Podcasts about counter strike

Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by Ne0kai to chat about The MongolZ winning CS2 at the Esports World Cup and their impact on Asian Counter-Strike, problems with HLTV 3.0, tn1r and Spirit, ZywOo's weak August with Vitality, and more.

In this week's episode — Sam and Jack discuss the latest and greatest roster moves, as well as a few rubbish ones. EWC is over, which saw everyone's sweethearts TheMongolz take the W, and Sam educates us all on why sports-washing is actually good! (yikes)Our take(s) of the week cause quite the stir, and HLTV's new Rating 3.0 system is teared a new one.Join the Discord:https://discord.gg/X3jU4djxUKCheck out Logan's newsletter:https://thestratbook.gg

Breaking down the EWC results, including TheMongolZ win, Spirit & NAVI losing their first games, Vitality crumbling, and Falcons going some distances. In other topics, HLTV Rating 3.0 introduced, FaZe replace EliGE with another Polish prodigy, and more.➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed

Join Richard Lewis, Thorin, and MonteCristo on this explosive episode of The Four Horsemen as they deep dive into the YaLLa Compass scandal with acclaimed CS2 journalist Luis Mira. Discover the inside story of how the YaLLa Compass tournament left over a million dollars in unpaid bills, defrauded countless teams and employees, and left a gaping hole in the Counter-Strike tournament calendar. Mira's meticulous reporting uncovers the organization's shocking mismanagement and the ramifications for the CS2 community. The hosts also debate the effectiveness of Valve's VRS system, its enforcement inconsistencies, and the broader implications for the esports landscape. Don't miss this in-depth exposé filled with insights, humor, and a few shocking revelations. NOTE: You may hear a slight echo during the first 48 minutes of the episode. Improve your game with a cutting-edge Wooting keyboard and get a free uWu now! Go to https://wooting.io/ and add any keyboard and uWu to your cart with code HORSEMEN and get your uWu for free! Get 10% Off your entire order & take advantage of Ridge's Annual Sweepstakes by going to https://www.Ridge.com/HORSEMANNO PURCH. NEC. Open to legal residents of 50 US/DC, Canada & the UK, age maj.+. Void where prohibited. Begins 8/1/25 and ends 9/15/25. 2 winners selected. Max Prizes total ARV: $380,000 USD / approximately $516,000 CAD / £306,800. Canadian skill-testing question required. Subject to Rules, including free entry method & odds: ridge.com/rules. Sponsor: The Ridge Wallet, LLC.

Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by voo to chat about Counter-Strike, the state of FaZe, reactions to HLTV 3.0, The MongolZ defeating Vitality, disappointments from NAVI, MOUZ, and GamerLegion, and more. Go to https://www.buyraycon.com/snake TODAY to get up to 20% off the fan-favorite Everyday Earbuds Classic!

In this week's episode of Overtime on Inferno, Sam and Jack question whether HLTV are actually good for the CS scene and if they've been given too much power in the VRS era.They also discuss the fact that Complexity are rightfully leaving CS, as well as the fact that Spirit are aware that they still have a lot to do in order to truly become better than Vitality.Join the discord:  / discord  Check out Logan's newsletter:https://thestratbook.gg

Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by YouM3 to chat about Team Liquid, s1mple playing for BC.Game, recent updates to CS2, tn1r replacing zont1x on Spirit, and more! Start reliving your favorite memories with Aura Frames. For a limited time, listeners can get $35-off on their best-selling Carver Mat frame by going to https://auraframes.com and using the promo code SANDB. Offer may vary by country. Terms and conditions apply.

NBK- joins to discuss BLAST Bounty results: Spirit winning again, Vitality miss out on another final, MongolZ show sharpness, and more. In other topics are the rumored EliGE-Twistzz swap and the respective issues in FaZe and Liquid, zont1x's future, the state of Major invites, and EWC. ➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed

Jack's back and he's still calling for karrigan's head... as well as Twistzz'... and EliGE's...Sam's just along for the ride in this week's episode of Overtime on Inferno, with tired Jack choosing excessive violence, there's little more for him to do than smile and wave.Join the discord:https://discord.gg/X3jU4djxUKCheck out Logan's newsletter:https://thestratbook.gg

