Author: rizegeeko
With Counter-Strike 2 releasing on Wednesday, many players from different games, especially Valorant, are expected to return and get first-hand experience after months of watching on from the sidelines.Valorant and CS2 are like two peas in a pod, with similar player bases. Players who love competitive shooting often hop between them.Mouse sensitivity is a huge deal in these games. So, keeping your sensitivity consistent when you go from Valorant to CS2 is super important. If it’s not consistent, it can throw off your muscle memory and affect your performance.So, if you’re looking at how to convert your Valorant sensitivity to…
Update, September 27: After months of anticipation, Valve has officially released Counter-Strike 2 on September 27th, as predicted in this article.Counter-Strike 2, the highly-anticipated sequel to the legendary first-person shooter, is drawing ever closer. Valve, the creative force behind Counter-Strike, recently hinted at its impending launch while celebrating the 20th anniversary of Steam. Although the exact CS2 release date remains shrouded in speculation, there’s an air of excitement and it’s possible the game might grace our screens sooner than expected.CS2 Release DateInitially, Valve teased a summer 2023 release for Counter-Strike 2. But as we find ourselves well into September, that…
We continue our insightful interview with Anja Suder, digging deeper into the esports psychology. Our first part included a general overview of the subject, including the psychological issues professional esport players face, managing their impact and integrating support into their training programs.In this next part, Anja talks us through some important in-game aspects: tilt and burnout and coping with setbacks and losses.BLIX: Can you discuss the concept of “mental game” in esports? What are some of the mental skills that esports athletes need to develop and maintain?Anja Suder: Winning is a combination of physical and mental. Although your body can…
After months of sitting on pins and needles, CS:GO players with Prime status and an active Competitive Skill Group finally received invites to the highly anticipated Counter-Strike 2.Since the first wave of the limited beta test, the developers left no stone unturned. From fixing game breaking bugs to tweaking and acting on the community’s feedback and comments.It’s important for you as a player to keep in mind the game is still in beta, which means it’s not fully optimized and bugs or performance issues are common. For that reason, Valve is working day and night to ensure a smoother gameplay…
‘Esport athletes are not superhumans immune to the same problems and concerns that affect anyone else.’ – Anja SuderThe statement above is a fact and you can bet your bottom dollar on. Despite the growth of esports as an industry, mental health is an important and often overlooked aspect that can often be the heart and soul of many players. Mental strength is the backbone of growth, success and ultimately a vital part of reaching the highest heights as an esports athlete.Anna Maria, or Anja as addressed by most people, recently completed her master’s degree in psychology at the University…
After playing for MVP and rising to the spotlight, Ukrainian player Oleksandra “manka” Kruspe joined the prestigious G2 organization as part of the all-female team “Oya”.Following her short time in G2 and unexpected exit, we sat down with “manka” to discuss her time on the team, leaving G2 Oya after only two months, her personal life during the war and much more.Note: This interview was conducted before manka and Aces were signed by ENCE, becoming ENCE Athena.BLIX: How did you first get involved in competitive CS:GO and what motivated you to pursue a career in it?manka: To be honest, I…
In 2018, the CS:GO community was introduced to an upcoming prodigy that dominated North America’s FACEIT Pro League. At only 14 years old, Owen “oBo” Schlatter was a highlight machine, fragging and turning most matches into his playground.With such incredible talent at a young age, he caught the attention of the biggest North American organizations, putting him under the scope for future pickups.A year later in 2019, Complexity signed the young gunner after Peter “stanislaw” Jarguz stepped down from his leadership role following shaky results.A rough start for the team led to a roster revamp, signing the Danish duo Benjamin…
No land without stones, or meat without bones, it’s how the game rolls. When Valve first introduced the revolutionary ‘Arms Deal’ update, it allowed players to acquire skins and eventually trade them, resulting in attracting a breed of sharks, preying on unsuspecting victims.At a time when there was no trade hold, it was the perfect opportunity for these sharks to steal and scam other players’ skins. A problem that players still face today despite Valve’s attempts to solve it. After all, every path has its puddle, and for the CS:GO community it is the unethical scum of the earth that…
Stickers are like an extra topping that makes your food even more delicious. Take an average looking skin and slap some matching stickers on it, and you get a beautiful combo.Sticker combinations can represent the personality, style and preferences of a player. That’s why “crafting” became a hobby which a lot of CS:GO players enjoy, they’ve even created communities to share their passion and creative crafts.Tournament stickers tend to have a higher value than regular stickers since the demand is higher thanks to a combination of the expanding esport scene, their sentimental value ‘ as fans love to cheer for…
Gamers8 2023 is the first tier-one CS:GO tournament to be held in Saudi Arabia. After hosting tournaments in Rainbow Six: Siege, Dota 2, Fortnite, and Rocket League in the 2022 edition, the event will host a CS:GO tournament featuring twelve elite teams fighting for a whopping $1M prize pool.Gamers8 is a gaming and esports festival held for eight weeks. The CS:GO tournament will take place from the 16th to the 20th of August in Riyadh, in the Boulevard Riyadh City venue.Hosted by the Saudi Esports Federation and ESL, the event is a golden opportunity to further expand the esports industry…