Counter-Strike News
August 1, 2025
Team Liquid loses to VP.Prodigy, Twistzz signals roster moves
After bowing out of IEM Cologne 2025 early, Team Liquid has registered a disappointing 1-2 loss to VP.Prodigy, the developmental branch of Virtus.pro. The match took place on August 1,…
July 29, 2025
Cologne 2025 playoffs: Preview and prediction
IEM Cologne 2025 has reached the playoffs, but having so few teams doesn’t make match predictions any easier. 24 teams came to Germany for a shot to play at the…
July 29, 2025
s1mple Signs to BC.Game CS2 in Surprise Transfer
After nearly two years of awkwardly sitting on the bench, Global Offensive GOAT Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev is breaking ties with Natus Vincere to play for BC.Game. s1mple and BC.Game revealed the…
July 29, 2025
Donk’s Biggest Rival at IEM Cologne Is His Own Teammate
IEM Cologne 2025 is now in full swing, and expected statistical MVP Danil “donk” Kryshkovets is facing stiff competition for the title of the event’s best player. His biggest rival?…
July 25, 2025
Three CS2 Teams Claim First Play-in Wins at IEM Cologne
The play-ins at IEM Cologne 2025 are underway, and three teams have already claimed spots in the group stage. GamerLegion, Ninjas in Pyjamas, and FaZe Clan are the first teams…
July 25, 2025
s1mple Hints at Switch to Gambling After CS2 Retirement
Counter-Strike icon Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyljev has hinted at a career change after an unexpectedly successful stint with gambling. During a stream on July 22, 2025, s1mple told fans that he…
July 23, 2025
Is the MP9 Still Good in CS2 Season 3?
The CT meta got a good shakeup in CS2 Season 3, but is the MP9 nerf enough to give other SMGs the spotlight? Valve has done a great job of…
July 23, 2025
IEM Cologne 2025: Teams, format, and favorites explained
The “Cathedral of Counter-Strike” is all set up for the return of IEM Cologne, and all the top teams are coming together to crown a champion. Cologne, Germany, is a…
June 5, 2025
BLAST.tv Austin Major to feature YouTube Multiview
BLAST and YouTube have announced that the ongoing BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 will benefit from YouTube’s Multiview feature on consoles and smart TV devices, a first for an esports broadcast.…
June 5, 2025
Metizport, Fluxo eliminated from BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025
Metizport and Fluxo are the first casualties of BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025, as they finished Stage 1 with a 0-3 record on June 4. The Swedish and Brazilian squads struggled…