CS2 Esports News

Intel Extreme Masters is set to light up Melbourne in 2025, marking the city’s first time hosting the iconic esports tournament. Starting from April 21-27, the event will culminate in live arena playoffs at the prestigious Rod Laver Arena from April 25-27. This highly anticipated tournament will feature 16 of the world’s best CS2 teams, vying for a prize pool of $300,000 USD and critical points toward qualifying for the BLAST Austin Major. Tournament Format The competition will follow amore

BetBoom Team has been dealt a surprising shakeup as two key players, Kirill "⁠Boombl4⁠" Mikhailov and Aleksandr "⁠zorte⁠" Zagodyrenko, will not be able to participate in the BLAST Bounty Season 1 Finals. Visa complications have sidelined the duo, forcing the Russian organization to make emergency roster adjustments ahead of the LAN tournament in Copenhagen. A Blow to BetBoom’s Promising New Roster The timing of the visa issues could not be worse for BetBoom, as the team had been building momentummore

With the continuation of VCT 2025 EMEA, the event brings us a clash between giants NRG and Cloud9. For the non-VALORANT fans, we have also curated several other notable matches with particularly enticing odds in the following esports titles: Counter-Strike and League of Legends. 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, meaning the focus is on overall Win/Loss rather than spread. *Best Esports Predictionsmore

Today sees the continuation of VCT EMEA, including the highly anticipated clash between Made In Brazil and 100 Thieves. For the non-VALORANT fans, we have also curated several other notable matches with particularly enticing odds in the following esports titles: Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2. 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, meaning the focus is on overall Win/Loss rather than spread.more

Today sees the beginning of VCT EMEA, including the highly anticipated clash between Karmine Corp and Natus Vincere. For the non-VALORANT fans, we have also curated several other notable matches with particularly enticing odds in the following esports titles: Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2. 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, meaning the focus is on overall Win/Lossmore

BLAST Bounty Season 1 introduces an exciting chapter in the BLAST CS2 circuit, replacing the familiar Spring, Fall, and World Finals. With the innovative Bounty, Rising, and Open tournaments. This opening event, running from January 14th to 26th, boasts a $500,000 prize pool and promises a unique mix of rivalries, and high-stakes matches. How does the bounty system work? BLAST Bounty 2025 introduces an intriguing twist to competitive Counter-Strike with its bounty-based prize system. The tournament will feature 32 teams,more

Counter-Strike is ramping up for another memorable year in esports, and IEM Katowice 2025 promises an exciting new chapter for CS2. Set to begin on January 29th, IEM Katowice will feature a Play-In stage where sixteen teams will have to battle for a spot in the Group Stage. Meanwhile, another eight teams will complete the line-up for the event. These teams will qualify straight to the Group Stage without having to go through Play-Ins thanks to their higher standings inmore

The first update of 2025 for Counter-Strike 2 has landed, and it’s causing quite the stir. Valve rolled out a minor January 8 patch aiming to address various issues, including tweaks to weapon models and ragdoll physics. However, while fixing old problems, the update unintentionally introduced a bizarre new bug that sends character models flying through the air, sparking both amusement and frustration among the community. The Ragdoll Bug That Took CS2 Players to New Heights One of the patchmore

The rumors surrounding the addition of Train in the competitive map pool have been confirmed. Valve has officially announced a major shake-up to the Counter-Strike competitive map pool ahead of the BLAST.tv Austin Major. Several other figureheads in the game, however, have pointed towards Train making it's comeback as early as BLAST Bounty. The iconic map Train is making its long-awaited return to the Tier-1 circuit, replacing Vertigo in the active duty pool. Austin, specifically, would mark Train's first appearancemore

The AUG, also known as the Bullpup in earlier versions of Counter-Strike, is a scoped assault rifle exclusive to the Counter-Terrorists (CT). It has become a distinctive weapon for those who value precision and power. While its counterpart on the Terrorist side, the SG 553, offers similar benefits, the AUG's unique blend of accuracy, power, and versatility has made it a popular choice in both casual and competitive play. Discover the strengths, weaknesses, and tactics for using the Counter-Strike AUG.more

The Negev is a unique and powerful machine gun in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Counter-Strike 2. With its immense firepower and suppressive capabilities, it has carved a niche among players despite its unconventional handling and role. This article delves into everything you need to know about the Negev in Counter-Strike, covering its overview, properties, tactics, update history, achievements, bugs, and trivia. Overview of the Negev Machine Gun The Negev, a light machine gun developed by Israel Military Industries (IMI), ismore

