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        <title><![CDATA[Counter Strike Daily Updates and Events on the Esport scene]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[Captain GR: "Our goal is to at least get to the major"]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The captain of the Russian team GR, Arkady 'SALO_MUX' Balanda, shared insights about his team and the organisation backing them in an interview with HLTV.org ahead of the Asian RMR. He discussed their training conditions, including ping challenges, and outlined GR's goals for the RMR. Balanda described the excitement of qualifying for the RMR, mentioning that the team had prepared for about a month and recently had a bootcamp in Shenzhen. He noted the impact of their new coach, who deepened their game understanding, and admitted that luck played a role as well. The team is composed of players from the Russian Far East, with Balanda from Khabarovsk, two players from Vladivostok, and two from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. This geographic spread is united by their region of origin and their opportunity to compete on the Asian scene.  Discussing ping conditions, he explained that the primary Asian servers are located in Tokyo (around 30 ping), Hong Kong (approximately 70 ping), and Singapore (90-100 ping). In comparison, European servers such as those in Moscow result in around 100 ping, Germany about 130, and Sweden around 110. Thus, Asia offers them the most practical environment. Regarding their organisation, Balanda described it as young and evolving, having signed GR after noticing them while undergoing restructuring. The organisation had previously fielded a Hong Kong-based roster. He noted mutual support between the team and the organisation, which covered all costs for their Chinese bootcamps. Their primary aim for the tournament is to secure a spot in the Major, emphasising that their trip is not for sightseeing but for competition and victory. GR is set to compete in the Asian RMR before the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 from 11 to 13 November, with a Double Elimination format. They will face Rare Etom in the first round.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 22:35:26 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bubble became the coach of Imperial fe]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The 33-year-old Bulgarian esports veteran Kamen 'bubble' Kostadinov has become the coach of Imperial’s women’s Counter-Strike 2 team, as announced by the organisation on its social media page on X. Kostadinov takes over from Reinis 'hyskeee' Grinbergs, who was moved to Imperial’s main roster as an analyst in September 2023. Grinbergs had coached the women’s team for approximately one and a half years. In autumn 2023, bubble retired from his playing career in Counter-Strike, which spanned over a decade. In May, he joined PERA as a coach, but the team disbanded in August. Their next competition will be the LAN finals of the ESL Impact League Season 6, set to take place from 22 to 24 November in Stockholm, Sweden. Current Imperial fe roster: - Viktoria 'tory' Kazieva - Aleksandra 'twenty3' Timonina - Ana 'ANa' Dumbravă - Katarina 'Kat' Vašková - Zainab 'zAAz' Turkie Coach: Kamen 'bubble' Kostadinov]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 22:21:25 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[F0rest ends his playing career]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Renowned Swedish esports player Patrik 'f0rest' Lindberg will no longer compete on the professional Counter-Strike scene. This news was reported by HLTV.org, citing a statement from the player himself. The 36-year-old Lindberg will continue his esports career as a brand ambassador and content creator for NIP. He shared his thoughts on the decision: “When I first started thinking about it, I felt sad. But looking back, I am very, very proud. I’m really satisfied with the journey I’ve had with my teammates, all our trophies, and all the trips. I also feel it’s good to close this chapter and give myself some peace. Carrying the thought that you might still play doesn’t always benefit your mental health, in my opinion. You keep hoping, hoping, and hoping. I feel that by closing this chapter, I can now move forward. When I realised this was really happening, there was a bit of sadness. But, you know, I’ve been playing for 17 or 18 years. I think I’ve played enough.” Lindberg's last team was Dignitas, which he represented from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, he spent approximately eight years with NIP and played earlier for SK and fnatic. Over his professional Counter-Strike career, which began in 2003, Patrik won 23 LAN tournament titles, including one Major, was named MVP eight times, and was ranked in the top 20 players of the year four times. In total, Lindberg earned $739,000 in prize money from the discipline.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 22:10:33 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Chopper on failure in BLAST Premier World Final 2024]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Leonid 'chopper' Vishnyakov, the captain of Team Spirit, shared his thoughts on his team's defeat in the final of the recent BLAST Premier World Final 2024 for Counter-Strike 2. The Russian esports player mentioned during a personal Twitch stream that he and his teammates failed to put up a fight in their match against G2. "We overthought things and made mistakes, which led to this result. That’s how I’d put it. We didn’t fight in the final. There was the desire, but things turned out differently in reality." It is worth noting that the BLAST Premier World Final 2024 took place from 30 October to 3 November in Singapore, featuring eight teams. The total prize pool for the championship was $1 million. In the final, G2 convincingly defeated Team Spirit 3-0. Ilya 'm0NESY' Osipov was named the best player of the tournament.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:02:07 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[HOLMES⁠ has left Endpoint]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Endpoint's Counter-Strike 2 roster is once again without a coach as Petar 'HOLMES' Dimitrijević has decided to leave the team after completing a three-month trial period. The organisation announced this on social media platform X. The 31-year-old Serbian esports professional took on the coaching role for Endpoint in August, replacing Felix 'Frøg' Bergeron, whose contract was not renewed due to unsatisfactory results. It is not yet known who will fill the vacant position. Dimitrijević commented on his departure: "I am very grateful to Endpoint for this opportunity. Overall, it was a positive experience where I learned a lot and, hopefully, contributed as well. I have only positive words for the organisation, the players, and the manager, as they welcomed me warmly. I am open to offers." At present, Endpoint's roster holds the 86th position in the HLTV.org global Counter-Strike 2 rankings. At their peak, the team reached the top 22 in 2021. Current Endpoint roster: - Kia 'Surreal' Man - Max 'MiGHTYMAX' Heath - Oscar 'AZUWU' Bell - Joey 'CRUC1AL' Steusel - Jan 'cej0t' Dyll]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:23:24 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Skadoodle and steel⁠ join undefined]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Two veterans of the North American Counter-Strike scene, Joshua 'steel' Nissan and Tyler 'Skadoodle' Latham, have joined the team undefined for participation in ESEA Advanced Season 51. They replaced Bobby 'stamina' Eitrem and Colton 'FxRE' Thresher. The former recently announced his retirement from professional CS. Additionally, Danan 'Danan' Flander, the former manager of Complexity, Cloud9, and Golden Guardians, has taken on the roles of coach and manager for the undefined roster. Danny 'cxzi' Strzelczyk noted that steel’s main focus remains his work as a caster rather than competing in events. The team will debut with its new roster tomorrow, 10 November. Currently, undefined holds the 117th position in the global Counter-Strike 2 rankings according to HLTV.org. Current undefined roster: - Danny 'cxzi' Strzelczyk - Ian 'motm' Hardy - Connor 'chop' Sullivan - Tyler 'Skadoodle' Latham - Joshua 'steel' Nissan]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Metizport thrashes NIP in 2024 Svenska Cupen final]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Casper 'SHiNE' Wennerberg's team claimed victory at the local LAN tournament Svenska Cupen 2024 for Counter-Strike 2, held from 7 to 9 November in Stockholm. In the final, Metizport dominated NIP with a 3-0 scoreline (13-4 on Vertigo, 16-13 on Mirage, and 13-9 on Ancient). Prior to this, Metizport eliminated Johnny Speeds and Kappa Bar from the competition, while NIP overcame Alliance, who had previously defeated EYEBALLERS. Metizport earned approximately $23,100 for their win, while the runners-up, NIP, received $11,100. The