Author: TheSwedishJoker

As teams from around the globe gear up for the second day of playoffs at the final CS:GO Major, one that resounds with confidence and fan anticipation is Heroic. With a formidable lineup of skilled players, Heroic has emerged as a leading contender, poised to finally claim a Major title, especially after their win over FaZe Clan earlier today.In this article, we delve into the compelling reasons that fortify Heroic’s claim to victory in the CS:GO Major. From their exceptional teamwork and tactical prowess, to their unrivaled consistency and adaptability, Heroic demonstrates a winning formula that sets them apart from…

After a grueling five days of CS:GO we finally have all of the Legend Stage teams confirmed and all matchups have been decided. The question on everybody’s minds right now, however, is who will grab the spots for the last ever Champions Stage in CS:GO’s history and who will give the big brainers in the community and receive the illustrious diamond Pick’Em coin?HeroicHeroic have been one of the most consistent teams so far this year. They have reached the Finals or qualified in all of the events that they have participated in so far, except for ESL Pro League, where…

This year’s Legends Stage is stacked. Add to the fact that this is the last ever CS:GO Major, and the stakes are higher than ever. Here are my predictions for which teams will qualify for the Legends Stage.G2G2 have looked strong so far throughout this year. The only exception would be ESL Pro League, where they did not meet the expectations they set for themselves earlier in the year. At the RMR, they lost a close game to 9INE in the opening match, where they had the lead two times in the second half of the game at 11-12 and…

Following Into the Breach’s qualification for the BLAST.tv Paris Major, BLIX’s Hugo “TheSwedishJoker” Nilsson Meier sat down with veteran Into the Breach’s rifler Karol “rallen” Rodowicz to discuss their final match against B8, his career and the Polish scene, among other topics.Hugo “TheSwedishJoker” Nilsson Meier, BLIX: Into the Breach qualified for the Major! It was a close game, we thought you had it in the second map but you finally pulled through on the third, Vertigo. Can you talk me through the whole series?Qualifying as LegendsKarol “rallen” Rodowicz: Before the game, we knew it would be a hard game because…

Following Vitality’s win over G2 at the BLAST.tv Paris Major RMR, BLIX sat down with Vitality’s IGL Dan “apEX” Madesclaire to discuss the team’s upcoming game against MONTE, the schedule that the team has, and his long career, among other topics.Hugo “TheSwedishJoker” Nilsson Meier, BLIX.GG: Congratulations on your win against G2. You qualified for the Major yesterday, how did it feel to finally secure a spot at your home Major in Paris?Dan “apEX” Madesclaire: Qualifying for the Major for a team like us is kind of normal, but it’s never easy at the RMRs, we all know that. The feeling…

Following ENCE’s penultimate match of the BLAST.tv Paris Major RMR B, BLIX saw down with recent addition Guy “NertZ” Iluz to discuss joining ENCE, the Counter-Strike 2 Beta and how it would feel to qualify to the Major, among other topics.Note that this interview was conducted following ENCE’s round four match against 500.Starting 0-2Hugo “TheSwedishJoker” Nilsson Meier, BLIX: Congratulations on your win over 500. How was the game from your point of view? What do you think it was that allowed you to come out on top in the end?Guy “NertZ” Iluz: On Nuke we played well overall, T side…

Following MOUZ’s qualification for the BLAST.tv Paris Major, BLIX sat down with MOUZ’s IGL Christopher “dexter” Nong to discuss Dorian “xertioN” Berman, the team’s results after the Rio Major, and how it is to live in Europe whilst having his family in Australia, among other topics.Qualifying for ParisHugo “TheSwedishJoker” Nilsson Meier, BLIX: You guys did amazingly last Major considering the little experience you had back then, do you think we can look forward to seeing an equally strong MOUZ this time as well?Christopher “dexter” Nong: I’ll say yes, specifically about the last two games we just played, it changed us…

Following 9INE’s incredible run to the BLAST.tv Paris Major, which saw the underdogs take down G2, BIG, and Vitality, BLIX had a chance to sit down with Krzysztof “Goofy” Górski to discuss his team’s incredible run, bringing Poland back to Majors, and what it’s like playing with former ENCE player Aleksander “hades” Miskiewicz, among other topics. Hugo “TheSwedishJoker” Nilsson Meier, BLIX: Congratulations on qualifying for the BLAST.tv Paris Major. I can only imagine how you all are feeling, so tell me about the game, how did you guys manage to 2-0 Vitality?Bringing Poland back to the MajorsKrzysiek “Goofy” Górski: Playing…

Following ENCE’S win over iNation at the BLAST.tv Paris Major, BLIX sat down with ENCE’s rifler Pavle “Maden” BoÅ¡ković to discuss the team’s tough start, how NertZ has been integrating into the team, and the team’s results before the upcoming Major, among other topics. Hugo “TheSwedishJoker” Nilsson Meier, BLIX.GG: Congratulations on making it to the 1-2 pool. This was a game of polar opposites, winning the first map 16-0 and the second map 16-14. Can you talk me through the series, and why it got so close at the end?Pavle “Maden” BoÅ¡ković: I mean, we feel much more confident on…

Prior to FaZe’s game against Cloud9 for the final spot in the BLAST.tv Paris Major, BLIX caught up with Russel “Twistzz” Van Dulken to discuss the team’s bumpy road to the Major, Twistzz’s legacy in CS:GO and his thoughts on CS2, among other topics.Note that this interview was recorded prior to FaZe qualifying to the Paris Major.FaZe’s shaky RMRHugo “TheSwedishJoker” Nilsson Meier, BLIX: Congratulations on beating Aurora and getting one step closer to the Paris Major. The game seemed to be pretty one sided, although Aurora have been on point individually and have surprised quite a few high-ranked teams. How…