Podcasts about counter strike

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  

I dagens avsnitt dyker vi ner i en spännande diskussion om den nya elitutbildningen i Counter-Strike som startas i Växjö. Är det en bra idé eller bara en fluga? Berra delar med sig av sina galna upplevelser från ett bröllop där han plötsligt fick sitta bredvid ingen ringare än Zlatan Ibrahimovic! Vi får höra vad som verkligen hände när deras blickar möttes och vilka underhållande samtal som följde.

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

Die Themen von Minh Thu und Robert am 25.06.2025: (00:00:00) Paracetamol aus Plastik: Wie Forscher in Schottland Bakterien dazu erzogen haben, Plastik in Paracetamol zu verwandeln. (00:01:59) Waffenruhe Iran und Israel: Zwischen den beiden Ländern scheint es aktuell keine weiteren Angriffe zu geben. Gleichzeitig geht der Krieg in Gaza weiter. (00:06:45) Kein Mindestlohn auf dem Feld: In Berlin beginnt heute der Deutsche Bauerntag. Da soll auch diskutiert werden, ob Erntehelfern weniger als der Mindestlohn bezahlt werden soll. (00:12:54) Größenfilter bei Tinder: Wir haben euch gefragt, was ihr zu der neuen Funktion in der Dating-App sagt. (00:19:43) Podcasttipp: Heute startet der ARD-Podcast "Cheats: wer zerstört Counterstrike?" Hier könnt ihr euch den Counterstrike-Podcast anhören: https://1.ard.de/unmuted_cheats?cp=0630 Kennt ihr schon unseren WhatsApp Channel? Den findet ihr hier: https://1.ard.de/0630-Whatsapp-Kanal Oder einfach diesen QR-Code abscannen: https://1.ard.de/0630-bei-Whatsapp Hat euch unsere Folge gefallen? Dann lasst uns gerne eine Bewertung da. Fragen, Kritik? Ihr erreicht uns unter der 0151 15071635 oder per Mail 0630@wdr.de Von 0630.

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

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

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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.

Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by dusT to chat about the BLAST Austin Major, the lack of confidence for reigning Major Champions Team Spirit, what the NA teams' failure in Stage 1 means for the future of NA CS, s1mple's aura already surpassing many top 20 players, and more! 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/snakeyt Right now, just in time for Father's Day, Ridge is having a HUGE sale! Get up to 40% off your order at Ridge.com/SNAKE Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code CS2 at https://www.shopmando.com! Exclusive $30-off Carver Mat at AuraFrames.com. Promo Code: SANDB (US, Canada, and UK only. Offer may vary by country)

It's BLAST.tv Austin Major time and Sam, Logan, and Jack are bringing you all the action from day one of Stage 1.A day in which Complexity and Metizport absolutely embarrassed themselves, the Overtime on Inferno hosts have some harsh words for Metizport "star" L00m1 and bold predictions for both HEROIC and Wildcard.Join the discord:https://discord.gg/X3jU4djxUKCheck out Logan's newsletter:https://thestratbook.gg

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

Esports giant Ninjas in Pyjamas marks its 25th anniversary, reflecting on its journey from a small Counter-Strike team to a Nasdaq-listed organization with gaming hotels and publishing ventures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by walle to chat about FaZe and their importance to Counter-Strike esports, problems with narratives heading into the BLAST Austin Major, Valve fixing sprays in CS2 after a Reddit thread calling attention to it, The MongolZ bucking their Playoff choker status at IEM Dallas, 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.

Today's pre-Major special of Overtime on Inferno is a gift. Both former hosts Elliott and Logan return to speak to Sam and Ethan about all of the teams in the 2025 Austin Major. Who will fail, and who will come out victorious in the Lone Star State? (Spoiler: The winner's logo is yellow and rhymes with Virality)Join the discord:https://discord.gg/X3jU4djxUKCheck out Logan's newsletter:https://thestratbook.gg

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  

We've got three people on the podcast this week, and it got weird.On this week's episode of Overtime on Inferno, Logan returns from the depths of a terrible game, Ethan crashes out big time, and Sam announces himself as The Messiah and convinces the world that Karrigan should retire. Jack would be proud.Join the discord:https://discord.gg/X3jU4djxUKCheck out Logan's newsletter:https://thestratbook.gg

