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The break comes to an end (of it ever happened): ranking roster changes, free agents stocks, previewing the second season, and more in this episode of Confirmed!➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed
@DaveSpaceYT ist am Start und wir reagieren auf einen 3sat-Beitrag zu Counter-Strike.Folgt Dave auf YouTube und X ( https://x.com/Daveazepam ).Originalvideos: https://youtu.be/YIViMaccF94 und https://youtu.be/aJvB7yoATSoAbonniert meinen Podcast gerne auf einer der im LinkTree aufgelisteten Plattformen: linktr.ee/praxeologpodcastSpenden:Lightning: thornydirt67@walletofsatoshi.comXMRChat: xmrchat.com/de/praxpodMonero: 4AL76ChHefnNnqV8RpRFpTW97b7MfDLyb2tCU1czsj74ZT4Xhr8wH8DYSCQabz9j7B6PTd4aHft4AMQXe2DYyGk8QUd5Bgr Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3LKT8Q2HFBW7W
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Andreas Thorstensson is a Swedish entrepreneur, former professional gamer, and studio founder whose career has moved from the early days of esports to the challenge of rebuilding one of the world's biggest sports genres from the ground up. Born in Stockholm, he began programming as a child and later emerged in competitive Counter-Strike under the name ‘bds', becoming world champion in 1999 and earning a reputation as both a player, and builder of tools, platforms, and communities around the game. In 2001, he co-founded SK Gaming, helping turn esports into a more professionalised business, and later spent a decade in technology and startups. In 2021, frustrated by the state of football games, he returned to development to found GOALS AB, a Stockholm studio with an ambitious aim: to give football the video game it deserves. Its first title, GOALS, is a free-to-play, cross-platform football simulator built around a gameplay-first, fully skill-based philosophy. Become a My Perfect Console supporter and receive a range of benefits at www.patreon.com/myperfectconsoleTake the Acast listener survey to help shape the show: My Perfect Console with Simon Parkin Survey 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
There are big problems with Valve's VRS system in Counter-Strike esports, so messioso joins Richard Lewis, Thorin, and MonteCristo to discuss on a new episode of The Four Horsemen! ZenAI: ZenAI is currently in invite-only beta. Go to bit.ly/zenAI_bpp_horsemen to join the waitlist today for a chance at early access! ExpressVPN: Secure your online data TODAY by visiting https://ExpressVPN.com/horsemen to find out how you can get up to four extra months. Huel: Get Huel today with 15% OFF online with code LFN at https://huel.com Raycon: The Essential Open Earbuds are a great option for everyday listening! Go to https://buyraycon.com/horsemenOPEN to get 20% off. Polymarket: Livetrade on LoL today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
À 25 ans, il mise sur les skins Counter-Strike et les cartes Pokémon pour atteindre le million. Analyse d'un patrimoine (très) diversifié, noté 92/100.***
75 millions de dollars : qu'il est alléchant le montant des récompenses à se partager à l'Esports World Cup, la Coupe du monde d'e-sport, un gigantesque tournoi de jeux vidéo qui a lieu aux portes de Paris depuis lundi 6 juillet. League of Legends, Counter-Strike ou encore Valorant, ce sont 3 des 24 licences sur lesquelles s'affronteront près de 2 000 joueurs pendant sept semaines. Pour la première fois, cet événement, créé et financé par le royaume saoudien, a lieu hors de ses frontières à cause de la guerre au Moyen-Orient. Nicolas Besombes, enseignant-chercheur en sociologie du sport à l'université Paris Cité, analyse cet événement majeur de l'e-sport. Suivez la Coupe du monde d'e-sport ici. À lire aussiCoupe du monde d'esport 2026: pourquoi l'Afrique est absente des grandes compétition?
