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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

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

Digitální sport je dnes celosvětovým fenoménem, v Hradci Králové ale na to jdou jinak než ostatní. Cílem organizace Elite Esports není jen "hraní her", ale budování skutečného sportovního klubu s pevnou strukturou. I když jsou teprve v začátcích, už zavedli u svého týmu Counter-Strike 2 standardy, které jsou běžné v profesionálním byznysu.Všechny díly podcastu Host ve studiu můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

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

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O OVERTIME 194 chega debatendo os resultados da PGL Astana e IEM Atlanta 2026, ambas o Brasil bateu na trave em busca de título inédito. Agora os olhos do mundo se voltam para MIBR, Legacy e paiN na CAC, o último compromisso do Counter-Strike antes do Major da IEM Cologne 2026.

Colin and Mike discuss the new Punisher special, as well as their delves into Counter Strike 2.

Lidiya and her father are held captive, but Alexei does a deal. Gabby's new website is under construction ⁠www.gabbylanespy.com⁠

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.

Gabby Lane and Agent Talgarth break-in to Tarmo Rebane's Luxembourg HQ Gabby's new website is under construction ⁠www.gabbylanespy.com⁠

Australia's most iconic LGBTQIA+ gaming radio show turns 12, and we got its co-host to tell us the whole story. Elliot from Checkpoint Gaming on Joy 94.9 joins Davey and Mitch at the Bulldog to share the origin story, the standout moments, and what 12 years of putting queer voices at the centre of gaming actually means.Checkpoint Gaming pioneered queer gaming media in Australia, and this is the story of how it happened. In this episode:How Checkpoint Gaming came to exist on Joy 94.9, and why a queer gaming show on the radio felt like such a radical idea in 2013Elliot's journey from fresh-out-of-university superfan to running content at the stationThe moment Checkpoint won a National Broadcasting Award and went national on the Community Radio Network, now heard on 20+ stations across AustraliaGetting flown to LA to preview LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark KnightThe PAX Australia moment that reminded them why it all matters, and the mother and child who changed Elliot's perspective on the show's impactWhy queer gaming media still matters in 2026, and how the industry has changed (and hasn't)Elliot's three most influential games.His pile of shame: every single BioWare game he's never finished (Mass Effect fans, brace yourselves)Plus: Davey shares how hearing Checkpoint on Joy 94.9 while driving into Melbourne in 2017 was his first introduction to queer Melbourne, and why that moment stuck with him.And the Release Radar covers everything landing in the next fortnight, including Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on Switch 2, Subnautica 2 Early Access, Forza Horizon 6, Darksiders Remastered, Paralives, and the Star Fox 64 remake announcement.

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

Adelina tells Tom who she really is and Alexei finds his daughter.Gabby's new website is under construction: www.gabbylanespy.com

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

Der Konflikt zwischen den USA und dem Iran ist festgefahren. Die Straße von Hormus ist weiterhin zu, neue Verhandlungen stehen nicht an. Die USA und Iran sprechen nur übereinander, aber nicht miteinander, erklärt Astrid Corall. Ein neuer Vorschlag aus Teheran dürfte in den USA kaum auf Zustimmung stoßen, sieht er doch vor, dass über das iranische Atomprogramm erst zu einem späteren Zeitpunkt entschieden werden soll. Friedrich Merz wirft den USA eine fehlende Strategie vor. Eine ganze Nation werde von der iranischen Staatsführung gedemütigt, erklärte der Bundeskanzler bei einer Veranstaltung. Astrid fasst außerdem die aktuelle Situation im Libanon sowie in der Ukraine zusammen und sie schaut auf die neuesten Rüstungsausgaben, die laut dem Stockholmer Friedens-Forschungsinstitut Sipri 2025 einen neuen Höchststand erreicht haben. Über die Lage im Nahen Osten spricht Kai Küstner auch mit Michael Thumann. Der Korrespondent der ZEIT war lange in Istanbul und berichtet jetzt über Russland. Er sieht Teheran am längeren Hebel. US-Präsident Trump habe dem Regime ein gigantisches Geschenk gemacht hat, in dem er es "unwiderruflich zum Schleusenwärter an der Straße von Hormus gemacht" habe. Damit hätten die Iraner ein Mittel in der Hand, das sie immer wieder einsetzen können. Thumann erläutert, wie Russland den Iran unterstützt, bis zu welchem Grad Machthaber Putin vom Krieg im Nahen Osten profitiert und wie es derzeit in Russland selbst aussieht. Man habe es mit einer echten Wirtschaftskrise zu tun, sagt der Buchautor. Trotz des jüngsten Unmuts und öffentlicher Kritik von Bloggerinnen und Bloggern an Putin, glaubt Thumann aber nicht, dass deshalb Putins System ins Wanken gerät. Er analysiert die wirtschaftliche Lage in Russland und den Zustand der Opposition und erklärt, warum wir einem Frieden in der Ukraine nicht nähergekommen sind.Lob und Kritik, alles bitte per Mail an streitkraefte@ndr.deInterview mit Buchautor und ZEIT‑Korrespondent Michael Thumannhttps://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/info/audio-3240182.htmlKarten für die Kino-Preview “Die Russlandroute” am 6. Maihttps://www.ndr.de/russlandroute11KM - der tagesschau-Podcast: Prompt, Klick, Angriff? Wie KI den Krieg veränderthttps://www.ardsounds.de/episode/urn:ard:episode:ec501f6465629aa8/Stabile Zeitenlage – neues tagesschau-YouTube-Format (diesmal zu Krieg u KI)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x22o46db88&t=2sPodcast-Tipp: CHEATS – Wer zerstört Counter-Strike? https://www.ardsounds.de/sendung/urn:ard:show:16d7f8950e911f8c/Alle Folgen von "Streitkräfte und Strategien"https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/info/podcast2998.html