YEKINDAR joins HLTV Confirmed to discuss joining FURIA and impressions of playing with FalleN and molody, as well as the hot reports of Spirit getting tN1R instead of zont1x while xfl0ud returns to HEROIC. Other topics are first s1mple with BCGame impressions, BLAST results, VRS cutoff implications, YaLLa going under, while CAC creates a mess.➡️ Follow us for updates: / hltvconfirmed

Sind wir nun offiziell erwachsen? BastiMasti und anredo ziehen ihr erstes Ü30-Zwischenfazit: Von Rückenschmerzen über neue Hobbys ab in die Sinnkrise. Basti ist seit ein paar Wochen 30 – und überraschenderweise völlig im Reinen damit. Kein Drama, kein Hexenschuss, keine Existenzkrise. Ganz anders bei anredo, der mit seinen 32 Jahren schon schwer an seinem sogenannten Erwachsensein trägt – körperlich wie mental. Rückenschmerzen, ein verfluchter Ikea-Stuhl und neue Pilze im Rollrasen treiben ihn an den Rand der Lebensmüdigkeit (oder wahlweise in ein Sabbatical auf griechischen Inseln). In dieser Jubiläumsfolge des Erfolgspodcasts #rundfunk17 gibt's ein humorvolles Abtasten der großen Lebensfragen: Sind die beiden nun endlich erwachsen? Was ist eigentlich „sesshaft werden“? Braucht man dazu eine Outdoor-Kitchen? Und hilft vielleicht ein Cabrio gegen die Midlife-Crisis light? Während Basti zufrieden Kegelabende und Café-Besuche zelebriert, steckt anredo tief in einer Sinnsuche. Zwischen Geburtstags-Song auf Spotify (der es nicht auf Spotify geschafft hat), Sims-Langeweile und Pokémon-Exzessen wird klar: irgendwas muss passieren. Aber was? Hund, Kind oder Counter-Strike? Dazu: eine Mini-Reportage von Bastis Ausflug in die E-Sports-Szene der Lanxess Arena – inklusive Männerüberschuss, fragwürdiger T-Shirt-Debatten und überraschenden Begegnungen. Am Ende bleibt die Frage: Ist 30 wirklich das neue Nice? Oder reicht es, einfach Dinge für den Plot zu machen? Wer glaubt, ab 30 werde alles gesetzter, wird hier eines Besseren belehrt.

Valve reminds everyone that Steam is available for Chromebooks, classic PS1 title Sonic gets major updates, Counter-Strike 2 switches to Wayland for a day

Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by Dinko to chat about the CS community's perception of EliGE, Spirit's capability to win trophies this year, why the BLAST Bounty format is good, the news about YaLLA Compass, the proliferation of big online events, and more! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code CS2 at https://www.shopmando.com! Get 10% Off your entire order & take advantage of Ridge's Annual Sweepstakes by going to https://www.Ridge.com/SNAKE

This gripping two-part commentary captures a defining moment in America's cultural and political shift. On one side, an eye-opening revelation: 77% of Gen Z job seekers reportedly bring their parents to interviews — a symbol of rising dependency and shrinking adulthood. On the other, a reinvigorated conservative movement, led by Donald Trump, declares it's done with compromise, rededicating itself to aggressive action against woke ideology, DEI mandates, and institutional overreach. Together, these segments reveal a nation at a crossroads — where one generation demands safe spaces, and another decides to fight back.

Your Stupid Minds jumps right on the zeitgeist to cover possibly one of the worst movies of 2025. Released just a week ago on Amazon Prime Video, War of the Worlds (2025) asks the question "have you ever wanted to see the classic H.G. Wells story adapted into a 90 minute Microsoft Teams meeting?" And the answer from the public is a resounding "NO!" We should also note this movie was shot in 2020 using COVID protocols, and it shows. William Radford (Ice Cube) is NSA's only employee. When he isn't using government resources to spy on his daughter Faith's (Iman Benson) fridge, or uninstalling Counter-Strike from his son David's (Henry Hunter Hall) Steam account, he's trying to catch a hacker known as "Disruptor." He thinks he's pinpointed his location by copy/pasting his IP out of his YouTube video's source code (lol) and a task force comes to a building to take him down. Of course, if you've seen the title of this movie, you know none of this matters, because aliens invade and blow up a bunch of landmarks with meteors. The invaders are after data, trying to suck out all the data from the world's servers so they can become more powerful. With the help of his family and NASA friend Sandra (Eva Longoria), William uses all the apps available to him to save the world. Of course, he needs a little help from Faith's boyfriend Mark (Devon), an Amazon driver who uses his elite delivery skills to send William a flash drive packed with alien-killing viruses to his location using a drone. Did we mention this movie is on Prime Video? Will they save the world? Will Mark get promoted to a golden pee bottle? Will you throw up from the camera swirling across a computer screen at 3,000 miles per hour? You'll have to listen to find out! But please don't watch the movie.