In this episode of The Four Horsemen, Thorin, Richard Lewis, and MonteCristo dive deep into several major eSports controversies. They begin with Team Liquid's fallout with Honda following a controversial tweet from one of their Brazilian Rainbow Six players and discuss the broader implications and responses within the community. The conversation then shifts to the surprising stand taken by the GeoGuesser community against the eSports World Cup in Riyadh, illustrating how community-driven efforts can influence major decisions in the gaming world. Lastly, the hosts tackle the decline of Astralis, once a titan in competitive Counter-Strike, now struggling with multiple consecutive major misses and its current state for sale. With in-depth analysis, industry insights, and personal anecdotes, this episode sheds light on the business and ethical dimensions of the eSports landscape. Shop the Into the AM Memorial Day Sale with up to 70% OFF until June 1. Save an additional 10% by using our link: https://intotheam.com/LFN. Protect your online privacy TODAY by visiting https://ExpressVPN.com/horsemen and you can get an extra four months FREE.   Get the ultimate immersive gaming experience with Turtle Beach today! For a limited time only, head to https://TurtleBeach.com and use Code HORSEMAN for 10% off your entire order.

Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by Vince  to chat about s1mple's performances with FaZe at IEM Dallas, Team Liquid's level of play, NakeyJakey putting the spotlight on CS2's new player experience, the BESTIA and BLAST Major drama, the overall career of XANTARES, and more! Shop the Into the AM Memorial Day Sale with up to 70% OFF sitewide until June 1. Save an additional 10% by using our link: https://intotheam.com/LFN. Also, visit the Last Free Nation Discord to give feedback on our latest t-shirt design collaboration! Take advantage of Ridge's one-a-year anniversary sale and get UP TO 40% OFF right now by going to https://www.Ridge.com/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.

First: A federal judge just blocked the Trump Administration from banning Harvard from enrolling international students. This comes on the heels of the school filing a suit over the ban. What next?  Plus: We have another sudden twist in the Trump trade roller coaster. The president this morning threatened the European Union with a 50% tariff on all goods. Will it jumpstart negotiations with crucial allies or just rattle the markets?  And: 80-plus years after paying the ultimate sacrifice in fighting Nazis, Jewish World War II veterans are finally receiving the burials that reflect their faith. Dana traveled to Italy to witness the sacred ceremonies.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Number go up.Deckbuilding and Bagbuilding.Menu games and Parkour games.—TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 - Intro and number go up (Balatro)00:04:55 - Describe Nubby's Number Factory and Pachinko00:11:15 - How does number go up differ from any good roguelike run?00:15:03 - What do you love about deckbuilding games (bagbuilding, push your luck)?00:18:56 - One thing that's holding up Sean00:20:53 - Describe Luck be a Landlord and what's inferable00:32:29 - Aesthetics00:37:58 - Consistency and skill (and defining bagbuilders)00:45:13 - Art's subjective, right?00:46:52 - What drew Alon to Luck be a Landlord00:52:44 - Is Nubby's a menu game or a parkour game?00:58:28 - Real life anxieties and anti-capitalism01:00:34 - What Sean likes about these games (number games)01:07:27 - Outro—SHOW NOTESNubby's Number Factory + Luck be a Landlord Bundle https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/51462/Nubbys_Number_Factory__Luck_be_a_Landlord/[Now Playing] Slay the Spire & Balatro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwl9TyquyeMBalatro https://store.steampowered.com/app/2379780/Balatro/Slay the Spire https://store.steampowered.com/app/646570/Slay_the_Spire/Angry Birds https://www.angrybirds.com/Pachinko: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/pachinko?variant=zh-cnThe Binding of Isaac https://store.steampowered.com/app/250900/The_Binding_of_Isaac_Rebirth/Star of Providence https://store.steampowered.com/app/603960/Star_of_Providence/Rube Goldberg Machine https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rube_Goldberg_machineZaga-33 https://smestorp.itch.io/zaga-33Party House (UFO 50) https://store.steampowered.com/app/1147860/UFO_50/Counter-Strike https://store.steampowered.com/app/730/CounterStrike_2/Apex Legends https://store.steampowered.com/app/1172470/Apex_Legends/League of Legends https://www.leagueoflegends.com/Cookie Clicker https://cookieclicker.eu/cookieclicker/Number Munchers https://archive.org/details/msdos_Number_Munchers_1990Gizmos and Gadgets https://archive.org/details/msdos_Super_Solvers_Gizmos_and_Gadgets_1993Holedown https://holedown.com/Breakout https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breakout_(video_game)The Woman in the Dunes by Kobo Abe https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Woman_in_the_DunesVampire Survivors https://poncle.itch.io/vampire-survivors—LINKSJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/ACbDjNhMpJSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/wideflankThe rest: https://linktr.ee/wideflank