The assassins are closing in as Samuel tricks his sister into revealing the location of the Orlovs. Gabby Lane is Britain's most dangerous MI6 field officer. She operates in the shadows of modern Europe. She is Agent Blackhawk. And she's coming to your screen.

HLTV's Striker joins to break down the ZywOo fandom war, kyxsan's career limbo, and FaZe's IGL crisis in a new Snake & Banter!   Raycon — 20% off the Essential Open Earbuds. Go to https://buyraycon.com/snakeopen   PrizePicks — Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SNAKE and use code SNAKE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!   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.

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

In this episode of Overtime on Inferno, we dive into some of the biggest Counter-Strike talking points right now, including whether Spirit are better off without hally, the changes brewing at MOUZ, and the big question of who might replace FalleN on FURIA.On top of that, we cover oskar's retirement, recap IEM Rio, and finish up with our Razed picks for BLAST Rivals and CCT Global Finals.Join the discord:https://discord.gg/X3jU4djxUKCheck out Logan's newsletter:https://thestratbook.gg

Tom is on the run and meets Adelina but is she all she seems? Gabby Lane is Britain's most dangerous MI6 field officer. She operates in the shadows of modern Europe. She is Agent Blackhawk. And she's coming to your screen.

We break down the kariggan to Falcons bombshell, and why FaZe's PR response made everything worse.   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 on Inferno, the boys kick things off with some spicy Aurora roster rumours before breaking down Stanislaw's surprise move to Metizport.They debate HLTV vs VRS rankings, lose their minds over the Take of the Week, and dig into the Cologne Major invite list now that things are finalised. Oh, and PGL Bucharest is also happening regardless of how little we want to watch tier two teams.Join the discord:https://discord.gg/X3jU4djxUKCheck out Logan's newsletter:https://thestratbook.gg

On this episode of Overtime on Inferno, our hosts Sam and Jack look back on PGL Bucharest and dig into the latest roster reports. With the biggest reported transfer being karrigan's rumoured move to Falcons.Could the legendary Danish IGL's addition win NiKo a Major? Find out what the boys have to say in our brand new prediction segment powered by Razed.Place bets and play on Razed: https://www.razed.com/sports/counter-strike-109Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/X3jU4djxUKCheck out Logan's newsletter: https://thestratbook.gg

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

Thorin, Mauisnake, and guest voo debate whether karrigan should retire from Counter-Strike — and who could actually save him.   Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SNAKE and use code SNAKE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!   Celebrate the moms in your life! Go to https://buyraycon.com/snake to get 15% off the Everyday Earbuds Classic.   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 on Inferno, the roster shuffle talk gets spicy as we dive into why frozen NEEDS to go to NAVI, because let's face it, someone has to. The boys also touch on how disappointing Falcons have been lately, and why it might finally be NiKo's time to pick up the IGL mantle.Over in Asia, The MongolZ continue to confuse everyone by never taking timeouts (not even when cobrazera drops a stinker vs Aurora). Meanwhile, PARIVISION's nota might have big games now and then, but he's clearly the bottleneck. Just sign donk, seriously.Join the Discord:https://discord.gg/X3jU4djxUKCheck out Logan's newsletter:https://thestratbook.gg

Thorin and Mauisnake are joined by CS2 stats analyst LuzRaposa to put zonic, FaZe Clan, and Team Falcons on blast.   Raycon's Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring! Go to https://buyraycon.com/SNAKEOPEN to get 20% off.   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.