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magixx joins to talk about what he's up to and discuss Cologne results: Spirit winning with zweih, Vitality fumbling dramatically, and MOUZ stepping up. In other topics are online CS, map update, and more. ➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed

Remember when multiplayer meant dragging your PC to a friend's house, untangling a mess of cables, and staying up all night yelling across the room? In this episode, we're talking all about the LAN party era—those unforgettable weekends filled with Counter-Strike, Quake, Diablo II, and way too much soda.

Join Bob DeMarco on The Knife Junkie Podcast Episode 614 as he sits down with Jacob Asuit, the passionate founder of Very Good Knife Co., for an incredible journey through the world of knife making. His story is one of resilience, family business complications, serious injuries, and ultimately finding his true calling in creating affordable, utilitarian knives that working people actually use.From his early days assembling knives with his father at 2 Jake's Knives to grinding thousands of blade blanks for Premium Knife Supply, Jacob has accumulated an almost unparalleled level of hands-on experience. His journey includes creating high-end custom pieces featuring exotic materials like mammoth tooth and meteorite, but ultimately led him to realize his true passion: making "very good" knives that people aren't afraid to carry and use every day.In this episode, Jacob shares the inspiration behind his company name (hint: it involves Parks and Recreation's Ron Swanson), his philosophy on knife design that prioritizes hand feel over aesthetics, and his criticism of makers who charge custom prices for production-style work. You'll learn about his meticulous production process where every knife is still hand-cut from bar stock, his approach to testing knives through real-world abuse, and his plans for significant expansion while maintaining his quality standards.Bob showcases the beautiful First Strike knife he purchased directly from Jacob at Blade Show 2025, and Jacob demonstrates several of his designs including the popular Adventure model, the massive Eagle, and previews his upcoming Counter Strike design. The conversation reveals not just technical expertise, but the business lessons learned from over a decade in the knife industry and Jacob's vision for making quality knives accessible to working people.Whether you are a knife maker, collector, or simply someone who appreciates quality craftsmanship and compelling personal stories, this episode offers valuable insights into what it takes to build a sustainable knife business based on integrity and practical design.Listen at theknifejunkie.com/614 and connect with Jacob at verygoodknifeco.com, on YouTube at Very Good Knife Company, and Instagram @verygoodknifeco.Be sure to support The Knife Junkie and get in on the perks of being a patron, including early access to the podcast and exclusive bonus content. Visit https://www.theknifejunkie.com/patreon for details.You can also support The Knife Junkie channel with your next knife purchase. Find our affiliate links at https://theknifejunkie.com/knives.Let us know what you thought about this episode and leave a rating and a review. Your feedback is appreciated. You can also email theknifejunkie@gmail.com with any comments, feedback, or suggestions.To watch or listen to past episodes of the podcast, visit https://theknifejunkie.com/listen. And for professional podcast hosting, use our podcast platform of choice: https://theknifejunkie.com/podhost.

Live with audience special from XPERION right before the playoffs of IEM Cologne 2025: debuts discussed, s1mple back with a new team, bracket predicted, and a bunch of quizes!➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed

With Jack still away at IEM Cologne, Elliott is making a return to Overtime on Inferno and learning all about hampus' new unlikely team.Also on this week's episode of Overtime on Inferno, Sam suggests an unfortunate fate for the Wildcard organisation, and the two hosts discuss the biggest winners and loses so far at IEM Cologne.Join the discord:https://discord.gg/X3jU4djxUKCheck out Logan's newsletter:https://thestratbook.gg

Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter, Hyphenly; it's our no-fluff love letter with hot takes, heartfelt stories, and all the feels of living in between cultures. Come for the nuance, stay for the vibes! Link below ⁠⁠⁠https://immigrantlys-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠ At the 2025 BLAST.TV Austin Major, one of the most-watched Counter-Strike tournaments in history, a team from Mongolia shocked the eSports world. The Mongolz, a scrappy underdog squad, defeated powerhouse FaZe Clan and became the first Mongolian team to reach a Major semifinal. In this episode of Sportly, host Kavitha Davidson dives into their improbable journey from LAN cafés in Darkhan to the global spotlight. With exclusive insight into the world of Counter-Strike 2, this story captures national pride, international recognition, and the evolution of eSports across borders. Host: Kavitha A. Davison | Producer: Paroma Chakravarty & Shei Yu I Executive Producer: Saadia Khan | Content Writers: Nicholas Black, Shei Yu, & Kavitha Davidson I Fact Checking and Research: Joseph Ruelas I Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover Art Graphic Designer: Sarah DiMichele Join us as we create new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://immigrantlypod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Please share the love and leave us a review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to help more people find us!  Remember to subscribe to our Apple podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠channel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for insightful podcasts.  You can reach the host, Kavitha, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kavitha@immigrantlypod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on TikTok @immigrantly  IG @immigrantlypods Sportly is an Immigrantly Media Production For advertising inquiries, you can contact us at info@immigrantlypod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by Launders to discuss kyousuke's amazing debut for Team Falcons at IEM Cologne, why time spent on NiP DOES count now, faltering of FaZe and GamerLegion, the prevalence of cheating and match fixing in CS2 tier 2 and below, and more! ​Improve your game with a cutting-edge Wooting keyboard and get a free uWu now! Simply add any keyboard and uWu to your cart with code SNAKE and get your uWu for free! Go to https://link.wooting.io/snake ​Get the ultimate immersive gaming experience with Turtle Beach today! For a limited time only, head to https://TurtleBeach.com and use Code CSGO for 10% off your entire order. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code CS2 at https://www.shopmando.com! Go to https://www.buyraycon.com/snake TODAY to get up to 20% off the fan-favorite Everyday Earbuds Classic!

With Jack already at IEM Cologne, Sam is joined by former MOUZ player and Major semi-finalist STYKO for this week's episode of Overtime on Inferno to look back on FISSURE Playground and preview the upcoming Cologne event.There's the typical jokes about Snax, reasons why TYLOO may not be able to carry this form into bigger events, and a conversation about whether or not karrigan is a top 3 IGL, as well as Sam being happy that someone with actually real Major credentials is his guest for once.Watch STYKO's content:https://www.youtube.com/@UCWkIV8xqWoDEZ15xSBxTr3Q Join the discord:https://discord.gg/X3jU4djxUKCheck out Logan's newsletter:https://thestratbook.gg

TYLOO win a $1mil event despite playing with a coach while top contenders fumble, Overpass replaces Anubis and its implications, and IEM Cologne new team previews in this epsiode of HLTV Confirmed!➡️ Follow us for updates:   / hltvconfirmed  

For a fallow Time of Who there sure is a bunch a news to cover including Ncuti “Doctor Who” Gatwa talking about why he left the show (whether we believe him or not is a matter of debate), the BBC maintining its interest in Doctor Who, Mark Gatiss on the dangers of nostalgia, an Emmy nomination for (of all things) “There's Always a Twist”, the triumphant return of the BBC Shop, Blake's 7, Big Finish, Paul Cornell's new comic business venture, and more! Why, it's as if we aren't about to enter a Second Wilderness Years!  Links: Support Radio Free Skaro on Patreon Ncuti Gatwa left Doctor Who “because I'm getting old and my body was tired” A Chat With BBC Commercial's CEO on ‘Bluey,' a News Paywall, YouTube and ‘Doctor Who' BBC License Fee Income Hits Record High Mark Gatiss on the dangers of nostalgia Strangers in Space podcast episode 179 Doctor Who nominated for Emmy for Best Choreography for “There's Always a Twist” Doctor Who Magazine 619 released BBC Shop relaunching on July 22 Doctor Who Figurine Collection returning Two Doctor Who audio original adventures, Firefall and Counterstrike, launch October 2 Mission to Magnus audio release due Nov 6 Blake's 7 Series 2 Collection announced Big Finish: Doctor Who – The Audio Novels: The Mirror Matter available now Big Finish: Doctor Who – The Fugitive Doctor: Dead or Alive available now Big Finish: Bernice Summerfield: The Dalek Eternity series starts in September 2025 Paul Cornell launches new comics publishing company Cosmic Lighthouse EVOLUTION Doctor Who Art~A New Dimension by Andrew Skilleter, available for preorder

Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by Nohte, Senior Staff Writer at HLTV,  to discuss a good balance update from Valve, Overpass replacing Anubis, hype around IEM Cologne, Falcons skipping the next 2 BLAST events, mismanagement at Wildcard, and more! ​Get the ultimate immersive gaming experience with Turtle Beach today! For a limited time only, head to https://TurtleBeach.com and use Code CSGO for 10% off your entire order. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code CS2 at https://www.shopmando.com! The Last Free Nation merch shop is open! Show off your fandom and support us and by purchasing  the high-quality items on our merch shop. Check our website for more info on shipping! https://go.lastfreenation.shop/snake

Overtime on Inferno is back and Sam and Jack have returned with a vengeance. Covering all the action from Rostermania, it's safe to say they're not happy with most the movements, or lack of, happening around the world, with FaZe, NAVI, and Liquid all catching expected heat. Also going in on TOs, fans, and one unfortunate Take of the Week participant, the least serious Counter-Strike podcast is back like it never left.Join the discord:https://discord.gg/X3jU4djxUKCheck out Logan's newsletter: https://thestratbook.gg

In this Confirmed, jL joins to explain the decision to take the break and talk about his future as well as G2 complete their roster, broky returned, magixx future in question, jks joins FlyQuest, and FISSURE Playground with Astralis, FURIA, and more team. ➡️ Follow us for updates:   / hltvconfirmed  

Hela 70 miljoner dollar ligger i prispotten under e-sport-VM i Saudiarabien som nyligen dragit igång. Under sju veckor möts 2000 gamers från 100 olika länder i spel som Call of Duty, League of Legends och Counter Strike. Samtidigt riktas kritik mot tävlingen och en del menar att Saudiarabien anordnar mästerskapet som ett sätt att rikta fokus från dåliga levnadsförhållanden i landet, så kallad “sportswashing”. Vad har e-sporten för status idag, vilka svenska stjärnor finns i tävlingen och varför satsar Saudiarabien miljontals dollar på gaming? Gäst: Leo Pettersson, spelreporter, Aftonbladet. Programledare/producent: Sally Sjöberg. Klipp från: BBC, Fox News. Kontakt: podcast@aftonbladet.se

Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by Paladin to discuss the CS2 case opening by ohnepixel and others, the lack of hype roster moves this offseason, Snax getting benched on G2, the state of HEROIC, the lackluster souvenir charm highlights, and more! ​Improve your game with a cutting-edge Wooting keyboard and get a free uWu now! Simply add any keyboard and uWu to your cart with code SNAKE and get your uWu for free! Go to https://link.wooting.io/snake Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off at Ridge with code SNAKE at https://www.Ridge.com/SNAKE Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code CS2 at https://www.shopmando.com!The Last Free Nation merch shop is open! Show off your fandom and support us and by purchasing the high-quality items on our merch shop. Check our website for more info on shipping! https://go.lastfreenation.shop/htpmyt

La fabulosa aparición de un video juego tipo shooter en primera persona que marcó el comienzo de siglo ECDQEMSD podcast episodio 6084 Juguemos Counter Strike Conducen: El Pirata y El Sr. Lagartija https://canaltrans.com Noticias del Mundo: Europa vs los aranceles - Nvidia y los billones - Narcoaviones en Paraguay - Política tensa en Bolivia - Fiestas Lagartijianas 2025 - Real Madrid cae goleado por el PSG - Feliz Cumpleaños Sr Lagartija:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9T9c6OHCIU Historias Desintegradas: Juguemos en la escuela - Gamers aplicados - La prohibición - El profesor también juega - Gritos en el aula - Cómo arruinarlo todo - Comida para universitarios - Papas del Perú - La mentira y el poder - Mienten los gobernantes - La diferencia - Método científico - Pensar en sociedad - Entre los estudios y las estrellas pop - Carpinchos o Capibaras - Día The Beatles y más... En Caso De Que El Mundo Se Desintegre - Podcast no tiene publicidad, sponsors ni organizaciones que aporten para mantenerlo al aire. Solo el sistema cooperativo de los que aportan a través de las suscripciones hacen posible que todo esto siga siendo una realidad. Gracias Dragones Dorados!! NO AI: ECDQEMSD Podcast no utiliza ninguna inteligencia artificial de manera directa para su realización. Diseño, guionado, música, edición y voces son de  nuestra completa intervención humana.