Rostermania or not so much? Breaking down all the biggest changes so far in Aurora, FaZe, G2, HEROIC, FUT, BCG and more!➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed
Alors que Paris accueille l'Esports World Cup 2026, la plus grande compétition internationale de sport électronique, un constat s'impose : malgré une jeunesse passionnée par le jeu vidéo, l'Afrique reste largement absente de la scène compétitive mondiale. Faute d'investissements, de compétitions structurées et de volonté politique, le continent peine à transformer son potentiel en véritable filière économique. À partir de ce 6 juillet, Paris devient la capitale mondiale du jeu vidéo en accueillant l'Esports World Cup 2026. Pendant plusieurs semaines, les meilleurs joueurs de la planète s'affronteront sur des titres incontournables comme League of Legends, Valorant ou Counter-Strike. Au-delà du spectacle, cet événement rappelle une réalité économique souvent méconnue. Le jeu vidéo est aujourd'hui l'une des industries culturelles les plus puissantes au monde. Son chiffre d'affaires dépasse désormais les 200 milliards de dollars, soit près de dix fois celui du cinéma mondial. En son sein, l'esport représente à lui seul près de 25 milliards de dollars par an. Une économie à part entière, portée par les compétitions, les sponsors, les droits de diffusion et les clubs professionnels. Pourtant, l'Afrique ne capte qu'une infime partie de cette valeur. Les équipes africaines sont quasiment absentes des grandes compétitions internationales, malgré une pratique du jeu vidéo très répandue chez les jeunes, notamment sur smartphone ou dans les gaming zones. Le talent existe, mais l'écosystème fait défaut Pour Désiré Koussawo, président de SAGES Africa et auteur d'un livre blanc consacré à l'esport africain, le problème n'est pas celui du vivier de joueurs. « La base existe, elle est très large », explique-t-il. En revanche, c'est toute la structure permettant de faire émerger une élite qui fait aujourd'hui défaut. Car pour produire des champions, un marché ne peut pas se contenter de compter des millions de pratiquants. Il lui faut également des ligues professionnelles, des championnats réguliers, des clubs solides, des financements, ainsi qu'un cadre juridique adapté. Faute de compétitions suffisamment nombreuses, les joueurs progressent moins vite, restent invisibles aux yeux des grandes organisations internationales et peinent à intégrer les circuits professionnels. Un véritable cercle vicieux s'installe : sans investissements, pas de compétitions ; sans compétitions, pas de joueurs de haut niveau ; sans champions, les investisseurs continuent de détourner leur regard. À lire aussiSony abandonne les disques PlayStation: conséquences économiques d'une révolution du jeu vidéo Les investisseurs finiront-ils par miser sur l'Afrique ? Pourquoi cette situation perdure-t-elle ? Parce que les grands acteurs de l'industrie raisonnent avant tout en termes de rentabilité. Comme le souligne Désiré Koussawo, l'Afrique est encore perçue davantage comme un marché de consommateurs que comme une terre de compétiteurs. Les éditeurs de jeux vidéo, les organisateurs de tournois et les sponsors privilégient naturellement les régions où les retours sur investissement sont immédiats. Le principal frein n'est d'ailleurs pas uniquement celui des infrastructures. Quelques serveurs commencent à être déployés, principalement en Afrique du Nord, tandis que l'Afrique subsaharienne commence seulement à voir arriver certaines initiatives. Le véritable chaînon manquant reste surtout la volonté politique. Contrairement au football ou à la musique, l'esport est encore rarement considéré comme un levier de soft power ou de développement économique. Pour autant, les perspectives existent. Comme dans toute industrie, lorsque les marchés historiques arrivent à maturité, les entreprises recherchent de nouveaux relais de croissance. Après le développement spectaculaire du Golfe ou de l'Asie du Sud-Est, l'Afrique pourrait bien devenir la prochaine frontière de l'économie mondiale du jeu vidéo. Car aujourd'hui, l'esport n'est plus un simple loisir, il est devenu une industrie stratégique, un outil d'influence et un marché mondial en pleine expansion. Pendant que Paris célèbre les champions du jeu vidéo, l'Afrique joue encore les qualifications. La question n'est désormais plus de savoir si le continent possède les talents, mais de savoir qui sera le premier à investir dans leur réussite. À lire aussiPourquoi la France est toujours un grand du jeu vidéo mondial
O retorno do Counter-Strike brasileiro a nível internacional acontece na XSE Pro League Guangzhou 2026 com o MIBR duelando contra grandes equipes. Todos os detalhes do torneio você acompanha no OVERTIME de número 202. Sintonize!