NOW AS VIDEO ON SPOTIFY! Vitality: what's left to do for them (and for us) with so much won? Talking through that, NAVI's return to being a top contender, controversial ropz MVP, PARIVSION's strength, possible Falcons solution in NiKo, upcoming PGL and small LANs shaping up the Major invite list.➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed

This week on Overtime on Inferno, things are a little quiet in the Counter-Strike world, but we're not letting that stop us.Since we've banned ourselves from talking about FaZe (for everyone's sanity), we're spicing things up with a few freshly cooked segments from Sam and Jack: a team-building draft, an IEM Cologne Major quiz, and our new favourite, Jack'll Fix It.Join the discord:https://discord.gg/X3jU4djxUKCheck out Logan's newsletter:https://thestratbook.gg

On this week's episode LevelCap and Matimi0 https://www.twitch.tv/matimi0 discuss Counter-Strike's controversial new mechanic, EA delisting another Battlefield game, Marathon's new map, and much more! Support us on Patreon for bonus content! https://www.patreon.com/LevelWithMePodcast Join Our Discord and make suggestions for our next episode topics https://discord.gg/nxBQZ6eh8H

We look into the results of BLAST Open Groups with MOUZ, FURIA, and most notably Spirit fumbling: looking into what the issue is (with a quick apperance from OverDrive) trying to predict how the playoffs are going to play out in this episode of HLTV Confirmed! Bonus: CS teams pyramid by SPUNJ.➡️ 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

Today's episode is about rewiring old habits, finishing what I start, and examining why discomfort is the way. Also, while asleep and dreaming I created a scene in OBS and I've never seen any tutorials or anything about how to do it...I just woke up and did it. Wild right? In this video I talk about: → Why I'm pushing through a WoW Let's Play I don't even want to finish anymore → The difference between playing for fun vs. playing for growth → Life as the "main quest" — and gaming as the auxiliary → What games I actually want to make videos about next (CS2, Fallout, WoW Midnight, and more) → That dream where I manifested OBS knowledge out of thin air This channel is about what happens inside the mind's eye and today that means sitting at level 47 in the Hinterlands at 5am in the morning asking yourself why.

New York just sued Valve, and Harris Peskin breaks down why the CS case gambling lawsuit could reshape how video games make money.   ExpressVPN: Secure your online data today by visiting https://ExpressVPN.com/horsemen, and find out how you can get up to four extra months.   Raycon: The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring! Go to https://buyraycon.com/horsemenopen to get 20% off.   PrizePicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/HORSEMEN and use code HORSEMEN and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup!   Ridge: Right now, Ridge is having their once-a-year Anniversary Sale! Head to https://Ridge.com/HORSEMAN  to get up to 40% off. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.

Ammo update controversy and potential gun balance shift, malbs-NertZ swap, NAVI win EPL, and BLAST storylines: MOUZ's potential demise, FaZe next coach question, XANTARES potential replacements, Falcons' FACEIT issue, and more!➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed

Täna räägib Rein pikemalt enda uuest mängust, mis eelmisel nädalal  pärast nelja arendusaastat välja tuli. Mis tunne siis on? Ja mis tunne on selle uue DLSSiga, mille kohta head sõna pole vist keegi öelnud. Peale selle räägime uudistes veel Sony uuest strateegiast, Counter-Strike 2 värskest laadimismehaanikast ja Nintendo Switch 2 ja PlayStation Portali uuendustest. Kõik oleme nüüd Resident Evil Requiemi läbi teinud, Rein on mänginud ka Max Payne 2 ja Zero Paradesi demo. Soovituseks on noclipi kummalised mängud Steamis. Lingid: https://www.eurogamer.net/nvidia-dlss-5-reveal-reactions-are-mostly-negative-and-funny https://www.eurogamer.net/nvidia-responds-to-widespread-criticism-of-dlss-5-by-telling-us-were-all-completely-wrong https://www.eurogamer.net/playstation-portal-even-better-high-quality-mode-refined-streaming-experience https://www.eurogamer.net/the-nintendo-switch-2-just-got-a-huge-update-that-brings-a-surprise-upgrade-to-loads-of-your-old-switch-games-with-a-few-exceptions https://www.ign.com/articles/sony-reportedly-dropping-playstation-network-and-psn-branding https://www.eurogamer.net/kraft-subnautica-2-ceo-reinstated-judge https://www.eurogamer.net/counter-strike-2-valve-reloading-change-forcing-players-to-shake-off-old-habits https://www.eurogamer.net/remedy-announces-end-of-content-updates-for-fbc-firebreak https://www.eurogamer.net/mindseye-developer-build-a-rocket-boy-and-publisher-ioi-partners-complete-separation https://www.eurogamer.net/starfield-finally-lands-ps5-release-date-along-with-new-story-dlc-and-free-lanes-update-which-among-other-things-adds-a-milliewhale-pet https://www.eurogamer.net/tomb-raider-remastered-studio-denies-using-generative-ai-after-new-challenge-mode-gets-panned-by-players

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/msoH50WCu0K⁠The latest segment of Notorious Mass Effect dives deep into Slay the Spire 2, the highly anticipated roguelike deckbuilder sequel from Mega Crit that launched in Early Access on March 5, 2026, for PC via Steam. Analytic Dreamz breaks down the game's explosive debut, including over 3 million copies sold in the first week, generating around $75 million in revenue, and peaking at more than 570,000 concurrent players—outperforming major titles like Counter-Strike 2 and Resident Evil Requiem to claim #1 on Steam's global top sellers.Explore the core gameplay evolution: a refined turn-based roguelike loop with deckbuilding, energy management, procedural maps, and intense boss fights. Discover five launch characters, including returning favorites Ironclad, Silent, and Defect, plus newcomers Necrobinder (leveraging exhaust and summons with a "Doom" mechanic) and Regent (celestial powers and secondary resources). Key innovations include card enchantments/afflictions for permanent buffs/debuffs, branching maps with alternate paths and environments, quest cards, cursed powers, blessings, smarter enemies, and groundbreaking co-op multiplayer for up to 4 players with simultaneous actions.Analytic Dreamz covers the switch from Unity to Godot mid-development amid the 2023 controversy, highlighting Godot's open-source advantages for this indie powerhouse. With runs averaging 45-60 minutes, main completion in 5-6 hours, and mastery potential exceeding 100+ hours, the game has earned "Overwhelmingly Positive" 97% Steam reviews from tens of thousands of players, praising co-op depth, new mechanics, and overall improvements—despite early bugs (mostly patched) and some debates on its similarity to the original.Look ahead to the live Early Access roadmap: no fixed schedule, but ongoing additions like alternate Acts 2 & 3 content, more cards/events/environments, balance patches, badge/leaderboard revamps, mod support via Steam Workshop, accessibility features, and Twitch integration. Analytic Dreamz also notes the upcoming "Downfall" board game expansion Kickstarter on March 24, 2026.This segment delivers the full breakdown of why Slay the Spire 2 is dominating as a Godot-powered indie triumph redefining the genre.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As EPL reaches playoffs, it's clear that Liquid and FaZe are in a big trouble: their Major changes, problems, and the future of both teams are the main topics along with G2, FUT, and more takeaways from EPL. In addition, SPUNJ's overview to 2027 calendar and respective positions of PGL, BLAST, and ESL and our takes on the Inferno update.➡️ Follow us for updates: / hltvconfirmed

