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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
1h
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

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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
Police Complaint Filed Against TitaN For Sexual Abuse

Police Complaint Filed Against TitaN For Sexual Abuse

An official complaint has been filed against Alexandre “TitaN” Lima with São Paulo Civil Police following allegations from multiple women, including a minor. Authorities are investigating the case under charges related to sexual harassment, dissemination of intimate content, and rape of a vulnerable person, while the accused denies wrongdoing.

CS2
10 Mar
Ganesh Jadhav
Valve Can't Catch a Break: Two More Lawsuits Just Dropped

Valve Can't Catch a Break: Two More Lawsuits Just Dropped

If you thought the legal heat surrounding Valve was already intense, brace yourself because things just got a whole lot more complicated. Two new lawsuits targeting the company have been filed, and they hit from completely different directions.

CS2
10 Mar
Thales Costa
PGL Unveils 2027-28 CS2 Roadmap With $22 Million Investment

PGL Unveils 2027-28 CS2 Roadmap With $22 Million Investment

PGL has committed a $22 million investment to the CS2 esports ecosystem as part of its newly unveiled roadmap for the 2027 and 2028 seasons.

CS2
9 Mar
Adarsh J. Kumar
Grinding to the Top: The Rise of 100 Thieves' New Roster to #31

Grinding to the Top: The Rise of 100 Thieves' New Roster to #31

The Counter-Strike 2 landscape is constantly shifting, and the new 100 Thieves roster is currently proving that smart team building beats blind spending. When the North American organization announced their grand return to Counter-Strike, the community was naturally curious about how they would approach the market.

CS2
8 Mar
Thales Costa
Valve to Introduce "X-Ray Scanner" to CS2 in Germany

Valve to Introduce "X-Ray Scanner" to CS2 in Germany

In their latest bid to circumvent modern EU regulations, Valve are introducing Germany to a tried and tested mechanic, the “X-Ray Scanner”. Previously only utilized in France, its introduction in Germany will see case openings only be enabled via the scanner, with the key system done away with. The implementation is set to start on March 16th with no current news of further rollouts in other countries and regions for now.

CS2
7 Mar
Foo Zen-Wen
FalleN Out? FURIA's Coach sidde to Step In at EPL 23 Playoffs

FalleN Out? FURIA's Coach sidde to Step In at EPL 23 Playoffs

FURIA's spot in the ESL Pro League Season 23 playoffs is not locked in yet, but an unusual scenario is already making fans nervous: Gabriel "FalleN" Toledo might not be available to play the playoffs in Stockholm

CS2
5 Mar
Thales Costa
CS2 Inferno A Site Changes Once Again: Balcony Opens Up, Graveyard Closes Down

CS2 Inferno A Site Changes Once Again: Balcony Opens Up, Graveyard Closes Down

Once again, Valve just nudged Inferno’s A site meta with two small-looking edits that are going to feel huge in real rounds: Balcony has been extended, and Graveyard is now closed off.

CS2
5 Mar
Thales Costa

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