Thorin and Mauisnake celebrate the 100th episode of Snake and Banter with guest Sean Gares! They chat about why Falcons signing kyousuke is a good thing, the ugly truths about the state of s1mple and FaZe, the ongoing Vitality era of CS2, the potential of G2's new roster, reactions to the BLAST Austin Major, and more! Shop the Into the AM Fourth of July Sale with up to 60% OFF sitewide until July 7. Save an additional 10% by using our link: https://intotheam.com/LFN. Get the ultimate immersive gaming experience with Turtle Beach today! For a limited time only, head to https://TurtleBeach.com and use Code CSGO for 10% off your entire order. Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off at Ridge with code SNAKE at https://www.Ridge.com/SNAKE Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code CS2 at https://www.shopmando.com!

We dissect the phenomenon of FPS Strike, a low-poly, Counter-Strike-inspired mobile shooter racking up more than 4 million DAU, mostly across India, Pakistan, Brazil, Egypt, and Southeast Asia. Despite its massive scale, nearly everything about the game is stuck in the “admon nightmare” zone—zero iOS presence, almost no user acquisition, unoptimized ad stack, endless rewarded ads, and zero LiveOps. Yet, even with all those gaps, it is still a money-printing machine, generating $30,000 to $50,000 a day, primarily from video ads and interstitials.What's inside:Ad Stack TrainwreckAds Everywhere, Little MonetizationCreative and UA FailFake Counter-Strike, Real Results: The “nostalgia” is more about experiencing a shooter for the first time on mobile, not actual Counter-Strike memories. Simple graphics, bots for everyone, and a skin shop that barely matters.Key Takeaway:You do not need next-gen graphics or live PVP to win in Tier 3. But if you do not optimize your ad stack, creatives, and UA, you are burning money every day. FPS Strike is a case study in “good enough” that could be so much more.Get our MERCH NOW: 25gamers.com/shop--------------------------------------PVX Partners offers non-dilutive funding for game developers.Go to: https://pvxpartners.com/They can help you access the most effective form of growth capital once you have the metrics to back it.- Scale fast- Keep your shares- Drawdown only as needed- Have PvX take downside risk alongside you+ Work with a team entirely made up of ex-gaming operators and investors---------------------------------------Vibe. Vibe is the leading Streaming TV ad platform for small and medium-sized businesses looking for actionable advertising campaign performance.https://www.vibe.co/---------------------------------------For an ever-growing number of game developers, this means that now is the perfect time to invest in monetizing direct-to-consumer at scale.Our sponsor FastSpring:Has delivered D2C at scale for over 20 yearsThey power top mobile publishers around the worldLaunch a new webstore, replace an existing D2C vendor, or add a redundant D2C vendor at fastspring.gg.---------------------------------------This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let's not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously.Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠Podcast: Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2um8eguhf-c~H9idcxM271mnPzdWbipgChapters00:00 Introduction to the Game Landscape04:42 Analyzing Game Metrics and User Engagement07:38 Gameplay Mechanics and User Experience10:38 Monetization Strategies and Ad Integration13:36 Game Features and User Retention Strategies18:27 The Importance of Monetization Strategies21:08 Ad Revenue Insights and Optimization24:51 Maximizing Ad Stack Efficiency27:37 User Engagement and Retention Strategies31:38 Influencer Marketing and Organic Growth35:34 Game Mechanics and Player Experience38:42 Future of FPS Games and Industry Trends---------------------------------------Matej LancaricUser Acquisition & Creatives Consultant⁠https://lancaric.meFelix BrabergAd monetization consultant⁠https://www.felixbraberg.comJakub RemiarGame design consultant⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakubremiar---------------------------------------Please share the podcast with your industry friends, dogs & cats. Especially cats! They love it!Hit the Subscribe button on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple!Please share feedback and comments - matej@lancaric.me