total prize pool for Svenska Cupen 2024 was $46,200. Prize pool distribution: 1. Metizport – $23.1 thousand 2. NIP – $11.1 thousand 3-4. Johnny Speeds – $4.6 thousand 3-4. Alliance – $4.6 thousand 5-6. Kappa Bar – $1.3 thousand 5-6. EYEBALLERS – $1.3 thousand]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:12:05 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 Asia RMR Spectator Guide]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[On 11 November, the first RMR tournament for the second Counter-Strike 2 Major will commence in Shanghai. The event will feature the top teams from the Asian region competing for a place at the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024. The tournament will involve eight teams in a Double Elimination format. The opening matches will be best-of-one, while all subsequent matches will be best-of-three. The competition will conclude on 13 November. This tournament has no monetary prizes; instead, participants will compete for qualifying spots at the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024. The top three teams will secure their places at the Major. List of teams participating in the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 Asia RMR: - The MongolZ (bLitz, Techno, Senzu, mzinho, 910) - FlyQuest (dexter, Liazz, aliStair, INS, Vexite) - Lynn Vision (Westmelon, flying, z4kr, EmiliaQAQ, afufu) - DRILLAS (hAdji, SENER1, Woro2k, meztal, Kvem) - GR (SALO_MUX, weqt2, mediocrity, 7nation, Runnin) - Rare Atom (Summer, somebody, kaze, ChildKing, L1haNg) - TALON (AZR, hazr, mhL, nettik, ADDICT) - Alter Ego (BnTeT, XigN, dobu, Freeman, aidKiT)]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 07:07:03 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[The easiest points to hold/retake on maps in CS2 have been named]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The editorial team at HLTV.org has compiled a ranking of the easiest bombsites to hold based on data from professional Counter-Strike 2 matches. At the top of the list is the A site on Nuke, which boasts a 44% success rate for holds. Completing the top three are the A site on Vertigo with a 39% success rate and the B site on Mirage at 35%. Conversely, the B site on Anubis sits at the bottom of the rankings with just a 21% success rate for holds. HLTV also highlighted the easiest bombsites for retakes. Leading this category is the B site on Nuke, with a 31% success rate for retakes. The top three also include the B site on Ancient at 27% and the B site on Anubis at 22%. The most challenging site for teams to retake is the B site on Mirage, with only a 15% success rate. The infographic was compiled using match data from top professional Counter-Strike 2 teams throughout 2024. The analysis considered the last 100 rounds played, where both teams had an average buy value exceeding $3,250.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2024 15:00:17 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Perfecto: "Everyone is waiting for the major to start, but I can't wait for the end"]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Former Cloud9 member Ilya "Perfecto" Zalutskiy has potentially hinted at an impending return to the professional Counter-Strike 2 scene. The Russian esports player recently posted on his Telegram channel, expressing eagerness for the conclusion of the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024, which wrapped up in mid-December. "Everyone is waiting for the Major to start, but I can’t wait for it to end." Commentator Alexey "PCH3LK1N" Pchelkin supported fans' speculations, suggesting that Perfecto might continue his career with a team from the CIS region. "Do you know why Perfecto is waiting for the Major to end? Because at the end of the Major, we’ll learn about his new team! I know the team but can’t reveal it. I’m not an insider. I’m not confirming anything, but I think it’s a CIS team. I’ve asked Perfecto about his new team. He has options. It’s not Virtus.pro." However, insider and scout Alexey "OverDrive" Biryukov countered, saying that fans had misunderstood Zalutskiy's message. "Perfecto and I often talk and discuss career options. If he had a new team, I’d know 99% about it. It’s very unlikely he has one right now. For any team to pick him up at this stage, it would require an extraordinary offer. There won’t be any news until the end of the Major." To recall, Zalutskiy left Cloud9’s active roster on 22 April. In an interview given earlier this summer, he mentioned that he was making the most of his time to regain his form to return to the professional Counter-Strike 2 scene.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Nov 2024 12:00:16 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[OverDrive: "Vertigo won't be gone for a long time"]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Insider and scout Aleksey "OverDrive" Biryukov has shared his opinion on Vertigo, calling it "the worst map in the history of competitive CS." He also mentioned that players should not expect its removal from Counter-Strike 2 any time soon. OverDrive expressed his thoughts on his personal Telegram channel. "Vertigo is by far the worst map in the history of competitive CS. Watching and playing even the original Dust would be more enjoyable, not to mention Cbble, Cache, and Train. But Vertigo will not be removed for quite a while." According to unconfirmed reports, the map Train may soon re-enter the competitive map pool for Counter-Strike. This speculation was recently mentioned by esports journalist Richard Lewis during a personal Twitch broadcast. Lewis believes this change is likely to occur after the major in Shanghai.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 09 Nov 2024 15:00:46 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Transfer Digest]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[ADRON Completes Nexus Line-up   The Romanian club has officially added ADRON to its roster. At the end of October, he assisted Nexus as a stand-in, filling in for 7kick, who did not meet the team's expectations and was removed just two months after joining. Bounty Hunters Loan meyern   Once considered one of the most promising esports players in South America, meyern will continue his career with Bounty Hunters. The Brazilian club, which already has one Argentine player, has secured meyern on loan from BESTIA, where he had been benched since July of this year. FinigaN Becomes a Free Agent   The former captain of GUN5, who was replaced three months ago, is now officially free from contractual obligations and is prepared to join a new team. On 1 November, FinigaN announced that he is still evaluating offers from various clubs. F_1N Leaves PARIVISION   The Russian coach is no longer leading PARIVISION, a role he held for just over four months. The official announcement noted that F_1N and the club's management made the mutual decision to part ways. The team will head to an RMR tournament in Shanghai in two weeks, but a new coach has yet to be unveiled. According to insider OverDrive, PARIVISION has signed a contract with dastan, the former Virtus.pro coach. IHC Finalises Fifth Player   The Mongolian team, which recently parted with ariucle, has brought in rate. The 22-year-old player, who was inactive for nearly a year until August, most recently played for The QUBE. Rate has already debuted for IHC, participating in the MESA Asia Series 1 regional online tournament. G2 Academy Adds Russian Player   The "Samurai" continue to scout for potential talent in the CIS region and have now secured Ketsuo for their academy. Alongside this addition, G2 has decided to release Estonian player xezr⁠, who has now entered free agency.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 09 Nov 2024 12:00:46 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[OverDrive: mou to become HOTU coach]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The PGL Major Kraków 2017 champion, Rustem "mou" Telepov, is set to join HOTU's CS2 roster as a coach. Insider Alexey "OverDrive" Biryukov shared this information, though the transfer has yet to be officially confirmed. "Mou will coach HOTU!" From November 2022 to January 2024, mou played for Forward Gaming. In September, the esports player joined the team "Bogatyrs," led by streamer Vyacheslav "Buster" Leontyev. Telepov has not previously worked as a coach. HOTU Roster: - Dmitry "mizu" Kondratyev - Dmitry "anttzz" Kirillin - Mark "lampada" Ivanov - Ivan "fineshine52" Lukin - Daniil "Re1GN" Chekanin - Rustem "mou" Telepov (coach?)]