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While the CS2 competitive season is still in its early stages, professional teams have yet to make substantial roster changes, and it’s wild.With so many news and reports surfacing every other day, it takes time to keep track and distinguish between official statements and rumors. For that reason, this article is the perfect destination to find the latest signings and roster changes.We’ll update the article with the latest signings within minutes of the announcements, so be sure to check for any further changes.FaZe ClanFaZe Clan signs FROZEN, replacing Twistzz who’s set to join Team Liquid.ENCEENCE bids farwell to Snappi and…
It has been approximately two months since Counter-Strike 2 was officially released, and we’re still waiting for the re-introduction of some key features from CS:GO. Watching the clock feels like sitting on pins and needles for a lot of players, considering the game continues to lose players with each passing day.Though the base game has drastically improved, we can’t overlook the fact that it’s plagued with cheaters. You’d think after a decade of having the same complaints, a new chapter would be the salvation for all players.However, reality bites and a functional anti-cheat still feels like a pipe dream.As CS2…
Counter-Strike 2 makes yet another stop this year in Copenhagen, Denmark for BLAST Premier Fall Final 2023, before hosting the first CS2 Major in 2024.Except for FaZe Clan, Astralis and Complexity, all the participating teams have undergone roster changes recently, making the anticipation half the fun to see what the new additions bring to the table.The event is set to start on November 22 and to close the curtains on November 26 at the Royal Arena. Eight teams, thirteen action-packed matches and infinite excitement.Teams attending Credit: LiquipediaGroup A:FaZe ClanNinjas in PyjamasCloud9NAVIGroup B:HeroicVitalityComplexityAstralisHow to watch BLAST Premier Fall Final 2023The event…
Get ready for an intense CS2 showdown in Shanghai as some of the world’s best teams and three challengers from China will face off. The action is set to kick off on November 8 and runs until the 11, promising another interesting event as the global scene transitions into Counter-Strike 2.Once the gloves are off, the show is on, so get ready for an action-packed event, where the winner gets crowned in the Yuanshen Stadium in front of thousands of fans.Teams attendingEight teams will cross swords for a chance to reign supreme in Counter-Strike’s first tournament in China. Five teams…
A new update for Counter-Strike 2 has just been rolled out, and it has been warmly received by players and the community, sparking positive reactions on social media.This update addresses several crucial aspects of the game. Firstly, it tackles the visual and audio feedback from sub-tick input. This had been a contentious issue, with players discussing why CS2 felt different from CS:GO, even though sub-tick input theoretically offered more precise shot and input registration.In CS2, the audio and visual feedback for a shot happens on the following frame after the bullet was registered upon clicking which causes a delay, this…
CS Asia Championships 2023 is about to get underway with four top 10 teams battling for glory in Shanghai, four years since the last S-tier event in the region.Following the end of IEM Sydney as CS2’s first tournament, we now get a better idea of the lineups to watch and consider as strong contenders for the title.With only eight participating teams, the event is expected to be packed with action, but the question remains; who’s gonna reign supreme above the rest?In our eyes, there’s only two obvious answers:FaZe Clan Have FaZe Clan returned to their winning ways in CS2? Credit:…
One of the standout maps from CS:GO is Overpass, and it has seamlessly transitioned into the sequel. Referred to as an “Overhaul” map, Overpass has undergone a complete transformation, touching every aspect from textures and lighting to altered structures that affect gameplay.The map requires deep utility knowledge to outplay your enemies, and running into a bombsite without any smoke or molotov to push the CTs out of position is a death trap.Overpass is infamous for having many off-angles, and clearing a bombsite can never be an easy task. That’s where utility comes in to ease up and secure a safe…
To a degree, Counter-Strike 2’s official release fell flat and failed to completely satisfy the millions of players worldwide who expected a spotless release and a new era for the game. As Shakespeare once said: “Expectation is the root of all heartache.”A spectacular launch with exciting new content, skins and an industry-leading anti-cheat was what the community expected. Unfortunately, reality struck and CS2 didn’t land with as much as a splash as some were expecting.The game launched with many issues still present and without much to offer as fresh content besides the Premier mode.This premature launch has resulted in Valve…
IEM Sydney closed the curtains on yet another successful event after four years of missing the Australian crowd, who were a sea of smiling faces with a symphony of applause.Since the first day, the teams gave their blood, sweat and tears, providing us with a spectacular show from the heart of the Aware Super Theatre.While some teams crumbled, others rose to prominence. And just like how David beat Goliath, underdog teams defied the odds and soared to new heights.FaZe back on the podiumFaZe Clan went ham, bamboozling every team while capturing the hearts of every fan to crown themselves as…
Valve has traditionally maintained a more discreet approach compared to other game developers who frequently engage with their communities through “developer posts” outlining updates and future plans.Out of the blue and on a rare occurrence, Counter-Strike’s developers granted an interview to pcgamer.com, where they shed light on the game’s future, providing a glimpse into what lies ahead for your favorite first-person shooter.Bumpy releaseCounter-Strike 2 has had a bumpy start with many bugs, performance issues and the lack of fresh content. However, according to Valve, it was ‘the right time’.’We know there’s a conversation about whether the Limited Test should have…