Month: May 2024
10 posts
Get up to speed before ESL Impact Season 5 Finals
Dreamhack Dallas has double the Counter-Strike action at play as the festival is home to IEM Dallas AND…
To ban or not to ban: Region vs Region Map Comparison (Part 2)
In last week’s post, we delved into the the veto tendencies of top teams since the release of…
What to expect from every team at IEM Dallas 2024
IEM Dallas is upon us. The only big LAN in 2024 hosted in the land of the free,…
blameF to Fnatic: Blockbuster or Bust?
Almost exactly 4 years ago, Complexity won their first, and to date only, S-tier event in CS:GO —…
To ban or not to ban: The anatomy of map vetoes in Counter-Strike (Part 1)
On April 26th VALVE updated the Active Duty pool, removing Overpass and bringing back Dust2. This decision has…
Too Good: Reflecting on KSCERATO’s Six Years With FURIA
Six years ago, FURIA added an 18-year-old Brazilian rifler to their competitive lineup. A Major semi-final appearance, two…
Can juggling improve your Counter-Strike game?
You read that headline right. Before you roll your eyes, hear me out. Top-tier Counter-Strike is a highly…
The story of NAF Part 1: Immaturity early on, conquering ELEAGUE, and contemplating retirement on Renegades
Highs and lows. Ebbs and flows. Every pro player’s career is going to have it’s ups and downs…
The story of Sprout: Tier 2 to Top 20 to Tapped Out
In November 2022 Sprout were riding high. After years of being the kings of the German scene, the…
Lakad Matatag, Salazar: The Hope of a Lost Region
The young AWPer became an overnight sensation with the Filipino crowd. It’s not an uncommon occurrence in traditional…