Just last week, we asked about Phil Spencer and why he's been so quiet lately. Now we know why! Also, OneDrive for the Mac is finally going to look like it belongs on the Mac. And Google Chrome finally picks up a split view like the rest of the planet, plus a few other new features. PHIL SPENCER OUT AT XBOX Phil Spencer has retired from Microsoft and his heir-apparent, Sarah Bond, left Microsoft as well Report details the Xbox reorg Ex-Xbox executive issues an old guy shouting at sky assessment New Microsoft Gaming CEO discusses "return to Xbox" Hot-take: This person seems unqualified to run Xbox/MS Gaming, but let's give her a chance Alternative hot-take: She is literally here to wind down this business, which makes no sense... unless there's a spin-off Windows WSJ report sheds some light, and adds a lot of confusion, to Nvidia's Windows PC plans Week D arrived on time this month Preview of March Patch Tuesday updates Network speed test, pan and tilt in Camera settings, sysmon, RSAT improvements, Quick Machine Recovery improvements, WEBP background image support, Emoji 16.0 And you thought the Canary channel was weird already -New builds for Canary, Dev, and Beta. Canary gets features we already saw elsewhere, Dev and Beta get context menu, settings, and Taskbar improvements Paul has published (an incomplete version of) De-Enshittify Windows 11 De-enshittifying Copilot and AI is doable but not yet automated What about the alternatives? Next step: Security and Apps chapters HP revenues up 6.9 percent to $14.4 billion but RAM warning is more dire than expected Apple to add multitouch to MacBook Pro lineup in late 2026. Oh the irony AI Xbox February update brings 1440p streaming to Xbox consoles, updates for Xbox ROG Ally, more Xbox app is delivering post-game recaps on Windows 11 for Insiders EA had the most game downloads on PC and console in 2025, thanks to having the three most popular AAA games of the year (BF6, EA Sports FC 25, and EA Sports FC 26). Microsoft was number two, followed by Take-Two, Ubisoft, and Sony. Fortnite is somehow still the biggest game overall on console, and Counter-Strike 2 (!!!!) is the biggest on PC. 20 million Fortnite players on PS, 15 million on Xbox Tips and picks Tip of the week: OneDrive for the Mac App pick of the week: Google Chrome RunAs Radio this week: SaaS on Multiple Clouds with Steve Buchanan Brown liquor pick of the week: Sons of Vancouver Wheated Rye Whisky Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: bitwarden.com/twit zscaler.com/security

Just last week, we asked about Phil Spencer and why he's been so quiet lately. Now we know why! Also, OneDrive for the Mac is finally going to look like it belongs on the Mac. And Google Chrome finally picks up a split view like the rest of the planet, plus a few other new features. PHIL SPENCER OUT AT XBOX Phil Spencer has retired from Microsoft and his heir-apparent, Sarah Bond, left Microsoft as well Report details the Xbox reorg Ex-Xbox executive issues an old guy shouting at sky assessment New Microsoft Gaming CEO discusses "return to Xbox" Hot-take: This person seems unqualified to run Xbox/MS Gaming, but let's give her a chance Alternative hot-take: She is literally here to wind down this business, which makes no sense... unless there's a spin-off Windows WSJ report sheds some light, and adds a lot of confusion, to Nvidia's Windows PC plans Week D arrived on time this month Preview of March Patch Tuesday updates Network speed test, pan and tilt in Camera settings, sysmon, RSAT improvements, Quick Machine Recovery improvements, WEBP background image support, Emoji 16.0 And you thought the Canary channel was weird already -New builds for Canary, Dev, and Beta. Canary gets features we already saw elsewhere, Dev and Beta get context menu, settings, and Taskbar improvements Paul has published (an incomplete version of) De-Enshittify Windows 11 De-enshittifying Copilot and AI is doable but not yet automated What about the alternatives? Next step: Security and Apps chapters HP revenues up 6.9 percent to $14.4 billion but RAM warning is more dire than expected Apple to add multitouch to MacBook Pro lineup in late 2026. Oh the irony AI Xbox February update brings 1440p streaming to Xbox consoles, updates for Xbox ROG Ally, more Xbox app is delivering post-game recaps on Windows 11 for Insiders EA had the most game downloads on PC and console in 2025, thanks to having the three most popular AAA games of the year (BF6, EA Sports FC 25, and EA Sports FC 26). Microsoft was number two, followed by Take-Two, Ubisoft, and Sony. Fortnite is somehow still the biggest game overall on console, and Counter-Strike 2 (!!!!) is the biggest on PC. 20 million Fortnite players on PS, 15 million on Xbox Tips and picks Tip of the week: OneDrive for the Mac App pick of the week: Google Chrome RunAs Radio this week: SaaS on Multiple Clouds with Steve Buchanan Brown liquor pick of the week: Sons of Vancouver Wheated Rye Whisky Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: bitwarden.com/twit zscaler.com/security