Jack's away at IEM Dallas this week, so Sam is joined by Ethan. The pair are discussing PGL Astana, and they definitely don't crash out over NAVI's abysmal start to 2025.Also on this week's Overtime on Inferno, Sam and Ethan discuss the fact that electroNic should retire, the inconsistency of Astralis' rifle core, and why FURIA have suddenly become one of the most likeable teams in the world.Join the discord:https://discord.gg/X3jU4djxUKCheck out Logan's newsletter:https://thestratbook.gg

Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by Freya Spiers to chat about HooXi's level of play with Astralis, updates on the kyousuke sale to Falcons, the state of G2 as we approach the Austin Major, inconsistency in the timing of Valve's map pool changes, and more! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code CS2 at https://www.shopmando.com!

kyousuke Falcons move instead of Spirit upgrade, Astana surprises in NIP, Astralis, and FURIA playoff runs, big G2 visa blunder, StarLadder Budapest Major announced, and urging electronic to give up IGLing in this episode of HLTV Confirmed!➡️ Follow us for updates:   / hltvconfirmed  

PGL Astana is on and Jack and Sam really couldn't care less about it. They still talk about it, though, meaning that Astralis, BIG, and G2 are all on the receiving end of some tough love. Not everyone is criticised on this weeks episode of Overtime on Inferno, FURIA and NIP both get some love as they impress in KazakhstanJoin the discord:https://discord.gg/tldrCheck out Logan's newsletter:https://thestratbook.gg

Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by KingT to chat about s1mple playing for FaZe during IEM Dallas and the BLAST Austin Major, a roster rumor that could save G2, the exciting race for #1 player between donk, m0NESY, and ZywOo, the states of Aurora and NAVI, and more!

FaZe get s1mple for Dallas and the Major in place of broky, Astralis disband looking possible, Vitality continue their dominance streak, Falcons making another final, and Spirit's time to prove themselves - this and more in this episode of HLTV Confirmed!➡️ Follow us for updates:   / hltvconfirmed  

Vitality have won yet another event, and Sam now thinks that Falcons should be looking to cut TeSeS in order to match them. He's also not happy with the current press situation in Counter-Strike, nor is he happy with Spirit's failure to win at BLAST Rivals.On this week's Overtime on Inferno, Jack and Sam discuss the reality of working in esports, FaZe's shock move for s1mple, and who would have the greatest boxing matches in CS.Join the discord:https://discord.gg/X3jU4djxUKCheck out Logan's newsletter:https://thestratbook.gg

Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by SJPUNJ to chat about EliGE and his effect on FaZe, Falcons and their rise to the top with m0NESY and NiKo, whether or not Magisk belongs on fraudwatch, the state of the CS2 competitive map pool, the BLAST Rivals format, and more! Exclusive $35-off Carver Mat at AuraFrames.com. Promo Code: SANDB (US, UK, and Canada only)

Overtime on Inferno is back and we've got a new host for the time being. Elliott's got real things to do for the time being, but don't worry, Jack is here and he's bringing with him some top 8 Major analyst experience.On this week's show, Sam and Jack discuss what's happening with FaZe and NAVI, the fact that coaches are important (thanks Valve), and why Magisk absolutely needs to go (to the glue factory.)Join the discord:https://discord.gg/X3jU4djxUKCheck out Logan's newsletter:https://thestratbook.gg

Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by HLTV writer Dempz to chat about the potential for the NiKo x m0NESY Falcons to be top 3 globally, the disastrous HLTV Confirmed interview with G2's CEO, why Hooxi's move to Astralis is good for everyone (except maybe kassad), 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.

