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Team Spirit has officially announced a significant roster change that marks the end of an era for the organization. Boris "magixx" Vorobyev, who has been with the team since September 2019, has been moved to the inactive roster. The Russian rifler's benching comes after nearly six years of service to the team, during which he played an instrumental role in establishing Team Spirit as one of the world's premier Counter-Strike organizations. The End of a Historic Partnership The announcement camemore

The second season of Counter-Strike Premier comes to an end next week, July 14. Similar to season 1, players who competed and grinded the mode will receive a commemorative medal to conclude the season. How to Get the Premier Season 2 Medal? Similar to the Premier season 1, the new medal will be awarded if you fulfill the following conditions; Have a Prime-enabled account Win 25 Premier games Have an active Premier rating The color of the medal will correspond to your highest CS Rating achieved during the season, and the bars will reflect your total wins, with one barmore

The HE Grenade in Counter-Strike is a simple but powerful tool. It delivers explosive damage over a wide area and plays a key role in both offense and defense. While players can only carry one at a time, proper use of the grenade can change the outcome of a round. This article breaks down how the HE Grenade functions, its properties, and how to use it effectively. What Is the HE Grenade? HE stands for High Explosive. The grenade ismore

With the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 officially in the books, Valve has wasted no time rolling out a flurry of in-game content to commemorate Counter-Strike’s first North American Major in over six years. Counter-Strike 2's latest update has delivered new ways to relive the action with the release of the Champions Sticker Capsule honoring Team Vitality's victory, and Souvenir Packages containing charms with highlights from the tournament's playoffs. Autographed Champions Sticker Capsule Ever since the PGL Antewerp Major back in 2022, all Major champions have received their a signature sticker capsule, and this time is no different. Now, Team Vitality's own Championsmore

Team Vitality has delivered what can only be described as the most dominant season in Counter-Strike history. With an unprecedented combination of individual brilliance and tactical perfection, the roster has redefined excellence in competitive Counter-Strike throughout 2025. Tournament Supremacy: Seven Titles in Eight Attempts Team Vitality's tournament record speaks volumes about their dominance. The team has claimed victory in seven out of eight tournaments they entered in 2025, achieving an extraordinary 87.5% tournament win rate. Their trophy cabinet includes some of the most prestigious titles in Counter-Strike: IEM Katowice 2025, ESL Pro League Season 21, BLAST Open Spring Lisbon 2025, IEM Melbourne 2025, BLAST Rivals Spring 2025, IEM Dallasmore

One of North America's most prominent esports organizations could be making a significant expansion into Counter-Strike within the next few years. Sentinels, the Los Angeles-based organization known for dominating the VALORANT scene, is seriously considering entering Counter-Strike 2 as early as 2026. Speaking in a recent interview with Sheep Esports, Sentinels CEO Rob Moore revealed that Counter-Strike 2 is currently the most discussed potential expansion within the company. Moore stated: "It's probable that we go in, maybe in 2026 ormore

Peter “dupreeh” Rasmussen ended his beautiful career as a professional gamer this past weekend. Below we will tell you a little about the trundling beginnings, the family tragedy in the background, as well as other lesser-known stories from the life of one of Counter-Strike's most successful players, who can be confidently described as one of esports' greatest legends. Career Start and Ensuing Hardships Dupreeh first came across Counter-Strike when he was a teenager. It was then at one of hismore

The BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 delivered one of the most spectacular matches in Counter-Strike history for millions around the world, cementing the tournament's status as a landmark event for the esports community. Austin Major 2025: Record-Breaking Numbers The grand final between Team Vitality and The MongolZ reached a peak viewership of 1.79 million viewers during the decisive moments of the series, making it the most-watched match of the entire tournament. This impressive figure represents the culmination of what became themore

Team Falcons have officially announced the signing of 17-year-old prodigy Maksim "kyousuke" Lukin from Team Spirit Academy, ending months of speculation surrounding the rifler’s future. The Russian talent now joins a Falcons roster hungry for resurgence after a disappointing Major run, and his arrival comes at the cost of four-time Major champion Emil "Magisk" Reif, who is stepping down from the active lineup. Magisk Bows Out After Key Contributions Magisk’s departure marks the end of a brief yet impactful stintmore

Team Vitality has once again proven why they are the undisputed kings of Counter-Strike 2, claiming victory at the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 in a thrilling 2-1 Grand Final against The MongolZ. The French squad's triumph at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, marks their second Major championship and caps off what can only be described as the most dominant season in Counter-Strike history. A Hard-Fought Victory Against Rising Stars The Grand Final delivered everything fans could have hoped for,more