Roster changes hit the scene! Analyzing all the moves that have happened and are yet to happen, including makazze to NAVI (for who?), zweih to Spirit, Perfecto to VP, and more in addition to season breakdown.➡️ Follow us for updates:   / hltvconfirmed  

Sean and Alon welcome game designer and artistic soul Ethan Anderson to discuss his pachinko-esque number-go-up 'em up, Nubby's Number Factory!Clock into the number factory to hear how Ethan designs to encourage player intent and how he balances said intent with chance. Plus! Drop the ball and discover the game's inspirations, from Rube Goldberg to Kid Pix to quotas in a bagel shop. And finally, what makes a game evergreen?Follow Ethan at:Discord: https://discord.com/invite/KygdTUKTvETikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mogdogblogBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mogdogblog.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mogdogblog—TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 - Intro00:01:32 - Numbers guys00:03:05 - “The next Balatro”00:08:43 - Randomness, chance, intent, and viability of runs00:19:07 - When do you stop? And evergreen games00:27:01 - The juice00:31:58 - Circle of trust00:35:13 - Growth of the game00:39:56 - Visual aesthetic00:47:32 - Pulling from real life00:50:16 - The music and being territorial00:58:13 - How to stay focused and how to rest—SHOW NOTESNubby's Number Factory: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3191030/Nubbys_Number_Factory/[Now Playing] Nubby's Number Factory & Luck be a Landlord: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkvbL3JnLlwAngelFire: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AngelfireBalatro: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2379780/Balatro/The Binding of Isaac: https://store.steampowered.com/app/250900/The_Binding_of_Isaac_Rebirth/Cookie Clicker: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1454400/Cookie_Clicker/Counter-Strike 2: https://store.steampowered.com/app/730/CounterStrike_2/GeoCities: https://www.cameronsworld.net/Kid Pix: https://kidpix.app/Luck be a Landlord: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1404850/Luck_be_a_Landlord/Slay the Spire: https://store.steampowered.com/app/646570/Slay_the_Spire/—WIDE FLANK LINKSJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/ACbDjNhMpJSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/wideflankThe rest: https://linktr.ee/wideflank

In a show recorded on June 25, we discuss the Austin Major and why it was great, Vitality winning and its implications (era, ZywOo GOAT?), TheMongolz' run, MOUZ needing a next step, potential for Spirit changes, and more!HLTV Confirmed is presented by Skin Place and Anthros:

On this week's episode of Overtime on Inferno, Jack finally enters the 21st century with a new mic, and Vitality continue their century in Austin.We think MongolZ coach maaRaa should be given the Logan invented "Father Figure of the Year Award" and have doubts about NAVI and G2s current lineups going into the break.We will be returning sometime next month for potential gameshow and FISSURE Playground episodes before Cologne kicks off in late July.Join the discord:https://discord.gg/X3jU4djxUKCheck out Logan's newsletter:https://thestratbook.gg

This week, we dive into the Austin FC summer reset: where have the players been during the break? From Svatok's poolside hangs and Miami trip, to Dani Pereira at the Counter-Strike event, and Uzuni reuniting with family back home, we cover it all, but now that the break is over, it's time to lock in… no more excuses.With Seattle coming up next, we talk expectations. Did their Club World Cup run wear them down or sharpen them up? Will the break help or hurt Austin?We also take a look at the Austin FC Academy's performance at the MLS NEXT Cup, spotlighting standout moments across the U15, U16, and U18 levels.Gold Cup talk: USMNT beats Saudi Arabia at Q2, but where were the fans?Chris Richards, and Jack McGlynn had something to say about the atmosphere in Austin. Plus, a wild Guatemala vs Panama match shakes Q2 with massive support. What does Austin FC need to do to attract that kind of crowd?Also in the mix: Honduras beats El Salvador in Houston, Curacao holds Canada. Club World Cup thoughts: Brazilian dominance? And the latest rumor: Brandon Vázquez to Chivas... does it make sense?