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 19:00:56 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Shox: "This is the best update to CS2 since the game came out"]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The 32-year-old French esports player Richard "shox" Papillon has expressed a positive view of the latest patch for Counter-Strike 2, praising the developers. Papillon highlighted improvements in hit registration, but noted that there is still room for the game to develop further. He shared his thoughts on his social media page on X. “If you’re interested in my opinion, this is the best update in CS2 since the game’s release a year ago. I finally feel that my shots are landing where they should. Yes, there’s still a lot to fix, but it’s important to acknowledge when something good happens. Update is a big win.” A few weeks ago, Papillon had shared a lengthy and sentimental post on his X page, reflecting on how deeply Counter-Strike has impacted his life and expressing disappointment with the current state of the game. At that time, he called on Valve to not let the community down.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:00:01 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[The most popular map in the history of CS major grand finals has been named]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Inferno currently holds the title of the most popular map featured in the grand finals of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Counter-Strike 2 Majors. Reddit user TheFakeTobias shared this statistic. Inferno has been picked 15 times in Major grand finals throughout CS history. In second place is Overpass, chosen 9 times, followed by Train with 7 appearances. Vertigo, on the other hand, has yet to make an appearance in a grand final across six past championships. Recently, Valve updated the banner on the official Counter-Strike 2 account on the social media platform X. The new image showcases wet asphalt, which is believed to be a fragment of Train’s texture. This change has been interpreted as a hint towards the imminent release of an updated map version. Subsequently, journalist Richard Lewis confirmed that Valve intends to remove Vertigo from the map pool and replace it with Train.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:00:17 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jackinho returned to the CS2 pro scene]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The 25-year-old Swedish esports player Jack "Jackinho" Ström Mattsson has announced his return to the professional Counter-Strike 2 scene following a three-month hiatus. To recap, in early August this year, Jackinho departed from Metizport and took a break from competitive play to focus on his mental health. Just days later, his spot was taken by Lucas "L00m1" Haukland. Mattsson shared on his social media page on X that he is currently a free agent and will soon be playing under the Lilmix tag. "I have decided to fully commit to CS once more. After significant work on myself and my mental health, I believe I will come back stronger. For now, I am a free agent and will be playing with Lilmix. My goal is to reach an even higher level than before. See you in 2025." Mattsson was part of Metizport for just under a year, from September 2023 to August 2024, fulfilling the roles of sniper and team captain. His average rating after joining Metizport was 1.01. Throughout his professional Counter-Strike 2 career, he has earned $58,000 in prize money.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:00:18 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[A patch has been released in CS2]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[On the night of 7 November, Valve released an update for Counter-Strike 2, detailed on the shooter’s official website. The patch size was approximately 1.3 GB. Patch notes include: - Adjustments to client-server feedback for bullet registration. - Fixed an issue where lag compensation returned target hitboxes, causing desynchronisation between player models and hitboxes. - Players will no longer slide when jumping in place on inclined surfaces. - Fixed a bug allowing bomb defusal from any height. - Corrected IK bone logic for third-person view. - Resolved an issue where players' legs moved unnaturally after planting the bomb. - Reduced network bandwidth usage related to animations. - Added more detailed player matchmaking statistics for those searching for matches. - Fixed problematic geometry in a jump corner. - Changed the activation of the Armory Pass so that the initial 40 credits will no longer be granted; they must now be earned. Previously, there had been speculation within the Counter-Strike 2 community about the potential return of Train to the map pool. On 5 November, Valve updated the game's social media account banner on X, hinting at this change.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 09:19:05 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Jame on the excitement of LAN tournaments]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Jami "Jame" Ali, the captain of Virtus.pro's Counter-Strike 2 team, shared insights on whether he experiences stress and nerves during official LAN matches. The Russian esports player spoke about this during a personal stream on Twitch, explaining that certain factors can disrupt composure. Jame noted that he hasn't felt his heart racing for a long time, although it did happen earlier in his career. He admitted there is still some nervousness, pointing out that conditions in arenas can be cold, unlike the controlled environment of a room, which adds stress and can disrupt one's usual state. He elaborated that being a core player also adds pressure, especially when he feels he underperforms or misses opportunities to make a kill. The added responsibility of being a captain further compounds the stress. However, he emphasised that while stress exists, it is minimal and doesn't affect his ability to stay in control or speak clearly—something that only affected him in the early stages of his career. Previously, during another Twitch stream, Jame briefly commented on the return of Oleksandr "s1mple" Kostyliev to the professional Counter-Strike 2 scene after a period of inactivity. Jame observed that s1mple currently appears to be in good form.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:00:04 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[The EVP title winners and the BLAST Premier symbolic team]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[HLTV.org has released a list of players recognised as Exceptionally Valuable Players (EVPs) following the conclusion of the BLAST Premier World Final 2024 in Singapore. The EVP award is given to players who delivered outstanding performances during the tournament but did not receive the MVP title. This list includes players from Vitality, Team Spirit, and G2, with a total of five recipients: - Danil "donk" Kryshkovets (Team Spirit) - Nikola "NiKo" Kovač (G2) - Mathieu "ZywOo" Herbaut (Vitality) - Mario "malbsMd" Samayoa (G2) - Dmitry "sh1ro" Sokolov (Team Spirit) Additionally, HLTV introduced an all-star team comprising the best players from each position at the event, featuring three players from G2, one from Astralis, and one from Team Spirit. The BLAST Premier World Final 2024 took place from 30 October to 3 November in Singapore, with eight teams competing for a total prize pool of $1 million. G2 emerged victorious, defeating Team Spirit 3-0 in the grand final. Ilya "m0NESY" Osipov was awarded the MVP of the tournament.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:00:47 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[OverDrive: dastan to move to PARIVISION]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[According to unofficial reports, Dastan "dastan" Akbayev may become the new coach of PARIVISION’s Counter-Strike 2 roster. This information was shared by insider Aleksey "OverDrive" Biryukov on his Telegram channel. Akbayev is expected to replace Ivan "F_1N" Kochugov, who was moved to the bench by the organisation. However, dastan will not be able to stand behind the team during the RMR event, as F_1N has been registered as the team’s coach for the tournament. It is worth noting that the Kazakh esports figure coached Virtus.pro from December 2019 to May 2024, after which he was placed on inactive status with the possibility of further collaboration. On 24 October, dastan left the club and became a free agent. Currently, PARIVISION holds the 67th spot in the HLTV.org global Counter-Strike 2 team rankings. The team is set to participate in the RMR tournament scheduled for later this month. Current PARIVISION Line-up: - Andrey "BELCHONOKK" Yasinskiy - Robert "Patsi" Isyanov - Aleksey "Qikert" Golubev - Artyom "ArtFr0st" Kharitonov - Daniil "alpha" Demin]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:00:31 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[NIP will play with a replacement for RMR]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Jacob "jocab" Nerhedén, a member of NIP's youth roster, will continue playing as a stand-in for the main team until the end of the year, as announced by the organisation’s management on social media. Nerhedén is temporarily replacing Max "maxster" Jansson, who has already missed two tournaments—Elisa Masters Espoo 2024 and Thunderpick World Championship 2024—due to health issues. Head coach Richard "Xizt" Landström clarified that while maxster is on the mend, the player will not be fully