Newer Maps Remain the Least Played Across Seasons
I took the first 5 events of the last 3 seasons to see how many times the newest addition to the map pool was played since its introduction or in some cases reintroduction. For Train(S1 2025), Overpass(S2 2025) and Anubis(S1 2026), they are all firmly the lowest played map. https://t.co/xH32UVJ3jT
Valve's Timely Update Gives BLAST Rivals Extra Polish
9 days until BLAST Rivals. Either valve looked at the gap in the calendar and dropped the update knowing they've got over a week to make the tweaks and bug fixes intentionally or we just got lucky. Hopefully the former but it's...
Community Picks: Top 5 IGLs, AWPers, and More
Give me your top 5 players/coaches, in no particular order, in each of these categories: IGL AWPer Support/Anchor Lurker/Closer Entry/Star rifler Coach
42 Days, Five Tier‑One Events to Challenge Vitality
42 days until the major. Fort Worth Astana Atlanta Shanghai Cologne 5 tier 1 events left this season. 5 events for teams to make their case to be in the conversation opposite Vitality. 42 days.
Is Vitality Already Greatest or Need Third Major?
Do you think Vitality are already the greatest team of all time without debate or do they need the 3rd major with this roster? If they win the Grand Slam does that do it?
Spirit Eyes $100K ESL Grand Slam Bonus Tomorrow
No one's ever denied an ESL Grand Slam victory and enacted the $100,000 giant killer bonus. Spirit will get that opportunity tomorrow. 💰
Thanks to Animgraph2 Playtesters for Their Valuable Service
Shout-out to all the people playtesting the animgraph2 branch. You are doing us all a service.
ZywOo's Silent Focus Nets 7 Pistols Kills
ZywOo looking determined as fuck. The guys got 7 kills over both pistols, doesn't cheer, doesn't smile. Just locked in to take care of business.
Reviving FaZe: Replace, Rebuild, or Quit CS?
If you were the FaZe GM and you were tasked with bringing the team back to its former glory what's your play? Replace 1 Replace 2 Completely rebuild Abandon Counter-Strike
Vitality Poised to Become First Dual ESL Grand Slam Champions
Can anyone stop Vitality from winning an extra million dollars in Rio and becoming the first team in history to win 2x ESL Grand Slams?
Seeking EU Animgraph 2 Server IPs After Reddit Find
I saw the IP on reddit for the animgraph2 beta server but it has some map addon are there any IPs for EU animgraph 2 servers floating around?
Upcoming VRS Race Talk, HLTV Live, Rio Trip
Lots to discuss about the VRS race and the process around it. Will unpack it on the pods later this week. HLTV Confirmed on Friday live before the Bucharest semi finals. Talking Counter Thursday sometime. Fly to Rio on the weekend 👋
Vitality Poised to Shatter NiPs' 34‑map Record
If Vitality win Rio flawlessly and win their opening game in Fortworth they will beat NiPs map record of 34.
Two Roster Moves to Make FaZe Trophy Contenders
What 2 roster changes would you make to put FaZe in the convo for a trophy lift?
Fans Choose Their Most Anticipated Final Matchup
Which final are you the most interested in watching? 🐇 Vitality vs PARIVISION 🦞 Vitality vs NaVi 🦌 Aurora vs PARIVISION 🐍 Aurora vs NaVi