CS2

No European Major in 2027: Perfect World Confirms China Hosts the Second CS2 Major

Perfect World confirms the second CS2 Major of 2027 in Shanghai. Discover why Europe will host no Majors and where both tournaments will take place.

Astralis Win Stake Ranked Episode 4: First LAN Trophy Since 2019, Explained

Astralis beat Nemiga 3:1 to win Stake Ranked Episode 4. Discover how Staehr helped secure the team’s first full LAN trophy since 2019 in Barcelona.

CS2 Community Maps: Boulder, Fachwerk & Poseidon

Explore CS2 community maps in 2026, including Boulder, Fachwerk, and Poseidon. See how Valve updates Workshop maps and uses them in official modes.

CS2 Skin Market Crash 2026: $2.7B Drop

Discover what drove the CS2 skin market crash in 2026, which items fell hardest, where $2.7B in value went, and what could signal a possible market bottom.

PGL Major Singapore 2026: Dates, Teams, Format & Everything We Know

PGL Major Singapore 2026 runs from Nov 25 to Dec 13. Discover the teams, format, prize pool, VRS race, venue, tickets, and latest Major details.

CS2 Tournament Calendar H2 2026

Discover the complete CS2 Tournament Calendar for H2 2026, featuring every Tier 1 event, confirmed teams, prize pools, and dates. Don't miss the full schedule!

The Worst Tournament in Counter-Strike History

Throughout the history of Counter-Strike, numerous CS tournaments have been held, and inevitably, some have turned out to be disastrous. However, there was one tournament whose terrible organization surpassed all others: Gaming Paradise.

3 Biggest Storylines at PGL Masters Bucharest: Battle for No. 1, FURIA's Momentum, and NAVI's Crisis

Explore 3 key PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 storylines: Spirit vs Vitality for No. 1, FURIA's momentum, and NAVI's crisis. Discover what to expect in CS2!

HLTV Ranking After Thunderpick Worlds: Where FURIA, Falcons & Aurora Land

Explore the HLTV ranking after Thunderpick Worlds 2026. See where FURIA, Falcons, and Aurora stand, which teams climbed, and what changed in the CS2 top 10.

PGL Masters Bucharest 2026: Swiss Stage Format, Seeding & Who Needs Points Before Singapore (Oct 24–28)

Explore PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 Swiss Stage format, seeding, and VRS points race. Discover which CS2 teams need wins before the Singapore Major.

Thunderpick World Championship 2026 in Malta: $1M, 8 Teams & the Virtus.pro Comeback

Thunderpick World Championship 2026 brings 8 teams and a $1M prize pool to Malta. Discover the full lineup, format, and Virtus.pro’s comeback.

PGL Masters Bucharest 2026: All 16 Teams, Dates, Format & Key Storylines

See all PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 teams, tournament dates, format, $1.25M prize pool and key storylines. Get ready for CS2 action on Oct. 24-31.

CS2 VACNet Portal and Community Reviewers

Find out how the CS2 VACNet portal works in 2026, who can access it, what reviewers label, and how community feedback may help train future anti-cheat models.

Is It a Spirit Era Yet? Porto, EWC & the Numbers Behind Spirit's 2026 Run

Team Spirit dominate CS2 in 2026 after wins at EWC and BLAST Porto. Explore their incredible run, key players, biggest rivals, and whether a new era has begun.

The Tier-2 Pay Problem: What the 3DMAX Salary Story Says About CS2 Esports Economics

CS2 esports player salaries face new pressure in 2026. Discover how the 3DMAX pay story and Valve’s Major sticker changes are reshaping Tier-2 economics.

StarSeries Season 20: Dates, 8 Teams, $500,000 Prize Pool and Key Matches

StarSeries Season 20 runs September 17-20, 2026, with 8 teams and a $500K prize pool. Discover the format, opening matches, favorites, and key details.

HLTV Prospects September 2026: Dawy Takes No. 1, Jorko and gr1ks Break Into the Top 10

HLTV Prospects September 2026: Dawy takes #1, xeedo hits #2, and Jorko and gr1ks enter the top 10. Discover the biggest risers, graduates, and new names.

Is CS2 Dying in 2026? What Six Months of Player Decline Actually Mean

Is CS2 dying in 2026? Player counts fell for six straight months. Discover what’s behind the decline, from bot bans to seasonality and the skin market.

IEM Beijing 2026 Guide: $1.25M, 16 Teams and Why Vitality and Spirit Said No

IEM Beijing 2026 features 16 CS2 teams and $1.25M in winnings. Discover the dates, format, VRS cutoff and why Vitality and Spirit will skip it.

The CS2 Market Keeps Falling

The CS2 skin market is falling, but some items are still gaining. Discover which knives, gloves, collections, and weapon skins are outperforming in 2026.

donk's Case for #1 in the World: The EWC MVP Run, By the Numbers

donk finished EWC 2026 with a 1.50 rating across 17 maps, won the MVP award, and led Spirit to the title. We break down the stats and his case for becoming the best CS2 player of 2026.

EWC Is Over, the Real Race Starts: Every Team's Path to the PGL Major Singapore 2026

VRS cutoff for the Singapore Major is November 2. See where every CS2 team stands after EWC 2026 and who must earn points before the final deadline.

Valve Removed the Wall-Speed Boost: What the August 19 Patch Changed for CS2 Movement

CS2 movement exploit patch fixed the wall-speed boost on August 19. Find out what Valve changed, what no longer works, and how it affects your movement.

Tier-2 Rostermania: HEROIC, Luminosity & SAW Are Rebuilding While the Top Stands Still

Explore the latest CS2 tier 2 roster changes in 2026, including HEROIC, Luminosity, SAW and 100 Thieves. Discover which new lineup could break through.

CS2 Souvenir Prices Rise After Trade-Up Update

CS2 souvenir prices surged after Valve enabled trade-ups in May 2026. See which collections gained most, why prices rose, and what buyers should watch.