Author: Jimmy “Infernal” Young
In a surprising twist, Astralis’ previously benched player has been summoned to participate in an upcoming tournament in Shanghai. This unforeseen call-up has generated considerable excitement among fans and experts alike, as many are eager to see how this player’s return will impact the team’s dynamics and performance on the international stage. Astralis star Nicolai ‘device’ Reedtz is out for the rest of the season due to medical reasons. Alexander ‘br0’ Bro, currently benched, will replace him at the Europe RMR and Major if the team qualifies. In a recent post on X, the Danish AWPer shared that he had…
One update after another, Valve keeps making the community happy. This time, the map Train is back in the competitive map pool. Many people have been waiting for this map for a long time, and now it is there. We will introduce you to the changes that were made to this map and the patch notes of the November 14 Update. Train Bombsite A Changes Bombsite B Changes Complete description and list of changes for map Train you can find here. Patch Notes DAMAGE PREDICTION ANIMATION GRAPHICS GRENADES MAP GUIDES MISC MAPS Train Community Maps Ancient Italy Mirage Overpass Shoots…
Right after the previous November 7 CS2 Update, Valve decided to make one more, and here are the patch notes: NETWORK TELEMETRY HUD ABOUT THE NETWORK QUALITY READOUT In an attempt to let these players know that jitter might be the cause of the hitches, we changed the measurement method in the Armory Update on October 2, 2024. Now, we counted a message as “bad” if it was lost, if packets arrived out of order in a way that could not be corrected, or if the packets experienced jitter above a threshold. For players on a network connection with significant…
The Finnish organization JANO officially announced on Monday that they have successfully signed two new players, Jussi ‘Airax’ Airaksinen and Joel ‘Jelo’ Lentonen. This strategic move aims to fill the gaps left by the recent departures of Sami ‘xseveN’ Laasanen and Juho ‘juho’ Lampinen. With these new additions, JANO is looking to strengthen their roster and enhance their performance in upcoming competitions. The Finnish team recently participated in the Elisa Masters Espoo, showcasing their skills in a thrilling series of matches. In a highly anticipated elimination clash, they emerged victorious against the renowned Ninjas in Pyjamas, solidifying their place in…
Endpoint is currently seeking a new head coach after the unexpected departure of Petar ‘HOLMES’ Dimitrijević. He made the decision to part ways with the team following a brief three-month probationary period. In August, the British-majority team welcomed ‘HOLMES’ as their new head coach following a successful trial period. He stepped into the role, taking over from Felix ‘Frøg’ Bergeron, who had previously led the squad. This marked a significant milestone for the Serbian coach, as it was his first venture into coaching after a notable playing career. Throughout his time on the field, he played for teams such as…
North American ESEA Advanced team has strengthened their roster by adding Tyler ‘Skadoodle’ Latham and Joshua ‘steel’ Nissan, following the retirement of in-game leader Bobby ‘stamina’ Eitrem. To accommodate the newcomers, the team has also released recent addition Colton ‘FxRE’ Thrasher. Stamina Statement On His Retirement ‘Skadoodle’ and ‘steel’ have shared time together on the Vibe server, a mixed-team environment that showcased a rotating lineup of talented players. Among the prominent members of this squad were Jordan ‘n0thing’ Gilbert and Braxton ‘swag’ Pierce, both of whom contributed to the dynamic gameplay and camaraderie within the team. The veteran quartet struggled…
PARIVISION has officially announced the signing of coach Dastan ‘dastan’ Akbayev. This move comes after the organization parted ways with Ivan ‘F_1N’ Kochugov on November 5, marking a significant transition in their coaching staff as they look to enhance their team’s potential under Akbayev’s leadership. The coaching shift arrives just before the Perfect World Shanghai Major, where PARIVISION is set to embark on their qualifying journey in the European RMR B. ‘dastan’ will not be permitted to sit behind the team since the roster lock has already occurred, and PARIVISION’s previous coach, ‘F_1N’, has been registered with the team, although…
Valve has rolled out a new update that emphasizes a series of technical enhancements. Among the most noteworthy changes are refinements to bullet hit feedback, which aims to provide players with a clearer and more accurate indication of when their shots connect. Additionally, there have been improvements to lag compensation mechanics, ensuring a smoother gameplay experience even in challenging network conditions. The update also addresses certain animations, enhancing their fluidity and realism to further immerse players in the game. The recent patch notes provided limited details regarding adjustments to bullet hit feedback; however, they shed more light on the enhancements…
Ninjas in Pyjamas has revealed that Young Ninjas Jacob ‘jocab’ Nerheden will remain as a substitute for the team through the end of the year while Max ‘maxster’ Jansson is sidelined due to persistent health concerns. ‘maxster’ has already skipped the last event of Ninjas in Pyjamas, the Elisa Masters Espoo, where Richard ‘Xizt’ Landström’s team finished in last place, suffering defeats against B8 and JANO, and will now miss the conclusion of the Major cycle before the winter break. During his first event with the main team, ‘jocab’ faced considerable challenges, ultimately finishing with a disappointing average rating of…
PARIVISION has decided to transition its head coach, Ivan ‘F_1N’ Kochugov, to the inactive roster. This significant move comes just a few weeks ahead of the highly anticipated Perfect World Shanghai Major Europe Regional Major Ranking event, raising questions about the team’s strategy and preparation for the competition. The announcement reveals that the decision to make a change was reached collaboratively with the 41-year-old individual, who has been part of the organization since June. His contributions were instrumental in helping the team secure a spot in the Regional Major Rankings, an achievement he will unfortunately now be unable to participate…