As the final battle commences, Gabby and Talgarth must fight to the end to stop Alexei and Adrik building their devastating machine. Keep up with the latest Gabby Lane news on her website www.gabbylanespy.com
Richard Lewis calls the completion of the Cologne Major one of the darkest days in Counter-Strike history. Thorin and Mauisnake are not sure they agree. LFN Shop: Limited edition Cologne 2026 Major Tee available until the end of June while stocks last. Grab yours at https://www.lastfreenation.shop ZenAI: ZenAI is currently in invite-only beta. Go to https://zen.ai/ to join the waitlist today for a chance at early access! ExpressVPN: Secure your online data TODAY by visiting https://ExpressVPN.com/horsemen to find out how you can get up to four extra months. Factor: Head to https://Factormeals.com/horsemen50off and use code horsemen50off to get 50 percent off and free daily greens per box, with new subscription only, while supplies last. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On this week's episode of the #NZXT Podcast... We are joined by Marlea... a variety streamer and hardcore raver who games by day and chases bass drops by night. We go over how she built one of the most loyal communities on Twitch over the years and the ups and downs of her streaming career! Also, please leash your dogs. Watch Marlea and her Counter-Strike rave matches here: twitch.tv/marlea Marlea's Socials: beacons.ai/marlea #NZXT #Marlea #NZXTPodcast #Twitch #TwitchStreamer #Overwatch #OverwatchAna #Top500 #VarietyStreamer #Streamer #RaveLife #Uptempo #Rawstyle #EDM #GamingPodcast #TwitchPartner #ContentCreator #StreamerLife #PCGaming #GamingCommunity
The Jaffa take the battle to the Ori this week in Counterstrike. We get back into discussing interior design (which Ori is responsible for their ships?) and wondering if the SGC actually has a seamstress on staff. If they do, we want to see that series. There is a lot that happens in this episode, and the arrogance of the Jaffa and what they're doing is rather frustrating. We do appreciate the development of Daniel and Vala's relationship. And, actually, everyone's relationship to her. It's nice to see most of the antagonism starting to drop. Vala and Adria's relationship is really interesting, too. Vala trying to treat her like she's still a small child is a fun dynamic to see play out. We also go off on brief movie tangents about The Wedding Singer and Sneakers. And since there are no listener emails, we get into Gateworld's System Lord Tier Ranking. Who would your top goa'uld be? Watch it here: https://youtu.be/c0ztEk4VcSQ?si=3kn3Q89ohBZYM-BK INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN MERCH: https://showclub.redbubble.com/ EMAIL: woosgrewatch@gmail.com
It's a very sad episode this week on Overtime on Inferno, because Jack didn't back karrigans move to Falcons, he has identified himself as a fraud who doesn't understand Counter-Strike. In fact, this brought him so much shame that he has decided to leave the podcast so he can restore honour to his bloodline.Oh and by the way, we also talk about how Cologne was greatest Major of all time this week. Long live Counter-Strike.Join the discord:https://discord.gg/X3jU4djxUK
NiKo finally wins the Major! Each Falcons' player story line that lead to that moment including karrigan's redemption arch and m0NESY's first Major MVP as well Major impressions and first roster talk in this episode of HLTV Confirmed.➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed
The spies arrive in the far east of Russia as the final battle approaches.Lose yourself in Gabby Lane Spy Book 3 Official Denial on Audible: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0D38B8DQY
Cologne Major reached playoffs: talking through the biggest stories so far (and to come!) with Monte's coach kakafu in live-with-audience special from SK Gaming headquarters in Cologne, Germany. ➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed
Thorin, Mauisnake, and guest Skriv break down how NAVI's stunning Major playoff miss upended the most stacked Counter-Strike postseason in years. Limited Edition Cologne 2026 Major Tee: LFN's own commemorative shirt for the Major, available now through the end of June at https://www.lastfreenation.shop Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Alexei slips through the net and the chase continues deeper into Russia.See Gabby's new website at www.gabbylanespy.com
Overtime on Inferno is a threesome this week as Sam is joined by Quacke and Napz. If you think that's a weird thing to read in a CS podcast description, just wait until you hear what kind of things are said this episode. We apologise to all listeners and Snax in advance.Join the discord:https://discord.gg/X3jU4djxUKCheck out Logan's newsletter:https://thestratbook.gg