G2 CEO Alban Dechelotte opens up on trying to keep m0NESY & NiKo and how G2 navigated their roster in the past couple of years. In other topics are Astralis getting HooXi and their big troubles, "disaster" FURIA roster, NAVI needing a change, FaZe looking disjointed, and MRQs issues.➡️ Follow us for updates:   / hltvconfirmed  

The MRQs happened this week, and they were a lot more controversial than they should be as teams like Astralis and GamerLegion missed out. Disappointed teams have also been benching players, while FURIA look to have chosen yet another baffling roster move.Joining Sam and Jack for Overtime on Inferno this week is caster Freddie, or GrimyRannarr, and his stories about all the rules that are blatantly disregarded in online CS.Join the discord:https://discord.gg/tldrCheck out Logan's newsletter:https://thestratbook.gg

Swani joins to spill the beans on G2: why he left, how NiKo leaving earlier could have been better and m0NESY wanting to leave earlier, transfer mistakes in TaZ, Snax, nexa, and more. In other topics, Falcons future, kyousuke & s1mple speculations, Bucharest concludes, Mongolz disasterclass, fnatic eliminated, and more!➡️ Follow us for updates:   / hltvconfirmed  

FURIA have signed a random Kazakh 12 year old? Spirit are signing an army of children? G2 should sign FalleN? All the important roster moves are discussed this week, as well as some moves that definitely shouldn't happen.Joined by Jack and his legendary analytical skills, Sam admits that he was wrong about Aurora and Elliott gets emotional on this week's episode of Overtime on Inferno.Join the discord:https://discord.gg/tldrCheck out Logan's newsletter:https://thestratbook.gg

A lot has happened this week on Overtime on Inferno, and Sam and Elliott aren't sure about any of it. m0NESY is off to Falcons, siuhy is off to Liquid, and the entire Eternal Fire team is off to Aurora. It's weird.We've also got the ban of joel, b0RUP's return, and T.c's utterly bizarre new team as well as the confusing opening to PGL Bucharest and a big change to the podcast. Join the discord:https://discord.gg/tldrCheck out Logan's newsletter:https://thestratbook.gg

1. Александр Овечкин 2. Чем занимается обладатель ЛЧ после завершения спортивной карьеры 3. Участники чемпионата мира по Counter-Strike

Assassin's Creed Shadows is here! We really enjoyed Valhalla but it was an incredibly long game that had way too much content. The team behind Shadows recognized this and toned it down and brought us a feudal Japan story that is much more focused with an open world that's vast, but managable. The comparisons to Ghost of Tsushima can't be ignored, but this game does manage to find it's own identity. It's not Tsushima by any means but it is a game that brings through a story and a world that feels surprisingly mature for Ubisoft. Is this a new direction for the franchise? We hope so!We also look at a not-so-good experience with Fragpunk. This is a 5v5 hero shooter akin to Valorant which was inspired by Counter-Strike. The main mode is a plant the bomb style of mode and it's fun, but the game is plagued by predatory microtransactions and gambling style mechanics that it takes away from what is otherwise a good game. We also talk extensively about the Nintendo Switch 2 direct. We first discuss the hardware and what all comes with it as well as our feelings toward the price point and the reveals of how much games may cost on the device. We also talk about the games themselves which honestly look amazing. There's a lot of good stuff happening here and if we can stomach the price point of investment, it could be a worthy console to own.Lastly, Dreamhaven is a studio you may not have heard of, but it's made up of some veteran talent including the former Blizzard CEO and co-founder Mike Morhaime. They had a direct showcasing some new games, one being Wildgate that looks really good and we're wondering...will this bring some of the Blizzard magic back? Only time will tell.Show Notes:1:07 - Housekeeping2:44 - Assassin's Creed Shadows Review53:59 - Fragpunk Review1:21:14 - Nintendo Switch 2: A Mix of Hype and Concern1:55:43 - Nintendo Switch 2 Games: Off to a Great Start2:31:48 - Can Dreamhaven Bring Back the Blizzard Magic?2:49:55 - 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

Talking through Lisbon playoffs takeaways, including another final for MOUZ, G2 looking cooked, Vitality creating room for era conversation, and m0NESY to Spirit speculation. In other topics are joel's ban, Inferno update, Liquid signing siuhy in place of jks (but why not NAF?), more Valve rule debacles, and PGL Bucharest. Featuring voo!➡️ Follow us for updates:   / hltvconfirmed  

Can Astralis, Liquid, FaZe, G2, and NAVI change before the Major? This and more takeaways from BLAST in today's show, including zonic comms drama and jL not shaking hands. ➡️ Follow us for updates:   / hltvconfirmed  

Drawing conclusions from Vitality winning EPL with G2 and NAVI falling through early and checking in on the state of the Major invites: Astralis are almost there, Liquid region debacle, and the state of the regions. Rounding up with the talk about Anubis, T-sided maps, and the 128 tick rate servers being missed.➡️ Follow us for updates:   / hltvconfirmed