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With the Semifinals of BLAST Rivals Spring 2025 behind us, Copenhagen is primed for a blockbuster conclusion. Team Falcons and Team Vitality will square off in a Bo5 Grand Final matchup dripping with revenge. For Falcons, it’s another shot at redemption. For Vitality, it’s a chance to further cement their era of dominance. Falcons: Rising From the Ashes Team Falcons are in the midst of a renaissance. After lifting the trophy in Bucharest, the squad made a bold roster change by bringing in m0NESY in place of degster. The move paid off instantly, a second-place finish at IEM Melbourne turnedmore

Team Spirit is coming to put an end to Team Vitality's impressive streak of 23 matches without defeat. The two teams will face each other in the Semifinals of BLAST Rivals 2025 Season 1, with the encounter scheduled to take place Saturday, May 3rd, at 7 pm CET. With two of the strongest teams in Counter-Strike 2 going head to head, who will triumph in this clash of titans? Team Vitality Blasting Records Although the end of last year wasmore

The Esports World Cup Foundation has announced the creation of a new initiative which will see music play a larger role at the upcoming Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC). The 'Music of EWC' program will feature original tracks from some of the most legendary studios and producers on the globe, as well as an open competition with amazing opportunities. Music of EWC: On the shoulders of giants The new initiative will be spearheaded by some of the leading figures inmore

The Counter-Strike Ancient map (de_ancient) is one of the most balanced and competitively engaging maps available today. Released as part of Operation Broken Fang in December 2020, Ancient replaced Train in the Active Duty map group by May 2021. Players enjoy its clear layout, tactical opportunities, and unique setting inspired by Aztec archaeology. Map Overview Ancient is set in an archaeological site surrounded by dense rainforest, likely located in Central America. The environment contains artifacts like pottery, ancient artwork, andmore

It’s been almost two years since Counter-Strike 2’s public release. While there have been improvements, the game still doesn’t compare to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive’s feel. The difference is especially glaring when it comes to spraying. Compared to its predecessor, spraying in CS2 just doesn’t feel right. The r/GlobalOffensive subreddit also reciprocates with the sentiment. Some members of the community have even taken the next step, and so to investigate what really makes CS2 so different, they dove deep into themore

Over 1.2 million fans tuned in to watch Team Vitality conquer Melbourne and secure the first ESL Grand Slam of Counter-Strike 2. The tournament didn’t just cement them as the team to beat, it also unveiled a new contender rising into the upper echelons of CS esports. Now, the battle shifts to the BLAST studio, where eight of the world’s best collide. At BLAST Rivals Spring 2025, MOUZ, Team Falcons, and Team Spirit will aim to end Vitality’s reign andmore

In a Grand Final that will be remembered for years, Team Vitality outlasted Team Falcons 3-2 to lift the IEM Melbourne 2025 trophy. The Golden Hornets kept their winning streak alive at 21, surviving a triple-overtime thriller on Nuke to close the series. Vitality looked dominant early, crushing Falcons 13-2 on Inferno and pushing them to the brink on Dust2 before losing in overtime. A hard-fought comeback on Train tilted momentum back in Vitality’s favor, but Falcons roared back withmore

The once-dominant Danish esports organization Astralis is actively seeking to sell its brand, intellectual property rights, and Counter-Strike division, as per a report by Dust2.dk. This news comes as the legendary organization faces mounting financial pressure and continued competitive struggles in the CS2 scene. Sale Details and Potential Buyers According to the report, the Astralis brand is valued between 13 and 20 million Danish kroner (approximately $2-3 million USD). This represents a staggering decline in value compared to when Astralismore

The stage is set for an electrifying conclusion to IEM Melbourne 2025 as Team Vitality and Team Falcons prepare to battle in the Grand Finals. After impressive runs through the tournament, these two powerhouses will face off in what promises to be a thrilling Best-of-5 (Bo5) series scheduled for Sunday, April 27, at 8:00 AM CET. Path to the Finals Team Vitality has been nothing short of dominant throughout the tournament, advancing to the finals without dropping a single series.more

After Team Falcons absolutely demolished GamerLegion to secure the first Semifinals matchup, The MongolZ edged out Team Liquid to clinch a top-4 finish at Melbourne as well. The NiKo-m0NESY duo will now face the second-best Counter-Strike team in MOUZ. Meanwhile, the indomitable Team Vitality awaits the young Mongolian squad, as they look to extend their dominance. Are The MongolZ Back? After strong performances towards the end of 2024 and the start of 2025, The MongolZ were making strides toward themore