Thorin, Mauisnake, and guest dusT break down the Cologne Major, Fnatic's ugly farewell to KRIMZ, and competition for Vitality's stranglehold on CS2. Limited Edition Cologne 2026 Major Tee: LFN's own commemorative shirt for the Major, available now through the end of June at https://www.lastfreenation.shop Raycon: Upgrade your listen with Raycon's Essential Open Earbuds. Go to https://buyraycon.com/snakeopen for 15% off your order. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Gabby and Talgarth arrive in Moscow as the close in on Alexei Orlov and the stolen x-rays scans.See Gabby's new website at www.gabbylanespy.com
Justin's got the week off, so Seth steps in as co-host and the conversation does not disappoint. Doug and Seth dig into a Reddit question that sent them both deep into the nostalgia rabbit hole: of all the computer games you played between 1985 and 2010, what's the one you still think about today? Seth goes back to the PC port of Final Fantasy VII — the game that defined the RPG genre for a generation of players who couldn't afford a PlayStation — and StarCraft, the game that proved the internet was both a gift and a curse once Korean players started annihilating everyone on Battle.net. Doug lands on Diablo, Counter Strike, Half-Life, and Team Fortress from what he describes as the best summer of his life, plus Warcraft II and the legendary dorm-vs-dorm Counter Strike leaderboard that consumed an entire semester. Seth adds Morrowind and the Halo 2 university network wars, including the top-ranked player named Mixomatosis who turned out to live three doors down and was simply a different kind of person. The gaming conversation rolls naturally into a deep dive on Marvel Rivals, Overwatch, and hero shooter culture — the difference between quick match and competitive, the rage of random teammates, why role-locking exists, and why you absolutely should not be trying out a new character in ranked. But first: Doug's mom has a long history of purging spices from the family pantry, and it explains a lot about his childhood. From there Doug and Seth debate overrated recipes (the dump-and-bake casserole situation has gotten out of hand), wage war over cottage cheese, and discover halloumi together in real time. Underrated picks include millionaire shortbread and candied pecans — two things that deserve far more attention. Plus fair food: dirty, suspect, and somehow perfect. A quick Clair Obscure Expedition 33 check-in leads into the episode's new game: AI or LinkedIn? Doug reads posts and Seth has to guess whether each one is a genuine LinkedIn post or AI generated. The results are both funnier and sadder than expected — especially the guy who timed his lunch at four minutes and 37 seconds because what isn't measured doesn't improve. This week's recommendations: Seth — Taskmaster (free on YouTube, 21 seasons). Five comedians, bizarre tasks, Greg Davies and Alex Horne hosting. One of the best shows you haven't watched yet. Doug — The Backrooms (A24). Directed by 20-year-old Kane Parsons based on the viral liminal space internet lore. Chiwetel Ejiofor stars. One of A24's highest-grossing films. Go see it. Plus: what even is SCP? Seth explains, and the answer sends Doug down a rabbit hole he didn't budget time for. Subscribe: youtube.com/mindgappodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/T3HwyEw5v7 Listen everywhere you get podcasts Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mindgappodcast Merch on Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/67768184
This week on Overtime on Inferno, Jack is a busy boy at the IEM Cologne Major. So this episode Sam is joined by special guest quacke to discuss the fall of Parken Challengers, their two teams to beat Vitality, and then there was even time for a special quiz. Isn't that nice.Join the discord:https://discord.gg/X3jU4djxUKCheck out Logan's newsletter:https://thestratbook.gg
Agent Garnett attacks the hideout in the Italian Alps. Grab a Gabby Lane Spy novel in paperback for your commute reading: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Official-Denial-British-Stories-Seasons/dp/B0C12D8TFZ
Austin returns to double down on the most unpopular take in CS2: karrigan needed to retire two years ago, and the numbers now prove it. Raycon — Upgrade your listen with Raycon's Essential Open Earbuds. Go to https://buyraycon.com/snakeopen for 15% off your order. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Cologne Major is around the corner! Looking back at the season and previewing Cologne Major Stage 1, as well as Falcons grand final curse implications, Stickers revenue change, flash in spectator mode, and more. ➡️ Follow us for updates: https://x.com/hltvconfirmed
