ in the country, blocking underage accounts until 2027. Free Fire faces redesign of Royales, and Roblox limits chat for kids. Publishers must use CPF checks or biometrics, with fines up to 10% of revenue for violations.

14 Mar
André Guaraldo
Two Giants, Same Story: MOUZ and Team Spirit Keep Falling When It Matters Most

Two Giants, Same Story: MOUZ and Team Spirit Keep Falling When It Matters Most

Today, March 13th, MOUZ and Team Spirit have been eliminated from the ESL Pro League Season 23 by FUT and Astralis, respectively. The elimination stings even more when you realize this is starting to feel like a pattern.

CS2
13 Mar
Thales Costa
The Swap No One Saw Coming: malbsMd to Team Liquid, NertZ to G2 Esports!

The Swap No One Saw Coming: malbsMd to Team Liquid, NertZ to G2 Esports!

The Counter-Strike scene just got a big surprise when G2 Esports and Team Liquid have officially announced a player swap today

CS2
13 Mar
Thales Costa
Crisis at paiN Gaming: CEO Resigns as the TitaN Scandal Takes a Darker Turn

Crisis at paiN Gaming: CEO Resigns as the TitaN Scandal Takes a Darker Turn

On Thursday (12), paiN Gaming announced the resignation of Thomas Hamence, the team's CEO since 2018, and the news didn't just come out of nowhere.

13 Mar
Thales Costa
Bach: "One week before Wallachia, we barely played Dota."

Bach: "One week before Wallachia, we barely played Dota."

After defeating his former teammates, Zhang "Faith_bian" Ruida (also known as Bach) talked about his team's preparations for Wallachia, how they currently draft, and what's changed in his life since his first retirement.

12 Mar
Otomo
New Dead Hand Collection Arrives in CS2: New Gloves and Skins

New Dead Hand Collection Arrives in CS2: New Gloves and Skins

A new Glove collection has finally arrived in CS2: the Dead Hand Collection. Similar to the Genesis Terminal, the Dead Hand Collection is exclusively available via the Arms Dealer terminal, as a weekly drop. Dead Hand Terminal is Added to the Weekly Drop The Dead Hand Collection features 39 news skins. There are 17 new weapon skins and 22 new gloves. This is the first glove collection released in CS2. Similar to the Genesis Collection, to get your hands onmore

CS2
12 Mar
Ganesh Jadhav
Valve Breaks Its Silence: Pushing Back Against New York's Loot Box Lawsuit

Valve Breaks Its Silence: Pushing Back Against New York's Loot Box Lawsuit

Valve has finally spoken up. Two weeks after the New York Attorney General filed a massive lawsuit accusing the company of running an illegal gambling operation through its loot box systems

CS2
12 Mar
Thales Costa
ESL Pro League S23 Finals: Teams, Bracket, Schedule, and More

ESL Pro League S23 Finals: Teams, Bracket, Schedule, and More

With Astralis defeating FURIA in the final match of ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 2, the eight-team playoff lineup is now set. The single-elimination bracket will kick off on March 13.

CS2
11 Mar
Adarsh J. Kumar