Counter Strike 2
All-star playoffs at IEM Rio 2026: Legendary CS2 esports matchups
The final brackets at Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) Rio 2026 feature battles of the best CS2 esports teams in the world. For Vitality, FURIA, NAVI, and Spirit, it’s also a chance to progress in the $1,000,000 ESL Grand Slam VI marathon.
Eugene Bozhenko
Five reasons to follow Groups at CS2 IEM Rio 2026, plus match details and results
Two groups at Intel Extreme Masters Rio 2026 (IEM Rio 2026) feature pretty intriguing matchups. The tournament stage looks easy for the biggest favorites, Team Vitality. Home-country heroes, FURIA, face quite a challenge.
Eugene Bozhenko
FUT beat Astralis in the PGL Bucharest 2026 grand final, claim their first big trophy
Astralis as an organization has not won trophies for quite a while, and for the current roster reaching the top at PGL Bucharest 2026 could be a great breakthrough. For the young players of FUT Esports, this tournament win has become a wonderful achievement at the start of their careers.
Eugene Bozhenko
CS2 PGL Bucharest 2026 playoffs: Young powers contest big favorites
Some fairly fresh names on the top Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) esports scene made it through the Swiss Stage. It’s a great challenge for the top favorites, who may not get an easy win here.
Eugene Bozhenko
Opportunities of the new CS2 reload: Swiss Stage at PGL Bucharest 2026
Big teams with shaky performances can rebuild their confidence at this CS2 esports event. However, major changes to the reload system may shift the power balance and boost smaller underdogs to the top.
Eugene Bozhenko
Vitality outclass NAVI to win CS2 BLAST Open Rotterdam: Three-event streak!
The decisive match at BLAST Open Spring 2026 had exceptional historical meaning. NAVI reached their second grand final in a row. For Vitality, it became a continuation of their dominant era.
Eugene Bozhenko
Vitality against the CS2 world: BLAST Open playoffs in Rotterdam
Eugene Bozhenko
Groups at CS2 BLAST Open Spring 2026: Big challenges for top teams
The first tournament phase at BLAST Open Spring 2026 divides the 16 invited CS2 teams into two groups. The matchups are intriguing.
Eugene Bozhenko
A huge reload update changes how Counter-Strike is played
Valve released an unexpectedly massive update for CS2. One change in the reload system, and players must reconsider their habits: from casuals to pros. Also, the game received a very helpful tool to learn nades on the Active Duty maps.
Eugene Bozhenko
NAVI win EPL S23, defeat Aurora in grand final: A milestone event
We didn’t expect this, but ESL Pro League Season 23 turned out to be a milestone CS2 esports event. A new power has risen on the scene. Big favorites played so badly that their level dropped to the point where roster changes became inevitable. We witnessed what a big tournament looks like if Vitality take a break.
Eugene Bozhenko