recovered in time for the bootcamp or the RMR tournament itself. With jocab on the roster, the team finished last at Elisa Masters Espoo 2024 and second to last at Thunderpick World Championship 2024. The Swedish player posted an average rating of 0.80 over four maps in the first tournament and improved to 0.99 across seven maps in the second. Current NIP Line-up: Fredrik "REZ" Sterner Artyom "r1nkle" Moroz Isak "isak" Fahlén Gareth "MisteM" Ries Jacob "jocab" Nerhedén (stand-in) Coach: Richard "Xizt" Landström]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:00:24 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Valve employee explains why increased packet loss in CS2]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Valve engineer Fletcher Dunn responded to players' complaints on Reddit regarding recent lag and packet loss issues in Counter-Strike 2. Dunn explained that in the recent "Arsenal" update, the method for evaluating network connection quality was modified—packets arriving with significant delay are now treated as lost. This change has led to the packet loss indicator showing higher values for users. However, the algorithms for handling delayed packets remain unchanged. "The 'Arsenal' update changed the method used to calculate the network quality indicator in the top right corner, which is why the number has increased. Packets are not processed any differently than before. Now, if a packet is delayed long enough to impact gameplay, we include it in the network quality measurement, as a significantly delayed packet impacts gameplay similarly to a lost packet. We are not discarding any packets; we simply adjusted what is measured in the interface. The interface tracks lost packets and now also accounts for packets that experience significant delay, as they usually affect gameplay in the same way as lost packets. However, we haven't changed how we handle those delayed packets. You can still view packet loss and access a wide range of detailed network data using the net_connections_stats command."  Valve updated the banner on the official Counter-Strike 2 account on the social network X. The new image features a wet asphalt texture, which is speculated to be a fragment of Train. This move appears to hint at the imminent release of an updated version of the map in the game.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:00:26 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Train may be added to CS2 soon - Valve showed the first teaser]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Valve has updated the banner on the official Counter-Strike 2 account on the social network X, a move that typically precedes the release of a major update for the game. The new banner image features the texture of wet asphalt, speculated to be a segment of Train. This has led to speculation that the developers are hinting at the imminent release of an updated version of the map. A few weeks ago, dataminer Aquarius shared a discovery with the community, noting that references to Train were found in the code of Counter-Strike 2 following the release of the significant "Arsenal" update. Interestingly, Train was initially showcased in one of the trailers for Counter-Strike 2 but has yet to be added to the game.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:30:23 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Falcons vs Virtus.pro match became the most popular match]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The recently concluded Thunderpick World Championship 2024, won by The MongolZ, attracted a peak viewership of 246,000 on its broadcasts, according to statistics shared by Esports Charts. The most-watched match of the event was between Virtus.pro and Falcons during the group stage. The top five most popular matches also featured teams such as 3DMAX, NIP, Imperial, OG, and The MongolZ. The tournament’s final between The MongolZ and HEROIC drew only 65,000 concurrent viewers. The average viewership across all broadcasts was 41,000. The event was streamed for a total of 88 hours, amassing 3.7 million hours watched. By comparison, the final of the BLAST Premier World Final 2024 in Singapore, held on the same day as the Thunderpick World Championship 2024, peaked at over half a million viewers. The Thunderpick World Championship 2024 took place from 21 October to 3 November. The final two days of the event were held on LAN in Berlin, while the remaining matches were played online. The championship had a prize pool of $850,000, with half a million dollars awarded to the winners, The MongolZ.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:30:44 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Valve updated the rules for issuing invites to tournaments in 2025]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The developers of Counter-Strike 2 have introduced some changes to the regulations that tournament operators must adhere to when organising competitions next year. The amendments address the rules concerning invitations to championships. Organisers will no longer be able to divide regions into separate subregions when issuing invites. For instance, if a tournament operator is hosting an event in Asia, they are required to consider the entire Asian scene as a whole, rather than focusing on specific regions such as Southeast Asia. However, this rule will not apply to tier-2 tournaments. Organisers of these events may implement additional filters during the invitation process, provided that these filters are not tailored to benefit specific teams. Additionally, the updated rules state that tournament operators may use the most current version of the official Valve ranking when issuing invitations.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:00:22 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[G2 signs another Russian player to their academy]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The German esports club G2 has announced a roster change for its youth team competing under the G2 Ares tag in Counter-Strike 2. The announcement was made on the organisation's page on the social network X. Estonian player Henri "xezr" Jõgi has left the team, with 20-year-old Russian esports player Roman "Ketsuo" Vitsinskiy stepping in to fill the spot. xezr had been with the roster since the club signed it in July this year and is now a free agent. G2 Ares ranks 106th in HLTV.org's global Counter-Strike 2 rankings, having broken into the top 200 only a month ago. The current G2 Ares roster is as follows: - Mihai "fNk" Costache - Artur "hitori" Palyants - Vilius "tAk" Keserauskas - Klimentiy "kl1m" Krivosheev - Roman "Ketsuo" Vitsinskiy Coach: Nestor "LETN1" Tanic]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:30:31 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Degster: "We need to change Vertigo to Train"]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Abdul "degster" Gasanov, a member of HEROIC, has suggested that the developers of Counter-Strike 2 make changes to the competitive map pool. The Russian esports player believes Vertigo should be replaced by Train. Gasanov shared his thoughts on his personal Telegram channel. "It's necessary to swap Vertigo for Train. Vertigo gets updated too frequently, and these changes only make it worse. It's the most unstable map in the game." Valve updated the banner on the official Counter-Strike 2 account on the social network X. The new image features the texture of wet asphalt, which is speculated to be a fragment of Train. This could hint at the possible release of an updated version of the map in the game.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:50:06 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[PARIVISION has moved F_1N to inactive]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Russian esports player Ivan "F_1N" Kochugov is no longer the coach of PARIVISION's Counter-Strike 2 roster. The organisation announced the news on social media. According to the official statement, PARIVISION and F_1N mutually agreed for the latter to move to inactive status. Sergey Glamazda, CEO of PARI Esports, commented on the announcement: The whole team and organisation are grateful to Vanya for his contribution to the training process, building the system of player interactions, and supporting the roster's captain. All of this led to us qualifying for PARIVISION's first RMR. Despite the result, we mutually decided that it was best for our paths to part ways, as it is the right move for both sides. Once again, thank you for everything, and see you in the lobby! Kochugov took on the coaching role for PARIVISION in June this year, having previously worked with Cloud9, Gambit, and other teams. It remains unknown who will take his place in the squad. Currently, PARIVISION ranks 67th in HLTV.org's global list of the top Counter-Strike 2 teams. The team is set to compete in the RMR tournament ahead of the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024. The current PARIVISION roster includes: - Andrey "BELCHONOKK" Yasinsky - Robert "Patsi" Isyanov - Alexey "Qikert" Golubev - Artyom "ArtFr0st" Kharitonov - Daniil "alpha" Demin]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 08:41:07 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[BLAST announced the dates for issuing invites to tournaments in 2025]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Tournament organiser BLAST has unveiled new details about its Counter-Strike 2 tournaments planned for next year. Each season will feature four BLAST events: Bounty, Open, Risings, and Rivals. The organisers have also announced the dates for when invitations, based on the official Valve rankings, will be issued for these upcoming competitions. The BLAST Bounty series will involve 32 teams, with 28 being invited according to the Valve rankings and the remaining four receiving wildcard invites at the organisers' discretion. The tournament will follow a Single Elimination format, with the initial rounds played online, while the top eight teams will compete for the main prize at the BLAST studio. The BLAST Open events will feature 16 teams, with the final stages taking place at stadiums in Lisbon and London. The BLAST Risings tournaments will offer a chance for teams that did not qualify for the Open to showcase their skills on the international stage. These competitions will occur across four regions: Europe, North America, Asia, and South America, with 12 teams per region. The winners from each region will advance to the season's premier event, Rivals. Additionally, BLAST has announced that it will provide further incentives for teams to participate in its tournaments, beyond just the prize money. Teams will receive payments for fulfilling promotional commitments, with BLAST allocating a total of four million dollars for this in 2025. An additional $2 million will be distributed through the Frequent Flyer programme.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 20:30:31 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[BLAST Premier World Final 2024 attracted more than 500k viewers at its peak]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The recent BLAST Premier World Final 2024, which concluded with G2's victory, peaked at 556,000 viewers during its broadcasts, according to statistics shared by Esports Charts. The event's most-watched match was the final showdown between Team Spirit and G2. The top five matches in terms of viewership also featured teams like Vitality, Astralis, and FaZe. On average, the broadcasts drew 222,000 viewers. The tournament aired for a total of 38 hours, accumulating 8.6 million hours of watch time. For comparison, last year’s BLAST Premier World Final in December 2023, which saw Vitality claim victory, reached a peak of 361,000 viewers. BLAST Premier World Final 2024 took place from 30 October to 3 November in Singapore, featuring eight teams and a prize pool of $1 million. In the final, G2 convincingly defeated Team Spirit with a 3:0 scoreline, and Ilya "m0NESY" Osipov was named the tournament's MVP.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 18:30:41 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Vertigo deserves a little respect]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[North American Complexity player Jonathan "EliGE" Jablonowski shared his thoughts on the Vertigo map in Counter-Strike 2. The esports athlete explained why, in his view, Vertigo deserves respect and how it stands out compared to other maps in the game. He expressed his opinion on his X (formerly Twitter) account. "To be honest, maybe Vertigo deserves a bit of respect. It's the only map in the pool where you can play like a madman for the first five seconds of each round, and it doesn’t feel like complete trolling, lol." The upcoming tournament for Complexity will be the RMR ahead of the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024, scheduled to run from 12 to 15 November. Recently, the team placed 9th-12th in two major Counter-Strike 2 events, IEM Rio 2024 and ESL Pro League Season 20. Currently, Complexity hold 12th place in the HLTV world rankings.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:30:09 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting to the semi-finals is a good result for Astralis]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Astralis player Nicolai "device" Reedtz summarised his team’s performance at the recent BLAST Premier World Final 2024 in Singapore, where Astralis finished in 3rd-4th place, earning $85,000 in prize money. In an interview with Esports.gg, Reedtz described the result as positive. He expressed satisfaction with the team’s initial two matches and stated that reaching the semi-finals was a good outcome. Reedtz explained that Astralis did not have high expectations heading into the tournament, aiming instead to evaluate the effectiveness of their training sessions ahead of the RMR. Overall, he felt pleased with their efforts, though he acknowledged that losing is never a pleasant experience, but part of the reality. The Danish esports player also discussed the team’s plans as they prepare for the RMR tournaments. He mentioned their return to Europe, where they will review what worked and what did not. The team will focus on finding a good balance in their approach leading up to the RMR, outlining this as their immediate goal. The BLAST Premier World Final 2024 took place from 30 October to 3 November in Singapore, with a total prize pool of $1 million, distributed among eight teams. In the final, G2 secured a 3:0 victory over Team Spirit, and Ilya "m0NESY" Osipov was named the tournament's MVP.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:30:29 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[ZywOo is the highest-rated player in 2024]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The HLTV.org editorial team has published a list of players with the highest average ratings in 2024, based only on major Counter-Strike 2 tournaments. Vitality’s sniper Mathieu "ZywOo" Herbaut leads the table with a current rating of 1.31 across 108 maps. In second place is Team Spirit's Danil "donk" Kryshkovets, boasting a rating of 1.30 over 85 maps. Rounding out the top three is Ilya "m0NESY" Osipov from G2, with a rating of 1.27 across 140 maps. The top five also include Ismailcan "XANTARES" Dörtkardeş from Eternal Fire, holding a rating of 1.17 over 54 maps, and Nikola "NiKo" Kovač from G2, with a rating of 1.15 across 143 maps. It is worth noting that m0NESY was named the MVP of the recent BLAST Premier World Final 2024, held from 30 October to 3 November in Singapore. In the final, G2 defeated Team Spirit with a dominant 3:0 scoreline.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 12:30:07 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Team Spirit climbs to fourth place in HLTV rankings]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[HLTV.org has released an updated ranking of the world's top Counter-Strike 2 teams. Team Spirit, who finished as runners-up at the BLAST Premier World Final 2024, have climbed to fourth place, overtaking MOUZ. The top three positions remain unchanged. Meanwhile, FURIA have moved up to ninth place, and The MongolZ have risen to eleventh. Astralis gained four places, entering the top 13. Liquid dropped to 12th place, while Complexity fell to 14th. Over the past week, several other teams in the top 30 have shown progress, including BIG, M80, Imperial, FlyQuest, B8, ENCE, and Monte. In contrast, SAW, paiN, MIBR, 3DMAX, and Sangal have dropped in the rankings. The HLTV rankings are updated weekly, primarily reflecting results from the past two months. Achievements from the past year are also considered, but the points awarded for earlier successes decrease each month.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:30:38 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Alex666’s team can beat teams from the top 10 in the world]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[B8 team member Aleksei "alex666" Yarmoshchuk reflected on his team's performances at two recent LAN tournaments: ESL Challenger Katowice 2024 and Elisa Masters Espoo 2024. He shared his thoughts in an interview with bo3.gg. He expressed his satisfaction with their performance at ESL Challenger Katowice but felt more uncertain about Elisa Masters. He noted their victories against relatively weaker teams, leaving him with mixed impressions. Reflecting on ESL Challenger, he mentioned that the entire team was pleased with their strong showing. They could have won the final, but he believed their opponents were better prepared. He pointed out that they only had 30 minutes after their semi-final victory over paiN, which made things difficult. The match had been gruelling, and SAW defeated them decisively, leaving no chance. The Ukrainian esports player also shared his expectations of facing Team Spirit in the first round of the upcoming RMR tournament in Shanghai. He stated that their success at ESL Challenger Katowice demonstrated their ability to beat top-10 world teams and felt confident about their chances against Team Spirit. As it would be a best-of-one, he considered the odds evenly split at 50/50. Preparation, winning at least one pistol round and a force round, would be crucial for a smooth match. While acknowledging Team Spirit’s strength, he believed B8 could defeat them, as they had done against Eternal Fire. Yarmoshchuk also expressed hope for qualifying for the Major. Assessing their group, he identified G2, Eternal Fire, HEROIC, and Team Spirit as the most stable teams. However, against the remaining teams, he felt B8 wouldn’t be clear underdogs, estimating the matches to be 50/50. To recap, B8 secured second place at ESL Challenger Katowice 2024 in Poland, losing to SAW in the final. At Elisa Masters Espoo 2024 in Finland, they finished in the top four. Across both tournaments, the team earned $35,000 in prize money.