A recent tweet from CS2 VacCoin on X has revealed important updates to CS2's anti-cheat system. According to the tweet, Valve has seemingly updated VAC Live again, with all providers being affected. The update clarifies that VAC Live isn't focused on cheat detection itself, but rather on detecting specific features used by cheaters, and Valve appears to be adjusting it to target 'rage cheaters' more aggressively. The tweet provides specific advice for rage cheaters or semi-rage cheaters who want tomore

As the first quarterfinal of IEM Melbourne 2025 wraps up faster than expected, all eyes now shift to the semifinal clash set for tomorrow. On one side stands Team Falcons—fresh off their first taste of international success—while on the other awaits MOUZ, the second-best team in the world and a consistent force to be reckoned with. Falcons: Flying High With m0NESY Team Falcons have had a remarkable month so far. Following their title win at PGL Bucharest, they’ve shown nomore

In a recent appearance on HLTV Confirmed, G2 Esports CEO Alban “Stilgar” Dechelotte offered a detailed — and at times baffling — look into the organization’s collapse following the departures of star players Nikola “NiKo” Kovač and Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov. What should have been an honest reflection on leadership failings turned instead into a poorly disguised attempt to shift the blame, with much of it landing squarely on the shoulders of 19-year-old m0NESY. “Ilya is famous for saying, ‘let me play CS,’” Stilgar said. “He said he wasn’t ready for a decision. I respect that, but some players are moremore

Militia (cs_militia) is one of the few hostage-rescue maps that appears in nearly every main Counter-Strike release. Its open yards, multi-level house, and long sewer network let both sides move between long-range duels and tight room fights. New players pick up the layout quickly, yet veterans still find fresh angles, so the map keeps coming back—often with major revisions. Evolution Across the Series Counter-Strike 1.6 The classic version sits in a rocky canyon. Concrete walls form a plain farmhouse, andmore

The first stage of the IEM Melbourne 2025 saw 10 teams getting eliminated from the competition. We now head to the Rod Laver Arena with the passionate Aussie crowd as we enter the last stage of competition. The six teams that dominated their groups will play a single-elimination bracket with the top seeds from each group directly playing the semifinals. The teams that qualified for the Playoffs are: Group A MOUZ The MongolZ GamerLegion Group B Team Vitality Team Falcons Team Liquid In the Playoffs, the lowest seeds will play each other to qualify for the semi finals featuring themore

Counter-Strike stands tall as the pinnacle of the tactical FPS genre, and its latest iteration, Counter-Strike 2, continues to attract millions of users daily. The beloved franchise has thrived for decades and shows no signs of slowing down, entertaining newer generations with its iconic gunplay, extravagant skins, and adrenaline-fueled competitive environment. While Counter-Strike 2 does bring a visual upgrade, its soul remains unchanged—a pure battleground where only two things truly matter: kills and FPS. We can’t help you land moremore

After acquiring Robin “ropz” Kool, Team Vitality is on an absolute rampage. The stacked roster, led by Dan “apEX” Madesclaire, looks poised to establish Counter-Strike 2’s first true dynasty. With three titles already under their belt, they’ve now shattered another milestone. Earlier today, with a dominant win over Team Liquid, Team Vitality broke Astralis’ 2018-19 record of 18 consecutive series wins. The Right Way to Kick-Start a Dynasty Vitality has been practically unstoppable since ropz joined the lineup, replacing Spinx.more

The C4 explosive is exclusive to Terrorists in Counter-Strike. It is a plastic explosive made mostly of RDX (Research Development Explosive) with a detonation velocity of 8,092 m/s. The main goal in bomb defusal maps is either planting or defusing the C4. Mechanics of the Counter-Strike C4 Receiving and Dropping the C4 At round start, a random Terrorist receives the bomb. The bomb can be dropped and picked up by teammates. It shows as a red dot or C4 icon on the radar, and teammates are alerted when it is dropped or picked up. Counter-Terrorists cannot pick up the bomb,more

FURIA is expected to announce soon that Felipe “skullz” Medeiros will be moved to the bench (as originally reported by Game Arena and already confirmed by Dust2 Br), in a move that represents the second concrete step in the process of internationalizing the roster. The decision comes after the signing of Kazakh player Danil “molodoy” Golubenko, who joined to replace Marcelo “chelo” Cespedes and has already marked the beginning of this new phase for the organization. Internationalization, part 1: -chelo, +molodoy The first move by FURIA towards internationalization happened with the departure of chelo and the arrival of molodoy. Themore

Four time CS:GO Major Champions and Danish Powerhouse Astralis have been eliminated from the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025. Earlier today, in a game against the Ukrainian B8, Astralis failed to close out the final map, missing out on yet another qualification. This marks the fifth time they have failed to qualify for the Valve-sponsored Counter-Strike event in a row. For this Danish squad that was built for success, the failed MRQ campaign is a massive setback and a wake-up callmore