This week on Overtime on Inferno, Logan is joined by Jack and Sam to do what everyone else isn't prepared to do: rank every single team heading into IEM Cologne in a tier list that will definitely age perfectly and cause no arguments whatsoever.From title contenders to teams with no chance at all, our trio break down the entire field and decide who's actually worth your belief, and who's just there to make up the numbers.Speaking of things worth your time, we're also announcing the second TLDR Magazine, which will be available at the IEM Cologne Major. If you're attending, keep an eye out. It's everything you didn't know you needed from the event, put into print.Join the discord:https://discord.gg/X3jU4djxUKCheck out Logan's newsletter:https://thestratbook.gg
This week on Overtime on Inferno, Sam and Jack make things worse for themselves in this UK heatwave by getting all hot and bothered by karrigan's recent performances on Falcons. In all fairness to them, a rating of 0.73 is unforgivable.Speaking of unforgivable, cheaters are a point of discussion this episode, or rather how to stop them. As a bonus, Sam and Jack didn't even need to figure out how to do it, since former fnatic player Jackinho has made plenty of good suggestions that we cover in full.Sign-up to Razed and play now: https://www.razed.com/signup/?raf=tldrJoin the discord:https://discord.gg/X3jU4djxUKCheck out Logan's newsletter:https://thestratbook.ggSubscribe to the pod:https://readtldr.gg/podcastJoin +32K readers of our newsletter:https://readtldr.ggBecome a Counter-Strike demon:https://learncs.ggFollow your host and guests:https://twitter.com/AN1MOCS2https://twitter.com/novaHdesignEpisode edited by:https://x.com/CharlinhoCSThumbnail Jazz by:https://twitter.com/jameshserpaInterested in advertising with us? Reach out to crew[a]readtldr.com
In London, Gabby gets approval to attack, and in Italy Alexei discovers what his daughter has done. Get a spy novel on audiobook for your journey: Gabby Lane Spy Book 5 Kill or Be Killed. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0FNY1P37Q
Moses returns to Snake & Banter predicting Mouz's roster overhaul is already a disaster, with xertioN as IGL a cautionary tale waiting to happen. Into The AM: Premium apparel built for long flights and tournament weekends. Get an additional 10% off on top of sale prices at https://intotheam.com/lfn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Atlanta and Astana finish: Vitality fumble, Spirit win a title (thanks to S0tf1k?), Falcons karrigan debut, EWC moves to Paris, and more in this episode of Confirmed!➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed
This week on Overtime on Inferno, sh1ro has seemingly vanished into thin air (no, seriously), Falcons are trying to make karrigan work and it's not exactly clicking, and MOUZ might be back but we've all been hurt before.Oh, and Razed Picks are back for the CS Asia Championships, which will actually be difficult to predict since Vitality aren't attending.Sign-up to Razed and play now: https://www.razed.com/signup/?raf=tldrJoin the discord:https://discord.gg/X3jU4djxUKCheck out Logan's newsletter:https://thestratbook.ggSubscribe to the pod:https://readtldr.gg/podcastJoin +32K readers of our newsletter:https://readtldr.ggBecome a Counter-Strike demon:https://learncs.ggFollow your host and guests:https://twitter.com/AN1MOCS2https://twitter.com/novaHdesignEpisode edited by:https://x.com/CharlinhoCSThumbnail Jazz by:https://twitter.com/jameshserpaInterested in advertising with us? Reach out to crew[a]readtldr.comChapters00:00 intro01:00 PGL Astana: MongolZ, Spirit, PARIVISION17:35 PGL Astana: MOUZ, 9z, Falcons31:40 The CS mini-game of all time35:38 Sam's dead team rant45:05 Take of the week51:32 Razed Picks: IEM Atlanta
Overtime on Inferno is back to review the latest news alongside PGL Astana, and IEM Atlanta. Well, mostly just PGL Astana since half the teams at Atlanta were lacking quality to say the least.Speaking of lacking quality, Sam and Jack call into question the leadership positions over at Falcons and G2 this episode. Karrigan's drawbacks are self-explanatory, but for huNter, the boys have called in the help of stat nerds.Sign-up to Razed and play now: https://www.razed.com/signup/?raf=tldrJoin the discord:https://discord.gg/X3jU4djxUKCheck out Logan's newsletter:https://thestratbook.ggSubscribe to the pod:https://readtldr.gg/podcastJoin +32K readers of our newsletter:https://readtldr.ggBecome a Counter-Strike demon:https://learncs.ggFollow your host and guests:https://twitter.com/AN1MOCS2https://twitter.com/novaHdesignEpisode edited by:https://x.com/CharlinhoCSThumbnail Jazz by:https://twitter.com/jameshserpaInterested in advertising with us? Reach out to crew[a]readtldr.comchapters00:00 Intro01:00 Take of the week06:15 Valve nerf triple boosts08:00 Anubis needs to go10:00 PGL Astana review: PARIVISION, G229:10 PGL Astana review: FURIA, magic35:20 The HEROIC tweet39:15 PGL Astana review: MOUZ, Spirit, Falcons01:00:05 IEM Atlanta review01:15:30 Razed picks: Cologne01:17:50 Kyxsan speaks on being kicked01:22:55 CAC 2026 Preview