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 08:30:31 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[In October, the average online CS2 decreased by 7 thousand players]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The average monthly audience for Counter-Strike 2 continues to decline. In October 2024, the average online player count fell by another 0.82% (just under seven thousand players) compared to the previous month. In contrast, the peak online player count in October slightly increased from September's figure, rising from 1.473 million to 1.484 million users. This data was provided by the analytical service Steam Charts. It is worth noting that last month, a major update titled "Arsenal" was released for Counter-Strike 2. In this update, developers added charms and new skins to the game, improved animations and network code, and made numerous other changes.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 20:00:15 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Casters for the English-language broadcast of Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Tournament operator PGL has announced the roster of talents for the official English-language broadcast of one of the major championships of 2024 in Counter-Strike 2 – the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024. The list includes more than twenty commentators, analysts, and hosts, featuring Richard Lewis, James "BanKs" Banks, Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg, and many others. It is worth noting that PGL has acquired exclusive rights to cover the upcoming major (and RMR tournaments) in English. The broadcast will take place in a remote format. The Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 will be held from 30 November to 15 December in Shanghai, China. The total prize pool for the championship will amount to $1.25 million, which will be shared among 24 teams. The RMR tournaments will take place from 12 to 24 November.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:00:19 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[M0NESY was named the best player of the BLAST Premier World Final 2024]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[G2 player Ilya "m0NESY" Osipov has been named the best player of the recent BLAST Premier World Final 2024 in Counter-Strike 2, according to HLTV.org. This marks the fourth MVP title in the Russian esports athlete's career, having previously earned the award at BLAST Premier World Final 2022, IEM Dallas 2024, and BLAST Premier Fall Final 2024. M0NESY achieved an average rating of 1.35 over 11 maps. His best performance came on Dust2 against Vitality, where he recorded a rating of 1.92, while his lowest was 0.92 on Mirage against Team Spirit. BLAST Premier World Final 2024 took place from 30 October to 3 November in Singapore. The total prize pool of the championship was one million US dollars, shared among eight teams. In the final, G2 defeated Team Spirit with a dominant 3:0 victory.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:00:31 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[TYLOO and Lynn Vision qualified for ESL Pro League Season 21]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Two more participants have been confirmed for ESL Pro League Season 21 in Counter-Strike 2, which will take place in February and March next year. The strongest teams from the ESL Challenger League Season 48 Asia-Pacific, TYLOO and Lynn Vision, have earned their slots for the upcoming championship. TYLOO crushed their opponent in the grand final of the tournament with a 3:0 scoreline. Previously, Nemiga, Sangal, M80, MIBR, paiN, and other winners of the regional ESL Challenger League Season 48 championships also secured places in ESL Pro League Season 21. In addition, the champions of ESL Challenger Atlanta 2024 and ESL Challenger Katowice 2024, FlyQuest and SAW respectively, will compete at the event. The remaining spots will be allocated based on Valve’s ranking. ESL Pro League Season 21 will be held from 25 February to 16 March 2025. The event's location and prize pool will be announced later. The current list of participants is as follows: - SAW - paiN - MIBR - M80 - Sangal - FlyQuest - Nemiga - NRG - Lynn Vision - TYLOO - Mindfreak - Housebets]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:00:10 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[CS2 Tournaments in November]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 Asia RMR The Asian tournament will kick off the final stage of the qualifiers for the Major in Shanghai. It is the only RMR event featuring a Double Elimination format with just eight participants. The strongest teams from Asia and Oceania, including The MongolZ and FlyQuest, will compete for three spots at the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024. - Location: Shanghai, China - Dates: 11-13 November - Prize Pool: 3 slots for the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 - Number of Participants: 8 Current list of participants: - The MongolZ: bLitz, Techno, Senzu, mzinho, 910 - FlyQuest: dexter, Liazz, aliStair, INS, Vexite - Lynn Vision: Westmelon, flying, z4kr, EmiliaQAQ, afufu - DRILLAS: hAdji, SENER1, Woro2k, meztal, Kvem - GR: SALO_MUX, weqt2, mediocrity, 7nation, Runnin - TALON: AZR, hazr, mhL, nettik, ADDICT - Rare Atom: Summer, somebody, kaze, ChildKing, L1haNg - Alter Ego: BnTeT, XigN, dobu, Freeman, aidKiT Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 Americas RMR Before the Asian competition concludes, teams from North and South America will start competing to determine the strongest. Top teams from this region, such as Liquid, FURIA, Complexity, and paiN, will battle in a Swiss format with other representatives for seven spots at the Major in Shanghai. - Location: Shanghai, China - Dates: 12-15 November - Prize Pool: 7 slots for the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 - Number of Participants: 16 Current list of participants: - Liquid: jks, NAF, Twistzz, YEKINDAR, ultimate - FURIA: FalleN, chelo, yuurih, KSCERATO, skullz - Complexity: EliGE, JT, floppy, hallzerk, Grim - paiN: biguzera, nqz, kauez, snow, lux - MIBR: exit, Lucaozy, saffee, drop, insani - M80: slaxz-, Swisher, reck, s1n, Lake - Imperial: felps, VINI, try, decenty, noway - 9z: max, dgt, buda, MartinezSa, HUASOPEEK - RED Canids: HEN1, coldzera, nython, dav1deuS, venomzera - Wildcard: stanislaw, Sonic, phzy, susp, JBa - BESTIA: Noktse, luchov, zock, naz, tomaszin - Legacy: NEKIZ, dumau, b4rtiN, latto, saadzin - Nouns: RUSH, cJ dA K1nG, junior, nosraC, Jeorge - BOSS: Cryptic, freshie, Fruitcupx, SLIGHT, d4rty - Case: yepz, RICIOLI, bsd, nyezin, urban0 - KRÜ: reversive, deco, laser, atarax1a, righi Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 Europe RMR In the strongest professional CS2 region, Europe, two separate events with 16 participants each will take place. Each will feature a Swiss format, and only the top seven from each will secure coveted spots at the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024. Europe RMR A - Location: Shanghai, China - Dates: 17-20 November - Prize Pool: 7 slots for the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 - Number of Participants: 16 Current list of participants: - NAVI: Aleksib, iM, b1t, jL, w0nderful - Vitality: apEX, ZywOo, flameZ, Spinx, mezii - MOUZ: Brollan, siuhy, torzsi, Jimpphat, xertioN - FaZe: karrigan, rain, frozen, ropz, broky - SAW: MUTiRiS, roman, story, ewjerkz, Ag1l - Sangal: xfl0ud, LNZ, SaMey, yxngstxr, jottAAA - Falcons: Snappi, dupreeh, s1mple, Magisk, Maden - Nemiga: Xant3r, 1eeR, riskyb0b, khaN, zweih - fnatic: KRIMZ, bodyy, nawwk, blameF, MATYS - BetBoom Team: zorte, nafany, s1ren, KaiR0N-, Magnojez - GamerLegion: ztr, Tauson, volt, sl3nd, FL4MUS - Cloud9: Boombl4, interz, Ax1Le, HeavyGod, ICY - Rebels: innocent, casey, olimp, flayy, kisserek - SINNERS: oskar, beastik, SHOCK, MoriiSko, majky - ECLOT: kreaz, Blytz, forsyy, nbqq, Dytor - UNiTY: Pechyn, Blogg1s, Levi, K1-FiDa, M1key Europe RMR B - Location: Shanghai, China - Dates: 21-24 November - Prize Pool: 7 slots for the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 - Number of Participants: 16 Current list of participants: - G2: Snax, NiKo, huNter-, malbsMd, m0NESY - Team Spirit: chopper, sh1ro, magixx, zont1x, donk - Eternal Fire: MAJ3R, XANTARES, woxic, Calyx, Wicadia - HEROIC: NertZ, TeSeS, sjuush, degster, kyxsan - Virtus.pro: electroNic, FL1T, Jame, n0rb3r7, fame - Astralis: device, cadiaN, stavn, jabbi, Staehr - BIG: tabseN, syrsoN, rigoN, JDC, Krimbo - 3DMAX: Maka, Lucky, Djoko, Ex3rcice, Graviti - B8: cptkurtka023, headtr1ck, alex666, npl, esenthial - NIP: REZ, MisteM, isak, r1nkle, maxster - Passion UA: fear, jambo, s-chilla, jackasmo, zeRRoFIX - Aurora: clax, Lack1, KENSI, Norwi, deko - Sashi: kwezz, Lucky, Cabbi, IceBerg, MistR - 9 Pandas: iDISBALANCE, shalfey, glowiing, d1Ledez, r3salt - PARIVISION: Qikert, BELCHONOKK, Patsi, alpha, ArtFr0st - TSM: valde, niko, acoR, Zyphon, sirah Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 The upcoming CS2 World Championship will take place mainly in December, though it will commence at the end of November. A total prize pool of $1,250,000 will be contested by 14 top European teams, with 8 directly invited to the Elimination Stage, 7 American representatives, and 3 finalists from the Asia-Pacific qualifiers. - Location: Shanghai, China - Dates: 30 November – 15 December - Prize Pool: $1,250,000 - Number of Participants: 24 Slot Distribution: - Elimination Stage: 8 slots for Europe - Opening Stage: 7 slots for the Americas, 6 slots for Europe, 3 slots for Asia Other notable tournaments ESL Challenger League Season 48 Asia Finals The 48th season of the ESL Challenger League is nearing its end. We already know the teams with spots for ESL Pro League Season 21 from the European, North American, South American, and Pacific divisions. The final stage in Asia will take place in LAN format on 2-3 November, where ATO X, Blitzkrieg, Invictus, and Wings Up will compete for a single ticket to the top league. - Location: Shanghai, China - Dates: 2-3 November - Prize Pool: 1 slot for ESL Pro League Season 21 - Number of Participants: 4]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 12:00:40 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[The MongolZ won the Thunderpick World Championship 2024]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The team led by Byambasuren “bLitz” Garidmarg claimed the title of champion at the Thunderpick World Championship 2024 , a major Counter-Strike 2 tournament whose final matches were held on LAN in Berlin. In the grand final, The MongolZ secured a 3-1 victory over HEROIC. The series concluded with scores of 13-8 on Dust2, 6-13 on Ancient, 13-11 on Anubis, and 13-2 on Mirage. For their triumph, The MongolZ were awarded $500,000, while the runners-up, HEROIC, took home $150,000. 3DMAX finished in third place, with OG in fourth. The total prize pool for the event was $850,000, with 16 teams competing. Prize pool distribution: 1. The MongolZ – $500,000   2. HEROIC – $150,000   3. 3DMAX – $70,000   4. OG – $50,000   5-8. BESTIA – $20,000   5-8. Imperial – $20,000   5-8. fnatic – $20,000   5-8. BIG – $20,000  ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:00:48 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[G2 crushes Team Spirit in BLAST Premier World Final 2024]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The team led by Janusz “Snax” Pogorzelski triumphed at the prestigious BLAST Premier World Final 2024 LAN tournament in Counter-Strike 2, which took place from 30 October to 3 November in Singapore. In the final, G2 convincingly defeated Team Spirit, winning the series 3-0. The scores were 13-7 on Mirage, 13-5 on Anubis, and 13-7 on Dust2. It is worth noting that both finalists competed in the same group and had previously faced each other in a match for a spot in the event’s semi-finals, where G2 emerged victorious with a 2-0 result. On their way to the final, G2 eliminated Vitality, while Team Spirit overcame FaZe and Astralis. G2 was awarded $500,000 for claiming first place, while Team Spirit received $250,000 as runners-up. The overall prize pool for the BLAST Premier World Final 2024 was $1 million. Prize pool distribution: 1. G2 – $500,000   2. Team Spirit – $250,000   3-4. Astralis – $85,000   3-4. Vitality – $85,000   5-6. FaZe – $25,000   5-6. MOUZ – $25,000   7-8. NAVI – $15,000   7-8. Liquid – $15,000]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 07:34:41 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[M0NESY — 17th in the Forbes rating]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Star player of G2's Counter-Strike 2 team, Ilya "m0NESY" Osipov, has been ranked 17th on Forbes’ list of the most valuable personal brands among active Russian athletes. The article published on the magazine’s official website highlighted Osipov’s impressive social media presence, boasting 2.4 million followers, along with his consistent streaming and victories at major tournaments. Forbes remarked that Osipov's popularity level surpasses 99% of footballers, hockey players, and MMA fighters. The ranking considered only active athletes from Russia who have competed in official tournaments over the past 12 months in sports recognised by the Russian Ministry of Sport. The longlist was created by the rating's editors and featured 303 athletes from 23 sports. Each individual was assessed based on social media popularity, media presence, and an expert evaluation of the athlete’s brand marketing appeal. Currently, Osipov's team, G2, is competing in one of the major Counter-Strike 2 tournaments of 2024: BLAST Premier World Final 2024 . G2 secured a win against Team Spirit, guaranteeing themselves at least a fourth-place finish in the event.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 03 Nov 2024 18:00:43 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Esports players told what they would add to CS2 from other shooters]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Professional CS2 players discussed elements from other shooters they want incorporated into Valve's title. The survey was conducted by HLTV.org. Justinas "jL" Lekavicius   He suggested implementing opponent loot systems similar to battle royales like Apex Legends and PUBG. Players can access a defeated enemy's inventory in those games and take items like grenades or weapons. He noted that in CS2, if an opponent has a rifle, you never get their secondary weapon, and improving this feature might be beneficial. Shahar "flameZ" Shushan   He pointed out that Call of Duty allows players to communicate with enemies and thought adding this feature to CS2 would make the game more entertaining. Kamil "siuhy" Szkaradek   Having a long history with CS:GO, he felt that almost everything from CS:GO would enhance CS2. Aleksi "Aleksib" Virolainen   He observed that while many first-person shooters incorporate abilities, he doubted they would improve CS. He suggested that for casual players, adding voice lines in CS2 might be enjoyable. Mario "malbsMd" Samayoa   He joked about adding Jett’s dash from Valorant, but ultimately felt CS was already strong without needing skills or mechanics like Apex Legends' slide. Having experience with both Apex Legends and Valorant, he appreciated Apex's complex movement system but reiterated that CS feels fine as it is. Håvard "rain" Nygaard   He simply wished for a 128-tick rate in CS2, which he believed would make the game perfect. Dan "apEX" Madesclaire   Not particularly familiar with other shooters, he mentioned keeping an eye on Valorant and joked about adding Cypher-like cameras for IGLs to monitor the map. Ricardo "rmn" Oliveira   He appreciated CS’s longevity and only mentioned one potential improvement: the radar system on multi-level maps like Nuke, which he preferred how it functioned in CS:GO.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 03 Nov 2024 15:00:07 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Valve's CS2 team rankings have been updated]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Valve has updated the global rankings of the top CS2 teams, with G2 Esports taking the number one spot. Natus Vincere placed second, followed by Team Spirit in third. The ranking is determined based on factors such as the number of opponents defeated, adjusted for their standing in the top rankings, prize money won at premier tournaments, and the results of head-to-head matchups between teams. Valve’s ranking differs from that compiled by HLTV.org. According to the latter, Natus Vincere still hold the top position, while G2 Esports are ranked second. The HLTV.org ranking, which remains the most popular and influential within the community, is traditionally updated on Mondays. Previously, G2 Esports secured first place in Group B at the BLAST Premier: World Final 2024 , while Natus Vincere exited the tournament without winning a single match.