In an X (Formerly Twitter) post by Team Falcons, the Saudi organization announced they have signed the HEROIC trio of Damjan "kyxsan" Stoilkovski, René "TeSeS" Madsen, and Abdul "degster" Gasanov. Prior to this, they announced Nikola "NiKo" Kovač, a highly regarded transfer and one that failed to come to fruition on November of last year following NiKo's iconic "I stay" announcement. Emil "Magisk" Reif was the only remaining player on the Falcons lineup before these transfers. The community's opinion ofmore

Former Counter-Strike pro and FPS legend Michael "Shroud" Grzesiek has announced a Charity Fragathon for January 2025. Throughout the month, Shroud will stream with a frag counter, and every frag will add $1 to the total amount. Additionally, subs and donations will act as multipliers, increasing the per-frag contribution. He will also invite his friends to his LAN setup (in his own home) to donate “frags” and further boost the total. During the entire month of January, Shroud’s IRL streamsmore

With the 2024 Counter-Strike 2 season wrapping up at the Shanghai Major, teams are turning their attention to 2025. The off-season is already buzzing with roster changes as organizations aim to refine their lineups and elevate their performance for the year ahead. To keep track of the latest Counter -Strike 2 transfers, here’s a detailed look at the most significant roster moves shaping the competitive scene for 2025. This guide will be regularly updated with the latest roster moves asmore

Jonathan "EliGE" Jablonowski, one of North America’s most accomplished Counter-Strike players, is reportedly on the verge of joining FaZe Clan, according to HLTV and journalist Guillaume "neL" Rathier. This high-profile move would see EliGE transition to the European scene, becoming a key piece in FaZe’s quest to reclaim their status as a dominant force. The move follows weeks of speculation about EliGE’s future, with hints dropped by both the player and Complexity’s owner, Jason Lake. EliGE’s addition would bolster amore

Back in August 2024, reports emerged of Nikola "NiKo" Kovač leaving G2 Esports for Team Falcons. These reports were confirmed in November, with the Shanghai Major serving as NiKo’s final event under the organization’s banner. Despite delivering stellar performances, NiKo and G2 Esports fell short at the 2024 Shanghai Major, losing 0-2 to FaZe Clan and finishing in 3rd-4th place. NiKo now heads to Team Falcons, where he is reportedly set to join the Heroic trio of Damjan "kyxsan" Stoilkovski,more

The second Counter-Strike 2 Major of 2024 concluded earlier this month and fans borne witness to one of the most entertaining seasons of Counter-Strike yet. Throughout the season, we’ve witnessed epic showdowns, emerging superstars, and stories of heartbreak and resilience that will be remembered for years to come. With underdogs teams rising up to the occasion, to seasoned veterans giving their heart and soul on the stage, we have seen it all come together this year. As the year concludes,more

After two years with Team Liquid, Mareks "YEKINDAR" Gaļinskis has officially parted ways with the North American team. The move might not be shocking, but it certainly feels like the end of an era for the Latvian rifler, who once stood out as one of the best entry fraggers in the game. Despite his efforts and adaptability, YEKINDAR leaves without a single trophy to his name during his Liquid tenure. YEKINDAR joined Team Liquid in late 2022, fresh off hismore

The P90, a staple in the Counter-Strike series, stands out with its unique bullpup design and high-capacity magazine. Known for its ease of use and effectiveness in close-quarters combat, the P90 is a favorite for players who value mobility and aggressive playstyles. This guide dives into the P90’s features, tactics, and its place in the game’s competitive and casual settings. Overview of the P90 The FN P90 is a Belgian personal defense weapon (PDW) fed by a horizontal 50-round magazine.more

Estonian Counter-Strike star Robin "⁠ropz⁠" Kool is reportedly set to join Team Vitality after three successful years with FaZe Clan. Unnamed sources have revealed to HLTV and Guillaume 'neL' Rathier that the 23-year-old rifler has agreed personal terms with the French organization, with an official announcement expected soon. ropz is slated to replace Lotan "⁠Spinx⁠" Giladi, who has been linked with a potential transfer since Vitality's head coach Rémy "⁠XTQZZZ⁠" Quoniam revealed Spinx’s desire to explore new opportunities earlier thismore