1. Chase & Status, Pozer - Through The Pain 2. Noisesmith, Yellow Fever, Gunnar MC - Godzilla 3. Counterstrike - 3i/Atlas 4. Anorak - Annihilation Rhythm 5. Anorak - Run Dat 6. Counterstrike - Pullup 7. Anorak - Cerebellum 8. DEFORMER - Diabolical 9. DEFORMER - Godless 10. DEFORMER - Dead Hipsters 11. DEFORMER - Hybrid 12. DEFORMER - Metal Breakdown 13. Voodoom - Rituals 14. Voodoom - Blaka Smoko 15. Technical Itch, Voyage, Brakken - Dead Man 16. Technical Itch, Voyage, Brakken - Original Culture 17. DeFFFormer - 20th Century Jungle 18. DEFORMER - A Moment Of Violence 19. Forbidden Society & Katharsys - Lords Of The Steel (The Outside Agency Remix) 20. Dolphin & The Teknoist - Ppl Gon Bleed 21. The DJ Producer - Battle Cry 22. Dolphin - Horror Flow 23. DEFORMER - Misophonia 24. Air J - The Machine Awakens 25. DEFORMER - Syko 26. DEFORMER - The Bone Breaker 27. Wormskull - Stereokillah 28. DEFORMER - SoundCannibal 29. DEFORMER - Damien Dub
Colin and Mike discuss the new Punisher special, as well as their delves into Counter Strike 2.
karrigan's HLTV interview has Falcons fans asking questions before the IEM Cologne Major even begins. Thorin, Mauisnake, and STYKO break it all down in Counter-Strike. Raycon — Upgrade your listen with Raycon's Open Earbuds or Everyday Classics. Go to https://buyraycon.com/snakeopen to get 15% off your order. Polymarket — Livetrade on CS2 today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This week on Overtime Inferno our co-hosts get petty in the stats nerds smackdown as they explain why SunPayus isn't the third best AWPer in the world. Yes seriously, that's something that needed to be explained to someone.Outside of the war against stats nerds, Sam and Jack breakdown where all the top teams are at right now after another Vitality W at BLAST rivals.Place bets and play with Razed now: https://www.razed.com/signup/?raf=tldrJoin the discord:https://discord.gg/X3jU4djxUKCheck out Logan's newsletter:https://thestratbook.gg
BLAST Rivals Fort Worth end with another Vitality win, FaZe show up to entertain, alarming FURIA, Cache in competitive, Saudi EPL & EWC questions, and Astana/Atlanta preview in this episode of Confirmed.➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed
Is it possible for a $70 blockbuster to feel like it was actually designed for people with jobs and families? This week, we review Capcom's Pragmata and discuss why its bite-sized mission structure and emotional "Dad Hook" make it a gold standard for time-value in 2026. Then, we dive into the surreal world of Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. We talk about why this "digital ant farm" is the ultimate zero-stress management sim and how its new inclusivity updates have modernized a cult classic. We also take a look at Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, a game that was once a technical struggle but has found a second, silky-smooth life as a Switch 2 powerhouse that finally fills in the missing pieces of Zelda lore. Finally, we set the stage for the BLAST Rivals tournament at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Whether you're a Counter-Strike veteran or a casual spectator, we break down why CS2 remains the tactical king of esports and what we're looking for as the world's best teams descend on Texas. Show Notes: 0:53 - Housekeeping 1:52 - Pragmata Review: A High-Budget Game That Respects Your Time 33:28 - Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Review – Nintendo's Weirdest Game is Back 1:03:03 - The Imprisoning War Explained: Why Age of Imprisonment is Essential Zelda Lore 1:26:36 - Inside BLAST Rivals Fort Worth: The $1,000,000 Battle at Dickies Arena 1:57:53 - Upcoming Video Game Releases Become a part of the conversation! If you donate $1 or more on Patreon you can get exclusive access to the Patreon-only chat and channels on the server. Visit our website to find our social channels, check past podcasts and donate to the show.Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see all of our latest videos as they drop. Credits:"Blue Groove Deluxe" by BlueFoxMusic on audiojungle.netWoman Announcer - Ariana Guerra; Actress"Wisdom" by Super Nostalgia 64