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 03 Nov 2024 12:00:08 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[MalbsMd about 0:13 on Ancient]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[In an interview with HLTV.org, G2 player Mario "malbsMd" Samayoa commented on his team’s landslide loss to Liquid on the first map of their group stage match at the BLAST Premier World Final 2024. G2 suffered a 0:13 defeat on Ancient but ultimately secured a 2:1 victory in the series, advancing to the tournament's playoffs. "It was a bit strange. We chose the attacking side, which we never do, so we couldn’t get into the game, you know? Our performance on the T-side wasn’t our best. We handed them the whole map. They controlled mid every round and had A site, so it was easy for them, I’d say. In the end, let’s just pretend it didn’t happen. We won 2:0 (laughs)." The Guatemalan esports player also shared his thoughts on the upcoming match against their next opponent. "It’ll be a good match since it’s not NAVI, you know? Jokes aside, they’re a really strong team. We’ve played against Team Spirit a lot but only faced Vitality once, so it should be a great game.  Unfortunately, Vitality has a stand-in, but I think they’ll still perform well. They’re very strong individually, so I’m just waiting to see who wins. I don’t mind either way." The BLAST Premier World Final 2024 takes place from 30 October to 3 November in Singapore, with a prize pool of one million dollars shared among eight teams. G2 will face Team Spirit, on 31 October, in their playoff match for a spot in the semifinals.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 02 Nov 2024 15:00:40 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Transfer Digest]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Dastan Becomes a Free Agent   The former Virtus.pro coach, who was replaced back in May this year, has now officially left the club and is a free agent. According to Virtus.pro's CEO, Nikolay Petrosyan, both sides explored several options for further collaboration but couldn’t find a mutually suitable solution. The Kazakh specialist himself confirmed he is open to new offers.   Golden Takes on Coaching Role at SAW   The Portuguese team SAW has announced its new head coach following its recent parting with BERRY. Swedish esports figure Golden, who previously led GODSENT, has taken over the position. In the last six months, Golden played as captain for EYEBALLERS, but now returns to coaching in a new role with SAW.   Jkaem Replaces KWERTZZ in BC.Game   BC.Game, the team led by GuardiaN, has made yet another roster change. The club seized the opportunity to sign jkaem, a seasoned Norwegian player, who recently left BLEED and was available for contract. While this strengthening is a promising move for the team, it wasn’t favourable for KWERTZZ, who now finds himself out of the lineup and searching for a new career opportunity.   NBK- Leaves Revenant   The 30-year-old French player recently announced his intention to depart from Revenant. After a challenging period with the Indian club, where he served as team captain, NBK- has started looking for a new team. However, the transfer process is complicated by the buyout terms stipulated in his current contract with Revenant.   TruNiQ Loaned to CYBERSHOKE   CYBERSHOKE, the team of popular YouTuber Erik Shokov, has brought in TruNiQ to replace sstiNiX, who was benched. The 20-year-old Russian player has been acquired on a two-month loan from Team Space, with an option for a priority buyout if his performance proves successful.   Virtus.pro Academy Reveals New Roster   Virtus.pro Academy has introduced a fresh roster of young talent in Counter-Strike, set to compete under the VP.Prodigy banner. The lineup features Russian players aged 16-17: Vladimir "b1st" Krasikov, Daniil "TriBorgg1" Buchkovsky, Vadim "tO0RO" Arykov, Artem "turbo" Dobryshev, and Alexander "AquaRS" Kovalev.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 02 Nov 2024 12:00:23 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[ZywOo: "If we fix the mistakes, we can beat anyone on any map"]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Vitality’s star sniper Mathieu "ZywOo" Herbaut shared his thoughts on the team’s victory over Liquid, which secured their spot in the playoffs at BLAST Premier World Final 2024. In an interview with the organisers of the Singapore tournament, ZywOo expressed his confidence in his team despite recent changes in their roster. "I feel great. We didn’t get to practise with JACKZ. We are strong enough to beat anyone, but we need to show good CS to do that. I think was decent, aside from the first map, so it feels good to win, and it will be exciting to face MOUZ tomorrow. It will be interesting [to play in front of the crowd], as we haven’t played in front of a Singapore audience before, and I love this city. It will be great to play in front of spectators and see who is there to support us. In truth, even though we won, we still made mistakes. If we can fix those, we’ll become stronger and capable of beating anyone on any map. Our core is really solid, so I think we shouldn’t be afraid of anyone." The BLAST Premier World Final 2024 takes place from 30 October to 3 November in Singapore. The tournament features a prize pool of one million US dollars, shared among the eight participating teams. Following their victory over Liquid, Vitality has advanced to the quarterfinals of the event.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 21:00:35 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[NAVI players explain elimination from BLAST Premier World Final 2024]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The NAVI players shared their reactions on social media platform X following their disappointing performance at the BLAST Premier World Final 2024 in Singapore, where the team, for the first time in several months, failed to make the finals of a major LAN tournament in Counter-Strike 2. Valerii "b1t" Vakhovskyi admitted that the team had not been adequately prepared for the event. "Unfortunately, we were not ready for this tournament," he wrote. "It’s very sad that we didn’t even get to play on stage! We’ll come back stronger, as always! Thanks to everyone for the support!" Justinas "jL" Lekavicius mentioned the issues with jet lag. "A disappointing end to the tournament. I really wanted to play in front of the Asian crowd, but we didn’t deserve it this time. We need to improve our game and how we handle jet lag in Shanghai. You could see from our faces that we weren’t prepared. We’ll come back stronger at the Major." Mihai "iM" Ivan expressed that the focus would now shift to Major preparations. "A poor performance overall, both as a team and individually, since we were knocked out. We’re not satisfied at all, but we need to concentrate on our next bootcamp and the Major. Thank you for your support!" Aleksi "Aleksib" Virolainen simply summed up NAVI's performance as a disaster. "A catastrophe of a tournament. We need to get better. See you." The BLAST Premier World Final 2024 is being held from 30 October to 3 November in Singapore, with a prize pool of one million US dollars shared among the eight participating teams.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 19:00:33 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Frozen after the match with NAVI]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[FaZe player David "frozen" Čerňanský shared his thoughts on his team's victory over NAVI in the group stage of the BLAST Premier World Final 2024, expressed his expectations for the playoffs, and discussed FaZe's goals for the remainder of the year. He shared his insights in an interview with HLTV. "It's just a great feeling," Čerňanský said. "We've had tough BO3 matches against this team, so it's really satisfying to finally win. This victory is important for us. It's a good step forward, and I hope we can pick up momentum." He expressed excitement about reaching the playoffs, especially after struggling in several previous tournaments. Looking at the competition, Čerňanský emphasised his focus on his own performance. "If we can come out and play good Counter-Strike, I believe we can put up a strong fight against any opponent." Čerňanský reiterated FaZe's ambition to reach the top and aim for trophies. "There's not much else to say. These are the last two tournaments of the year, and they are the most significant. There are only eight of the world's best teams here, right? And, of course, there's the Major coming up. Our first goal for the Major is to qualify, and from there, we'll take it stage by stage, match by match. But yes, we're always aiming high." Despite acknowledging a challenging period for FaZe, Čerňanský remained optimistic. "I don’t think we are that far off from the level we were at before, the form we had at the start. Win is a step in the right direction, in my opinion." BLAST Premier World Final 2024 is taking place from 30 October to 3 November in Singapore, with a total prize pool of one million US dollars shared among the eight participating teams. Following their victory over NAVI, FaZe has advanced to the quarterfinals of the tournament.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 17:00:19 GMT</pubDate>
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