The MongolZ will play for the first ever Major title for their region tonight in Austin. It won't be easy, however, as they are facing the rampant Team Vitality. In anticipation of this big match, we take a look at other sensational underdogs who made it all the way to the finals, and sometimes even the trophy, at the Majors. Virtus.pro - EMS One Katowice 2014 After the victory in Katowice, Virtus.pro made their presence felt across the Counter-Strike scene.more

We’re finally here. Three weeks, four stages, and 30 teams later, only two remain to battle for the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 trophy. Team Vitality enters as the undisputed titans of 2025, having won six of the year’s ten S-tier tournaments. Their challengers? Asia’s brightest stars — the MongolZ — the youngest squad ever to reach a Major Grand Final. A win for the MongolZ would put Asia back on the Counter-Strike map, reigniting the region’s competitive fire. For Teammore

The BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 semifinals are here and they're looking wild. This Major has been full of surprises and upsets from day one, and tomorrow will not be different as paiN Gaming's historic run meets The MongolZ's title aspirations. On one side stands paiN Gaming, the Brazilian underdogs who have defied all expectations to reach their first Major semifinal. On the other, The MongolZ, the Asian squad that has established itself as a legitimate threat to the world's elitemore

Over the course of 2025, MOUZ has risen above expectations and solidified themselves as one of the best Counter-Strike teams. But when it comes to facing Team Vitality, they’ve always fallen short. Now, they face their Achilles heel once more—this time for the biggest prize, the Austin Major 2025 Grand Finals. Everything is bigger in Texas, and for MOUZ, this is their biggest shot at ultimate glory. MOUZ – Exceeding Expectations At the start of 2025, MOUZ dropped siuhy, themore

The MongolZ versus FaZe Clan is arguably the most exciting duel of the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 quarterfinals. Although these two teams already met in Stage 3—where Finn "karrigan" Andersen’s squad emerged victorious—it still feels difficult to name a clear favorite heading into this rematch. The MongolZ: The Pride of Asian Counter-Strike For years, Counter-Strike fans across Asia could only celebrate isolated victories—most notably by TYLOO during the Challenger Stages of previous Majors. TYLOO dominated the regional scene but oftenmore

With Stage 3 of the BLAST.tv Austin Major Swiss Stage now behind us, the field has been narrowed to just eight teams - each one vying for the prestigious title in the year’s first CS2 Major. Among the quarterfinal matchups, none are more anticipated than the clash between a seemingly invincible Team Vitality and a shaky, but dangerous Natus Vincere. It’s a rematch steeped in history, but with a present narrative that leans heavily in one direction. Team Vitality: Anmore

The BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 quarterfinals will feature one of the most anticipated matchups of the tournament as two Brazilian powerhouses, FURIA and paiN Gaming, clash in what promises to be an electrifying all-Brazilian match. Scheduled for Thursday, June 19th, this Best-of-3 series will determine which team advances to the semifinals and keeps their Major dreams alive. Both teams have taken dramatically different paths to reach this stage, with FURIA arriving as the clear favorites after a dominant Swiss stagemore

SteelSeries has announced a limited edition CS2 Dragon Lore collection featuring a wireless mouse and QcK XXL mousepad. The collection goes live July 1st. The Dragon “LORE” Part of the Cobblestone Collection, the AWP | Dragon Lore remains one of the most coveted skins in Counter-Strike history. If you follow Counter-Strike esports, you’ll notice it is the skin of choice for many top AWPers. While the skin is undeniably beautiful, its true selling point has always been its rarity. Originally available as an extremely rare drop from completing Operation missions, the odds of unboxing one stood at a mere 0.026%.more

The Quarterfinals of the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 are set to deliver high-stakes Counter-Strike action, and Team Spirit vs MOUZ promises to be an entertaining clash of contrasting trajectories. While Spirit cruised through Stage 3 with a flawless 3-0 record, MOUZ barely survived elimination after a grueling comeback from an 0-2 start. In this article, we will deeply analyze the matchup, trying to predict what is going to happen and providing some insights based on our expectations. Team Spirit Are Hungry Team Spirit entered this Austin Major as the defending champions, having claimed the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 title.more

The M4A4 is a core rifle for Counter-Terrorists in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Counter-Strike 2. It’s often chosen for its high accuracy, fast fire rate, and large magazine size. While it doesn't offer a one-shot kill to the head like the AK-47, the M4A4 remains one of the most reliable rifles for defending. Learn everything about the Counter-Strike M4A4 — stats, recoil, tactics, spray control, and comparisons with the M4A1-S. Overview of the M4A4 The M4A4 replaced the Maverick M4A1more