HLTV Confirmed comes to Austin! Live with audience show from before the playoffs of Austin Major, featuring moses, dona, DarfMike, launders, Scrawny, and the USA-chanting crowd!➡️ Follow us for updates:   / hltvconfirmed  

On this week's episode, we cover the Austin Major Playoffs, Sam shares his "theories" about NAF, and exchanges some scathing words for the three brains of G2 with Jack. electroNic looks hilariously dead inside, the same way we think NAVI will look on the big stage, but FURIA look revived and ready to win the Major.Listen to Sam's (not Sam's) song:https://open.spotify.com/track/2jVnus6xlB7cApFiztCBYH?si=3lV9aCJjQDe63oxuamhWkgJoin the discord:https://discord.gg/X3jU4djxUKCheck out Logan's newsletter:https://thestratbook.gg

Here's your Daily dose of Human Events with @JackPosobiecGo to https://www.BlackoutCoffee.com/POSO and use promo code POSO for 20% OFF your first order.Support the show

Author, terrorism analyst, and DePaul University history professor Dr. Thomas Mockaitis joins Lisa Dent to comment on Iran’s counterstrike against Israel.

This week the gang talked about Money in the Bank, more OPTCG, Elden Ring Nightreign, Counter Strike, the Switch 2,  A Game About Digging a Hole, and more!Follow us on Instagram Leave us a voicemail at (804) 286-0626 and consider supporting us through our Patreon Check out the Discord! News Links:tune back next week...

The reasons and implications of Falcons' early Major elimination, as well as other Major results: VP, Legacy, MIBR stepping up, FaZe not looking convincing, Aussies & Americans disappointing, and new faces stealing the show. Bonus: a sprinkle of rant and stories from America from Chad "RUNT" Burchill.Watch the podcast live in Austin: https//www.tickettailor.com/events/hltvorg/1718210 ➡️ Follow us for updates:   / hltvconfirmed  

In this fiery and wide-ranging episode of the RattlerGator Report, J.B. White reflects on a powerful theme drawn from the musical Hamilton: “I'm not standing still, I'm lying in wait.” Framing the MAGA movement through the lens of cultural, political, and military patience, he draws powerful parallels between artistic storytelling and strategic counterinsurgency. From a personal family weekend to dissecting the political psyop in Los Angeles, J.B. makes it clear, he has zero concerns about the LA chaos, calling it a “trap” that Team Trump is more than ready for. He discusses the Elon-Trump kayfabe, the misreads by media and pundits, and the ascendant role of Tesla in the global order. With off-the-cuff rants, sharp cultural critiques, and a call for discernment in chaotic times, J.B. weaves together art, geopolitics, and righteous indignation in one compelling sit-down.

Watch the podcast live in Austin: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/h...Austin Major is right around the corner! All you need to know in detailed overview with Pick'Ems and hot takes featuring HLTV writer King Dempz.➡️ Follow us for updates:   / hltvconfirmed  

On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we have a loaded episode of VR news to kick of the week! We start the show tlaking some early access impressions of Frost Survival from Wenkly Studios. We also talk the announcement of a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles VR game coming this year. As well the announcement of Counter-Strike 1.6 VR coming soon from Team Beef! We also discuss rumors of a Deadpool VR game from Meta-owned Twisted Pixel Studios. We also talk updates to games like Ghosts of Tabor, Into the Radius 2, Drop Dead: The Cabin and Behemoth. As well as more game announcements such as Unseen Diplomacy 2 and World War Z VR. We also talk Hard Bullet, Bow Course, EPYKA, a new Les Mills Bodycombat DLC, and more!Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at  https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrTabor Radio: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2216985If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/ 0:00 - Episode Start1:20 - Frost Survival Early Impressions7:15 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles VR Game9:18 - Counter Strike 2 VR / Team Beef15:50 - Deadpool VR rumors17:40 - Behemoth Rites Of Wrath free update21:05 - Ghosts of Tabor Skin DLCs25:53 - Unseen Diplomacy 228:30 - Anduril and Meta partnership35:15 - World War Z VR42:00 - Slap Fighter VR43:55 - Hard Bullet on Meta Quest46:30 - Bow Course50:25 - Drop Dead: The Cabin update52:55 - Meta Expanding Retail Stores57:55 - EPYKA on PS VR259:25 - Into the Radius 2 update1:01:15 - Les Mills Bodycombat new Never Surrender DLC1:03:25 - Upcoming VR GamesSend us a text to the Ruff Talk VR fan mail line!Support the show

Vitality win sixth trophy in a row, Spirit did the job in Astana, BESTIA Major visa saga, first s1mple impressions with FaZe, and more in this episode of HLTV Confirmed!➡️ Follow us for updates:   / hltvconfirmed