It's party time here at the end of April. Paul finishes up Pragmata and is really bad at Counter Strike. Sean is playing Kiln and Aphelion. In news we talk about the Steam Controller price and release date, a weird PlayStation DRM story, and Xbox Mode rolling out to Windows PCs. TDP is listener funded. Like what you hear? Want to support the show and get ad-free episodes? Head over to https://www.patreon.com/topdownperspective
stavn joins us to talk about the break and the comeback as well as his perspective on the Astralis-Heroic-cadiaN scandal; Cache returns, Animgraph2, BCGame Senzu, ash's potential move to Aurora, Vitality second Grand Slam and their case for GOAT, and Spirit's S0tf1k buff - this and more in this episode of Confirmed!➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed
Loudest news cycle of the year just hit the scene: Falcons sign karrigan from FaZe, FalleN announced his retirement in the end of the year, MOUZ to enter overhaul while trialing jL - these moves and their consequences discussed in detail in this episode of HLTV Confirmed!➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed
Cologne Major team list is set, and FaZe are not in it... Breaking down what went right and wrong with the VRS-based Major qualification process across regions, Singapore Major update, Aurora roster rumors, BCGame problem (it might be s1mple), FaZe's future and frozen options.➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed
With Jeff on vacation, Christian welcomes Lana Bachynski and Kahlief Adams to the show to talk about DLSS 5, an update on the legal battle between the cofounders of Subnautica developer Unknown Worlds and publisher Krafton, CounterStrike 2 changing how reloading works in the game, and more!The Playlist: Kahlief: Marathon, Big WalkLana: Super Battle Golf, MarathonChristian: The Simpsons: Hit & RunParting Gifts!BONUS CHAT with Jeff Cannata about his time with Crimson Desert!
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticJoin The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0KDive into the explosive launch of Crimson Desert, Pearl Abyss's ambitious open-world action RPG, released March 19, 2026, across PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Mac. In this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, Analytic Dreamz breaks down the staggering Day 1 metrics and the mixed reception shaping its post-launch trajectory.The game shattered expectations with over 2 million copies sold worldwide in under 24 hours, generating an estimated ~$140 million in revenue. Pre-launch signals were strong: 3 million Steam wishlists and roughly 400,000 early PC sales contributing $20+ million. On Steam launch day, it rocketed into the Top 3 most-played titles, peaking at 239,045 concurrent players—trailing only Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2—with over 16,000 user reviews yielding a “Mostly Positive” rating after an initial “Mixed” snapshot.Critically, Crimson Desert earned a Metacritic score of 78, reflecting mixed-to-moderately positive reviews. Players praise the massive Pywel world, deep combat, and sandbox systems like fishing, cooking, and hunting, but common complaints target complex controls, “janky” controller feel, overly dense menus, performance issues, bugs, weak story elements, and bland objectives. Controversies include accusations of undisclosed AI-generated assets in artwork and signage, raising potential Steam policy concerns.Investor reaction was sharp: Pearl Abyss stock plunged nearly 30% initially, with a 40%+ decline over five days, as the score fell short of lofty expectations tied to the game's long development and hype.Pearl Abyss responded humbly, acknowledging the “incredibly” strong sales, vowing rapid patches for controls, performance, and gameplay streamlining. With no microtransactions but Denuvo DRM in place, the $69.99 title stands as a maximalist single-player epic.Analytic Dreamz analyzes this as a classic high-hype AAA case: unmatched commercial momentum and engagement outpacing critical consensus. Long-term success depends on swift fixes to technical woes and controversies—proving sales dominance can fuel redemption in a demanding market.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Google will add a 24-hour delay for users sideloading unauthorized apps, and Chris Ashley tells us why Counter-Strike 2 players are upset with a seemingly small update.Starring Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao and Chris Ashley.Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.