Counter-Strike 2 casters are an essential ingredient in the competitive mixture. Every legendary moment from the scene has been underlined by incredible commentary, and Counter-Strike is truly blessed with a remarkable talent pool.
Some things just come better as a pair, and Counter-Strike 2 casters are no exception. We’re going to look at the top 3 legendary casting duos in the competitive CS2 scene.
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At 24 and 25, Harry and Hugo have a lot of CS2 commentary ahead. They’ve been part of the tier-1 commentary team for a few years now, and they’ve made quite an impact.
Their first big opportunity came at StarLadder Berlin Major 2019, and have made it all the way to the first CS2 Major.
Some would suggest they’ve been quite unfortunate, with others being picked for the biggest moments of all, but their time will arrive. The brilliance of Harry and Hugo is that it’s clear that there aren’t many bigger Counter-Strike fans than them. It shines through above everything else in their work, giving them an almost everyman quality – they’re clearly living their dream, and it’s contagious.
There’s so much potential here, and they’ll achieve every ounce of it if they continue to cast as a duo.
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Anders and moses are stalwarts of the scene, having commentated on the best CS:GO teams for many years.
Many in the past have dubbed Anders the definitive voice of Counter-Strike, and it’s extremely impressive that the duo continues to commentate, even if only sporadically. Bare in mind, Anders’ narrated the journey of the very first Counter-Strike Major winners at Dreamhack Winter 2013.
While moses joined him a few years later, the partnership together has become iconic. Anders’ enthusiasm is second to none, with his catchphrase “Are you kidding me?” becoming etched into CS history, while moses provides in-depth commentary that remains insightful even for newer CS players. It’s a unique talent, but moses makes it look effortless.
They don’t cast together much anymore, but when they do, magic is guaranteed. There are simply too many legendary moments from Counter-Strike’s past brought to life by these two to not give them a space on this list.
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Scrawny and launders are newer additions to the Tier 1 CS2 talent pool, but have recently cemented themselves as the voice of this era of Counter-Strike.
The dynamic between the duo is perfect. Scrawny is an enthusiastic wordsmith, who narrates rounds of CS2 as if they’re an exercise in slam poetry. Meanwhile, his counterpart launders emanates an aura of self-aware awkwardness, dropping in with tidbits of crucial info. Where Scrawny is the life of the party, launders is the brains.
The pair are clearly close, with a natural chemistry on the mic that can’t be faked. Even as a comedic duo, it works, with launders’ dry wit a brilliant foil for Scrawny’s more overt jokes.
The pair only commentated on their first Major at PGL Antwerp 2022, but expect to see them become the voice of CS going forward. Regardless of the production company, BLAST or ESL, CS2 just isn’t the same without the Scrawny and launders.
Of all esports, CS2 is particularly fortunate to have such a talented selection of commentators. The enthusiasm for the game is just so real, and it’s why the commentary remains brilliant even all the way down to B and C-tier CS2.
In the current scene, it’s certainly Anders and moses. While Anders has been a caster since 2013 and moses since 2015, the pair have been inseparable since they came together. Their longevity speaks to their greatness. Despite younger blood coming in with new ideas about the casting scene, Anders and moses have retained their spot at the top of the game. It would have been easy for them to step aside, and allow the younger casters to come in and take over. However they’ve made themselves an indispensable part of the CS2 esports experience, with all of the top tournament organizers persevering with the duo in many of the biggest matches. Pretty much every caster plays CS2, and some even played to a decent standard. Take moses for example. He played CS 1.6 at a semi-professional level in 2003 and returned to a similar level in the early days of Counter-Strike It’s a similar story with launders. Meanwhile, the likes of Anders, Hugo, and Scrawny have never played in any professional capacity. Ultimately, they’re commentators, so they wouldn’t require the knowledge that a desk analyst like Maniac or Pimp has (both of whom played at a very high level). It certainly doesn’t hurt though! Every CS2 caster has their own journey, and for many it’s tough. A lot of them spend years casting Tier 2 and 3 matches, or even lower, while they hone their craft before finally being given a big break. For plenty, that big break never comes. CS2 has the greatest casting talent in all of esports. Only the elite manage to make it onto the big stage. The bar has never been higher. With increased interest in the game and its esports scene, it’s not going to get lower any time soon. More competition is only a good thing. It keeps the top talent on their toes, knowing their replacement could be waiting in the wings for the opportunity to cast a big game.
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