Anubis returns to CS2, denies Cache requests
It’s an expected rotation, as Valve follows the usual cycle. Still, Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) players did not see Anubis coming back to the game.
Eugene Bozhenko
All CS2 teams invited to IEM Krakow 2026: s1mple is back!
For the first time ever, Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) moves from Katowice to Krakow. The teams got invites thanks to their VRS Global placements in January 2026.
Eugene Bozhenko
dev1ce joins rain and gla1ve in 100 Thieves: Full roster confirmed
From the return to Counter-Strike esports and up to announcing the final player, 100 Thieves was in the middle of the community’s attention. Now, the roster is complete for 2026, and we will expect 100T to shine on the server, not only on socials.
Eugene Bozhenko
Invisible Engineering: Why ZOWIE builds for performance you can’t measure
ZOWIE’s esports hardware doesn’t always look impressive on paper — and that’s intentional. At the Starladder Budapest Major, the brand explained why motion clarity, consistency, and experience matter more than specs in competitive Counter-Strike.
Lawrence "Malystryx" Phillips
Counter-Strike 2: 2025 HLTV Awards reveal panel finalists
The finalists for the 2025 HLTV Awards has been revealed, alongside some of their top 20 best Counter-Strike 2 players of the year.
XC Enriquez
Top 5 Twitch clips of 2025: Esports edition
Here are the most-viewed Twitch esports clips of 2025. Most of them come from CS2.
Amy Chen
Why ZOWIE Designs for Players, Not Trends — Even in 2025
ZOWIE didn’t unveil a new product in Budapest. It explained why its esports hardware is built for players, not trends— and why restraint remains central to its design philosophy.
Lawrence "Malystryx" Phillips
100 Thieves signs another Counter-Strike celebrity: gla1ve takes a new role
The legendary player left ENCE and made a great shift in his career. Lukas “gla1ve” Rossander is a head coach in 100 Thieves! He has at least one star player in the active roster: Håvard “rain” Nygaard.
Eugene Bozhenko
Team Spirit benches two players following a disappointing season
The Counter-Strike esports organization announced roster changes right after the Budapest Major. Spirit fans are pretty happy — with the return of two Major winners and a big role shift.
Eugene Bozhenko
Top maps at CS2 Budapest Major: Popular picks
Pro teams have their own reasons for banning and picking CS2 maps during a Major event. Still, the stats from the StarLadder tournament in Budapest can be interesting for your personal experience as well.
Eugene Bozhenko